Can I replace tea leaves with tea bags in a recipe?

Posted by Guest on Mar 2nd, 2010 | 6 comments

I am making Chinese Tea eggs. The recipe calls for 2 tbsp black tea, but I only have black tea bags (Lipton). Can I replace the leaves by slicing open the bags and measuring out two tbsp (or more) of its contents? Can I just use it in tea bag form? Please advise.

I experience different tea brewing results with the same tea at work and home?

Posted by Guest on Mar 2nd, 2010 | 3 comments

I experience different tea brewing results with the same tea at work and home?

My tap water is soft and the water at work comes in one of those huge typical work environment jugs dispensed either cold or hot.

At home my tea will be darker and have more flavor, at work my tea will be lighter and have an acceptable amount of flavor.

What gives?