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.

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