Earl Grey Recipe

Time8m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Heat water
Pour 2 cups (about 475 ml) of fresh cold water into a kettle and bring it to a near-boil. Aim for about 200–205°F (just off a rolling boil) — ideal for black teas like Earl Grey.
2
Preheat teapot or cup
If you have time, pour a little hot water into the teapot or cup to warm it, swirl, then discard. This helps maintain infusion temperature.
3
Measure tea
Place 2 level teaspoons of loose-leaf Earl Grey into an infuser or teapot (or use 1 tea bag per cup).
4
Steep
Pour the hot water over the tea leaves. Cover and steep for 3–4 minutes. Steep 3 minutes for a lighter cup, 4 minutes for fuller flavor. Avoid steeping longer than 5 minutes to prevent bitterness.
5
Strain and serve
Remove the infuser or strain the leaves into your cup. If you used a tea bag, lift and lightly press (do not squeeze aggressively) to release flavor, then discard.

6
Milk
If you prefer milk, add about 2 tablespoons to the brewed tea and stir. Heat milk first if you want a hotter cup.
7
Sweetener
Add honey or sugar to taste (start with 1 teaspoon), stir until dissolved.
8
Lemon
If using lemon, squeeze one wedge into the tea. Do not add milk and lemon together (they will curdle).