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Tea Making Process Writing | Preparation of Tea [2022]

With the help of the following flowchart write a short paragraph describing the process of making tea at home.

[ Pour cold water in a kettle – boil it – put tea leaf in a teapot – pour boiled water in the teapot – leave it for 3 minutes – add sugar and milk and stir well with a teaspoon – pour it into cups – ready for serving hot ]

Process of making tea in English

Tea is a kind of energy-giving drink. it is prepared easily at home through some simple steps. At first , some cold water is poured into a kettle. Next , the kettle is put on the oven to boil the water until the vapor comes out. Now some tea leaves are put in a teapot. After that, the hot water is poured in a teapot. Next, the teapot is covered with a lid and is left for three minutes for the tea leaves to soak in hot water. In the next step, sugar and milk are added to it and the whole mixture is stirred with a teaspoon. Finally, it is poured into cups through a strainer. Now tea is ready to serve.

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IELTS Process Writing Sample

In this  IELTS process writing sample , the manufacture of tea is described.

A process diagram is different to a graph or chart and requires some different language structures (though you still need to compare and contrast the various stages in the process where possible).

Particular language structures that you need to be aware of are the  passive  and  time phrases .

Now, take a look at this question and the tea process below, and then study the model answer and comments below.

IELTS Process - Tea Production

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task .

The diagram shows how tea leaves are processed into five tea types.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Process Writing Sample - Tea Production

IELTS process writing sample answer

The diagram presents the manufacture of five different types of tea. It is immediately apparent that although all the teas are produced from the same leaf, the differences in the manufacturing process result in five different types of tea.

The first three stages of manufacture are the same for all of the five teas. The leaves are grown, they are then plucked, and following this withering of the leaves occures. The final stage is also the same, which sees all the leaves dried in an oven. However, in the stages in between this, differing methods of production are employed.

This IELTS process writing sample is a well-organized response that covers all the important features of the diagram.

It is easy to follow as it discusses each tea in turn, but not only this, it also groups similar processes together and identifies the differences.

For example:

Similarities: The first three stages of manufacture are the same for all of the five teas. …green, oolong and large leaf black tea are all rolled as part of the process. Differences: …white tea is unique as it involves no other processing. However, while green tea is steamed before being rolled but is not fermented, the other two teas are first rolled and then both fermented.

The candidate decides to mention the first three stages and the last one together in one paragraph as they are exactly the same for every tea, and the differing stages in the middle following this.

This may seem odd to mention the stages in this order, and it is likely that when you describe a process you will discuss each stage in turn, but for this particular process it works well as the candidate can then focus on the differences.

The appropriate voice is also used in the description, which is the passive.

When we write about a process, we are interested in the actions, NOT who is doing them. In this case we use the passive voice. Here are some examples of the passive voice from this IELTS writing sample process:

...the teas are produced from the same leaf The leaves are grown , they are then plucked ...differing methods of production are employed

It may not always be possible, but if you can you should also try to use synonyms for some of the words from the diagram rather than copying them all.

For example, ‘ completely ’ fermented is used instead of ‘ fully ’.

Make sure you also make use of a mix of ‘ time’ transitions to guide the reader through the description:

…they are then plucked, and following this withering of the leaves occures. …the other two teas are first rolled and then both fermented

The candidate also demonstrates the ability to accurately use a mix of complex structures necessary to achieve above a band 6 for ‘ grammatical range and accuracy ’:

Noun Clauses: It is immediately apparent that although all the teas are produced from the same leaf... Relative Clauses: The final stage is also the same, which sees all the leaves dried in an oven. Adverbial Clauses: … although all the teas are produced from the same leaf …white tea is unique as it involves no other processing. … while green tea is steamed before being rolled but is not fermented,

See the IELTS grammar page for an explanation of what is required for grammar in writing task 1 and 2.

You can view a lesson on writing about a process and use of the passive and time phrases  here .

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TEA PREPARATION

For the uninitiated, it may seem as though there’s only one way to make tea: add hot water and wait. But for tea lovers who appreciate the flavor profile of a perfectly steeped cup, the details are everything. Read on for a primer on tea preparation, from an overview of tea varieties to step-by-step instructions, along with a guide to popular tea accessories and how to use them.

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DIFFERENCES IN WHITE, GREEN, BLACK, OOLONG, & HERBAL TEA

Tea can be organized into five varieties: black, green, white, herbal, or oolong. These distinctions are based on both the source and the process through which the leaves were dried, rolled, oxidized and otherwise prepared for consumption. All tea is made from the camellia sinensis plant except for herbal tea, which is technically called a tisane rather than a tea. White tea is made from young leaves, which are typically heated by steam, oxidized, and dried, while green tea is scalded before rolling and drying. Black tea is typically made from mature leaves, which are fermented or oxidized without steam before drying, and oolong tea goes through a similar process to black tea, but with less time for oxidation. Many teas are blended with flowers, leaves, spices, roots, and other flavorings, opening up a beautiful range of notes and fragrances. As a result, the world of tea is wide and varied, with nearly infinite combinations to try. To bring out optimal flavor in your tea, it’s important to follow several key steps: using fresh, clean water (filtered or spring is best); heating it to the correct temperature; steeping the tea for a specific amount of time; and choosing accompaniments that will enhance, not spoil, the taste. Read on for expert guidance to help you prepare it perfectly.

HOW TO MAKE HOT TEA

Timing and temperature are the two key components of proper tea preparation, and they vary based on the variety you’re enjoying. Without the right combination, tea can become too bitter, strong, or weak. Follow these instructions to bring out the nuance in every cup.

process writing preparation of tea

STEEPING LOOSE TEA

To steep loose tea a infuser is necessary. you may use free-standing inside the teapot kettle or teacup of your choice. You may even wish to try a travel tumbler with an infuser integrated into the design to allow for quicker preparation.

process writing preparation of tea

STEEPING WITH AN INFUSER OR TEA BAG

To steep tea using one of our pyramid infusers or teabag, no extra accessories are needed. The fabric used to make the infuser or tea bag will keep the leaves from seeping into the liquid, which saves you from having to sieve them out before your first sip. Regardless of the way your tea is contained, its variety – black, green, white, herbal, or oolong – determines the water temperature and steeping time.

EXPLORE TEA TYPES

Read on for a breakdown of how to prepare each variety.

HOW TO MAKE ICED TEA

In the United States, iced tea is one of the most refreshing ways to cool down on a hot day. It’s most often made with black tea, but can also be prepared from green, white or herbal tea if you’re in the mood for something less expected. Traditionally made in large batches and served from a pitcher with a generous amount of ice, it can be sweetened or unsweetened (simply called “sweet tea” and “unsweet tea” in the American south). For generations, this refreshing beverage has been synonymous with hospitality and summertime relaxation. The drink rose to prominence when it was served at the 1904 World’s Fair and word began to spread. It’s been one tall, cool glass after another ever since.

