We asked a tea-making expert to help us get to the bottom of this ~heated~ debate.
So maybe you’ve resorted to popping a mug of water in the microwave for a minute instead.
It’s the same process, right?
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Isn’t hot water all the same?
But if you’re not using the microwave, what is the right way to make tea?
Boil Fresh Water
According to tea company Twinings, always start with freshly drawn, filtered water.
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Fill atea kettlewith the fresh water.
If you don’t have a kettle, a small pot on the stovetop will also do the trick.
Pouring boiling water on your tea can burn the leaves and bring out unwanted bitterness.
If you don’t have a thermometer handy, don’t worry.
