Temperatures for Beer, wine and Beverages

When brewing the perfect cup of instant coffee, did you know you shouldn't use boiling water straight from the kettle?

The high temperature of the water will scald your beans, making your drink taste bitter and burnt. 

But unlike coffee, tea leaves are best steeped in very hot water of up to 100°C which helps bring out their flavours, according to a new info

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According to the infographic, hardy black tea has to be brewed with water at 100°C.

Herbal infusions such as peppermint, chamomile and fennel can also be brewed at 100°C. 

Food Safety on Wheels

Ranchi: The food safety division under the state health department is all set to roll out its first mobile lab to curb adulteration by facilitating on-the-spot testing of samples at nominal rates.

A minibus, allocated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and equipped with laboratory apparatuses, is currently stationed at the state health directorate in Namkum and may be launched as early as later this week.