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This will produce a smoother cup with less chance of over-steeping.
Astovetop kettleworks too, just use afood thermometerto confirm the temperature before you steep.
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Heres how to brew the best tea to get the most out of each leaf.
The ideal temperature for steeping black tea is 194 F, for four to five minutes, Chatterjee says.
For loose leaf tea, he suggests a ratio of one teaspoon of tea to one cup of water.
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For steeping iced tea, use two teabags and steep for five minutes so its extra concentrated.
Let it cool and add ice cubes, plus sugar or simple syrup, if desired.
He recommends using one to one-and-a-half teaspoons of tea for one cup of water.
Use one to one-and-a-half teaspoons of tea for one cup of water.
The ratio should be one to one-and-a-half teaspoons of tea for one cup of water.
you could also add a slice of lemon or splash of lime to make it refreshing.
