Let Water for Green or White Tea Cool Before Pouring

Lifehacker:

“Portfolio
magazine has a great guide to the realm of higher-end teas, with an
introduction to different varieties and age-old wisdom (along with some
new-age connoisseur-style advice) on how to best prepare and enjoy the
lower-caffeine pick-me-up. I was surprised to see this tip amongst the
offerings:

Experts say that you should use boiling water
for black tea. For more delicate green or white tea, Sebastian
Beckwith, co-founder of the Connecticut-based specialty-tea seller In
Pursuit of Tea, suggests letting the water cool for a few minutes. “You
lose a lot of flavor if you put boiling water on white or green tea,”
he says.

We’re obviously not big fans of making simple
things more complicated around here, but if it improves your morning
ritual, all the better.”

Gourmet Tea Guide [Portfolio]