"LETS DO TEA"

As a Tea Consultant for "LETS DO TEA," I am excited to offer fellow TEA enthusiasts a place to shop on-line for

~ Incredible TEAS for pleasure and health
~ Beautiful TEA pots and TEA cups
~ TEA accessories
~ TEA inspired treats
~ TEA gifts

Please visit my online store at:
http://theteatemptress.letsdotea.org

If you would like to host a TEA PARTY in your own home, or in my home, or if you are intrested in becoming a TEA consultant, please contact me at theteatemptress@yahoo.com for more information.

Here's wishing you a warm "cuppa"joy, health and happiness!

~THE TEA TEMPTRESS~

TEA QUOTES WORTH QUOTING

"Remember the tea kettle - it is always up to its neck in hot water, yet itstill sings!"~ Unknown

"There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea." ~Bernard-Paul Heroux

"Come and share a pot of tea, My home is warm and my friendship's free." ~Emilie Barnes

"If you are cold, tea will warm you; If you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you." ~ UNKNOWN

Monday, August 11, 2008

BLACK TEA

BLACK TEA

BLACK TEAS are different because they go through a "fermentation" or "oxidation" process. The enzymes in the leaf are released on to the leaf by crushing or bruising the leaf. This process releases oils, which turns the leaf “black.” The longer a TEA is oxidized, the darker it gets. This process of plucking, bruising and sorting requires skill, and this skill determines the quality of the TEA.

The “place” or region that produces the TEA plant has a big effect on the taste and variation of the TEA. Different countries, different regions, different growing conditions, different soil, and different gardens all add different properties to TEA.

Just like wines, variations make for different tastes. Darjeeling TEAS are light liquoring, and have a characteristic muscat grape flavor. Keemun, a classic Chinese BLACK TEAS are winey and toasty. Assams are very full-bodied and malty in flavor.

HOW TO PREPARE BLACK TEA:

Either loose leaf or bagged, this TEA should be brewed with boiling water for three to five minutes. One level teaspoon of loose TEA, or one tea bag makes a five ounce cup…..but some may find that to be VERY strong!

So, enjoy your "cuppa" BLACK TEA and know that you are sipping something special!

~Autumn, THE TEA TEMPTRESS
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