The best temperature for brewing tea depends on its type. Teas that have little or no oxidation period, such as a green or white tea, are best brewed at lower temperatures between, while teas with longer oxidation periods should be brewed at higher temperatures. This article specifies the optimal temperature and steeping time for different types of teas.
We are starting off with a standard hot tea brew with tea bags. If you never have made tea before, this will get you started.
I think brewing iced tea from hot tea is a lost art. Not many people do it these days, especially with the sugar/powered stuff taking its place. I say we bring it back, because the flavor is just so fresh and refreshing.
The perfect cup of tea always starts with the perfect brew - which is different for everyone.
I finally after all these years discovered that it is possible to cold-brew iced tea using the seemingly crazy method of putting tea bags in cold water.
You should make simple syrup which is 2 parts sugar to 1 part water. (Equal parts is just sugar water, fit for hummingbird feeders). And yes that does seem like a lot of sugar but trust me it will all dissolve.
To make kombucha, all you need is natural or organic black tea, sugar and the kombucha “mushroom”. It is not actually a mushroom, but a Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY). These organisms consume the majority of the sugar in the tea through the fermentation process and produce a myriad of beneficial byproducts including B vitamins and amino acids. It turns sugared black tea into a healthy pro-biotic drink that smells like vinegar and tastes like apple cider. Kombucha originated a long time ago in Asia, where it was said to have life extending effects.
Can't kick your coffee fix? Make your own 'Red Espresso'