Taking tea with me has been an excellent addition to my time spent in German class. The process of pouring a cup is a nice way to enhance the learning environment.
My thermos is from MUJI. It’s simple and attractive with it’s stainless steel body and off-white cup and lid.
But what tea to brew? Through the years I’ve figured out teas that work well in a thermos. Consider the conditions inside: hot water remains hot, same water keeps steeping the same tea, all for hours and hours. Some teas perform better than others.
Teas for the thermos — use less than you think so as to avoid becoming too strong and loosing all aroma. I’ve found these teas both flavorful and forgiving to the thermos environment:
- Chinese Greens
- Oolongs
- Black Yunnans
- Ceylons
Teas not good for the thermos — these are generally more fragile and steeping time must be halted to really enjoy the tea. Save these teas for home brewing:
- Japanese Greens
- Most whites
- Darjeelings
Keep experimenting with types of tea, the amount, and water temperature. You’ll find teas that work well for you.
