Earl Grey Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Bring fresh, cold water to a gentle boil (about 200–205°F / 93–96°C). For best flavor, use filtered water.
2
Measure 1 teaspoon of Earl Grey loose-leaf tea per 1 cup (240 ml) of water. If using tea bags, use one tea bag per cup.
3
Place the tea in a teapot or infuser inside a cup. Pour the hot water directly over the tea to bloom the bergamot oils and release aroma.
4
Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on desired strength: 3 minutes for lighter, 4 minutes for medium, 5 minutes for brisker/bolder flavor. Avoid steeping longer than 5 minutes to prevent excessive bitterness.
5
Remove the tea leaves or tea bag promptly after steeping to stop extraction.

6
Plain hot Earl Grey
Pour the brewed tea into a cup and enjoy as is to appreciate the bergamot aroma.
7
With milk
If adding milk, warm or froth 2 tablespoons of milk and stir into the brewed tea. Taste and add more if desired.
8
Sweetened
Stir in 1 teaspoon of simple syrup or honey to sweeten. Adjust to taste.
9
With lemon
If using lemon, add a slice of lemon. Do not add milk and lemon together (they may curdle).
10
Iced Earl Grey
For iced tea, brew the tea double-strength (2 tsp per 1 cup) and steep 3–4 minutes. Remove leaves, let cool 5–10 minutes, then pour over a glass filled with ice. Sweeten while warm if desired so it dissolves evenly.