Decaf Earl Grey Recipe

Inspired by Da Claudio

Time8m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Heat water
Bring fresh, filtered water to a gentle near-boil around 200°F (just off the boil). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a rolling boil then let sit 30 seconds.
2
Warm teaware (optional)
Pour a small amount of the hot water into your teapot or cup, swirl and discard. Warming the vessel helps maintain brewing temperature.

3
Measure tea
Place 2 tsp of decaffeinated Earl Grey loose leaf tea into your infuser, teapot, or directly into the cup if you plan to strain.
4
Add water
Pour 8 oz (about 1 cup) of the hot water over the tea, ensuring the leaves are fully submerged and can expand.
5
Steep
Steep for 3 to 4 minutes. For a lighter cup, steep 3 minutes; for a fuller flavor, steep 4 minutes. Avoid steeping longer than 5 minutes to prevent bitterness.
6
Strain
Remove the infuser or strain the tea leaves into your cup to stop the infusion.

7
Adjust and serve
Taste the tea and, if desired, add 1 tsp honey or sugar and/or 2 tbs milk. Stir gently. Alternatively, garnish with a lemon slice (do not add lemon if you used milk, as it may curdle). Serve immediately.
8
If making multiple servings, use 2 tsp tea and 8 oz water per cup and adjust steeping time the same way. Decaf Earl Grey can also be brewed stronger and chilled for iced tea—double the leaves, steep 4 minutes, cool, then pour over ice.