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Here's how to brew tea. We have some nice loose-leaf teas that people are using. But something is rotten in the statea of the tea-brewing here at the lab!
There are two tea-pots. The little tea-pot and the big tea-pot. Both have lids. THIS IS A BAD THING (from what we've seen). People are leaving tea they have forgotten about for days! (This inevitably leads to weeks, months if we're not careful!)
The big tea-pot is a big tea-pot with a goudy design. it looks nice so people forget it has liquid in it.
The little tea-pot is a cute Ikea (that is pronounced ɪ²keːa) one. You won't miss the fact there is cold tea in it, but you may miss the fact there are leaves left in it. Here is a photo: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/products/riklig-teapot-glass__0328982_pe520136_s4.jpg
Remember, both liquid and wet leaves will attract mould!
1. Put appropriate quantity of tea in pot Instructions for the senior tea-pot Tea bags: Use four tea bags. Loose leaf: Use two tea-spoons.
Instructions for the little 'un Tea bags: One tea bag. Loose leaf: Use one tea-spoon.
2. Boil appropriate quantity of water. Big tea-pot: Boil 1,5l. Little tea-pot: Boil less than 1l.
3. Leave tea for a minute or two 4. Pour.
5. THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP - WASH UP THE TEA POT!!! The little one goes in the dishwasher. The big one won't - you'll have to use your hands. OH THE HORROR!
6. Check you've done step 5 7. In fact if you do one thing do step 5, e.g. if you find the tea in the tea pot.