Posts Tagged ‘electric tea kettles’
Reader Responses with Tea
Last week, I asked the readers of TodaysCoffeeBlog.com to respond to the articles I have been writing. Wow, what wonderful things you wrote. I am impressed by your honest comments.
A number of people said they would like more of a forum to discuss what I have been writing about. Others noted that they enjoy what I read and now feel they are welcome to make comments and suggestions.
Others asked if I was linked to my site. Yes, if you click on the picture I include or the highlighted words with a ctrl button down and click you will go to my site. The site is: www.CoffeeMakersShop.com.
Now you can make comments about my site as well on this blog. Thank you again for all your kind words. Just one more comment; we do not accept porn or other adult only ads or comments. Please leave them. It just takes me unneeded time to delete them. Thanks. Mrs. Coffee. Your responses have been great with a cup of tea. I just love the Presto Heat N Steep 5 Cup Electric Tea Kettle Infuser.
Green Herbal Tea made the Chinese Way
For two summers, I lived and taught in Xinyang, Henan Province, China. One of the many great things about living there is that it is in the green tea center of China. The first time I taught, adult students would come to class with freshly made tea in a glass, yes, in a 7 inch tall glass. I was soon introduced to a lady who ran not only a tea shop, but was one of the historical leaders on green tea. She sold many varieties of green tea, some costing in the $100s of dollars per ounce. After the first tea ceremony, we became friends. She taught me how to make everyday tea correctly and that green tea is rich in polyphenolic antioxidants that helps prevent peripheral artery disease and skin aging. I thought all you herbal tea drinkers would enjoy knowing this tea making Chinese methodology.
First fill your container, a mug is okay, with a “good quality” of loose tea about ½ inch high, a little higher for stronger tea. Heat the water to almost boiling. If you boil the water, let it cool a minute or two. When steam comes from your electric tea kettle it is hot enough; 180° to 190° is best. Pour the water over the tea. The leaves should soon stand up in the container; only good leaves stand up on there ends on the bottom. Let them steep until there are leaves floating on the top. Pour out all the water out and make sure all the leaves on the top are out of the container as well. Fill the container again. This time you may drink the tea or if many leaves still come to the top again. Then, you must repeat the process. Drink the tea when all the leaves stay on the bottom. When you want another cup of tea you can add more hot water to the container. This process makes 2 to 3 great tasting mugs or glasses of tea. Enjoy! P.S. I love the Rachel Ray (Apple) Green Cordless Electric Tea Kettle.
For almost five years now I have been what some would call a “tea fanatic.” At first I would just have a cup in the morning, but now I can’t enjoy a meal unless I end it with a cup of tea. As my tea drinking has increased, I have developed an appreciation for premium varieties and the craftsmanship that is inherent in the perfect cup of tea.
Two of the most important aspects in brewing quality tea are the temperature of the water and the brewing time. If you over seep the tea, it will likely burn and taste acidic, while under-brewing will lead to a watered down product. The easiest way to take the guessing out of the equation is with an electric tea kettle. An electric tea will heat the water up to the boiling point and then automatically turn off. If you wait one minute the water will be 190 degrees, which is the perfect tea brewing temperature that always gives you a high-quality cup of tea.
Research shows that drinking teas is a healthy activity as tea contains antioxidants that help fight cancer and can slow the aging process. Vitamin C which is found in some teas helps in fighting certain illnesses. Other teas contain polyphones which strengthen teeth by reducing plaque and also help in achieving proper digestion by increasing the flow of digestive juices in the stomach.
So why not start the healthy habit of drinking tea. You can also encourage your friends and relatives by spreading the words about the many wonderful benefits of drinking tea. Along with that, you can also gift them with various tea blends along with a precision electric tea kettle. They are gifts for better health and well-being.