How to Use a Tea Bag

Steep a tea bag in hot water to create a delicious cup of tea. Here's how:

Preparing Your Tea

Boil Water: Start by heating water to a rolling boil. The ideal water temperature varies depending on the type of tea; however, for most teas, boiling water is perfectly acceptable.
Choose Your Teacup: Select your favorite teacup or mug. Pre-warming the cup with hot water can help maintain the tea's temperature.
Add the Tea Bag: Place a tea bag into your teacup.
Pour Water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea bag. Ensure the tea bag is fully submerged.
Steep: Allow the tea to steep for the recommended time. This varies depending on the type of tea and personal preference, but generally ranges from 3-5 minutes. Over-steeping can result in a bitter taste. (As noted in the reference video, proper brewing is key to enjoying the tea's full flavor profile.)
Remove the Tea Bag: Once steeped, remove the tea bag. You can gently squeeze the bag to extract any remaining tea, but avoid over-squeezing, which can make the tea bitter.
Enjoy! Add milk, sugar, honey, or lemon to taste, and savor your perfectly brewed cup of tea.

Water Quality: Use filtered water for the best taste.
Tea Bag Type: Different tea bags may require slightly different steeping times. Check the packaging for recommendations.
Experiment: Don't be afraid to experiment with steeping times to find your perfect cup.