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Tea/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about the preparation of tea, the different kinds of tea and their properties, and many of the other questions I know you tea drinkers and would-be tea drinkers have.
Experience in the area
Tea has become something of an obsession for me. I prepare loose-leaf as well as bagged tea, and am starting to explore the many different kinds.
Education/Credentials
Graduated high school with high honors
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Recent Answers from John
2009-10-06 Tea-mixing:
Hello, and thanks for your question! I don't see any problems with mixing herbal teas, although some flavor combinations may not taste pleasant. I would make sure to use flavors that complement each other
2009-08-11 drink:
Hi Mohamad, and thanks for your question! Green tea is very delicate, and should be steeped for no longer than a minute. If you steep it for too long, the flavor will become bitter. Green tea has a very
2009-05-24 flavor my tea:
Hello and thanks for your question! There's a few different ways that I can think of. You might try stirring in some flavored honey, or maybe just adding a little raw blueberry or blackberry juice. Probably
2009-05-20 milk in tea:
Hello and thank you for your question! There was a time when pouring milk into your tea was proper etiquette. This was done to prevent the glaze on the teacup from cracking. Today, that is no longer a
2009-05-16 Tea leaves:
Hello and thank you for your question! Fortunately, green and white teas are both delicate, so you don't have to steep them at two different temperatures. You should steep them at about 175 for one or
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