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Brewing & Storage Hints
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How do I prepare the best pot of Just Us! Tea?
- Warm the teapot with boiling water.
- After discarding the 'warming water', place tea into the teapot. Use approx. 1 tsp. of loose tea or 1 teabag per 8 oz cup
- Bring fresh water to a full boil and pour over tea leaves or tea bag. For GREEN tea bring water to boil and let cool to 70-80º C (approx 3-4 minutes), infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let steep. Black teas should steep 3-5 minutes, and Herbals and Oolongs (Rooibos) for about 8 minutes.
- Green teas for 2-3 minutes at 70-80º C (Timing of this is important as if left to steep to long you will get a bitter taste.
What is the best way to store my Just Us! Tea?
- Tea should be stored in tightly sealed containers. Tea tins are best, but ceramic and glass jars are acceptable if they have a tight fitting gasket.
- If storing tea in glass containers keep them away from direct light.
- All teas should be kept at a cool dry temperature.
- Tea is 'hydroscopic' and can absorb both moisture and smell. It is important to be cautious when storing tea next to other items (including other tea)
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