How to make tea
Theoretically, it is easy to brew tea. I learned how to make it by watching my mom when I was about 10 years old. Honestly, it wasn't rocket science and only included about three to five steps:
Boil water
Place tea bag into mug
Pour hot water over tea bag
Opitional
Sweeten
Enjoy!
Pretty simple stuff. At least that's what I thought until I started exploring teas.
All teas aren't created equal
I'm no tea prude. In fact, until my adult years, Lipton was my absolute favorite tea. I have nothing against Lipton now, however, I've discovered there's a whole world of tea out there. From loose leaf to bagged, Herbal to Pu-erh, there are far more teas than I ever imagined as a kid. Just the basic teas themselves is a big subject. Add to that the number of blends available, and we have a subject that could go on for millennia! But let's not get too anxious here.
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