Elegant Earl Grey Tea
Elegant Earl Grey Tea
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Earl Grey loose leaf tea
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed, optional
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, optional
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of fresh, cold water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan. For best flavor, use filtered water.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212
- 2
While the water heats, pre-warm your teapot or heat-proof pitcher by rinsing it with a small amount of hot water, then discarding the water. Add the Earl Grey loose leaf tea to a tea infuser or directly into the pre-warmed teapot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, immediately pour it over the tea leaves in the teapot. Cover the teapot with a lid to retain heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Steep the tea for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your desired strength. For a stronger brew, steep longer; for a lighter brew, steep for less time. Avoid over-steeping, which can make the tea bitter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully remove the tea infuser or strain the tea leaves from the liquid into serving cups. If using a teapot, pour directly into cups.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve the Elegant Earl Grey Tea hot. Offer warmed milk, granulated sugar, or a thin slice of lemon on the side for guests to customize their drink.
⏱️ 1 min
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Elegant Earl Grey Tea
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Earl Grey loose leaf tea
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed, optional
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, optional
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of fresh, cold water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan. For best flavor, use filtered water.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212 - 2
While the water heats, pre-warm your teapot or heat-proof pitcher by rinsing it with a small amount of hot water, then discarding the water. Add the Earl Grey loose leaf tea to a tea infuser or directly into the pre-warmed teapot.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, immediately pour it over the tea leaves in the teapot. Cover the teapot with a lid to retain heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Steep the tea for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your desired strength. For a stronger brew, steep longer; for a lighter brew, steep for less time. Avoid over-steeping, which can make the tea bitter.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully remove the tea infuser or strain the tea leaves from the liquid into serving cups. If using a teapot, pour directly into cups.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve the Elegant Earl Grey Tea hot. Offer warmed milk, granulated sugar, or a thin slice of lemon on the side for guests to customize their drink.
⏱️ 1 min