1. What is the best way to store tea?
In its original closed package the aroma of tea remains unchanged for about two years. After this period its colour and scent can change and it may lose its aroma. It is very important that after opening the pack tea is kept in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.
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2. What is the best way to serve tea?
One of the best options is to serve tea from a pot. Choose your pot carefully, because the material it is made of can influence the flavour of the tea. The best materials are porcelain, glass, earthenware or steel. The best cup of tea is sipped out of china. The glistening colour and hues of the beverage show up best in a beautiful cup. The ideal drinking temperature is around 60 ˚C.
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3. Sometimes, tea has a bitter flavour. Why is this?
The longer tea is left to brew, the more bitter it becomes. Generally speaking, it should not be left to brew for more than five minutes. Bitterness can be offset by adding a splash of milk or a squeeze of melon. The hardness of the water also affects the taste of tea. If the water is kept boiling for five minutes before the tea is made, the calcium and magnesium salts precipitate against the side of the kettle, making the water softer, so it does not detract from the flavour of the tea.
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4. Why is there sometimes a film on the surface of tea?
This is related to the hardness of the water that is used to make a cup of tea. For more information about the hardness of the water please contact your local water company.