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About Ruth Ann
Expertise
I have a thorough working knowledge of teas and tea customs. I can help with information regarding different teas and the rituals involved. I`m involved in the retail industry and can supply sources for purchase.
Experience
I have been involved with tea and the tea trade for about 30 years. I cater afternoon teas and have a web site dealing with tea, Lavender Rose Tea Garden at http://www.lavenderroseteagarden.com . I carry a wide variety of tea and tea accoutrements. I have writtern 3 cookbooks pertaining to afternoon tea, see info at http://lavenderroseteagarden.com/Cookbooks%20from%20Deer%20Haven%20Manor.htm .I have traveled to many tea plantations world wide. I teach classes including tea history, tea tasting, and the art of afternoon tea.
Organizations
Southern Ladies Tea Society (president)see info at http://lavenderroseteagarden.com/southern_ladies_tea_society.htm
Southern Association of Tea Businesses
TN Chapter President of Southern Association of Tea Businesses
Publications
Southern Ladies Tea Society Tea Journal
Tea Garden Times see info at http://lavenderroseteagarden.com/tea_garden_times_newsletter.htm
Good Food
Teddy Bear and Friends
McCalls Needlework and Craft Publications
Bledsonian Banner
Chattanooga Times / News Free Press
Education/Credentials
I have college credits in nutrition and food management. I have taken sveral tea related courses given by tea professionals.
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You are here: Experts > Food/Drink > Coffee/Tea > Tea > Greet tea
Topic: Tea
Expert: Ruth Ann
Date: 3/17/2005
Subject: Greet tea
Question
Hi,
Thank you for taking my question. I love green tea. I was just wondering why it is recommended that green tea be steeped in water that is not quite boiling. What will happen if I steep it in water that has been boiling? Is the flavor compromised? Does it lose nutritional value?
Thank you for your help.
Manda
Answer
Green tea gets bitter if it is steeped at too high a temperature or if it is steeped too long.
For green tea, bring your water to a full, rolling boil then allow it to cool until the temperature drops to around 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep your tea 2 to 3 minutes.
All green teas are different in their steeping requirements (as are black teas). You should experiment with each tea you have and determine the best temperature and brewing time for the tea to suit YOU the best.
Tea and Tidings!
Ruth Ann, Lady Deer Haven
Lavender Rose Tea Garden
Purveyors of Fine Teas
http://www.lavenderroseteagarden.com
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