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Magnolia Tea Guide

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Drinking Tea in Many Ways

There are a lot of different ways to prepare the tea that many people enjoy around the world.

The Secret of Scented Teas

Tea was first scented by adding natural spices and oils. Eventually people used jasmine and magnolia blossoms to produce fragrant teas. Nowadays tea can have the fragrance of fruits, herbs, spices and nuts like cinnamon and almonds.

What are Herbal Teas

What people do not know is that herbal teas are not tea per se, as they are not taken from camellia sinensis trees. They are called tea nonetheless as they are also infused into boiling water.

When buying herbal teas, make sure to read the label and check if all the ingredients are natural.

The Uncanny Skill of Tea Tasters

Tea Tasters have perhaps the most sensitive palates in the world, as they are able to determine a lot of information from the tea just by tasting them, including: the country of its origin, the time of the year the tea was harvested, and even very specific facts like on which side of the hill it was grown and on which plantation.

These one-of-a-kind tasters are employed by tea purveyors in order to determine the quality of their tea.

Preparing the Perfect Cup of Tea

Make sure you use clear, clean water that tastes good to you. Bring it to a rolling boil and pour it immediately to your teapot. If you prefer a milder cup, heat the water just until the point where it will begin to boil. Do not let the hot water stand for any length of time before pouring it as it will result in a flat cup of tea. Add tea according to your taste, as you will be the final judge on how you want your tea.

05-02-2010

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