How To Brew Extra Flavor Into Your Tea

A question that I get a lot through many of my friends and blog visitors is regarding the subject of how they can make their teas more flavorful on their own. I personally have been flavoring my teas on my own for a few years now and have found some very neat tricks to add that extra spice, or that extra dose of sweetness to youre tea. So Ill do the best I can to help out those who seek new and fun ways to flavor theyre daily tea!

First off, you need to know what kind of teas to use if you want to draw the most flavor out of them. While there are many different kinds of teas, these three seem to be the best for flavoring:

- Black teayep you heard me right, black tea while might seem plain is actually full of flavor that can be brought out of its natural state. Simple loose black tea is best for flavor testing and trying out new ingredients and spices. I recommend this tea above all others because there are no strong or powerful flavors that are already involved or mixed into the blend. Its because of this that you can add just about anything you want to make the brewed tea much more aromatic and flavorful.

- Orange tea is another excellent choice, and this is simply because the citrus flavors it already posses really help to increase the potency of many other spices or sweeteners that can be added. While some spices dont go to well with this combination, many of them do, so I would give this blend a try for sure!

- The very famous green tea is also a top three pick! Green tea already has a wonderful aroma and flavor on its own, so this is definitely a great pick! All you have to do with this tea is increase its flavor, but this tea does not do too well with sharp spices, so watch out for that. A more subtle spice or flavor that has more of an after taste then initial shock is best for this wonderful blend of tea.

Okay, so now that we know the three basic kinds of teas that we should use, what about the spices and flavorings? I would recommend these the most:

- Cinnamon! This ones my favorite because this spice goes well with just about any blend of tea, especially orange or other citrus flavored teas. I would however stay away from green tea with this spice. This spice is also great for the holiday season and winter time, giving that added smell and feel of the holidays!

- Nutmeg! While this spice might seem a bit extreme for tea, dont judge it before you try it! A bit of a sprinkle stirred up with youre tea and youll be in tea heaven. This is a wonder spice to add to tea, and actually helps bring out the more subtle tastes and aromas in the tea. Just dont go too overboard with this spicetoo much will make it almost undrinkable.

- Vanilla Extract is another excellent choice and probably my favorite addition to black tea blends. It really tends to smooth out the flavor of the black teas and has a very subtle sent and taste all on its own. It also leaves a wonderful and very pleasant after taste in your mouth. Just make sure you dont go overboard on this one, or youll over power the true taste of the tea itself.

In the end, its all up to you, and while these tips can serve as a foundation for the flavors you want to bring out from your tea, dont let it be a rule book. The most important thing that you should remember is its all up to you! Mix and match all the spices and flavors that you want, and dont be scared to try new things and experiment, it really is your ball game!

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