Pure Water and Fine Tea

Tea originated in China 5,000 years ago and theinfusion.The best water for successful tea infusion
selection and brewing of tea has been refined tois low in mineral content, free of contamination
an art with health and spiritual aspects emergingand additives and high in oxygen content.Water
as part of the process.Experienced tea drinkersQuality and Brewing TeaGood tasting tea requires
throughout the world generally follow establishedgood tasting water. A simple test is that if the
guidelines for infusion or brewing of tea and thewater tastes good by itself, the resulting brewed
infusion process is often as important as the initialtea will also have a good flavor. Because a
selection of tea. For many tea enthusiasts,brewed cup of tea is mostly water, the quality of
brewing tea is the most soothing and spiritual partthe water is often as important as the quality of
of their day. Brewing a good tasting cup of teathe tea leaves. The water must be free of
releases tensions for many and has a definitecontaminants and minerals and contain enough
comforting effect.It is a fact that since 99% ofoxygen to enhance the natural tea flavor.
tea is water, better water makes better tea andMoreover, there are a number of additional
water is critical to the final outcome of teafactors that will affect the taste of the infusion.
preparation. Brewing tea can be complex orThese include water temperature, the mineral
simple. For many tea enthusiasts the brewingcontent of the water used and the continued
process is an important part of the teapresence of a sufficient quantity of oxygen in the
experience that culminates in the preparation of awater.If one is using tap water, filtration is often
satisfying beverage and a way of life. Fine teasrequired.
are especially sensitive to the nature of water for