Jul 14 2026
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Ingredients
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Black Tea Selection
Water
Optional Additions
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of fresh water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water has boiled, remove it from the heat and add 2 tablespoons of English Breakfast tea and 2 tablespoons of Earl Grey tea. Stir gently.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Cover the kettle and let the tea steep for 4-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a teapot or directly into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
