Is green tea really good for you or is it just hype?

Posted by Guest on Apr 19th, 2010 | 7 comments

Also, is there a certain brand that is better or more potent? I just buy Bigelow Green Tea from the supermarket. Thanks!

What are the best ways to brew various types of tea? Most particularly green tea and white tea?

Posted by Guest on Apr 18th, 2010 | 3 comments

Sources would be great! I’ve been drinking a lot of tea and want to know how the experts brew it. Any general information on tea will help.

Only serious answers will be considered for best answer.
Thank you.

Whats the difference between English tea and Chinese tea?

Posted by Guest on Apr 17th, 2010 | 5 comments

Even though I live in the UK i’ve never been a big fan of english tea (dark with milk). I have just been to China and they had a different type of tea, much lighter and more transparent. On most menu as "Chinese Tea". Whats the difference and how could I make chinese tea at home?

How do you make loose tea?

Posted by Guest on Apr 16th, 2010 | 3 comments

I’ve NEVER had loose tea; I’m used to the good old commercial tea bag. I have some gourmet tea, no bag, and a strainer. I don’t know where to begin. Do you boil the water and add the loose tea OR do you boil the water with the loose tea? What do I do with the strainer?

How could I best replicate Lipton glass bottled tea at home?

Posted by Guest on Apr 15th, 2010 | 2 comments

My regular home made iced tea is nothing compared to Lipton’s regular sweet PureLeaf iced tea. So what measures should I take to get my lipton home tea on the same level?