An interesting Green tea brew pot I am unaware when a casual connection developed into sort of an obsession. Now I like it hot…I like it cold….I like it strong…I like light….My mornings seems so lack luster without indulging in it…
Yeah…My…cuppa Green tea…the panacea for all my troubles….the nectar of life…I am lost without it…
While in Korea, it helped me survive 5 days of near-foodlessness (yeah this word is a noun that has been listed in the online-dictionary). It got me rejuvenated through a grilling work schedule in Bangkok. It stood steadfast by side during my endeavor to do away with 10 kilos of my weight. Not to mention, it helped me regain my near-flawless complexion…(egotism again!)
Mention of green tea has evoked mixed reactions from people around me…. S (a friend who frequents countries which one rarely hears of in the News like Malta and Cameroon) detests it; in fact of late he’s nearly stopped visiting us for the fear of compulsion of being a party to my tea-ceremony at midnight (His flights are always scheduled at unearthly hours!)….C calls it Cat-urine….N equates it to poison (it’s a different story he’s barely tasted it!)… A is an awe of it… P likes it for its quality of not leaving an after-taste in your mouth….R swears by it… in fact she’s stopped all other forms of caffeine intake ever since she’s discovered the ‘Truth of Life’.
The Art of Brewing –
Water – Quality and temperature - Good quality water is critical for making a good cup of green tea. I like my Green tea best using Bisleri mineral water. The brewing temperature is well dependant on the kind of green tea… However as a generalization, its best to brew it around 73-76 degrees celcius. Now I don’t mean to make this sound like a chemistry experiment. It’s the time when water just begins to boil and you can hear the hot water sizzzzzzzlle in the pot…
Perfect Proportion of green tea to water - Most green teas are brewed at 1 heaping teaspoon (5 grams) for a cup of water…
Brew time - Generally, two minutes is all it takes Any longer, and the taste may become too bitter. Also, it's very important to NOT stir, shake, or mix the tea.
Brewing pot – The Japanese believe that different types of green teas get their flavor when brewed in appropriate brewing pots. I am not advocating any such thing…its important however that the brewing pot/kettle is mouthed suitably that one can close it with a lid…making sure that the aroma does not waft away.
Studies have linked green tea consumption to reduced mortality from cardiovascular conditions... reduced menopause complicatoins and the like...Well..I am not trying to position it as the new-age cure for cancer or AIDS….Just that…a perfectly brewed cuppa Green tea helps me spring back to action after a longggggg day at work…. a tiring work out at the gym…. a patience testing time with my coochie-boo…
Cant thank the Chinese and Japanese enough for discovering and sharing with the world the miracle mood booster….:-)
PS: In the Indian scenario, it isn’t easy to lay your hands on the right green tea powder. Priced exorbitantly compared to good green teas available in Bangkok, Earl Grey’s green tea would be my best bet.
Yeah…My…cuppa Green tea…the panacea for all my troubles….the nectar of life…I am lost without it…
While in Korea, it helped me survive 5 days of near-foodlessness (yeah this word is a noun that has been listed in the online-dictionary). It got me rejuvenated through a grilling work schedule in Bangkok. It stood steadfast by side during my endeavor to do away with 10 kilos of my weight. Not to mention, it helped me regain my near-flawless complexion…(egotism again!)
Mention of green tea has evoked mixed reactions from people around me…. S (a friend who frequents countries which one rarely hears of in the News like Malta and Cameroon) detests it; in fact of late he’s nearly stopped visiting us for the fear of compulsion of being a party to my tea-ceremony at midnight (His flights are always scheduled at unearthly hours!)….C calls it Cat-urine….N equates it to poison (it’s a different story he’s barely tasted it!)… A is an awe of it… P likes it for its quality of not leaving an after-taste in your mouth….R swears by it… in fact she’s stopped all other forms of caffeine intake ever since she’s discovered the ‘Truth of Life’.
The Art of Brewing –
Water – Quality and temperature - Good quality water is critical for making a good cup of green tea. I like my Green tea best using Bisleri mineral water. The brewing temperature is well dependant on the kind of green tea… However as a generalization, its best to brew it around 73-76 degrees celcius. Now I don’t mean to make this sound like a chemistry experiment. It’s the time when water just begins to boil and you can hear the hot water sizzzzzzzlle in the pot…
Perfect Proportion of green tea to water - Most green teas are brewed at 1 heaping teaspoon (5 grams) for a cup of water…
Brew time - Generally, two minutes is all it takes Any longer, and the taste may become too bitter. Also, it's very important to NOT stir, shake, or mix the tea.
Brewing pot – The Japanese believe that different types of green teas get their flavor when brewed in appropriate brewing pots. I am not advocating any such thing…its important however that the brewing pot/kettle is mouthed suitably that one can close it with a lid…making sure that the aroma does not waft away.
Studies have linked green tea consumption to reduced mortality from cardiovascular conditions... reduced menopause complicatoins and the like...Well..I am not trying to position it as the new-age cure for cancer or AIDS….Just that…a perfectly brewed cuppa Green tea helps me spring back to action after a longggggg day at work…. a tiring work out at the gym…. a patience testing time with my coochie-boo…
Cant thank the Chinese and Japanese enough for discovering and sharing with the world the miracle mood booster….:-)
PS: In the Indian scenario, it isn’t easy to lay your hands on the right green tea powder. Priced exorbitantly compared to good green teas available in Bangkok, Earl Grey’s green tea would be my best bet.
1 comment:
OMG - You have lost 10 kgs! Send me your photo or post one in the blog immediately! I will hope that it serves as inspiration to me. The world lives on optimism you see - hee hee
Looks like you have really chosen a healthy way of life. Way to go.. but I'm not there yet :-)
BTW, that sketch of ya looks lovely
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