POWER brew ?

Interesting, isn't that basically how samovars work? Anyone familiar with the Russian tea tradition?

Whats a Samover?

Well, I like to drink tea slowly, but samovar friends prefer Russian.

--scott

::groannnn...:: ;)

Melinda

So what is the answer to my question?*( not refering to the samover) does this methodof brewing affect the final taste of the tea when diluted with water . Thanks :-)

All your questions will be answered here:

/Lew

Yes, it totally changes it. Samovar tea bears no resemblance to conventionally-made tea. All the light floral notes go away, and the tannins build way up.

--scott

Plus put your Dentist's kids through college if the only difference between your sugar cube and the tea is clinched teeth and a lip.

Jim

Very good, I will change these bad habbits slowly but surely:-/

Don't worry about it. You're doing fine.

Basically, you're using the same method used for large parties of 25 people or more where a concentrate is brewed ahead of time with hot water being added at the time of serving except you're doing it on a much smaller scale.

The same is done for iced tea for a crowd except using cold water and ice, of course.

I am now a little disorientated so the best thing to do is brew two batches of tea one with concentrate and one normal and give them a good slurping session and see what happens?:- /

I've read that the British brew their tea strong and provide a pitcher of hot water so those who prefer weaker tea may dilute it.

HTH.