Perfect Cup of Tea

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

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Total Time:
7 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 heaping teaspoons loose tea
  • 4 cups water

Directions

Place loose tea leaves into a warmed tea kettle. Pour heated water over loose tea leaves. Let steep. Strain tea and serve.

Notes

*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.

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  • on January 09, 2010

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    So, when i need to make a *large* quantity of iced tea, i brew a large amount of tea leaves in a small amount of water (for instance, enough tea for 10 quarts, but only in 2 quarts of water. I then decant the tea concentrate, and add cold water. It seems to work fine, and uses much less energy, when you're going to cool it down anyhow. if I'm using the right brewing temp/time, would Good Eats say my method is ok or not?

    I saw a recipe (elsewhere on this site for a Lapsang Souchong glaze for salmon, and it said to make a large amount of tea and then reduce it. I would have just brewed it really strong, as i do for iced tea, and not bother reducing it. I think it said to make a quart of tea, and reduce to a cup ... i'd use a quart's worth of tea, but only a bit more than a cup of water. Would this be equivalent?

    BTW, Lapsang Souchong is a really good tea.
    This episode's really informative!
    thanks, Debbie

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  • on February 19, 2009

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    I have been searching for the teakettle with revolving airplane since seeing the show last October. Can't imagine how many hours I've spent on line, on the phone, etc. I've become obsessed, can anyone help me? bootsythecat@sbcglobal.net Thanks a million.

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  • on October 29, 2008

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    Since Kahty didn't provide her email address, hope it is OK to post ireply n this manner. Sure there are many online places, but I just visited Little River Tea and Gifts Maryville TN 865 661-3791. I'm sure Debbie would ship to you, or you can come down and visit the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
    Sure wish I didn't miss the show. Can it be seen online?

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