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Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

By Elaine Lemm, About.com

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Boil the Water

Boiling Water for Tea

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Fill a kettle with fresh water and bring to the boil.

Warm the teapot with a little of the boiled water, swirl it around the pot and discard.

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Index: Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

  1. Tea Plant Camellia Sinensis.
  2. Boil the Water
  3. 1 tsp per person
  4. Pour the Tea
  5. The Right Teapot

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