science of tea making

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takao21203

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In the U.S. it's called, "Sun Tea". Just hang a few tea bags in a gallon jug and come back about 5 hours later.
I tried some red fruit teas these are mostly made from Hibiscus, it takes less than an hour.
As these teas are cheap you can use more bags, and leach more than one time.
 

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takao21203

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if you have a fast water cooker such as an electric kettle, its not really needed.

They sell them cheap here, its common in Ireland to use electric kettle instead of a pot for making hot water.

Less than a minute for a cup full, and really boiling. Microwave boils too after a while but differently, and taste is different too (its more efficient leaches out more stuff). But you cant have microwaves everywhere, while a plastic kettle is cheap, portable, and doesnt take much space.
 

killivolt

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Coffee loose or loose tea over night in a container is the next best thing. Healthy and less costly.

Getting it all. It might take a little longer but might still be the same or better. You just need a good strainer. If you find the correct amount; it's all about the Ratio's over time I would think.

Worth an experiment?

Cold process. Tea or Coffee I would presume? Let it chill over night or the next day and filter.

kv
 

Dr.killjoy

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I don't know guys.. I drink Star bucks Komodo Dragon coffee and it's like thinned out motor oil after 20k miles.. I will have to try these different processes and see what happens.. Other than that I just go to my local Wawa and pick up a hazelnut coffee with hazelnut creamer and off to work,fabing,or fishing ..
 

killivolt

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I like my tea with a little egg nog as well, and a bit of rum.

And sometimes not so much tea, or eggnog. And sometimes with some Coke and a slice of lime.
I like the idea of the rum; normally drink it straight. Mixing is a bad idea; but never do you mix Brandy or Cognac. That would be considered a sin; just pour 2 fingers in a Brandy Glass after dinner and before bed.

Jack Daniels, is my expensive social drink.

kv:)
 

amilton542

Joined Nov 13, 2010
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I never knew brewing a good cuppa was a science. May be some tea fanatic out there could discover a brew that doesn't stain the insides of my mugs.
 

atferrari

Joined Jan 6, 2004
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Maybe some tea fanatic out there could discover a brew that doesn't stain the insides of my mugs.
The same for coffee. The way I prepare it seems to have the same effect. Change the mugs, maybe?

I never knew brewing a good cuppa was a science.
One thing is trying the best procedure to get the best taste and the possible variations of it as the OP and some others have mentioned. Truth is that following "your own recipe" makes you happy and feel secure. ;)

As people crazy for audio or those tasting wine or olive oil, there are subtleties only known to them. The best is to leave them to enjoy what they think they perceive.

Throughout the whole country here, we use to drink and infusion called "mate" (please google it). Some "specialists" discuss if water is to be at 83º or 85ºC to start brewing. (An easy thing to know when you are in the middle of nowhere...go figure. :p) And then, what you put before the "yerba" and when sugar goes if before of after the water and if sugar at all...;)

Same play with different actors.
 
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atferrari

Joined Jan 6, 2004
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I don't mean to change the subject here... but since you've mentioned "mate"... I've developed an insane craving for churrasco and a generous glass of Norton Reserva Malbec red wine... I'm done with tea for the day... :)
Where was that...!? It is good you know it. ;) Just in case you have a chance, always within the Malbec variety, try, Benjamín (Nieto Senetiner), Los Álamos, Uxmal, Finca La Linda, Bianchi, Latitud 33 or Postales del Fin del Mundo to mention a few. Catena Zapata plays in a higher league jointly with Luigi Bosca.

BTW, barbecue (parrilla for us) is another good example where everyone thinks his own way is right. Here you will never see anyone cooking meat with flames. You will be considered a simple wretched amateur. :D Just burning embers is the way.
 

cmartinez

Joined Jan 17, 2007
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Where was that...!? It is good you know it. ;) Just in case you have a chance, always within the Malbec variety, try, Benjamín (Nieto Senetiner), Los Álamos, Uxmal, Finca La Linda, Bianchi, Latitud 33 or Postales del Fin del Mundo to mention a few. Catena Zapata plays in a higher league jointly with Luigi Bosca.

BTW, barbecue (parrilla for us) is another good example where everyone thinks his own way is right. Here you will never see anyone cooking meat with flames. You will be considered a simple wretched amateur. :D Just burning embers is the way.
My personal specialty is 10-hour somked bbq st louis pork ribs... not a single flame in the process...
Thanks for the advice... it will come in handy next time I go to an Argentinian restaurant, there are quite a few up here where I live
 

killivolt

Joined Jan 10, 2010
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Where was that...!? It is good you know it. ;) Just in case you have a chance, always within the Malbec variety, try, Benjamín (Nieto Senetiner), Los Álamos, Uxmal, Finca La Linda, Bianchi, Latitud 33 or Postales del Fin del Mundo to mention a few. Catena Zapata plays in a higher league jointly with Luigi Bosca.

BTW, barbecue (parrilla for us) is another good example where everyone thinks his own way is right. Here you will never see anyone cooking meat with flames. You will be considered a simple wretched amateur. :D Just burning embers is the way.
I have a Technician who works for me from Argentina; we have quite a few International Students. It would be nice to get a case or two of some select (wines) from her father the next time he visits.

Don't think that will happen; just dreaming:(

kv
 

#12

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I don't mean to change the subject here... but since you've mentioned "mate"... :)
I liked Matte when I was 25. Just the thing to keep me going from 4 pm to 11 pm. :) Tried it again at 55 and couldn't stand it. The stimulation was an impatient, irritable sort...kind of like why I quit marijuana 30 years ago. Sigh. Being old sucks. :(
 

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takao21203

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today I tried 3 bags fruit tea (aromatized with Strawberry and Vanilla) using hot tap water + Bacardi Oakheart glass (guess it would break from boiling water).

After a few minutes, I got the same strength + full taste as when using boiling water. Even better. OK needs more bags. But they dont cost much. Some amount dissolves fast with just hot tap water.

https://www.google.ie/webhp?q=making tea hot tap water
 
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