Numerous studies have shown that a variety of teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and heart disease. While some brews provide more health advantages than others, there's plenty of evidence that regularly drinking tea can have a lasting impact on your wellness. source
Tea Bags
Bring water to a boil*, and pour over the tea as soon as it reaches boiling. Over-boiling will cause oxygen to be reduced, making the tea taste 'flat'. Use 1 tea bag per cup, or 1 teaspoon of loose tea per cup (6 oz.). Steep the tea for the required time as indicated on the chart to the right.
Never judge tea by its color. Color comes more quickly, but flavor takes a bit longer to develop. Allow the correct steeping time to fully extract the best flavor. Adjust the amount of tea you use and the steeping time to your taste. "The best cup of tea is the one you like the most."
*For optimum tea flavor, we recommend you refrain from using a microwave to boil your water. Source
Recommended Brew Times:
| Tea Type | Brew Time |
| Black | 4 mins |
| Chai | 5 mins |
| Green | 2 mins |
| Herbal | 4 mins |
| Red | 4 mins |
| Oolong | 3 mins |
| White | 1 min |
Here are a few MacKenzie-Childs enamel tea kettles to brighten your kitchen:
What is your favorite tea?
Beautiful tea pots. Happy Tuesday. Have a good day. xoxo
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