Tea is made by infusion or steeping the leaves in boiling water for a short period of time. Green tea is best made with water just before it reaches a rolling boil and steeped for 2-5 minutes only. If steeped longer too much of the bitter quality will come through in the taste. Oolong and black tea should be made with boiling water and may be steeped for a slightly longer time. To make a strong infusion of black tea to treat diarrhea, steep 2 teaspoons of leaves in a cup of boiling water for 5-7 minutes and drink without sugar or milk.
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world.
Many books have been written about its benefits, its preparation, its meaning in life. Read it with a cup of tea. Balch, J. F. and P. A., Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Avery Publishing Group, New York, second ed. Back Copyright 1997 - Robin E. Langer , R.Ph.