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How To Brew Tea (Pot)

by Sean Paajanen
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How to brew several cups of tea, in a tea pot.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Heat water to just boiling. You can use a pot on the stove or a tea kettle.
  2. Add tea bags to your teapot, or add loose tea. You'll need approximately 1 bag (or 1 tbsp) per cup of tea.
  3. Pour hot water over tea, to fill your teapot.
  4. Let steep for 3-6 minutes, depending on the kind of tea and your taste preferences.
  5. If you used tea bags, remove them.
  6. If you used loose tea, let it settle to the bottom of the teapot.
  7. Pour tea into cups, and serve.
  8. Add sugar and/or milk, if you like.
  9. Drink and enjoy.

Tips:

  1. Green teas should steep for 2-3 minutes, and black teas for 4-5.
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