My Equipment and Future Goals

Today I made Lotus Leaf Tea! I used loose-leaf lotus leaves to make my brew. I put 3 tablespoons of lotus leaves into my tea infuser. I boiled the water to 85 degrees Celsius and let the water and leaves simmer for 5 minutes. The result? A majestic hue of emerald green—the exact color I was looking for! While I wanted to start my tea journey with 'true tea,' or tea stemming from Camellia sinensis first, lotus leaves were readily available while I couldn't get my hands on the Camellia sinensis ...