Tea Brewing Methods and Recipes

Introduction

Green Tea Brewing Methods and Recipes

• Water Temperature: 160-180°F (70-80°C)
• Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf green tea, 1 cup of hot water
• Instructions: Heat water to 170°F. Place green tea leaves in a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 2 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf green tea, 1 cup of hot water, one slice of lemon, one teaspoon of honey
• Instructions: Brew green tea as described above. Add a slice of lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Stir well and enjoy the refreshing taste.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of matcha powder, 1/2 cup of hot water, 1/2 cup of milk (dairy or plant-based), ice cubes, one teaspoon of honey or sweetener
• Instructions: Whisk matcha powder with hot water until frothy. Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the milk, and add the matcha mixture. Stir well and sweeten to taste.

Black Tea Brewing Methods and Recipes

• Water Temperature: 200-212°F (93-100°C)
• Steeping Time: 3-5 minutes

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf black tea, 1 cup of hot water
• Instructions: Heat water to a rolling boil. Add black tea leaves to a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 4 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf black tea, 1 cup of hot water, 1/2 cup of milk, one cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves, one cardamom pod, one teaspoon of sugar
• Instructions: Brew black tea with cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. After 4 minutes, add hot milk and sugar. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Strain and serve hot.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf black tea, 1 cup of hot water, fresh mint leaves, ice cubes, one teaspoon of honey
• Instructions: Brew black tea and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice cubes and fresh mint leaves. Pour the cooled tea over the ice and mint. Add honey and stir well.

Herbal Tea Brewing Methods and Recipes

• Water Temperature: 212°F (100°C)
• Steeping Time: 5-7 minutes

• Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers, 1 cup of hot water
• Instructions: Heat water to boiling. Add chamomile flowers to a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the flowers and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

• Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint leaves, 1 cup of hot water
• Instructions: Heat water to boiling. Add peppermint leaves to a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

• Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of dried hibiscus flowers, 2 cups of hot water, ice cubes, one teaspoon of honey or sugar
• Instructions: Brew hibiscus flowers in hot water for 5 minutes. Let it cool. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the hibiscus tea over the ice. Add honey or sugar and stir well.

Oolong Tea Brewing Methods and Recipes

• Water Temperature: 185-205°F (85-96°C)
• Steeping Time: 3-5 minutes

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf oolong tea, 1 cup of hot water
• Instructions: Heat water to 195°F. Add oolong tea leaves to a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf oolong tea, 1 cup of hot water, 1/2 cup of milk, one teaspoon of sugar
• Instructions: Brew oolong tea and let it cool slightly. Add milk and sugar to the tea. Stir well and enjoy warm or over ice.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf oolong tea, 1 cup of hot water, ice cubes, sliced fruit (peach, apple, or berries), one teaspoon of honey
• Instructions: Brew oolong tea and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice cubes and sliced fruit. Pour the cooled tea and fruit over the ice. Add honey and stir well.

Pu-erh Tea Brewing Methods and Recipes

• Water Temperature: 212°F (100°C)
• Steeping Time: 2-4 minutes

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf pu-erh tea, 1 cup of hot water
• Instructions: Heat water to boiling. Add pu-erh tea leaves to a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf pu-erh tea, 1 cup of hot water, 1 slice of fresh ginger, 1 slice of lemon, 1 teaspoon of honey
• Instructions: Brew pu-erh tea with a slice of ginger. After 3 minutes, add lemon and honey. Stir well and enjoy hot.

Conclusion