Tea is one of my favorite beverages all day long and all year round. It`s so versatile. I drink caffeinated tea in the morning and herbal tea in the afternoon and evening. I cradle a hot mug of tea all winter long, it sits next to me when I`m working or relaxing. There`s nothing like hot tea on a cold day to warm your insides when you`re chilled to the bone. On the other hand, in the summertime, iced tea in an ice-filled glass really hits the spot. I brew it by the pitcherful so I always have some handy to bring out on my deck (my `summer office.`) Whether I`m drinking it hot or iced, I often bring it with me in a travel tumbler that maintains the correct temperature for hours.
So, whether you brew by the pot, the pitcher, or the cup, what do you need in order to make the perfect pot of tea every time? Always start with the directions printed right on your box, bag, or tin of tea. Any tea should include instructions for water temperature, proportions, and brew time. But if it doesn`...
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