For generations, this refreshing beverage has been synonymous with hospitality and summertime relaxation. The drink rose to prominence when it was served at the 1904 World’s Fair and word began to spread. It’s been one tall, cool glass after another ever since.

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CLASSIC ICED TEA

To prepare classic iced tea, make a pot of hot tea the way you usually would, following the temperature and timing guidelines recommended above for the variety of tea you’re using.

Again, for quick reference: brew black tea with water heated to 208 degrees Fahrenheit and steep it for three to five minutes. Make herbal tea with 208-degree water as well, but steep it for five minutes or more to bring out the flavor. Use slightly cooler water for white and green teas – specifically, 175 degrees -- and only steep it for two to three minutes to keep it from becoming bitter.

To make a full batch of classic iced tea, brew it using a 1:1 ratio of water to tea bags, pyramid infusers, or teaspoons full of loose leaf tea. So, if you’d like to make eight cups of iced tea, use eight cups of water and eight teabags (or pyramid infusers, or teaspoons full of loose leaf). For strong iced tea, add an extra serving or two of tea as you steep the batch. If you prefer it sweetened, add ¼ cup of sugar for each gallon of water and stir it vigorously until all the granules melt. Do this while it’s still hot or the sugar might refuse to dissolve.

Once you’ve brewed your tea, let it cool briefly and pour it into a glass pitcher. Refrigerate it for at least four hours, and then serve it chilled over ice with a slice of citrus or sprig of fresh mint in each glass.

Sun tea is a fun twist on the classic summer beverage, and it’s literally warmed by the sun. Since the tea won’t get anywhere near as hot as it would on a stove, it takes much longer to steep, but when it’s ready, you may serve it over ice immediately without refrigerating it first.

Sun tea is a fun twist on the classic summer beverage, and it’s literally warmed by the sun. Since the tea won’t get anywhere near as hot as it would on a stove, it takes much longer to steep, but when it’s ready, you may serve it over ice immediately without refrigerating it first. To make sun tea, add eight tea bags, pyramids or teaspoons of loose leaf tea for each gallon of water in a glass pitcher. Cover it loosely and set it outdoors or on a windowsill under direct sunlight for two to four hours. For sweetness, you may wish to add simple syrup until you’ve reached the level you’re after.

Next, serve it over ice and garnish it with a traditional slice of lemon or however you choose.

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COLD BREW TEA

To make iced tea without the sun or even a stove, consider cold brew tea. This newer method of preparation brews the batch over a period of hours in the refrigerator with no heat at all.

To prepare cold brew tea, combine a little more than one part tea to one part water in a glass pitcher – i.e., if you’re making an eight-cup pitcher of tea, use ten tea bags, pyramid infusers, or teaspoons of loose tea. Let it sit together for at least four hours in the refrigerator so the batch can reach its full flavor. To sweeten the batch, add simple sugar to taste once the tea has fully infused. Serve over ice, garnished as you like.

ICED TEA AND ACCESSORIES

Tea preparation accessories.

A world of helpful tools exist to assist you in preparing the perfect cup of tea. Whether you’re serving a group of people or enjoying tea for one, you can choose from a variety of accessories, each designed to bring out the best in your leaves of choice.

Tea Forte’s pyramid infuser offers a simple way to steep a beautiful and delicious cup on its own, and for those who wish to delve deeper and try different forms of teaware, some of the best tea accessories include the teapot, tea kettle, metal infuser, infuser mug, and French press.

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TEAPOTS & TEA KETTLES

For many of us, teapots and tea kettles evoke images of tradition and comfort, from royal tea parties to cozy mornings in the kitchen. These classic icons of tea preparation are easy to use but often confused with one another. The difference is simple: a teapot is used for brewing tea once water has been heated in a separate pot or pan, while a tea kettle is made specifically for boiling water for tea on a stove.

If you’re using a tea kettle , fill it with six ounces of water for each serving you wish to pour. Place the kettle on the stovetop and heat the water to the appropriate temperature for the variety of tea you’re preparing. Once it’s hot enough, pour it over the tea you’ve already placed in each cup and let steep for the ideal amount of time.

If you’re using a  teapot , follow the kettle instructions above using a regular kitchen pot. Once the water has reached the correct temperature, pour it into the teapot and close the lid. You may choose to steep the tea in the pot itself or simply use it for presentation, pouring the hot water into each cup for individual steeping.

Some teapots, like the PUGG Teapot from Tea Forté, have infusing baskets built into them, or you may wish to use a  standalone infusing basket  that fits into your teapot’s opening. In either case, scoop one teaspoon of loose leaf tea into the infusing basket for each six-ounce serving, add hot water, close the lid, and let steep for the appropriate length of time depending on the variety of tea. Then, pour and enjoy.

TEA BALLS & METAL INFUSERS

Metal tea infusers -- the most common of which is the tea ball -- are some of the most elegant accessories for preparing tea. Typically made of stainless steel or aluminum, these infusers may be used to make a single cup or an entire pot.

To use one, scoop a teaspoon of loose leaf tea into the center for every six ounces of water you’ll be using. Then, for a tea ball, close it as you would a clamshell, and for a for a  Tea Forté Pyramid Loose Tea Infuser , replace the silicone base to seal the bottom of the pyramid. Place it inside your cup or teapot, slowly pour hot water over it, and steep to taste.

INFUSER MUGS

Some mugs, like the KATI® Steeping Cup from Tea Forté, are made with a double-walled design that serves as a built-in infuser. This revolutionary teaware makes it easier than ever to prepare loose leaf tea, and especially for tisanes which can steep indefinitely without becoming bitter, it offers a quick way to prepare tea on the go.

process writing preparation of tea

Using an infuser mug requires only four steps: scooping your loose tea into the infuser, pouring hot water into the cup, securing the lid, and letting it steep for the ideal amount of time, depending on your preferred tea variety. Essentially a teapot and cup all in one mug, the KATI is a favorite of many tea lovers.

FRENCH PRESS

For a sleek European twist on tea preparation, a French Press  is a must. While this tool is known for its use in coffee preparation, it can also be used to steep your favorite tea or tisane. Separate presses are recommended for tea and coffee since the oils left behind from coffee grounds can affect the taste of your tea.

process writing preparation of tea

To give one a try, pre-warm the glass or ceramic carafe by filling it with hot water and emptying it out. Next, scoop one teaspoon of loose leaf tea into the carafe for each cup you’d like to serve, and follow with your desired amount of water (six ounces per cup). Replace the lid, leaving the plunger all the way up, and let steep for the appropriate amount of time. Once time is up, slowly press the plunger all the way down until the tea leaves underneath won’t let you press any further. Keep the lid closed and the plunger down as you tip the carafe slightly, serve, and enjoy.

