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Classic Earl Grey Recipe

Inspired by Doc B's Restaurant
Time10m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Tea

Optional Add-ins

Equipment

Method

Tea

1

Heat water

Bring 12 fl oz (about 350 ml) of fresh, cold water to a near-boil. For Earl Grey, heat water to 200–212°F (93–100°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, bring to a rolling boil.

2

Warm the teapot or mug

Pour a small amount of the hot water into the teapot or mug, swirl it briefly, then discard. This preheats the vessel and helps the tea steep evenly.

3

Measure tea

Add 2 teaspoons of loose-leaf Earl Grey (or one standard tea bag) to an infuser placed in the teapot or directly into the mug.

4

Steep

Pour the hot water over the tea. Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength: 3 minutes for lighter, floral cup; 4 minutes for balanced; 5 minutes for stronger, brisk flavor. Avoid steeping much longer to prevent bitterness.

5

Remove leaves

Remove the tea infuser or tea bag promptly at the end of steeping. If loose leaves were used without an infuser, pour the tea through a fine strainer into a cup.

Optional Add-ins

6

Sweeten

If you like your tea sweetened, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar while the tea is hot so it dissolves fully. Adjust to taste.

7

Add milk or lemon

For a creamier cup, add about 2 tablespoons of milk and stir. If you prefer a bright citrus note, add a slice of lemon instead of milk (do not combine milk and lemon).

Serve

8

Taste and adjust any additions. Serve immediately while hot.