Black tea
There’s no two ways about it, the British love their tea. It’s an institution. And according to this tea-loving nation, there’s only one ‘proper’ way to brew a classic British cuppa – and that’s with black tea and milk.
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How to brew your tea
- Boil the water. Black tea needs hotter water, so let it reach a rolling boil.
- Add tea. Pour your water on to the tea to help ‘agitate’ the leaves. This helps the infusion.
- Brew. Leave the tea to infuse and let nature weave her little magic spell!
- Remove the tea. Lift loose tea leaves out in their infuser or pour the tea over a strainer.
- Serve. Take a moment to enjoy your tea. You’re now ready for anything!
HOW LONG TO BREW?
- Brewing times vary depending on what type of tea you’re using.
- Regular Black brew time: 3 minutes
- Earl Grey brew time: 5 minutes
- English Breakfast brew time: 4 minutes
Fancy extras?
You can drink your black tea solo, or you can pair it with milk or lemon if you prefer. Lemon is often used with Earl Grey as it brings out the citrus flavors. Milk in black tea is a classic British thing. However, if you want to warm up your tea why not try adding some spice and brew your own Spiced Indian Chai? And, whether you add it first or second, is purely a matter of taste.