How to Brew Tea

Brewing tea can be an incredibly enjoyable experience. It is quick and simple, and many people find tea brewing quite therapeutic. A little bit of knowledge can ensure a superb cup of tea.When making tea from whole leaves, take time to enjoy the process. You can watch as the tea unrolls and the color seeps out of the leaves, enjoying the art of the liquor's extraction.

Many people simply toss a tea bag in their cup and hope for the best, however we believe that proper brewing can be achieved quickly and beautifully. Here we discuss various methods for brewing each type of tea that we offer, so that you can enjoy the perfect cup as well as the beauty of this speedy process.

 

Brewing Black Tea

Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the green, oolong and white varieties. In Western cultures, black tea derives its name from the color produced by the oxidized tea leaves, while many Eastern cultures have named it crimson tea, due to the color the brewed liquor produces.

Brewing Green Tea

Green tea derives its origins from China. Green tea all comes from the leaves produced by the Camelia sinensis, and is dried with minimal oxidation to preserve its natural green color. Green tea has recently become known for its derivative health benefits such as cancer prevention and heart wellness.

Brewing Oolong Tea

Oolong tea ("Black Dragon Tea" in Chinese) is a traditional Chinese tea. It can vary in color, as well as preparation methods, and shares several flavor and aroma characteristics of both green and black teas.

Brewing Chai

The word "chai" is the native word for tea in several world languages, however Masala chai, typically referred to as simply "Chai" here in the United States, is a tea created by brewing tea leaves with various spices and essences.