{"id":37373,"date":"2023-01-31T17:27:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T15:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=37373"},"modified":"2023-01-31T17:27:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T15:27:34","slug":"tea-masters-share-tips-for-the-perfect-cuppa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/tea-masters-share-tips-for-the-perfect-cuppa\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea Masters Share Tips for the Perfect Cuppa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, and every tea drinker has their preferred flavour and specific way of making a cuppa. But when it comes to understanding tea, nobody knows more than the experts. If you want the scoop on how to make the perfect cup of tea, then check out these tips from Jonathan Kelsey, Master Tea Blender at Joekels Tea Packers.<\/p>\n

With centuries of heritage and time-honoured traditions, tea is a beverage that has truly stood the test of time. The simple ritual of tea-making remains as relevant today as ever. Many self-confessed \u2018tea snobs\u2019 believe they\u2019ve discovered the secret to the perfect cup of tea, from having the best tea brewing accessories<\/a>, to when to add the milk, to whether to squeeze the bag. However, Kelsey is really one man who is qualified to spill the tea on making the perfect cuppa.<\/p>\n

The Master Tea Blender at Joekels Tea Packers has been evaluating and blending teas for over 33 years. He\u2019s also the only Tea Master in the country who has insurance on his tongue and taste buds – R5 million to be exact!<\/p>\n

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According to Kelsey, the two biggest mistakes people make are not brewing the tea for long enough and using re-boiled water.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo get the most of the flavour and benefits, tea should always be steeped for at least three minutes, or longer \u2013 depending on how strong you like it. Using re-boiled water makes tea taste flat, which is why tea should always be prepared with freshly-boiled water.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those looking to prepare tea like the Master himself, Kelsey has shared some useful tips:<\/p>\n

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