Black tea

🔥 Prep

• Measure out 1 tsp black tea and place it in a tea infuser or directly into a teapot/cup.
• Measure out 200 ml of cold water in a measuring jug.

🔥 Cook

• 1. Pour the 200 ml of water into a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat (100°C), watching for large bubbles.
• 2. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the water cool for 10 seconds to reach about 95°C (optional for optimal extraction).
• 3. Pour the hot water over the measured 1 tsp black tea in the infuser or cup.
• 4. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength, keeping the cover on to retain heat.
• 5. After steeping, remove the tea infuser or strain the leaves, stopping the extraction process.
• 6. (Optional) Add a splash of milk or a slice of lemon, and sweeten to taste if desired.

🔥 Serve

• Pour the brewed black tea into a pre-warmed mug or teacup.
• Serve plain, or with a dash of milk, lemon, or honey alongside a classic British biscuit (e.g., shortbread or digestive).
• Enjoy while hot, ideally mid-morning or afternoon with a light snack.