Perfect Cup of Tea

I just watched this on Good Eats with Alton Brown

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons  loose tea
• 4  cups water

Directions

1. Place loose tea leaves into a warmed tea kettle.
2. Pour heated water over loose tea leaves.
3. Let steep.
4. Strain tea and serve.
5. *Note: For Oolong and Green tea, water should simmer at 200 degrees F. and 180 degrees F.
6. *For Irish and English tea bring water to a full boil.
7. *Black tea should soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Oolong tea should soak for 4 to 7 minutes. Green Tea should soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
8. * If using cream pour this in the bottom of the cup before adding the tea.