How to Steep the Perfect Tea

As in any story about a witch, at some point "said" witch will enjoy a nice pipping, hot cup of brewed tea.  This is also true of the Owenses...  Practical Magic.

If you do not like margaritas and/or prefer this steamy, hot beverage when you awake in the wee hours of the night, I wanted to share with you some tips I found on how to make the perfect cup of tea.

Tips to Perfect Tea

• Heat water on stove, but do not bring to a full boil.  Over heating water changes the taste of the tea.
• Do not use metal for anything when making tea.  Metal can leave an after taste when you consume the tea.  AND metal infusion balls do not allow for proper steeping.
• Preheat tea pot or mug before pouring tea in for drinking.
• Use loose leaf teas for a purer flavor.
• Only steep tea for a few minutes.  Do not over steep!!!
• Steep a few minutes longer if adding milk to keep the "tea" flavor.
• Clean tea pot and cups with baking soda to avoid soapy tasting tea.