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A cup of tea with a pleasant whiff and rejuvenating taste enchants everyone especially tea lovers. The history of tea starts from China. Centuries in the past tea was invented by a Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. This idea stumbled his mind when dry tea leaves blew in his cup of boiled water. Chinese Buddhists took tea in Japan and so the journey began. Then tea was brought to America, Europe, India, and to the rest of the world. It is now a beverage that is favored and the most consumed drink worldwide.

Black tea, green tea, and oolong or white are three commonly well-known teas. The leaves used for producing any type of tea are from a plant called Camillia sinensis. Offering a cup of tea to a visitor has now become customary. After having dinner, most of the people in the world would enjoy having a cup of tea. Blending a perfect cup has always been an issue people constantly discuss. It has been observed that only those individuals who are in a habit of drinking tea can make it taste much better, as opposed to those who don’t. This posting provides 5 of perhaps the most valuable recommendations that can surely guide anybody to blend a perfect cup of tea.

1. First is the pot from which the tea will be made. Pots besides porcelain and stain less steel can alter the taste of tea.

2. Make sure to use freshwater when making tea. Fresh water that is free and clear of additives and impurities like chlorine is always perfect for tea. Impurities and additives really can affect the real taste of tea. Plain tap water could also be used if fresh water is not available. Wait for cold and fresh water to come after running the faucet for a while. Boil this water.

3. Usually in sub continents, tea leaves are added to boiling water. But for the better taste and aroma, first, add tea leaves to the pot and then fill with boiling water next. At this stage, keep it that way for 4 to 5 minutes or so, to get a better taste. Make sure not to overbrew for it stains the water after..

4. Now the key time comes. Most of the people say that add the tea water first to the cups and then add milk to maintain the ratio. But from the scientific point of view, milk should be added first. Research workers from the UK Royal Society of Chemistry has discovered that adding milk to tea water also increases the temperature of milk thus denaturizes milk proteins which are harmful to our health. By adding milk first, it permits water temparature to cool down.

5. Sugar is mixed last. If possible, tea should be taken without any sugar at all. As minimizing sugar consumption is always good for your health and keeps the dentist away.

After you’ve done all that, your perfect cup of tea is ready for you to enjoy. Tea benefits health in the ways that it can reduce the risk of heart disorders, cancer, and blood sugar level. It also helps in preventing bad breath and various viral infections.

Want a great cup of tea then I always make sure the tea bag is left in the mug for about 5 minutes, remove, let it cool and then add a splash of milk.

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