Some of us love our tea year-round, while others wait to embrace the cooler temperatures to enjoy a cup. Yet many have never been taught how to brew tea.
Mark T. Wendell Tea Company, a 115-year-old brand, shares their advice on making the best cup of tea perfect for the season. Whether enjoying tea on your own nestled on the couch with a book or serving it to guests at your holiday gatherings, take a look at these helpful tips and things to avoid.
- Fill your kettle with filtered cold water only. This will affect the quality of the tea and avoid chemicals and minerals often found in unfiltered water.
- Measure tea carefully into your teapot or cup. Use one rounded teaspoon or one tea bag for each 8 oz. cup. A filter or tea ball is recommended for loose tea.
- Avoid boiling water for too long. Allowing the water to overboil will result in a flat cup. Bring water to a rolling boil or just short of it, variable by tea type. Instant teapots conveniently allow you to press a button and have it arrive at the right temperature!
- Pour water onto the leaves or tea bag. Refrain from pouring the water and then adding the tea since this will result in a poor cup. The tea should be infused for the specified number of minutes depending on the type of tea (i.e., black tea is perfect at 4 to 5 minutes, while herbal tisanes take up to 5 to 7 minutes).
- For stronger or weaker tea, increase or decrease the amount of tea. Avoid brewing the tea longer. If it sits in the teapot too long, it can turn bitter. Some green, oolong, and white teas are good for multiple infusions. Simply add new hot water to the pot and increase the steeping time slightly. Repeat until the flavor starts to fade.
- Enhance the flavor with milk or sweeteners. Adding either or both is a great way to change the flavor profile.
Hartley E. Johnson, the current owner of Mark T. Wendell Tea Company, continues the brand’s mission of elevating the tea-drinking experience and educating customers on all the benefits of high-quality tea.
About Mark T. Wendell Tea Company: With over 115 years of excellence, you’re sure to fall in love with the Mark T. Wendell Tea Company. Since 1904, this tea importer has survived decades of obstacles, new trends, and hard times to still provide you with the same luxury products your great-grandparents loved. Whether you love their signature
Hu-Kwa Tea or are looking to expand your palette with their over 115 estate-grown specialty teas and herbal tisanes, Mark T. Wendell Tea Company has something for everyone. Follow them on
Instagram and
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