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Camellia sinensis plants must be grown and harvested as the first step in making tea. Growing conditions and harvesting methods can have a huge impact in the flavor of the finished tea. So while this step is probably the most ubiquitous, it can also produce the most variation.

environmental factors make up a tea's terroir

The terroir (or growing environment) of the tea can be one of the most fundamental sources of a tea’s flavor. Just as a wine grape grown in California will taste different than the same type of grape grown in France, the character of a tea leaf can vary based on the location of the plant.  Changes in climate, soil, or even surrounding vegetation can subtly change the leaf, and it’s resulting flavor in the cup.

Farmers can also manually change the growing conditions of the plant to exert control over the tea’s chemical composition.  Planting tea in rocky soil or at varying elevations can change the character of the harvested leaves. Another example of this occurs in production of high quality Japanese green teas. As they grow, they are shaded with constructed awnings to promote creation of chlorophyll and theanine.

Finally, the method of harvesting the leaves is another way of creating variation at this early stage. Premium tea leaves are plucked by hand to preserve natural sweetness, but mass producers harvest by machine. The leaves are sheared from the top of the plant and chopped in the process. Though this process does speed production, it also exposes more surface area of the leaf. When steeped, the chopped leaves quickly release bold, dark flavors. By contrast, whole leaves often do not release their fullest flavors until they have been brewed more than once.

2. Withering

The first processing step after the leaves are harvested is a very basic one. Since Camellia sinensis leaves are thick and waxy on the plant, they must be softened, or withered, to make them pliable for crafting.

withering at this tea factory takes place on layers of stretched fabric

The leaves are laid out on fabric or bamboo mats, and left to wilt.  Modern tea farmers control the variables in this process with great precision. Humidity and temperature are monitored and controlled, and racks of leaves are carefully rotated to ensure each layer receives proper airflow.

Though this step sounds similar to oxidation (step #4), it is a required process for even white and green teas. The withering process reduces the water content of the leaves by as much as half. Without withering, subsequent heating steps would produce something akin to cooked vegetables, rather than dried tea leaves.

3. Bruising

After the leaves are withered, crafting methods for different styles start to diverge. Oolong teas , black teas , and pu-erh teas usually undergo some sort of bruising process. This means the leaves are rolled, twisted, or otherwise crushed. The purpose of this step is to break down cell walls in the leaf, and facilitate the next step: oxidation.

machines are designed to replicate traditional bruising techniques

Manually bruising a large batch of tea leaves was once the most demanding step in processing tea. Leaves must be thoroughly and evenly bruised to produce a consistent batch of tea. Some dark teas, with high levels of oxidation, must go through through multiple rounds of bruising and oxidation. It’s really no wonder that black tea producers began chopping leaves to speed up the process for the mass market.

Today, many small scale producers have found a happy medium, using machines that replicate the traditional bruising processes, and don't break the leaf. When used as a component of artisanal crafting, these machines increase the consistency of quality and keep the production process clean.

4. Oxidizing

After bruising, leaves intended for oolong or black teas are left to oxidize, or turn brown. Again, the leaves are laid out and left to wither. Now that the cell walls have been broken, an enzymatic reaction turns the leaves brown, just like a cut apple.

leaves are left to oxidize naturally after having been bruised

Leaves must be carefully monitored during this process. For oolongs, in particular, missing the correct moment can mean ruining the tea, or crafting something entirely different than what was intended. Again, heat and humidity are carefully controlled, and trays are rotated to ensure even oxidation.

This browning process is the primary differentiating factor between different styles of tea. Green tea crafting skips these steps entirely, creating a tea that is by definition, unoxidized, and therefore still green in color. A black tea is defined as fully oxidized, without any green color left to the leaf. Pu-erh, or “post-fermented” tea, lies outside this spectrum. Pu-erh teas usually undergo bruising, but skip the wilting that creates oxidation.

To stop the oxidation process, the tea leaf is heated. Just like baking an apple, the application of heat denatures the enzymes responsible for oxidation and stops the leaf from continuing to turn brown.

heating the tea leaves stops oxidation and defines the category of the tea

This step is applied to all tea styles except black tea, where the final drying step is used to slowly halt oxidation instead. This fixing step is sometimes called the kill green , but it actually serves to preserve whatever green color is still left in the leaf at this stage.

Variations in the method of heating the leaves create some differences between regional styles. Leaves that are steamed (like Japanese green teas) will taste wildly different from leaves that are roasted (like Chinese green teas). Frying the leaves in a wok  creates a different flavor profile than roasting them in a rotating drum. In this way, styles of crafting can create endless variety, even within a category.

Finally, all tea must be dried to remove any residual moisture and create a shelf-stable leaf. Again, the method of heating can dramatically change the flavor of the tea. This effect is most commonly seen with charcoal roasting, which imparts a distinctly rich quality to the flavor during this step.

oolong tea leaves are dried after being partially oxidized

By contrast, the drying process can also be very gentle, to avoid imparting any flavor changes. White tea , for example, is usually given a very gradual bake, which replicates traditional sun-drying.

After it’s dried, the tea is ready to be packaged and shipped all over the world. Using variations on these steps, a single leaf can be crafted into any type of tea. By remixing these steps in nontraditional ways, modern crafters are still coming up with new ways to make interesting teas with unique flavors.

To try a variety of flavors and experience the difference in crafting styles for yourself , we recommend trying one of our collections , which offer a selected variety of samples for you to explore. Get started on your tea journey with our Discovery Collection , or dig a little deeper with the complex flavors in our Premium Collection .

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Details for tea production process

— Morris Tomo

At Red Blossom, most of our teas develop all of their flavor naturally through these six steps of processing. In the case of jasmine teas or other styles with added scents or flavors, there are three ways in which flavor might be infused. You can read about the details of these three methods in another of our blog posts, titled Types of Flavored Tea: 3 Ways of Adding Flavors.

How do you infuse different flavors into your tea? Thanks again for this article. Very insightful.

The oxidation process is stopped by heating the leaves, but there are many different ways to do this, depending on the desired product, and we do not have expertise in specific techniques.

With that said, most leaves are tumbled or agitated over low, even heat. This ensures a slow roasting and drying process that will halt oxidation without burning the leaves.

We are trying to make black tea. How do we stop the oxidation process?

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How Tea is Produced? Tea Processing and Production Steps

how tea is produced? tea processing and production steps

If you’re a tea lover, then you must know that tea is produced from the Camellia sinensis plant. But have you ever asked yourself how the tea producers develop different tea flavors? If you’re new to the tea processing industry, then this question is challenging especially in understanding the tea leaves processing to come up with the final product.

Steps in Tea Processing

1. harvesting .

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Manual harvesting, on the other hand, is the ideal method for large scale tea harvesting. It’s also the perfect method when the industry allows more room for error in terms of imperfection, damage to tea leaves or when quality is not a priority. Mechanical picking is common in teas that are processed through the CTC (crush, tear, curl) method. For the mechanical method, farmers wear a portable vacuum-like machine that cuts off the tea bushes and collects them in a storage container. 

