It's really fundamental to have the most amazing type of equipment when you want to make the most unbelievable cup of tea. Here are some of the most amazing things to have for brewing tea.

Believe it or not, different teapots are necessary depending on what kind of tea you are brewing. Black teas are most outstanding brewed with porcelain teapots. For green teas and oolong teas, tiny Japanese and Chinese teapots are the most outstanding. For herbal teas, glass teapots are outstanding to show off how gorgeous the infusions can be. You could likewise brew a tea directly in the mug using a large infuser. Make sure to purchase a teapot that has a lid that fits tightly and a spout that has a shape to prevent leaking. 

Tea infusers are just as fundamental as the pot. The tiny mesh ball infusers that are commonly found in most stores are not always the best choice because they don't allow for the leaves to expand to their full potential. It is most important to get a tea infuser that is large enough to fill your entire mug, or one that goes deep into the teapot.

There are some random little accessories that can also be considered for brewing tea. If you don't own an electric kettle, a thermometer is an excellent thing to measure the temperature of your water boiled on the stove. Tea cozies, while old fashioned, are impressive for keeping your teapot warm. 

Take a moment to observe your tea leaves before you get going to brew them. Press them between your fingers lightly. Fresh tea will have a springy feel to it, while older tea will crumble. After some practice you will be able to tell the difference between fresh leaves and stale leaves. 

Proceed to study your leaves as you steep them. It is important to do this by using a clear mug or glass. It will take longer to steep twisted, large leaves than it wil to steep tiny leaves which will grow much more rapidly and large. Steep your tea for 3-5 minutes if you enjoy teas that have a strong taste. 

Once the tea has been steeped, observe the color of the liquid. The color of your tea will vary depending on how long you steeped it and the type of tea leaves used. If you drink tea on a daily basis you may never have taken the moment to really notice how lovely the color of tea can be. 

Now that all of that is done, you can move on to tasting the tea. Get the full flavor of it by taking a little sip and moving it around your mouth and tongue. Try to do this before you have added any milk or sugar to your tea. Experience what the tea itself tastes like before it has been enhanced. 

Green tea is high in an antioxidant called ECGC. This antioxidant combats a variety of health problems including bad cholesterol, blood clots, and the negative effects of a fatty diet. 

ECGC also lowers the levels of glucose in the body so it can be used to treat diabetes. Green tea can be used to manage appetite as well. Green tea is a pleasant substitute for food if you are hungry when you shouldn't be. A number of studies have shown that green tea increases metabolism and burns calories. Green tea is the perfect drink fo those who are trying to lose weight. 

Green tea is really effortless to add to your diet. Any mainstream grocery store should carry it. It's unnecessary to search for it in a specialty tea shop. Green tea comes in a massive amount of flavors so it will be difficult to find something that you don't like. 
You can even add green tea water to some of your food to change the flavor. You can add the tea to a pot of boiling past and create an interesting flavor. You can have a lot of fun thinking of ways to bring green tea into your daily life.