How Tea Is Brewed

In order to get the full flavor and stimulating effect of the beverage, fresh, boiling water is poured over the processed tea leaves, and they are allowed to steep three to five minutes. One rounded teaspoon of tea (or one tea bag) is used for each cup of boiling water. Tea steeped too long has a bitter taste. Flavor also deteriorates if the tea is kept hot for a long time. Iced tea can be made by pouring hot tea (made a little stronger than if it were to be drunk hot) over ice.