Questions about the selection and preparation of tea leaves and beverages.
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What research is there on tea preparation?
I'm a fan of modernist cooking, and its emphasis on precise measurements and consistency. I'm curious how to apply this to tea preparation - in particular, several things:
It seems to be well ...
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Is it safe to reuse loose tea leaves the next day? What precautions need to be taken for storing tea for reuse?
I'm a fan of green tea and I find myself reusing the tea leaves 2-3 times a day. Sometimes I'll just store the leaves and reuse them the next day but it got me thinking if what I'm doing is actually ...
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How do I make chai latte at home?
I want to be able to make chai latte at home, but I don't have an espresso machine, and I don't really know if it is worth buying one just for an occasional drink.
Is there a way to froth the milk ...
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What is the white foam that builds up when I make tea?
I microwave water in order to make tea. After it is microwaved and I drop the tea bag(green tea) into the water, thick white foam builds up on the top.
What is it and should I worry about drinking ...
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Can I replace sugar with honey in tea?
If I want to replace sugar with honey in black or green tea, can I add the honey at any point or should I wait until the tea cools down a bit?
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What chemical processes occur in tea that spoil it after some time?
What happens to the brewed hot tea when it is left in a cup for some time (up to several hours), that spoils the taste of the drink and change its color? What chemical processes lead to such unwanted ...
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What's the best option for water for tea in the office?
When making tea at home, I have all the equipment I need to make a fine cup of tea. In the office, however, my options are more limited. It seems my sources for hot water are:
Straight from the tap
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Re-boiling of tea?
I used to keep tea in thermos container after preparing. But i want to know how to keep it hot when serving within 5-10 minutes.
When I reboil it as-is, then it becomes tasteless: it's like ...
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Why does Green Tea taste sour as it cools down?
It seems every time I make a cup of green tea, if I don't finish it while it's still considerably hot, it starts to get really sour and tastes awful.
Why is this and how can I prevent this? What am ...
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Why does whole leaf tea leave a residue in the cup?
I purchased this nice whole-leaf oolong tea this afternoon.
I steeped it in 200 F water for 3 minutes (as directed) in my tea steeping basket:
And when I pulled out the basket, there were some ...
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What difference does oxygen content of tea water make?
I've heard the advice that water should be boiled for tea only one--that when boiled it loses oxygen, and if there is insufficient oxygen in the water, the flavor of the tea is (somehow) affected.
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Advantages of using a non-glass teapot?
I currently have a borosilicate glass teapot. Glass seems to have the advantage that it will not absorb flavours and so can be used for all styles of tea.
What are some of the advantages of using ...
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Does brewing tea for longer result in higher caffeine content?
The ISO standard for brewing tea says "6 minutes". Of course different teas have vastly different properties, but...
For "average commodity black tea" and "average commodity green tea", will leaving ...
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What's really happening when reusing tea leaves?
I reuse my green tea bags three or even four times with little to no loss in flavor. But it's a pain to reheat water to the correct temperature after I'm done with the first cup and wait another ...
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Similar flavors to caffeine?
My wife and I enjoy drip coffee, french pressed coffee, espresso, black tea, green tea, and just about anything caffeinated.
However, my wife wants to avoid caffeine due to its physiological effects.
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How long boiled milk tea is consumable?
I drank milk tea in evening prepared in morning.
Is it is safe? After how much time it should not be consumed?
