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Tea
Facts
Types
of Teas
Black
Teas
These
teas are fully fermented and create a dark brown liquor. Black teas
are quite versatile and can be taken hot, with milk and/or sugar, or
as an iced tea.
Green
Teas
These
teas are unfermented, and retain their green leaf coloration. Green
teas are known for their health benefits- particularly as
anti-oxidants.
Rooibos
Teas
A
South African tea from a plant with needle-like leaves, the green
needles are picked, chopped, bruised, and fermented, then sun-dried.
This tea is said to have many healing qualities for
headaches, sleeping and digestion.
Herbal
Teas
Technically,
they are not tea, but are brewed in much the same way. Herbal teas are
generally low in caffeine.
Brewing
Teas
Black
Teas
Use
hot to boiling water and steep for about 3-4 minutes. Start with one
full teaspoon and adjust to meet preferences.
Green
Teas
Use
hot water at around 180 degrees or cooler. Use about one level
teaspoon per cup. Steep green teas for about 2 minutes, or to your
desired strength. Note that Gunpowder Green tea brews strong very
quickly.
Rooibos
Teas
Use
water that is just below boiling, and use one teaspoon per cup. Brew
for about 2 minutes, or to desired strength.
Herbal
Teas
Use
hot to boiling water and a full teaspoon per cup. Brew for about 2-4
minutes, depending on preferences.
Storing
Teas
Tea
is best stored in airtight glass or plastic jars, or in special tea
tins. Keep leaves away from moisture and direct sunlight. Also, be
sure to keep tea away from strong odors, which can become absorbed
into the leaves (the refrigerator is full of these). |
