How to brew white tea

Wondering how to brew white tea so that you preserve its qualities and make advantage of its health benefits? Here are a few tips on how to prepare the perfect cup of white tea: Always use fresh, cold water. The one that has been sitting around in the kettle will not make a good cup of tea. If you live in an area with hard water, filtering it would be a good idea.

Boil the water and let it cool a bit. Never use boiling water. Experts usually suggest the water temperature to be somewhere between 170 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit (around 80 degrees Celcius).

Pour the water over the leaves. Be generous with white tea leaves since they are usually less dense than other types of teas. About one or two teaspoons of white tea leaves for each cup (8 ounces) of water will do.

Steep only for about a minute when you steep the leaves for the first time.

White tea can be resteeped several times. Steeping time should increase with each additional steeping, approximately 2 to 3 minutes for each.

To enjoy the subtle aroma of your white tea, drink it without milk or sugar.