Use loose whole-leaf tea
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Start with a good quality tea (ie. St.Bibiana) Every leaf, seed and root was especially chosen not just for its medicinal benefits but also its compatibility when preparing.
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Use good water
No need to over think this but it does matter. Use fresh water because stale water makes stale tea.
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Get the temperature of the water right
The Brits say, “just off boil”, which translates to bring to a boil, let the temperature drop a wee bit and then pour.
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Do not over-steep- Over steeping can cause your tea to be too bitter, but this is a very personal thing so just use a trial and error approach
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Give your tea enough space to release its flavor. This comes down to choosing the right equipment and there are so many amazing devices out there. I will highlight some down below.