Want to make sure you brew black tea perfectly? Following the below tips can help.
Ok, here we go...
The first thing you will want in front of you is loose leaf black tea, this is the main thing! If you do not have them and instead have a tea bag, then don't bother reading the rest of this page.
Not to sound harsh, but it wouldn't really matter since tea bags offer inferior flavor compared to loose leaf tea. I want my visitors to get the most out of tea and truly enjoy it! That is the main goal for my site :)
Got your loose leaf tea ready? Great!
Unlike white and green types, black tea can withstand boiling water. But you will definitely want to consider using natural spring water and avoid tap water. Tap has impurities in it that can alter the taste; the main culprit is chlorine.
After you added the right measurements (one teaspoon per 8oz cup) go ahead and pour the boiling water slowly over the leaves. And also make sure your leaves have room to open. Avoid using tea balls, and purchase a mug or tea pot infuser instead.
When you brew black tea, you'll want to keep your eye on the time! Four to five minutes of steeping is perfect. Anything more than that and you risk a more bitter cup.
After that, be sure and separate the infuser from the cup or teapot, let it cool a bit and enjoy!
Black tea can be drunk straight up, or with milk or sugar as well.
Following these simple tips on how to brew black tea guarantees a perfect cup...all the time!
