Lockdown period is bringing out talents from various quarters. Who knows, you might have a unique attribute that has remained undiscovered till date, which your friends will witness through video clips during this crisis! Even you may have a late realization about your talent, wanting to seriously nurture it further with sincerity.
The eternal charm of tea
One of the heated (although friendly) arguments that have been making rounds is the correct way to prepare a hot cup of brewed tea. No doubt, the beverage has its eternal charm, and the very smell of its flavor makes one crave for more. It helps to reduce your stress and unleashes a gust of energetic vibes in your veins.
Experimenting brewing with diligence
Several trial-and-error methods are usually employed to see the perfect cup of tea adorning your breakfast table, or making your evening relaxation time more engrossing. But there has not been any hard and fast rule to prepare tea that would mesmerize all kinds of admirers. Perhaps you need to experiment more diligently to achieve that enlightenment of preparing a captivating cup of tea.
Detailed chart
The chart that you can follow has 16 different shades of earl grey tea, neatly displayed in user-friendly images. It is primarily used as a reference to understand the various hues you can create according to individual tastes, and aesthetics. It is you choose which one you will prefer. The preparation of a particular hue also depends on your mood. The environment outdoors and the company at home can also be a determinant in this context.
Wide range
The chart in 4 rows and 4 columns give you an elaborate view of the shades, starting from 1A at the upper left-most corner to and ending at 4D at the lower right-most corner. The range of the shades is vivid and exciting, from dark, staining black to mild, milky hue.
17th-century story
Tea arrived in Britain way back in the 17th century, from China. But in those times, only the affluent could comfortably afford to relish it. Many elitist, classy people used to go around with keys of tea caddies tidily hung from their necks, preventing their employees to steal those.
Milk first or later
In the initial days of preparing tea, it was almost a tradition to put the hot milk first in the drinking cup after or just before adding the tea. This method was thought to be effective in cooling the tea in an expert manner. But somewhere down the line in the 18th century, milk was carefully added after the water in the cup that had a classic angle attached to it.
George Orwell’s guide book
The world-famous author George Orwell was obsessed with tea. He has published a crisp guide in 1946 that told about various methods for perfectly brewed tea. He particularly stressed that the boiling water should never be allowed to cool during the process.
Brewing and stirring tips
It is argued that 5 to 6 minutes is the perfect slot of brewing tea in order to extract the optimal flavor. While stirring, you must move the spoon sideways and not circling.
Keep on brewing
Now that you have known lots of tricks and the history of brewing tea, give it a try at your home.
