Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Five amazing ideas to get you a great cup of tea

By Sam Flynn


A cup of tea with a gratifying whiff and invigorating taste mesmerizes absolutely everyone particularly tea lovers. The history of tea starts from ancient China. Centuries back tea was invented by a Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. This thought came to his mind when dry tea leaves blew in his cup of boiled water. Chinese Buddhists introduced tea in Japan and that's where it all started. Then tea was brought to India, America, Europe, and to the rest of the world. Now it is a beverage that is favored and the most consumed drink worldwide.

Green tea, black tea, and white or referred to as oolong are three typically recognized teas. Leaves required for making teas are from a plant known as Camillia sinensis. Offering a cup of tea to a guest has now become a common practice. After having dinner, most people would enjoy having some tea. Making a perfect cup has always been an issue people endlessly talk about. It is perceived that only those individuals who are in a habit of drinking tea can make it better, in contrast to those who don't. This post offers 5 of perhaps the most important recommendations that can certainly assist anybody to blend a perfect cup of tea.

1. The first and very basic thing is the pot from which the tea will be made. Pots except for earthenware and stain less steel can alter the taste of tea.

2. Use fresh water to make tea. Fresh water that is free and clear of additives and impurities like chlorine is always perfect for tea. Impurities and additives really alter the real taste of tea. Tap water may also be used if fresh spring water is not available. Wait for cold and fresh water to come after running the faucet for a while. Boil this water.

3. In the past, in sub continents, tea leaves are added to boiling water. But for the better aroma and taste, add tea leaves first to the teapot and then fill with hot boiling water into it. At that point, let it stay for 4 to 5 minutes or so, to get a better taste. Make sure not to overbrew for it stains the water after..

4. Now the critical time comes. Most of the people say that pour the tea water to the cups and then add milk to maintain the amount. Although, from the scientific point of view, we should add milk first. Experts from the UK Royal Society of Chemistry has disclosed that adding milk to tea water raises the temperature of milk therefor denaturizes milk proteins which are dangerous to our health. Adding milk first, it allows water temparature to cool down.

5. Sugar is added at the end. Usually, tea should be taken without any sugar. As low amounts of sugar is always good for your health and helps prevent tooth decay.

Now your perfect cup of tea is ready for consumption. Tea benefits health in the ways that it can reduce the possibility of heart diseases, cancer, and high blood. It can also help in avoiding bad breath and viral infections.




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