Where do I go to buy better tea?
Is it just finding better bags, or should I take the plunge and go loose leaf?
Odds are there are places in your own backyard with great tea for you to enjoy.
Finding it isn’t too difficult, and hopefully these suggestions will help.
Think about the teas that you’ve had in the past.
Have they been loose leaf or bagged?
Whatever you remember enjoying, that’s a great place to branch out from.
Those are all basics that are easily available, but feel free to branch out from there.
after you snag a tea or two you enjoy, branch out from there and try similar styles.
Hit upYelporFoursquareand scour your neighborhood for coffeeshops or tea houses.
If you’re lucky, you’ll find places that specialize just in tea.
Unfortunately, if the only coffeeshops in your area are chains, you may be out of luck tea-wise.
If you do find a tea house though, then you’ve found a gem.
They also ship samples with each order, so you’re able to try a little something new.
If you’re looking for a more objective opinion, head over toRateTeafor their tea ratings and reviews.
They won’t lead you wrong.
They can clue you in to how best to prepare your own tea at home.
For loose leaf, tools likea tea pressor an single-cupInginuiteaare ideal for getting started without mess or fuss.
You could even use a French Press.
By and large, the most important thing to consider when brewing your tea is water temperature.
Sincerely,Lifehacker
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Additional photos byEvan Bench,Randy Pertiet,Alexandre Dulaunoy, andnaama ym.
