Water
1 tea bag

Preheat teapot by rinsing it out with hot water. This helps to keep the tea hot during the brewing.

Bring freshly drawn cold tap water to a full rolling boil. Water that has been standing and reheated gives a flat taste.

Use 1 tea bag or 1 teaspoonful of tea per cup of water (about 5 oz.) and pour the boiling water over the tea.

Brew by the clock 3 to 5 minutes. Don't judge the strength of the tea by color. It takes time for the leaves to release their full flavor. If you like tea less strong, add hot water after the brewing period.