World Tea Company
Promenade Shops, 5577 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Phone: 419.885.4965
Toll Free: 866.832.2667
Fax: 419.885.6055
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When making a fine tea a few things must be kept in mind. It is not difficult or time consuming but care is required to ensure an outstanding cup of tea. The following elements play important roles in producing a fine cup of tea.

		Equipment (CLICK HERE))
		Water temperature and quality (CLICK HERE))
		Quantity of loose tea leaves (CLICK HERE)
		Steeping time (CLICK HERE)

Equipment

The most convenient way to brew loose tea is to use a reusable basket large enough to allow the leaves to unfold and the water to circulate freely. Baskets allow easy separation of the leaves and are available for use with teapots or teacups. A slightly less convenient method ( but more acceptable to some) is to infuse directly in the teapot, unrestricted by a basket. After the infusion period, the tea should be poured through a strainer into a second pot or cup.

In either case the teapot should be preheated by rinsing it with hot water. This prevents the water from cooling too much during steeping and ensures that all the favor is extracted.