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brewing tea in large quantities? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by Eccentric@sh.itjust.works to c/tea@possumpat.io

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Hello fellow enthusiasts!

What are your favourite ways to brew large quantities of tea + make it taste good?

I use the Russian method sometimes, but it works best for strong black tea

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[–] Eccentric@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Cool! Do you do it in a saucepan or in a specialized vessel?

The Russian method is brewing a very concentrated tea in a small teapot. Then, after you pour it, you add hot water to taste. It's great for big groups because then everyone gets to have tea in their desires strength

[–] variants@possumpat.io 3 points 1 year ago

TIL im using the russian method, except I add cold water to cool it down because I make the tea to ferment it into kombucha so this method lets you get the sweet tea to room temp faster

[–] Hera@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That is really interesting. I make my tea in pots like this on a gas stove: https://www.replacements.com/china-pyrex-flameware-4-cup-percolator-with-lid-basket-and-insert/p/73242761?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&rplSrc=GPLA&rplSubEvent=151823&productTargetID=1492235020717&dvc=m&rplsku=25&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUICiDPISpdq_Bg1r23OX34mf_ZJjYObf8cRYDEFffQtkPCI_ALp6R4hoCVoYQAvD_BwE

[–] VermilionVulcan@possumpat.io 2 points 1 year ago

Interesting, I haven't heard of using a percolator for tea.

After looking into how it works a little, it looks like it makes a strong brew!