How to Create Flavorful Tea Blends
Tea is a popular beverage that can be enjoyed at just about any time of day. But even though there are many flavorful tea blends sold on shelves and at online tea retailers, it’s just as easy (and fun!) to make your own blend at home. And while creating a perfect cup of tea requires some trial and error, the key to brewing a successful blend lies in knowing how to combine the right herbs. Find out:https://teastory.blog/
Tea blending is a form of art that can create a full-bodied flavor experience that’s unique to a particular tea blend. Creative tea experts have developed famous tea blends that have become household names, such as earl grey tea (black tea paired with citrusy bergamot oil). But the true art of blending is bringing all the ingredients together in just the right way to deliver a unique tasting experience.
Pairing Food with Flavorful Tea Blends: Tips and Ideas
Start with the tea base (30%): This could be any type of camellia sinensis tea such as black, green, oolong or white. Then choose 1-3 herbal ingredients that complement the chosen tea base. Full-bodied teas, such as black and some oolongs, blend well with stronger flavors while lighter-bodied teas like white or green tea pair best with more delicate herbal, floral and spice ingredients.
The final ingredient in a tea blend is often a cooling herb, such as mint or neem. This helps balance out the other ingredients and add a clean finish to the cup. This is especially important for summer iced teas.
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