2. Withering

Benefits of proper degree of withering , 3. disruption, processes in leaf maceration, 1. leaf bruising, 2. rolling-shaping , 4. oxidation/ fermentation , passive oxidation , controlled oxidation, 5. fixation, 6. sweltering/ yellowing .

Yellowing is unique to yellow teas; it’s a process where warm and damp tea leaves are lightly heated in a closed container which turns the green leaves to yellow. The process results in a yellowish-green beverage due to changes in the leaf chlorophyll. After yellowing for 6-8 hours, at about 37°C, polyphenols and amino acids in the leaves go through chemical changes to produce a mellow taste and distinct tea briskness. 

7. Rolling/ Shaping 

9. aging/ curing .

Though not necessary in most cases, the aging process improves the drinking potential of the tea. Some teas require additional curing and secondary fermentation to produce their best flavors. For instance, green tea has a bitter and harsh taste before curing. After aging, its taste changes to sweet and mellow. During this stage, tea makers produce flavored teas by spraying them with aromas and flavors. 

10. Sorting 

Tea processing is an integral process that must be done with due diligence and appropriate equipment. Production of high-quality brewed tea is not an easy process and requires the best-skilled manpower and equipment. Luckily, the improvement of technology across the agricultural sector has led to the manufacture of modern equipment that has led to an improvement in production efficiency in the tea sector. 

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How to Prepare a Proper Cup of Tea

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Introduction: How to Prepare a Proper Cup of Tea

How to Prepare a Proper Cup of Tea

Tea is a beverage that many people drink casually everyday, but in many cultures tea making is considered an art form. In this instructions you will not only learn about the various types of tea, but the proper ways to prepare and serve them. Preparing tea is a fairly easy task and does not require any previous knowledge; all aspects of proper tea preparation will be demonstrated in the instructions. Depending on how many people you're serving and the type of tea you choose, the preparation of the various teas should take about ten to twenty minutes.

Step 1: Materials Needed

Materials Needed

Materials Needed In order to properly prepare your cup of tea, you will need the following materials:  -One tea kettle, either one electric or stovetop. If need be, you can even use a normal stove cooking pot, although this will not produce optimal flavor for the tea.  -Loose leaf tea in your preferred flavor, choices include black, green, herbal, or white tea.  - A tea pot  - Tea cups  - Access to water  - Sweeteners such as honey and sugar -Lemon (optional)  - Milk (optional) 

Step 2: Safety Cautions

Safety Cautions

Warnings  - Tea will be very hot, so be careful not to spill the hot water and burn yourself.  - Do not microwave water for tea. The flavor of the tea will be ruined.  - Many of teas including green, black, and oolong all contain considerable amounts of caffeine.  - Be careful when using electric tea kettle or the stove top, as both can cause fire hazards.  -Tea can be very hot so it unadvised that children under the age of 13 make tea.  - If you you suffer burns from tea preparation, get medical attention immediately. 

Step 3: Basics of Tea Making

Basics of Tea Making

Basics of Tea Making Tea is ultimately a beverage made up of a plant called Camellia Sinesis. Various types of tea are produced from this plant using a different picking and processing methods, to produce white, green, or black tea. Herbal and oolong are the exception to this as herbal uses herbs and spices instead of Camellia Sinesis and oolong uses oolong tea leaves.  

Step 4: Selecting Your Tea

Selecting Your Tea

Determining what kind of tea you want is a personal preference based on taste, caffeine amount and health benefits. Below are descriptions of the four main tea options you can choose from.  Green Tea  Green tea is the most commonly drunk tea in Eastern Asia and is renowned for its health benefits. There are countless varieties of green tea, including Gunpowder, Dragonwell, Sencha, Kukicha, and Snowy Mountain Jian, but the type you want is personal preference. Also note that green tea contains about 24-40 mg of caffeine per 8 ounces.  Black Tea  Black tea is a popular choice in Europe and South Asia. It is a rich, strong tea that is the most caffeinated, containing up to 60 mg of caffeine per eight ounces. Like the green tea, it comes in many varieties such as Ceylon, Earl Grey, Assam, and Keemun. Like the green tea, it is simply a personal preference of which variety you like best. White Tea White tea is a milder, sweeter type of tea produced from the Camellia Sinensis plant from the Fujian area in China, and is unique due to the fact that the leaves can only be picked three days of the year in spring. It is the least processed tea and is considered one of the healthiest. It has less caffeine than most teas but is also the most expensive. Herbal Tea Unlike the other teas, herbal tea does not use the leave of the Camellia plant but instead relies on flowers, herbs, and fruits for its flavor. It is non-caffeinated and often used as a calming drink.

Step 5: Warming the Tea Pot

Warming the tea pot is an important part of tea preparation that is often forgotten. However, warming it allows the tea to maintain its heat for longer and bring out more flavor. To warm the tea pot, fill it with hot water, swirl the hot water around the tea pot, and then pour out the water. 

Step 6: Choosing the Right Cup

Choosing the Right Cup

The two types of teapot typically used when serving tea are china and ceramic. It is purely a personal decision. Ceramic preserves the tea's heat for longer while china maintains the flavor.

Step 7: Boiling Water

Add one cup of water to your tea pot per people you're serving. Use clean, filtered water as added minerals can alter taste of tea. The water should be fully boiling before adding to teapot, as water that is not properly heated will not infuse tea leaves. 

Step 8: Adding the Tea Leaves

Adding the Tea Leaves

The tea leaves should be fresh and loose leaf, as they provide the most amount of flavor. Add one teaspoon of tea leaves per person, plus one teaspoon for the pot. 

Step 9: Brewing the Tea

Add your boiling water to your teapot and put on lid. The amount of time needed to brew tea varies depending on the type of tea you're preparing. Black tea should be brewed for 2-3 minutes, white tea for 4-5 minutes, green tea for 1 minute, and herbal tea for 5-6 minutes. This can also be altered depending on your taste preference. If you want your tea strong, brew it for longer or if you want your tea weak brew it for a shorter amount of time. 

Step 10: Sweetening the Tea (Optional)

Sweetening the Tea (Optional)

 Many people enjoy adding milk, sugar, or lemon to their tea. This is purely optional step, as whether you want to flavor your tea depends on your personal preferences. At this point the tea should be poured into the teacups so each person can customize what they want added in their tea. For black tea, milk, sugar and lemon are often desired. Green tea is traditionally prepared without milk, lemon or sugar, as they can ruin the flavor. 

Step 11: Finished

Finished

Congratulations, you have just learned how to properly brew tea! The guide below illustrates a simple reference for preparing all the types of teas. Enjoy your cup of properly brewed tea! 

Step 12: Citations

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Preparing Tea

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All TeaSource tea comes with suggested steeping suggestions on the back of the bag. Remember to refer to these instructions when making your tea. Preparing tea properly can be easy and delicious if you follow these basic guidelines, but feel free to experiment and adjust to fit your personal tastes.

