1799. Domestic Hints (Tea Made Best with Boiling Water)
Why should the water poured upon tea be at the boiling point?
Because it requires the temperature of boiling water to extract the peculiar oil of tea.
1800. Domestic Hints (First Infusion Best)
Why does the first infusion of tea possess more aroma than the second?
Because the first infusion, if the water used is at the boiling temperature, takes up the essential oil of the tea, while the second water receives only the bitter extract supplied by the tannic acid of tea.
1801. Domestic Hints (Sky-Blue for Fair People)