Saturday, December 24, 2011

Tea Sampling Method

Tea Sampling Method

I have found the ability to buy small amounts of a wide variety of teas. Keeping track of which teas I have tried and the properties of each one has pushed me to develop a standardized method.

Each tea has a different temperature and time for brewing. To ensure that each tea is created following the directions indicated, I use the listed procedure:

1. Heat water in a pan on the stove monitoring the temperature with a meat thermometer. The thermometer I use is a IKEA Fantast Meat Thermometer. The water is heated until the water reaches the middle to upper range of the indicated brewing temperature.

2. While the water is heating, a picture of the dry tea is taken in a white container.

3. The water is moved to a measuring cup (which drops the water a few degrees) and the tea is added.

4. The tea is brewed for time indicated.

5. Pouring through a strainer, the tea is transfered to a cup.

6. A picture is taken of the tea is taken, and then drank.

An example picture of the cup with water is presented as a reference to compare the color of different tea brews.

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