"Tea" > wrote in message >...
> "Yamini" > wrote in message
> om...
> > 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..


Thank you for ur suggestions. Could you suggest any good tasting brand?