Use Good Tea

Use the best tea that is available to you. Good tea is a bargain. A tea that costs $100.00 per pound, only costs $0.50 cents per cup when steeped. Use fresh, loose leaf tea for the best results.

Use Good Water

If there is a noticeable unpleasant taste (metallic, chlorine, earthiness, etc.) it will come through in the tea. A simple, inexpensive solution is a store-bought water filter, such as a Brita or Pur filter. Spring water also works well. We do not suggest using distilled water.

Heat the Pot

Pour a small amount of hot water into the pot to warm it before beginning to make your tea. For best results, always make tea with fresh water, not water that has been previously boiled or has been sitting around.

Measure the Tea

The standard guideline for tea is to use one rounded, measuring teaspoon (3 grams) of tea for each 8 ounce cup of water. When measuring, take the leaf size into account. For example, if you are preparing a very fine particle tea, such as Breakfast Assam , use a level teaspoon. If you are preparing a large-leaf, bulky tea, such as White Peony , use two teaspoons per cup. In either case, the approximate weight of the tea should be 3 grams of tea per cup.

Measure the Water Temp

Different teas require different water temperatures for steeping. Using water that is too hot results in bitter tea and is probably the most common error people make when preparing tea. You can use a thermometer or visual cues to gauge water temperature.

*If your water boils and you need cooler water, just add a little cold water to the kettle to bring the temperature down quickly

Time the Steep

Different teas require different steep times. Refer to the instructions on the bag for the specific steep time for each tea. Avoid steeping tea longer than recommended. If tea steeps too long it often becomes bitter. Using a timer when steeping tea is highly recommended.

Leaf Expansion

All teas require room for the leaf to expand as it steeps. Whatever preparation method you use make sure there is enough room for the leaf to expand 3-5 times in size as it steeps. Brewing the leaves loose in the pot and then straining works well, as do tea infusers and T-sacs. Whatever type of infuser you use, make sure there is plenty of room for the leaves to expand so the full flavor of the tea gets released into your cup. 

Stop the Steeping

Once the tea has steeped for the proper amount of time, separate the leaves from the liquid. This stops the steeping process so the tea does not oversteep and become bitter. Using T-sacs or filters makes this step easy. When the leaves are removed, the tea is ready to be served. Enjoy!

How to Make English Tea

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Drinking tea with family and friends is a very important part of British culture. Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam, and English Breakfast are all popular choices of tea types. Brewing the tea involves boiling the water, using a teapot, and steeping the tea either in tea bags or the loose leaf form for the correct amount of time. When it comes to serving the tea, use the right type of cup, and add milk or sugar if your guests prefer. Learning how to make English tea correctly means that you will be able to host many successful afternoon teas!

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To make proper English tea, boil water in a kettle or a pot. While the water is boiling, place a tea bag in your mug, and gather anything you want to put in your tea, like milk and sugar. Pour the boiling water over the tea bag, then let the tea steep in the mug for 1-2 minutes. Remove the tea bag, but do not squeeze it into your tea or you’ll release a bitter flavor. Finally, add milk and sugar to taste, and let the tea cool for 3-5 minutes before enjoying it. Read on to learn how to brew a whole pot of tea! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Easily Make a Proper Cup of Tea

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Making a perfect pot of tea is all in the details. Learn the proper way to make tea with my step-by-step instructions.

Pouring tea into a cup with a strainer.

A Proper Cup of Tea

As a certified Tea Sommelier, I’ve learned that when it comes to making a proper cup of tea, it’s all in the details.

All you need to do to make a cup of tea is hot water and tea. But if you want to make a proper cup of tea, there are a couple of extra steps you should take. It’ll elevate your tea experience and make your tea taste better!

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Steps to Make Tea

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Here’s a quick overview of the steps to make tea properly. For full instructions to make black tea, scroll down to see the recipe.

If you want to have another cup, pour more hot water into the teapot (using the same tea leaves) and set the timer again. For the second steep, add 1-2 more minutes.

Tea Sommelier’s Tip: Don’t leave tea leaves sitting in water after the steep time since it makes the tea really bitter. To avoid this, use a tea infuser inside a teapot so that the tea leaves are separated from the water after the first pour or make just enough tea and pour out every last drop so there isn’t any water sitting in the teapot.

Notes & Tips

Questions You May Have

Tannins are compounds in tea. When tea leaves steep for too long or in water that’s too hot, it releases a lot of tannins, making your tea bitter. That’s why you shouldn’t steep your tea for too long or in water that’s too hot.

Green tea is notorious for being super fickle. You shouldn’t steep for too long and most definitely don’t need boiling hot water. If you’ve had green tea that’s too bitter to drink, it wasn’t made properly. See my green tea guide.

Again, tannins. If you didn’t steep your tea long enough or used water that’s too cool, you’ll get a less than ideal cup of tea.

You’ll get a cleaner and more consistent tasting cup of tea when you use better quality water.

I would advise against using the microwave to make tea. When you use an electric kettle or heat water on the stovetop, you get water that’s uniformly hot. In the microwave, you would get hot and cold spots which isn’t ideal for steeping tea. Also, it’s incredibly difficult to figure out the water temperature when you use the microwave.

I recommend starting with oolong tea since it’s pretty forgiving. See my oolong tea guide.

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Hi, this is my first time on your site. Really enjoyable! I was wondering, if my tea instructions call for 1.5 tbsp tea per 12 oz water, I should I use 4.5 tbsp if I am making a pot with 36 oz water? Or should I lessen the amount of tea? Thanks for your advice in advance.

Hi Morris, use the 4.5 tablespoons of tea instead of using less.

Thank you Next time try and add coffee for us .

Hi there! I’m so happy I’ve come across your blog – there is so much helpful information here! Please keep it up. Also, can I get the reference for the wire tea strainer you’re using? It’s so beautiful!

Hi Joseph, this is the tea strainer: https://www.bellocqtea.com/collections/loose-leaf-tea-strainers/products/brass-tea-strainer

I do not like to drink tea, yet I take a cup after eating

In a post somewhere you mentioned steeping the tea first for less than a minute. I got my brother a rishi barrel aged Chiangmai black tea that suggested steeping it first for 45 seconds. Do you have any thoughts on that? Should I do that for other black loose teas?

The first steep isn’t really a steep but a rinse and that can be for about 15 seconds, just to wake up the leaves. After the rinse is the first steep which should be the 45 seconds for that tea. You do short steeps when you plan on doing multiple steeps. So after the first 45 second steep and you drink that tea, do another steep but add 30 seconds more to the previous steep. Drink that, and then you can do another steep adding another 30 seconds.

You can totally do that for all other loose teas, not just black tea.

Hi! Can I get the reference of the white teapot set you’re using? It’s gorgeous.

