THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA

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Sebastian Beckwith, cofounder of In Pursuit of Tea, explains how best to brew your leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 1

4 grams tea leaves (1 to 3 rounded tablespoons, depending on density of leaves)

Steps:

  • Fill an electric or stovetop kettle with water, ideally filtered.
  • Heat water (see Cook's Note for temperature recommendations).
  • Pour 1/2 cup hot water into a 10-to-12-ounce teapot and swish to warm pot up, about 5 seconds; discard water.
  • Spoon tea leaves directly into teapot or into a basket strainer inside pot.
  • Fill teapot with hot water and let steep (see Cook's Note for brewing times).
  • When tea is ready, decant it or remove basket strainer to stop the steeping.

Bakht Wali
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I love the way this tea smells. It's so inviting.


Adam Izukaan
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This tea is perfect for a summer afternoon. It's so light and refreshing.


Nain Gull
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I'm not a big fan of tea, but this one is actually pretty good.


Rashed Alsalman
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This tea is a bit too bitter for my taste.


Mavia Naughty
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I love this tea! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Alysia Herring
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This is the perfect tea to drink on a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Shabaz Sadiq
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tea is very flavorful and I love the addition of honey.


polok polok
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This tea is a bit too strong for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using less tea next time.


Fathe Jagrani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good tea recipe for ages and this one is perfect.


Kesav Ghimire
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This tea is perfect for a relaxing afternoon. I love sipping on it while I read a book or just enjoy the peace and quiet.


Mehar Tahir
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a big tea drinker, but this tea is so good that I've been drinking it every day.


Girma Tafesse
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This is the best tea recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the tea is so smooth and refreshing.