How to make the perfect cup of tea

Different teas call for slightly different preparation methods to draw out the best flavor from the leaves. Depending  on oxidized the tea leaves determines the how hot the water should be. For black teas it's better to have boiling water but white teas can't handle the hotter heat.

Tea should be steeped in the right water temperature for anywhere from 1 up to 5 minutes but mainly based on personal preference. The longer the the tea is steeped the bolder the flavor will be. 2-3 minutes is usually suggested for black teas. Leaving tea to steep for too long can lead to a bitter taste which again, can be preferred. Your tea can be steeped in any tea cup though the material of the cup and temperature of the room can effect the tea. For those who are serious about tea try investing in an unglazed teapot or any number of accessories from www.mingmingtea.com

Try different combinations of temperatures, tea, steep, and teapots and cups to find what you like the best. Tea is complex enough that some approach it more as a hobby or fun past time. Ming Ming offers local group tea tastings of their organic Chinese tea on a regular basis that can give you idea of the different variaties of teas that are out there for you to discover.

What exactly do we mean when we refer to Ming Ming teas as being organic and

how exactly does it make our tea better?

Through the certifications of various organizations our tea is classified as

being free of specific sythetic chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers, and

other additives like GMO's (genetically-modified organisms) In addition,  not

only is the tea being tested for any of these harsh additives there is a

required certification for the land used to grow the tea. The land must be

free of sythentic chemicals. Keeping records as well as shceduled inspections

of the property are needed to make sure that all organic requirements are met.

So why buy organic tea and why buy it from www.mingmingtea.com

There are two main benefits of organic foods in general. The first is

drastically reducing long term health risks brought on by consuming small

amounts of toxic chemicals in the food over time that can lead to any number

of health conditions. The second reason is protecting the environment. Even

if chemicals did not make their way into the food, being exposed to these

chemicals can be harmful to the health of those working with them as well as

those who live in the area. Non-organic teas typically use a combination of

up to 13 different chemical pesticides to help produce their crops. Even a

small amount of residue from these chemicals could be present in a cup of tea.

Ming Ming offers certified organic teas that are extremely low priced.

Ensuring that you know what you're getting and where it's coming from. To see

the full selection of certified organic teas as well as a variety of tea

accessories please visit our online store at www.mingmingtea.com