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Tea Chronicles: What is the right process to brew / infuse Tea?
There is one thing that i keep telling all who like to know more about tea, there is never an estimation or an andaaza or never a guess on how to make / infuse / brew tea. There is a certain process, methodology, a certain process that is required to be followed to give you that perfect cup of tea each time you make as many number of times you want.
If you want to have a perfect cup each and every time, stay close to measurement, time...
Tea Chronicles: Do you pluck Tea leaves from the entire bush?
I have often been asked this question, "do the ladies pluck the tea leaves from the entire bush." Just so that you know, men are skilled pluckers as well.
The leaf that is plucked is normally the tender two leaf and a bud. Here the bud does not signify that of a flower. It is the unopened leaf. At times three leaves and a bud is plucked. The bigger the leaf, the coarser it gets and eventually the tea made from coarse leaves or four leaf...
Tea Chronicles: What should the temperature of water be to infuse Tea?
Well that's exactly what the tea leaves sang as they swam, dived, felt the happy bubbles of the water little did they realize that many who poured the water into the kettle knew nothing about the fact that, it is the lifeline, a key factor for the leaves to unfurl and release the aroma as well as the flavor. When i indulge in 'me' time and i think of at times sipping Tea in the luxurious hotels, boutique hotels, the so called 'fine'...
Tea Chronicles: What is Autumn Flush / Autumn Tea?
Tea manufactured in the month of october and november is known as autumn tea. This is characterized by a fuller, bolder taste. The liquor is coppery in color. Since it has a darker cup and is brisk, it is blended to form the the english breakfast tea wherein a dash of milk is often added.
Tea Chronicles: How to store Tea?
Tea is hygroscopic. This means that Tea has the ability to absorb the moisture that is there in the air. In short, moisture is the worst enemy of tea. Hence it is highly crucial that you store the Tea in an airtight, opaque, non plastic container. Avoid keeping it close to a water boiler, refrigerator or a dish washer.
It is important to store it in a dark place away from direct sunlight. Avoid keeping the tea near heat sources such as oven or hob / stove. Heat exposure will ruin...