Proper MethodBrewing TeaIranian
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world and the most popular drink among Iranians. Most Iranians drink it daily. Iranian teas come directly from northern cities of Iran and are harvested in spring, summer, and autumn. Iranian tea does not need any additives for color, taste, or aroma, and it is of high quality. If you want to learn more about how to brew Iranian tea, read this section of SelMagz.SelMagzRead more about it.
Wash the tea
Before brewing Iranian tea, rinse the tea with cold water. Washing the tea removes dirt and prevents the color from turning dull. Rinsing with cold water makes the tea appear brighter with a light red color after pouring boiling water. For one cup of tea, put one teaspoon of dry tea into the teapot.
Use a Chinese or glass teapot
For brewing, use a Chinese or glass teapot because metal teapots can affect the taste negatively. You can choose a teapot with a strainer or a filter to separate leaves from the water. For better brewing, warm the teapot slightly under hot water to heat its sides and interior.
Let the tea steep
Unbrewed tea is cloudy, dull in color, and lacks aroma. Properly brewed tea is clear, has a balanced bitter taste, and a fresh smell. Loose leaf tea needs 15 to 30 minutes; large leaf tea needs 30 to 45 minutes to steep. Brew the tea on very low heat to improve its flavor and color.
Use boiling water
Do not use water from an unboiled kettle or samovar for brewing. The water used should be fresh and crystal clear. Tap water and filtered water are suitable. Do not pour boiling water directly into the kettle or samovar; instead, pour cold water and allow it to boil. Pouring boiling water directly can cause stains on the cups. Reboiling water reduces the tea’s flavor and benefits, so it’s best to change the water each time you brew.
Add cardamom andcinnamonfor flavor
Unlike most foreign teas, Iranian tea does not contain added flavors or fragrances. To make the tea more fragrant, you can add cardamom, rose flowers, cinnamon, ginger, orange blossom, or lemon during brewing in the teapot with boiling water.andorlime zestor dried Persian orange peel. Let the tea brew together with any of these ingredients.
