Tea Tonight?

I intend to post a number of thoughts on tea in the future, but for tonight, a few short thoughts: there are nearly as many types, flavors and blends of tea as their are moods in the corners of our minds.  In other words, anytime is a good time for tea!

There are four types of tea: Black, Green, Oolong and White and every tea can be classified into one of these four types.  Each of these teas have different brewing specifications to extract the ideal flavors and aromas from the leaves.  For example, black teas are brewed with water that is boiling, just off of 212 degrees, while white tea can be brewed with water much cooler; a recommended 160 degrees sometimes.  With flowers, fruits and spices added to all kinds of blends, there is so much to sample!  

If you take the time to pay more attention to tea, you might find that you notice a lot of complexity that you never saw before.  Appreciating tea is one of those things that I have learned to love, and I'll never go back again.