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Perfect cup of tea

The art of the perfect cup of tea hides in the combination of keeping, making and serving the cup of tea.

Brewing tea

The five golden rules for making a good cup of tea:

1. Boil the water quickly and keep it boiling for five minutes to make it softer.
2. Use a little of the boiling water to warm the pot.
3. Put your teabags or loose tea into the pot, then add the boiling water. Use two four-gram teabags to a litre of water, or one teaspoon of loose tea per cup.
4. Leave the tea to brew, but not for too long; after about five minutes, the tea can get bitter.
5. Remove the teabags and give the tea a stir to ensure a consistent taste (otherwise it will be stronger at the bottom of the pot).

Store & Serve

Tea can easily be influenced by different conditions, such as humidity, light or heat. 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.
Tea is usually served 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.

Women preparing tea

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