Hi Raphaelle, it’s from Mud Australia: https://us.mudaustralia.com/product-category/tea-and-coffee/

What should be the temperature?

Hi Ashok, the temperature depends on the tea. Most tea will come with brewing directions including water temperature on the packaging.

Comment *it is really helpful,i’ll try it for my family members

I often drink tea, but I think it’s just a habit. I have not found the benefits. but if I don’t drink tea I feel something is missing

When I put 16 oz of water into the teapot I don’t get enough tea for 2 cups of tea back. How much water should go into the pot to brew two 8 oz cups?

Hi Susan, try adding 2-4 oz of more water to fill the two cups.

Awesome….this perfect cup of tea for beautiful morning and i will definitely make this tea for my husband….Thanks for sharing…..!

Hi Winnie, I love pretty sugar and I agree with you, they're meant to be enjoyed/used!

So enjoyed the videos. I do warm my pots and cups, but I also have to use my tea cozies, as I don't care for cold tea (unless of course, it is iced…). I have to look for the book she mentioned. I do have her molds for sugar/butter. I love them, but don't use them often as people stare at them as they are "pretty" and don't want to use them. Too funny if you ask me.

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By Andrew Warner | August 14, 2020

The Beginner's Guide To Tea Processing Methods

With the exception of herbal teas, pretty much all the tea that you drink—from the iced green tea chilling in your fridge to the spicy masala chai you order from the local café—is derived from the leaves of the same plant: Camellia sinensis . Once leaves are harvested from the tea plant, the processing operation must begin. How a batch of leaves is processed can lead to vast differences in flavor profile, color, and even quality of the final product.

Understanding how different teas are processed can provide us with a better appreciation of the wide variety of teas on the market. Here, we’ll break down some of the basic terms used in tea processing to give you an idea of what differentiates that earthy oolong from a cup of light and vibrant green tea.

The first step in getting tea leaves ready for market is, well, actually harvesting them. For higher quality teas, the leaves are typically plucked by hand, with workers meticulously snapping off tea buds to collect the leaves. 

Hand plucking can be quite painstaking, so machine plucking increases the efficiency of the whole operation—however, harvesting tea by hand is the best way to ensure that the final product is a high quality, artisanal cup of tea. Additionally, there are numerous cultivars of the Camellia sinensis plant that are ideal for specific teas. Camellia sinensis sinensis is often used for green teas, while Camellia sinensis assamica is considered more optimal for black tea production.

When the leaves are harvested can also impact the overall flavor of the final tea leaves. You may have seen different teas labeled “first flush” or “second flush”—these terms refer to the time period in which the leaves were harvested during the harvest season (typically spring through summer). Darjeeling teas are very commonly sold with these labels—a first flush Darjeeling is harvested around March and will typically have a more delicate, milder flavor than its second flush counterpart, which is harvested through June.

Once the tea buds and leaves have been plucked, they naturally wilt and lose some of their moisture. Tea makers typically employ a systematic and controlled wilting process, known as withering. While it’s not the only thing differentiating a green tea from a black tea or an oolong, the withering phase is one of the first steps in tea processing where these varieties diverge from each other.

Essentially, when raw tea leaves and buds are transported to their processing plants, they are laid out in a withering trough or mat and allowed to wilt even further under controlled temperatures and humidity levels (these can vary depending on the type of tea being made and the climate of the region in which the tea is produced). The withering process is particularly useful in that it lowers the water content of the tea by up to 50 percent, which makes later steps in the process, like disruption and fixation, easier. 

The duration of the withering process varies from tea to tea. For white tea, a withering period of around three days allows the enzymes in the leaves to develop just the right amount of sugars and tannins (this is why white tea often has a somewhat sweet, almost fruity flavor profile), while black teas typically only undergo a withering process of 14 to 18 hours. 

After the initial withering process, black and oolong teas will undergo “disruption.” This usually consists of bruising the leaves and damaging the cell structure a bit, which will encourage even further enzyme activity during the oxidation phase.

If you’ve ever noticed the interior of an apple begin to turn slightly brown after you bite into it, then you’ve witnessed the oxidation process. Oxidation is the process by which exposure to the oxygen in the air triggers a series of chemical reactions within the tea. This actually begins during the withering process as enzymes begin breaking down proteins and other compounds within the leaves.

Processors manipulate the extent to which the leaves undergo oxidation, which is ultimately one of the main determining factors in what kind of tea you’ll end up with in the final product. After leaves are disrupted, oxidation occurs faster than it does during the withering process, and leaves are aired out for up to three hours.

Oxidation and withering are quite similar—for the most part, the same chemical reactions occur during both. Withering can be thought of as preparation for oxidation, as it sort of jumpstarts the later oxidation phase. By the end of the withering process, the tea leaves should still have a mostly greenish color; during oxidation, the tea develops its dark brown color.

As a general rule of thumb, green teas have little to no oxidation (outside of what occurs during a brief withering period), while black teas are fully oxidized. This process not only determines the color of the final product, but it’s also a necessary step in developing the flavor of black teas and oolongs, as a variety of tannins, volatile compounds, sugars and caffeine are all developed during the oxidation phase.

Once the tea has undergone just the right amount of oxidation, tea processors begin what’s called fixation: heat is applied to the tea leaves, denaturing the enzymes in the leaves and inhibiting oxidation from going any further. This process occurs, in one way or another, with all teas except for black varieties, as black tea is fully oxidized.

With green tea, fixation occurs relatively early on, as there should be very minimal enzyme activity. Green tea fixation often involves one of two methods: either steaming them for a very brief period (usually less than one minute) or roasting them in a pan or rotating drum. Similarly, once an oolong variety has reached the ideal oxidation level (lighter oolongs will have oxidation levels closer to that of a green tea, while dark oolongs can go as far as 70 percent oxidation), it will be baked at high temperatures to ensure that it doesn’t oxidize any further.

Once oxidation ends, the tea must be dried of any remaining moisture content. Tea can be dried in a number of different ways, from lying out under the sun to let the water slowly evaporate or by using charcoal roasters.

Now, of course this isn’t an exhaustive tally of all the steps that go into processing your tea. After all, there are so many different types of teas and ways to process them, that it would be impossible to cover everything in one short blog post! Ultimately, it’s a starting point in understanding the meticulous and painstaking amount of labor that goes into producing the expansive variety of teas that we know and love.

About The Author: Practically raised in his family’s kitchen, Andrew Warner's love of food and cooking goes all the way back to his early childhood in Sacramento, California. When he headed off to Los Angeles for college, he began writing about his experiences crafting simple, cheap meals using a three-cup rice cooker, for his award-winning column  Dorm Dining  at UCLA’s school newspaper, the Daily Bruin. Since then, he’s fallen in love with reporting and blogging about food, serving as a managing editor for  the fashionfruit blog . You can usually find him catching up on work at one of his favorite local coffee shops – Temple Coffee in Sacramento or Espresso Profeta in Los Angeles.

