How to make british tea
1 servings
Ingredients
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Directions
British Tea is made with a dry blend from India or Sri Lanka. the larger the leaves, the longer you shoul let the tea steep. Do not use over-boiled water since it will result in a bitter brew.
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1. Fill an empty kettle with freshly-drawn cold water. Put this kettle on to boil.
2. Rinse out a ceramic teapot, set aside. Just before the kettle comes to a boil....
3. Pour ¾ cup of hot water into the teapot. Swirl it around a few times and discard it.
4. Into the warmed teapot, place one teaspoon of tea for each person and one for the pot.
5. As soon as the kettle reaches a galloping boil, pour water into pot. It is important to let the tea steep for about 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Add cold milk to a tea cup before pouring the tea, using a strainer. Sugar is not really recommended since it alters the tea flavor.
SOURCE: An article How To Make British Tea by McNeil and Bui in the Toronto Star (12 November, 1995) Transcribed By: Sam Lefkowitz
Submitted By SAM LEFKOWITZ On 11-12-95