Basic brewing instructions for loose tea

First of course use the best water and the best teas you can... As in anything brewing or fermenting or as in life itseslf ....when you put good things in you get good thing to come out.

When using black tea use 2 teaspoons to 8 ounces of boiling water and steep for 4 minutes... then strain

For Green and white teas again use 2 teaspoons but only steep for 3 minutes... then of course strain

Then for oolong teas have it somewhere in between as oolong, sometimes called wuloong is somewhere in between. it is partially fermented as the other teas are either very fermented or not fermented at all

And of coures these are just suggestions as there are countless brewing methods for countless different reasons to accommodate your tastes... For a bolder flavor use more tea for a longer period of time and for a less obtrusive tastes brew less tea for a shorter time... ... That is the basics

 And then you can go further... There is Pu erh tea that is know as the "Wonder Tonic" and "Tribute Tea" and many other names that allude to its many anti aging and medicinal properties. Pu erh tea is reported to be more potent, containing strong "Qi" or as we Americans pronounce it...  "Chi" it is lifes energy contained in the exotic tea. Drinking Pu-erh tea is said to help clean the intestines and stomach among many other non specific benefits reducing stresses on many of our bodies systems.

There are Pu erh tea cakes that are aged many years and cost hundreds of dollars for just a pound. you can really get into tea and become a connosuiers as one is a connosuier of wine... and you can make some very interesting kombucha with this tea... next page will instruct on just that ... using tea to make your kombucha something special.