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superior to cheap grades of tea. The chief objection to its use is its
pulverized condition. This may be obviated, however, by the use of a wire tea
bag or a bag suspended in the pot similar to that suggested for coffee; or it
may be poured through a fine strainer into tea cups.
Tea making.
It is not a difficult process, a few simple directions being observed. The
hotter tea is served the better, and it is worthless and insiped when only
lukewarm. A teaspoon of the leaf to each person and one over is the rule in
using teas of ordinary quality, and it may here be observed that the better
grades, and consequently higher priced teas are really the most economical ones
to use. The pot or urn should be well warmed with hot water, letting it stand
two or three minutes. Put in the tea and add 1/2 or 3/4 of a pint of water,
boiling, and then let it stand to draw, not boil, for 5 or 10 minutes, and then
fill up with boiling water. When there is a large party to provide
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