How to Brew Tea With a Teapot

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Brewing tea properly is an art form. Many cultures around the world have their own traditional methods of brewing tea, but this is the bog standard version, for new comers to the wonder that is good tea.

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    This warms the pot, and helps the tea brew faster.
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    The old rule used to be of one for the pot, and one for each person. If using tea leaves, measuring out the leaves with a teaspoon. Otherwise use a tea bag for each person. Nowadays we drink tea somewhat weaker. Experiment, and discover your own preference. [1]
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    Using re-boiled water gives a peculiarly lifeless taste to the brew. [2]
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    [4] Add milk and sugar to taste. If using leaves, remember to put a strainer over the cups - tea leaves taste foul!
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    Don't let it stand around for too long or the tea will end up tasting very strong. Hardened tea drinkers like this strong bitter taste which comes from the tannins released - but most tea drinkers prefer the subtlety of the fresh brew. [5]
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    It is purportedly correct practice to also, if drinking with milk, pour milk in tea cup prior to pouring the tea.
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    For some this is a preference, for others it is not. Calling a preference "correct" or not is taking it too far -- ask people before making an assumption about the milk placement. Or, pour milk into milk jugs and keep the tea in the teapot and let people make their own choices by pouring their own milk and tea.
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    How many bags should I use for six cups of tea?
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    If you are making them in one teapot, two should be good, three at the most.
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    What is the term for swishing the cup of water around and then dumping it out?
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    That's "warming the pot." It sort of activates the tea leaves (they'll warm a bit when placed in the warmed pot), plus helps the teapot hold heat a bit longer.
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      Things You'll Need

      • A teapot. There are thousands out there, as long as you know where to look. You can get standard ones at super markets, or high street kitchenware shops, but you can also find lovely ones made from different materials at craft fairs, charity shops, pottery studios etc. My own is a red, vintage one that I got from a second hand shop.
      • A tea-strainer, which can be bought from most larger super markets.
      • Tea cups, same as the teapot. Sets can be bought with matching pot and cups, often with a milk jug, sugar pot, saucers and side plates, but these can be pricey. Porcelain china is supposed to give the best tea drinking experience. Always add the milk first to avoid "shocking" the china. Alternatively, place a very thin slice of lemon on the bottom of the cup.
      • Tea cosy. These crop up around vintage fairs, as well as high street shops, or if you feel like crafting, you can try making your own, either by sewing or knitting.
      • Tea leaves or bags. Your normal food shop will stock plain tea (English breakfast), but others can be found in health food shops.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.ohhowcivilized.com/how-to-correctly-brew-a-cup-of-tea/
      2. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brewing-the-perfect-pot-o_b_147666
      3. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-proper-pot-of-bl-139083
      4. ↑ https://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/tea_etiquette.html
      5. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-proper-pot-of-bl-139083

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