Consumption and preparation
5-step preparation secrets
Since its birth, tea has been prepared in a thousand and one ways. Here are a few tips on how to prepare it perfectly:
Step 2
Respect the infusion times: between 3 and 5 minutes on average.
Step 1
Pour the water over the tea at between 70 and 95°C, depending on the variety: it must not boil.


Step 3
Use water with as little limescale as possible: brewing will be easier and you'll protect your utensils.
Step 4
For tea bags: stir with a spoon before serving.
Step 5
To measure out loose tea: ideally, use around 2 grams for 200 to 250ml of water.
In the Maghreb, for example, tea is served very high to froth it up. This is a way of reoxygenating it so that it is more easily assimilated by the intestine.
In many countries, teapots and cups are rinsed with boiling water before making tea. This is a great way of preparing the utensils, heating them up to help the tea brew better.
