TEA BREWING & STORAGE

Here are a few guidelines for brewing a great cup/pot of tea:

• Make sure your tea is stored away from heat, moisture, and exposure to light. If possible, use airtight stainless steel containers.

• Always brew your tea with fresh water—preferably spring or purified water. Avoid high levels of minerals or reheating the same batch of water.

• Rolled teas and long leaf oolongs need room to expand. Avoid using small mesh infusers with these types of tea.

• Many teas can be resteeped multiple times. Learn to gauge by doing what tastes right to you.

• Warm your teapot and mug with hot water before use.

• Too much leaf or over-steeping can lead to bitter tea.

• White and green teas require coolor water than oolong and black.

• Herbal teas are the most forgiving to brew. They can steep for several minutes without becoming bitter.