Review on 🍵 Discover the OXO BREW Twisting Tea Ball Infuser for Perfectly Infused Tea by Nicole Jones

Honestly I can't see why anyone would dislike (if not love) this tea ball for tea. Easy to clean, easy to fill and works great! I drink tea all the time and this is my favorite way to drink loose tea. I'm a field worker and dairy farmer who loves video games and the taste of good pinot noir. After a long day at Petaluma Ranch, I need a hot and soothing beverage to unwind. This is where my new OXO BREW Twisting Tea Ball Infuser comes in and plays an important role in my daily life. I fill a balloon with my favorite organic loose leaf tea, heat filtered water to the optimal temperature (more on that below), and pour myself a delicious mug of hot organic tea. Perfection. Sometimes I'll brew caffeinated tea (like black or green tea) in the afternoon to give me the final boost to get me through the rest of the Petaluma day, and brew a decaffeinated herbal tea in the evening to relax before heading into my comfortable Petaluma bed. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that my love of wine is second only to my love of good organic loose leaf tea. from whole unbroken leaves. Tea bags are usually made from the opposite - low quality tea, like dust and fans. Dust and fans are smaller pieces of tea, so they have more surface area than whole leaves. More surface area means more room for the essential oils (which make the tea delicious and flavorful) to evaporate, leaving the tea dull and stale. Because of this, freshness can be a major concern for typical tea bags, especially when packaged in a paper-wrapped box. how they get in. This allows water to flow through the leaves and extract a variety of vitamins, minerals, flavors and aromas from the leaves. When brewing tea bags, the brewing capacity is limited by the bag size. Not much. In addition, the temperature is crucial! Most of us in the western world grew up with the idea that all we have to do to make a cup of tea is heat water, add tea, wait a few minutes, and then drink. While this is mostly true, paying attention to the temperature of the water will help you get the best flavor out of your tea. You've probably wondered why your tea doesn't always taste great or even change from day to day. Although this can be caused by several factors, it is important to consider the temperature of the water. Every type of tea has a "right" temperature. When tea is brewed, tannins, amino acids, aroma and flavoring substances are released from the leaves. Some types of tea require less heat, while others require more to maximize their distinctive properties. Brewing at the optimal water temperature for each type of tea allows for a balanced release of the compounds and makes for a great-tasting tea. Too high a water temperature dissolves the tannins and destroys other beneficial compounds in the tea. Thermal shocks from water that is too hot can also burn delicate tea leaves. The result is a bitter, astringent and unbalanced drink. On the other hand, you don't want the water temperature to be too low for brewing the tea. The same compounds that are destroyed when water becomes superheated don't dissolve properly in supercooled water. There will definitely be no balance in the finished tea and it just won't taste the same. A longer steeping time can compensate for this, but only slightly. Here are some general guidelines for different tea categories. White Tea: 71-85°C Yellow Tea: 79°C Green Tea: 60-88°C Oolong: 82-93°C) Black Teas: 88-93°C (190-200°F) Pu-Erhs: 93 -100°C (200-212°F) Rolled oolongs and other pearl-shaped teas are notable exceptions to the rule. Not only do they hold up, but they're also best for brewing in water that's about to boil. This requires more heat to slowly unfold the leaves and release their characteristic aroma and flavor compounds. You've probably heard the expression "a pot that is watched never boils" before. Well, to be able to judge the temperature of the tea water with your ears and eyes, you have to keep an eye on the kettle and, of course, remember never to boil the water. So maybe the saying should be changed to "Watch the pot lest it boil". Measuring the temperature with your senses, you need to pay attention to bubbles and steam rising from the water and listen to various sounds. They change during the three different phases of water heating. If you use a pan, you can both see and hear the changes. When using an electric kettle, the main thing you'll have to rely on is the sound, although you might also notice steam coming out of the spout. has changed his corporate suit from San Francisco, this tea infuser is a MUST HAVE for your tea party needs. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!