For those of you that have read Delights of the Heart for awhile, you will know that I love drinking tea in the garden. But did you know when you make tea there are different temperatures for different kinds of tea?
When the appropriate temperature is used, you will have the best of the best in flavor from that tea. So go ahead, try it and see what you think.
Suggested temperatures and steeping times:
Black Tea: 210 degrees, boiling, steep 2-4 minutes
Oolong Tea: 180-195 degrees, just below boiling, steep 3-6 minutes
Green Tea: 160-180 degrees, steep for 2-4 minutes
White Tea: 150-160 degrees, steep for 2 minutes
Herbal Tea: Boiling, steep 4-6 minutes
OK, I just had to put my picture here, as it was a challenge by Beth at be yourself - everyone else is taken.
I always like a challenge. Of course, a teacup had to be in the picture too.
Oh LOOK at you girl. Are you just the happy and original YOU!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of you!
ReplyDeleteThis maybe why I find I dislike some green teas, they taste bitter to me. Perhaps user cooler water and steeping for a shorter time, would improve the flavour.
Thanks for the info..xx
This is wonderfully informative! I sometimes wonder why my tea doesn't taste as good as I think it should.
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Yvonne
look at you, you sassy thing !
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thanks so much for taking on my challenge....you blew it out of the park !
and WHAT.....different temps for teas ?....i only knew of different steeping times.
what about my rooibus tea ? where does that fall ?
I love the picture of you and thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteThat is a glowing photo! I am looking forward to seeing the real thing soon!
ReplyDeleteI love everything that you share
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day weekend
my lovely friend
Love Jeanne
There fell a silvery-silken veil of light,
With quietude, and sultriness, and slumber,
Upon the upturned faces of a thousand
Roses that grew in an enchanted garden...
~ E.A. Poe
What a lovely photo, Marilyn. I didn't realize the temperature and steeping time would make a difference but that makes sense. I'll pay more attention next time.
ReplyDeleteAs a tea drinker, I found this really informative! I never would have thought of any of these. What a great picture Marilyn, I think we should all do this, we never see enough of our blog friends!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo, Marilyn.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn..you are being featured on both YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT AND BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED TODAY!
ReplyDeleteHi, Marilyn! So glad to see you--you look so lovely in this photo, and very happy with your tea! Easy to be happy when there's tea. We're just back from our 2-week trip Stateside. It is great to be back in blogland, and I've been so much enjoying catching up on your posts. Happy Weekend :o) ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteYour challenge photo is great, Marilyn. Temp does make such a difference - and steeping times.
ReplyDeletehi beautiful! how interesting about these tea, temperatures. hmm... i will have to write a few of these down.
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You are beautiful Marily. I especially love your hair :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo!!! I did not recognize the temperature and complete time would make a differentiation but that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the temp is as important for tea as it is for wine. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Marilyn, and I especially like that you (and your teacup) are shown against a lush green background!
ReplyDeletePretty picture of a pretty lady! Yes, you must have the tea cup in your hand, love it!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Love seeing you in your garden - with your teacup. Thanks for the information. I have tried to remember but not sure I've been real successful. Since having tea with you, though, my experience has been great. You have taught me SO much. Can't wait to see you soon and have tea in your garden. Keeping my fingers crossed it won't rain!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~