"Yamini" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I just stared having green tea. I bought that from Indian store(It
> was made in China though). It is Gun Powder brand. I don't know how to
> prepare it. So I just mix it up with cold water and bringing it to a
> boil, straining it and Having. My don't is if I boil like this will it
> looses it's medicinal properties? Can any body tell me how to prepare
> greeen tea? Your help is greatly appreciated
> thanks yamini

Don't do this to your tea.
Gunpowder isn't a brand- it's a type. Chinese tea prepared in this fashion
will be bitter and nasty. Heat your water until it's just below boiling and
pour about 5 ounces into a mug that has about a teaspoon of tea (preferably
in a strainer so you can get the tea out). After about three to five
minutes, remove the tea. You can add sugar if you really want, but most
people don't. Drink when it's cool enough to not burn your mouth..