Perfect Cup of Tea
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
4 heaping teaspoons loose tea
4 cups water

Place loose tea leaves into a warmed tea kettle. Pour heated water over loose tea leaves. Let steep. Strain tea and serve.
*Note: For Oolong and Green tea, water should simmer at 200 degrees F. and 180 degrees F.
*For Irish and English tea bring water to a full boil.
*Black tea should soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Oolong tea should soak for 4 to 7 minutes. Green Tea should soak for 2 to 3 minutes.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5
CookTime: 2
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating 5 Stars
Episode#: EA1D04
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