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Ingredients
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Black Tea (Breakfast)
Earl Grey Tea
Green Tea
Method
Black Tea (Breakfast)
Steep
Place 1 black tea bag in a cup. Pour the boiling water over the tea bag. Cover the cup (to trap heat) and steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength (3 minutes for lighter, 5 minutes for strong breakfast tea).
Finish
Remove and discard the tea bag. Stir in 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon sugar if desired. Taste and adjust milk or sweetener to preference. Serve immediately.
Earl Grey Tea
Heat water
Bring 8 oz (about 240 ml) of fresh water to a gentle boil. Earl Grey is best brewed with water just off the boil (about 200–205°F / 93–96°C).
Steep
Place 1 Earl Grey tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf in an infuser) in a cup. Pour the hot water over the tea. Cover and steep for 3–4 minutes. Steeping longer can increase bitterness and intensify bergamot flavor.
Green Tea
Heat water
Heat 8 oz (about 240 ml) of water until it reaches about 175–185°F (80–85°C). Do not boil; boiled water cools slightly before pouring if necessary.
Steep
Place 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf in an infuser) in a cup. Pour the hot water over the tea. Cover and steep for 1.5–3 minutes depending on desired strength and type of green tea (lighter for delicate greens, up to 3 minutes for heartier greens).