Hi;
I've read that the perfect water temperature for green tree happens when the "first bubbles" appear. I want to see what this looks like. I did a search on youtube and only found a mountain of commercials for green tea extracts. Does anyone have a URL for a pot of hot water at "first bubbles" ?
Re: Videos of "first bubbles" ?
I would go with a thermometer and get it between 150-180 degrees. Whatever temp you like more. Bubbles aren't always the best way to see how hot something is.
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Re: Videos of "first bubbles" ?
I agree with Cyphre.
It is best to bring the water to a boil and let it cool down. Monitor the temperature with a thermometer.
Remember that it helps to preheat your tea pot and tea cups. Pouring the hot water from the kettle to the tea pot and cups will not only warm them up, it will also cool the water down quite a bit. Therefore you don't have to wait for a long time until the water has the desired water temperature between 65 and 75 degrees C (for Japanese green tea).
It is best to bring the water to a boil and let it cool down. Monitor the temperature with a thermometer.
Remember that it helps to preheat your tea pot and tea cups. Pouring the hot water from the kettle to the tea pot and cups will not only warm them up, it will also cool the water down quite a bit. Therefore you don't have to wait for a long time until the water has the desired water temperature between 65 and 75 degrees C (for Japanese green tea).