How to Steep Tea
Making a cup of tea is an easy and enjoyable process, as long as you know how to steep tea correctly. Follow these steps and you’ll have a perfect cup in no time.
What You’ll Need
- Tea leaves or bags
- One cup of boiling water for each serving
- A teapot or cup
Instructions
- Measure your tea. Use one teaspoon of loose leaves or one bag per cup. If you like a stronger cup, add more tea leaves.
- Pour boiling water. In a cup, teapot, or other container, pour one cup of boiling water over the tea.
- Steep. Cover the cup or pot with a lid and allow the tea to steep for a few minutes, depending on the kind of tea you selected.
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- White and green teas – steep for 1-3 minutes
- Black tea – steep for 3-5 minutes
- Herbal teas – steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve. Remove the lid and serve your tea into a cup or mug.
- Enjoy! Add sugar, honey, or your favorite additions and enjoy!
And that’s it! Now you can enjoy an amazing cup of tea every time.
