01/5This will help you to make a perfect cup of tea

This will help you to make a perfect cup of tea

Preparing tea is not rocket science. Rather, it’s a simple and therapeutic activity. In fact, in Asian countries like Japan and China, tea making is considered to be an art that requires devotion, skill, and sometimes even training. However, correctly brewing your tea isn’t as complicated as you might think. Begin with avoiding some of the common mistakes that most of us tend to make while trying to master a perfect cup of tea. Have a look and learn to undo them!

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02/5Storing tea leaves incorrectly

Storing tea leaves incorrectly

Poorly stored tea or very old tea can affect its taste and benefits. Make sure you're storing your tea away from direct light and heat in an air tight container. Avoid storing tea in a metal container for too long and close to strong spices as well.

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03/5Incorrect temperature of the water

Incorrect temperature of the water

The correct temperature required for a perfect cup of tea highly depends on the kind of tea you're using. Adding too much hot water or cold water won't give you the best results out of the tea leaves. Tea making is a delicate process and requires time. Make sure you're not pouring extremely hot water over the tea to avoid burning the leaves.

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04/5Unbalanced tea and water ratio

Unbalanced tea and water ratio

The tea leaves and water ratio is the ultimate step that determines the taste of your tea. Adding too much of water or to many tea leaves can ruin the tea making process. Ideally for every 150 ml of water one can use one teaspoon of tea leaves or 2.5 g. However, feel free to adjust as per your liking.

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05/5Steeping the tea leaves for too long

Steeping the tea leaves for too long

Many people tend to steep their tea for a long time for a strong taste. This is a very common mistake that gives the tea a strange bitterness. Honestly, noone likes that! Read the instructions behind the boxed packaging of your tea to know exactly when you should take them out.

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