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Nicole Bianchi

Jul 28, 2017

Why Tea is an Essential Part of My Writing Routine

(Hint: It boosts focus and creativity, according to science)

Do you ever begin to feel tired and have difficulty focusing on your creative projects as the afternoon wears on?

In the late afternoon when I begin to feel my creative energy take a nosedive, I pause from my writing projects to enjoy tea time with my family. This is a tradition passed down to us from my British grandmother.

She saw afternoon tea as just as important a time in the day as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I remember a conversation I once had with her when she was telling me about her experiences as a child in London during WWII.

Her family eventually sent her to the countryside during the Blitz, but she remembered before that how they would sit together in an Anderson shelter in their neighbor’s yard. She told me they put the kettle on before heading to the shelter. When the kettle whistled, one of her sisters dashed to the kitchen to prepare the tea and brought it back to the shelter.

Clearly, not even a war could come between a Londoner and her tea. The tea must have helped my grandmother cling to a sense of calm and normalcy as she waited out the air-raid warning.

In fact, when I did a little digging into the benefits of tea, I discovered that thanks to a special ingredient, tea really does relax you. Additionally, because it has less caffeine than coffee, it doesn’t cause caffeine jitters that mess with your focus and concentration. But it does give you a boost of creative energy.

Maybe this is why so many of us writers like to drink a cup of tea while we are writing.

Read on to discover several of the famous writers who loved tea and how tea can improve your health and enhance your creativity.

Writers Who Loved Tea

For many famous writers, tea is an essential part of their daily routine and writing process.

Stephen King noted in an interview how he often has a cup of tea when he starts writing, “There are certain things I do if I sit down to write…I have a glass of water or a cup of tea.”

Henry James opened his novel The Portrait of a Lady with the line, “Under certain circumstances, there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”

George Orwell wrote an essay titled “A Nice Cup of Tea” and remarked, “Tea is one of the main stays of civilization in this country.”

And C. S. Lewis once mused, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to please me.”

In his book Surprised by Joy , he shared his usual writing routine (tea makes several appearances):

I would choose always to breakfast at exactly eight and to be at my desk by nine, there to read or write till one. If a cup of good tea or coffee could be brought me about eleven, so much the better. …At one precisely lunch should be on the table; and by two at the latest I would be on the road. The return from the walk, and the arrival of tea, should be exactly coincident, and not later than a quarter past four. Tea should be taken in solitude…For eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably…At five a man should be at work again, and at it till seven.

While many of these writers grew up enjoying afternoon tea as a cultural tradition, recent scientific studies suggest that tea might have also helped them fuel their creativity.

How Tea Can Improve Your Health and Boost Creativity

Okakura Kakuzō, a Japanese scholar and the author of The Book of Tea , observed,

“Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.”

Centuries before the British were sipping afternoon tea in their parlors (or in their Anderson shelters like my grandmother), people around the world were drinking tea as a health tonic. Scientists attribute the health benefits of tea to compounds called polyphenols. These are potent antioxidants that are important for keeping your body healthy.

But how does tea help you think more creatively?

Tea has a moderate amount of caffeine, but the true creativity-booster is something called L-theanine. This is a naturally occurring amino acid found almost uniquely in tea. It allows you to experience the benefits of caffeine while also relaxing you. Pretty cool, right?

Here’s how it works:

Researchers believe that L-theanine can increase alpha brain wave activity. During alpha wave activity, the mind suppresses irrelevant brain activity and blocks out distractions. For example, a person who is in deep thought usually exhibits alpha brain waves. Studies reveal that this phase of brain activity is important for creative thinking .

Further, the L-theanine in combination with caffeine appears to improve the caffeine’s positive effects . This study found that L-theanine together with caffeine decreases mental fatigue. Another study found that L-theanine and caffeine in combination are beneficial for improving speed and accuracy on cognitively demanding tasks.

Additionally, tea may lower cortisol levels , meaning that it may help you relieve stress and thus think more clearly.

Overall, tea is a wonderful, healthy beverage when you are working creatively, especially when you feel your energy begin to dip in the afternoon. It relaxes you while also increasing your cognitive ability.

Here are two more effective ways to boost your creativity:

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A story idea suddenly appears in your head with a complete beginning, middle, and end. you sit down to write, and the…, how i include tea in my writing routine.

I usually drink a cup of tea earlier in the day while working on my writing projects and then again at tea time later in the afternoon.

Japanese sencha is my favorite kind of tea. (Green tea has a host of health benefits .) I love the organic sencha from Eden Foods that comes in tea bags. Many tea manufacturers’ bags can contain harmful chemicals, but Eden Foods makes their tea bags out of unbleached manila fibers.

During afternoon tea, I like to take a break from the computer and social media. Often, I’ll enjoy a small bowl of yogurt. While sipping my cup of tea, I’ll usually indulge in a little dark chocolate too. Green tea and chocolate are a heavenly combination.

Afternoon tea is the perfect time to relax and let my brain renew its creative energy after working hard all day. I might chat with my family or read a book or just enjoy some quiet time to ruminate over my projects.

Leo Tolstoy, another avid tea drinker, once noted,

If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give, that which I considered to be the most useful to the men of our century, I should simply say: …stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.

Taking a break for afternoon tea allows you to do exactly that.

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TEA does not accept anonymous complaints. However, we do accept anonymous reports of violations involving:

TEA does not respond to courtesy copies of correspondence. We classify a courtesy copy as transitory information and maintain it only as long as needed.

Information sent to TEA by email may not be secure. Avoid sending confidential or sensitive information to TEA by email. TEA removes confidential or sensitive information when replying by email and maintains confidentiality of information as the law allows.

To review and address a complaint, TEA requires certain information. We must be able to identify a clear violation of a school law and determine whether we have authority to act upon the allegation.

Evidence of Local Process Attempt Required for Certain Violations :

If your complaint alleges that your school entity was not in compliance with certain state law requirements, although the issue could fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the TEA, your school entity is likely the appropriate entity to resolve your concerns in the most efficient manner. These matters include (but are not limited to) the following: 

For these matters, before TEA launches a complaint review, the complainant must provide written evidence that he or she has attempted to address this issue through the applicable local process and must follow that process through completion. If a complaint review is warranted, TEA’s review will be limited to ensuring that the required local process and any associated procedures are in place and being followed. In these instances, TEA will hold your complaint for 15 calendar days from the date we receive this complaint so that you can produce evidence that local process and procedures are not in place and/or are not being followed to [email protected] . Failure to produce evidence by this date will result in TEA closing your complaint and taking no additional action. Please note TEA’s Investigation Divisions do not have the authority to investigate a school entity in order to overturn an outcome you received from the local process that you disagree with. Instead, you may have grounds to appeal the outcome of a school entity decision as described here . Additionally, failure to file a local grievance because it could be reviewed by an individual for whom you are complaining about does not relieve the complainant of this requirement.

