 Kivarenn82 |
ever find that sometimes when you're enjoying a cup of green or oolong tea, that its really bitter? and it seems that no matter how you prep it or how shortly you steep it for, it just never seems to taste right?
it is simply because Green tea has a different optimal brewing temperature than that of other teas.
When water is heated up for green tea, it should NEVER be boiling. steeping green tea too hot or too long will result in a bitter brew.
so whats the optimal way to brew it?
depending on the grade the optimal temperature is about 82°C to 88°C steeped for about 2 or 3 minutes.
try it out! you'll be pleasantly surprised!
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ever find that sometimes when you're enjoying a cup of green or oolong tea, that its really bitter? and it seems that no matter how you prep it or how shortly you steep it for, it just never seems to taste right?
it is simply because Green tea has a different optimal brewing temperature than that of other teas.
When water is heated up for green tea, it should NEVER be boiling. steeping green tea too hot or too long will result in a bitter brew.
so whats the optimal way to brew it?
depending on the grade the optimal temperature is about 82°C to 88°C steeped for about 2 or 3 minutes.
try it out! you'll be pleasantly surprised!
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Posted: Dec 22, 2007 8:40 PM - Quote - Report! |
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Kid Vicious |
Aw man! now I have to convert to Fahrenheit! Well, I guess that's what I get for being American. But I do love oolong and green tea! |
Aw man! now I have to convert to Fahrenheit! Well, I guess that's what I get for being American. But I do love oolong and green tea! |
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Posted: Dec 25, 2007 11:47 AM - Quote - Report! |
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Kivarenn82 |
whoops! sometimes i forget not everyone into metric!<br><br>
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i'm sure you've already converted. but heres the farenheit for anyone else who checks it out.<br><br>
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180°F to 190°F<br><br>instead of using a thermometer tho, just know that your water should be pretty hot but NEVER boiling. ( for green tea anyway)<br> |
whoops! sometimes i forget not everyone into metric!<br><br>
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i'm sure you've already converted. but heres the farenheit for anyone else who checks it out.<br><br>
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180°F to 190°F<br><br>instead of using a thermometer tho, just know that your water should be pretty hot but NEVER boiling. ( for green tea anyway)<br> |
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Posted: Dec 25, 2007 6:43 PM - Quote - Report! |
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freddaahh |
Sorry TS, I'm not a green tea man myself, it all seems too hippie for my tastes. I Like a good cup of Ceylon Orange Pekoe - an exceptional tea, strong and malty; it makes me bask in British pride with each sip. |
Sorry TS, I'm not a green tea man myself, it all seems too hippie for my tastes. I Like a good cup of Ceylon Orange Pekoe - an exceptional tea, strong and malty; it makes me bask in British pride with each sip. |
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Posted: Dec 30, 2007 2:44 PM - Quote - Report! |
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Kivarenn82 |
XD<br />
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well don't be too quick to dismiss a tea based on what imagery you think is behind it.<br />
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Tea is tea, regardless of who drinks it, regardless of where its grown, |
XD<br />
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well don't be too quick to dismiss a tea based on what imagery you think is behind it.<br />
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Tea is tea, regardless of who drinks it, regardless of where its grown, |
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Posted: Jan 1, 2008 12:31 AM - Quote - Report! |
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freddaahh |
^ I assume that was directed at me. I have drunk it before, my prejudices are no present in this matter. It tasted of Woodstock and patchouli, it still comes under tea, but it is that subgenre of tea that I don't like, and don't quite accept, rather like Metalcore as the subgenre of metal. |
^ I assume that was directed at me. I have drunk it before, my prejudices are no present in this matter. It tasted of Woodstock and patchouli, it still comes under tea, but it is that subgenre of tea that I don't like, and don't quite accept, rather like Metalcore as the subgenre of metal. |
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Posted: Jan 5, 2008 6:51 PM - Quote - Report! |
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Kivarenn82 |
we'll agree to disagree then! But i dont' quite understand the "tasted of woodstock and patchouli"<br />
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you'll need to elaborate on that. |
we'll agree to disagree then! But i dont' quite understand the "tasted of woodstock and patchouli"<br />
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you'll need to elaborate on that. |
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Posted: Jan 6, 2008 6:28 PM - Quote - Report! |
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Jackolas |
Ah, green tea is brilliant. Interesting method, this. I like a bit of apple and pear green tea as well, excellent! |
Ah, green tea is brilliant. Interesting method, this. I like a bit of apple and pear green tea as well, excellent! |
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Posted: Jan 7, 2008 4:08 PM - Quote - Report! |
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freddaahh |
Woodstock was a giant hippy fest, and patchouli is the hippy smell. |
Woodstock was a giant hippy fest, and patchouli is the hippy smell. |
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Posted: Jan 7, 2008 5:20 PM - Quote - Report! |
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Kivarenn82 |
but green tea contains neither hippies or woodstock.<br />
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but green tea contains neither hippies or woodstock.<br />
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Posted: Jan 8, 2008 7:20 AM - Quote - Report! |
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roythereaper |
On the topic of "Hippy Tea" would Chai Tea count? I first tried it at an environment awareness festival ran by hippies (Lovely people too) and fell in love with it. |
On the topic of "Hippy Tea" would Chai Tea count? I first tried it at an environment awareness festival ran by hippies (Lovely people too) and fell in love with it. |
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Posted: Jan 10, 2008 6:24 PM - Quote - Report! |
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Kivarenn82 |
hehe, well, Chai was made popular in india.. I just can't seem to find even a vague date of when. but i'm pretty sure the existence of indian spiced tea predates the hippies |
hehe, well, Chai was made popular in india.. I just can't seem to find even a vague date of when. but i'm pretty sure the existence of indian spiced tea predates the hippies |
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Posted: Jan 12, 2008 3:21 AM - Quote - Report! |
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