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To make a good cup of tea
- Use freshly boiled water (not reheated or reboiled).
- Water quality is important - use spring water or rainwater if possible.
- Warm the teapot -using steam or by rinsing with hot water.
- Measure the tea carefully into the pot, usually one teaspoon per cup for black tea (with green tea use less -see the brewing guide).
- Pour the boiling water over the tea. Stirring the teapot is optional - stirring gives a stronger liquor and flavor.
- Brew for the recommended time (refer to the Elmstock Brewing Guide below) before pouring. Do not let the tea 'stew' as this releases tannins and makes it bitter.
- Brew in a pot, not a coffee plunger. Tea sinks and coffee floats. Plungers were made for coffee and usually retain traces of the coffee flavor. Use different teapots for green, black tea and herbal infusions.
Using Teabags
- While using leaf tea is the best way to enjoy a good tea, contrary to popular belief, teabags do not necessarily give you an inferior cup of tea. It simply depends on the quality of tea in the teabag! Elmstock teabags are the best quality teabags available.
Brewing Guide
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TSP
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TIME
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STRENGTH
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MILK |
WHEN TO DRINK |
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Ceylon Pekoe / Flowery Pekoe |
1 |
4 — 5 |
3 |
Opt |
All Day |
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English B'fast / Irish B'fast |
1 |
4 — 5 |
4 |
Opt |
AM |
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Earl Grey |
1 |
3 — 4 |
3 |
No |
PM |
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Organic / Decaffeinated Ceylon |
1 |
3 — 4 |
2 |
Opt |
All Day |
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Darjeeling / Assam |
1 |
3 — 5 |
3 |
Opt |
All Day |
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Traditional Afternoon |
1 |
4 — 5 |
3 |
Opt |
PM |
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Long Leaf Ceylon teas
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1 |
4 — 5 |
3 |
Opt |
All Day |
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Herbal Infusions |
1 |
4 — 8 |
2 |
No |
All Day |
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Green / Jasmine / Sencha |
½ - ¾ |
3 — 5 |
2 |
No |
All Day |
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Lapsang Souchong/ Oolong |
½ - ¾ |
2 — 4 |
3 |
No |
All Day |
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Russian Caravan /Arctic Fire |
¾ |
3 — 4 |
3 |
Opt |
All Day |
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Silver / Golden Tips |
1 |
5 — 7 |
1 |
No |
All Day |
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Flavored Teas |
1 |
4 — 5 |
3 |
No |
All Day |
Tsp = Teaspoon
Time = suggested brewing time in minutes
Opt = Optional
Strength = 1 (Mild) - 4 (Strong)
Please note this is only a guide, which you can vary according to your requirements and taste.
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