Send correspondence and complaints to the Compliance & Investigations Office:

    Compliance & Investigations Office     Texas Education Agency | 1701 N. Congress Avenue | Austin, TX 78701-1494     Fax (512) 475-3665 or [email protected]

Correspondence and complaints are forwarded to the appropriate TEA office for proper review. TEA reviews the complaint to ensure that TEA has jurisdiction and authority to intervene or investigate. We also determine whether the complaint contains enough information to decide whether there is a violation of school law, if the allegation is true. If the complaint is insufficient or TEA does not have authority to address the complaint, we will notify the complainant.

If an investigation is authorized, the TEA sends a written notice to the district superintendent and complainant. The notice provides parties an opportunity to submit more information. After a preliminary review, the TEA notifies involved parties of the disposition of the complaint. By rule, the TEA must provide districts an opportunity for informal reviews or educators an opportunity to participate in a conference before finalizing the decision.

Preliminary findings are not final decisions. They are subject to changes following informal reviews or record reviews.

Investigations of a public agency are typically conducted under Chapter 11 , Chapter 12 , Chapter 39 , Chapter 42 and Chapter 44 of the Texas Education Code or federal authority. Reviews are conducted under Chapter 157 of the Texas Administrative Code . Investigations of educator certification are conducted under 19 TAC Chapter 247 and 19 TAC Chapter 249 .

TEA divisions have specific investigative procedures in place. Investigative procedures and timelines may differ depending on the program requirements.

A complaint resolution letter or investigation report is issued to the public education agency and complainant, if known.

There is no TEA appeal process for final decisions.

TEA follows the Texas Public Information Act for releasing information. Information can only be kept confidential to the extent allowed by law. TEA must maintain the confidentiality of all student information protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. If a member of the public requests preliminary or audit working papers, the TEA may ask the Texas Office of Attorney General to except specific information from public disclosure.

TEA will not review complaints alleging violations that occurred more than two calendar years before the complaint is filed.

All complaints filed with the TEA must be in writing. We do not accept complaints by phone. A person or entity may file a written complaint with TEA by filling out the complaint form online or by mailing a hard copy to the address on the form.

If the complainant is not the parent of the student or an adult student filing on his/her own behalf, the complainant is referred to as a third party; and therefore, requires a FERPA release from the person standing in parental relation. Please attach the completed FERPA release form to your online complaint form, or email it to [email protected]

Complaints and correspondence received by email will receive an automated email response with general information about the complaints and local grievance processes. You may find this email in your inbox or your spam folder within 24 hours. Please note we are having difficulty receiving faxes during this time.

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Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 7844(a)(3)(c) (Sec. 8304(a)(3)(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), implements written procedures that offer parents, public agencies, other individuals or organizations a method for receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations in the administration of educational programs and services.

Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 7846(a)(3) (Sec. 8306(a)(3) of the ESEA), a local educational agency (such as a public school district or open-enrollment charter school) accepting federal funds also agrees to adopt and file with TEA local written procedures to properly administer educational programs and services, including a method for receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations of law in the administration of such educational programs and services.

Complaints Management Phone: (512) 463-3544 Email: [email protected]    

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Process writing (for all classes), Format, Topics, Example

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While writing the Process writing of an object, the instrument animal place of person or we are supposed to give the reader such an impression what he himself knows about it. We must try to define the object with tits working, qualities and characteristics. Its mechanism and working should kind a well-defined place.

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In the case of a person, we must mention his personality, habits, qualities and special traits.

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How To Make English Tea

English tea in a small cup

While there are many ways to enjoy a cup of tea around the world, perhaps none is more famous than a proper cup of English tea. It’s no secret that the British love their tea and throughout both history and in recent years, tea has played a large role in the British culture as well as their everyday life.

Despite their reputation as tea drinkers, the way in which you make English tea is far from common knowledge for the average tea drinker. At Finest English Tea, we respect the tradition of English tea and have outlined the steps for how to make a proper “cuppa” English Tea for yourself at home.

1. Choose Your English Tea 

The first and arguably most important step in making English tea is to choose the right type of tea to brew. In general, British tea is typically made from black tea leaves which is often simply referred to as “black tea.”

Keep in mind that English tea is far stronger than most American varieties containing more bitterness and caffeine. Some of the more classic varieties include Earl Grey and Breakfast Tea. You will also need to determine whether you will use loose leaf or tea bags as this will also determine the teaware required to make English tea.

Some of the teas we recommend are:

Breakfast Blend

Traditional 100’s

2. Boil Water

Be sure to always use fresh water in your kettle for each individual tea steeping. The quality of water you use will have an impact on the overall taste of your tea so you don’t want to use tea that was simply left in the kettle.

Boil the water to at least 200 degrees F in your electric kettle, stovetop kettle, pot or microwave if you’re in a pinch.

3. Prepare Your Tea and Teaware

While you wait for your water to come to a boil, it’s time to begin preparing your tea and your teaware.

If you’re using loose leaf tea, the rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon of tea per cup in addition to one extra teaspoon for the pot itself. So if you have a 3 cup teapot, you would use 4 teaspoons of high quality tea in your brew. Loose leaf tea is also often steeped from within a diffuser to maintain quality.

More commonly however, teabags and mugs are used when making everyday English tea rather than cups and saucers like many would assume. In this instance, you would use one teabag per mug.

Or, if you’re hosting a larger group, a teapot is the preferred method in which the tea ratio would be 1 teabag per person.

4. Pour The Water

Once your water has reached the boiling point, remove the water from the heat and prepare to pour it into your receptacle. It is imperative that your water is boiling in order to fully release the flavors of the tea.

Slowly pour the water and when you teaware is nearly full, give the tea a good stir to infuse all of the tea leaves in the boiling water.

A good cup of tea requires time for the flavor to fully develop. Typically a minute or two is all it takes for a cup of tea, while a pot requires at least 3-5 minutes for the steeping process to finish. 

6. Remove The Teabag

Next remove the teabag from your cup or teapot and throw it away. Used tea is also a great addition to your compost bin. Remember to never squeeze the tea bag as this can release added bitterness and cause unwanted flavors to enter your tea.

7. Add Milk or Sugar

Because of the strength and bitterness of English Tea, milk or sugar are commonly used to dilute and enhance the tea’s overall flavor.

The key to adding the right amount of milk to your tea is hidden in the color. The perfect cup will have a dark brown-orange hue not dissimilar to that of an American coffee. Once stirred, the tea should be nearing the perfect temperature to drink.

8. Optional Step: Grab a Biscuit or Cake

Another staple of English tea has nothing to do with tea at all. Biscuits, cakes, crumpets and other pastries are often served alongside tea in England especially when enjoying the tea with the company of friends or family.

At this point there is only one step left to complete your lesson in the perfect cup of English tea — Sip and Enjoy!

If you have any other questions about how to make English Tea, don’t hesitate to contact us !

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