This article says you should steep tea different amounts of time depending on your goal. To sum up:
IF YOU DRINK TEA TO BE HEALTHYSuggested steeping time: 2 minutes, 30 seconds to 5 minutes
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IF YOU DRINK TEA FOR THE CAFFEINE BOOSTSuggested steeping time: 3 to 5 minutes
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IF YOU DRINK TEA BECAUSE IT TASTES GOODSuggested steeping time: 1 to 3 minutes
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I steep my tea, whether loose or bagged, for 3 minutes. It looks like I have my bases covered!
I think I'll take my tea out on the patio and sit in that rusty chair:
Join me? We might see a hummingbird at that red Pentas plant.
I'd invite you to come to the weekly Tea Stands for Tuesday blogger gathering hosted by Bleubeard and Elizabeth. All are warmly welcomed. Visit the links to check us out, or just jump right in, sharing a drink-related post.
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I would gladly join you so we could talk books while we sip our 3 minute tea. And seeing a hummingbird would be an added bonus. Smile. Happy T day. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great spot to sit for a drink and a chat. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletesounds like a joyful Meeting... i´ve never seen a hummingbird in real... and i´m also rooting for sweden today! on of my favorite countries (and People, so nice). cheers!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join you for tea , a chat, and a hummingbird visit. I love watching them. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I just leave the tea bag in most times while i drink it...lol Good to know though.. Happy T day Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteOh yes please, I'd love to join you for a cup of tea on your pretty patio and how lovely would it be to see the hummingbirds up close 😀. I seep my tea for 2-3 minutes to avoid the caffeine ...lol 😉. Happy T Tuesday! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI ADORE your back patio and would give anything if mine looked 1/100th as beautiful. I would gladly join you for tea or even coffee.
ReplyDeleteWhen I make tea, whether bags or loose leaf, I leave them in the pot. Once the pot gets cold, I remove the tea and put it in my compost or around my plants. Although my grandmother was a coffee drinker, she also had tea every afternoon. She was a stickler for timing, and would be appalled how I drink mine. Thanks for sharing these tidbits of tea steeping information with us for T this Tuesday. Worthwhile information, especially for tea connoisseurs.
I would love to-looks like a very cozy spot I have to have a no caffeine tea-sigh- but you have the perfect spot for a gathering
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely patio. I now have a patio too, but have not put much in it yet. A few geraniums in the window sill, that's all and two jasmins. We plan on going to the garden centre this week and get a few more plants and pots. Watch this space.
ReplyDeleteInteresting about tea steeping. I just bung a tea bag in the pot and drink it. The first cup will be weaker than the later cups. If anything is left in the pot, it goes in a bottle in the fridge and I drink it as cold tea.
Thank you for sharing your cozy spot.
Enjoy your 4th July holiday,
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
Your patio looks very inviting a good place to sit and share a cuppa.
ReplyDeleteHappy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
I love watching for hummingbirds outside my office door. When I see one (or more) I take a break and just breathe - watching them zoom about.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-day! Hugs, Eileen
I've been known to forget my steeping tea for 10+ minutes. But 3 -5 min. is the best. Your patio looks like a lovely place to take a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day!
DeleteI'd LOVE to join you at your wonderful patio with a cup of tea or coffee!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day - Happy July - Happy Life!
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Susi
I have a tea steeping timer that I use - I like a well brewed cup but not quite a builder's tea. Thanks for invite to join you on the patio - I'm there & I'll bring us a treat of lemon loaf...
ReplyDeleteHa Ha! If I drank tea I would be poorly - I'll let hubby know though!!! Belated Happy T day! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeletePear shaped - I seem to be unknown - have no idea what is happening!! xx
ReplyDeleteI noticed that on another blog but recognized who Chrisx was :) Bloggers ways are sometimes mysterious. I hope it gets fixed soon.
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