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Alton Brown

Perfect Cup of Tea

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: True Brew 2: Mr. Tea

  • Cook Time

    2 min

  • Level

    Easy

  • Yield

    4 servings

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Times:

Prep
5 min
Inactive Prep
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Cook
2 min
Total:
7 min
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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.

*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.

Rated: 5 stars out of 523 Reviews
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