The Pour-Over Method Made Perfect; The Tea-Steeping Chart - Cuisinart GK-1 Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

THE POUR-OVER METHOD
MADE PERFECT
Favored by fans of craft tea and coffee,
the pour-over method maximizes flavor
extraction. Evenly poured hot water filters
through tea leaves or coffee grounds into
a cup or mug to bring out the beverage's
full flavor. The slower the pour, the stronger
the flavor. For a lighter taste, pour faster.
This kettle's gooseneck spout ensures a
precisely controlled flow, so your tea or
coffee is always just the way you like it.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TEA
The origins of tea can be traced back nearly
5,000 years to a legendary emperor of
China. A prolific herbalist, it is believed that
leaves from some twigs he was burning
floated into a boiling kettle of water. The
results were delicious, and tea was
invented. The hot beverage flourished
throughout southern Asia; the Dutch East
India Company introduced it to Europe in
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the late 17 century. From there it spread to
the American colonies and the rest of the
world!
TYPES OF TEA
There are many types of teas, the most
popular being black, oolong, green and
white. All teas come from the same
warm-weather evergreen plant: the Camellia
sinensis, or tea plant. Tisane or "herbal"
teas can be a mixture of just about
TEA-STEEPING CHART
Type
Delicate Tea
Green Tea
White Tea
Oolong Tea
Coffee
Black & Herbal Teas
anything: herbs, flowers, spices, seeds, etc.
There are also varieties of tea that are real
teas with spices or other flavorings blended
in. Earl Grey, for instance, is black tea with
bergamot peel or oil added.
THE BENEFITS OF TEA
Tea is more popular than ever. And every
cup is brimming with benefits: natural
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Drinking tea has actually been found to
be better for you than drinking water.
It rehydrates your body and its healthy
antioxidants may offer protection against
a wide range of diseases. Tea can be an
invigorating start to the morning, a soothing
break from a busy day, or a comfortable way
to unwind and relax each evening – it all
adds up to a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
THE ART OF STEEPING TEA
Great care is taken to create every tea's
unique character. Each type of tea should be
brewed at the right temperature to properly
savor and appreciate all the natural and
aromatic flavors and benefits. More delicate
teas risk burning at general steeping
temperatures; this variety should be steeped
at a lower temperature to optimize flavors.
Below is a chart with our suggested
steeping temperatures and times.
Temperature
160°F
175°F
185°F
190°F
195°F–205°F
212°F
(full boil)
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Steep Time
1–2 min.
2–3 min.
2–3 min.
3–4 min.
4–5 min.
3–5 min.