For my small pot, I typically use just one bag, unless I want to speed up the steeping time and then I add a second bag. If you are looking for a very strong pot of tea, you can add an extra bag for the pot. A good ratio is 1 bag per person drinking. The amount will depend on the number of cups you expect to get out of the pot, but you should be careful not to fill the pot more than about 3/4 full so it does not spill over when you go to pour your tea. I don’t think it really matters, but the bags puff up more if add them first. For teabags, I usually wait to add the bags until after the water is in the pot. If you are using a larger pot and there are three folks drinking, you would use a total of 4 teaspoons (3 for the drinkers and 1 for the pot). So for my little pot, I use a total of 2 teaspoons, one for me and one for the pot. The rule of thumb here is one teaspoon of tea for each person drinking and one teaspoon for the pot. If you are using loose leaf tea, it’s time to put the tea in the pot. Once you’ve swished the water around the pot a few times, dump it into the sink. Be careful with the handle if your teapot has a metal handle – it will get hot very quickly, so make sure you use a pot holder. I’ve inadvertently forgotten to do this step before, and the pot of tea doesn’t stay warm for nearly as long. Even though it seems strange, don’t skip this step – it really makes a difference. Once your water is boiling, pour a little into the teapot and swish it around to warm the pot. You need enough for the pot of tea plus some extra for warming the pot. For my small pot, I use at least 1 liter of water, sometimes closer to 1.5 liters. How much will depend on the size pot you are making. Here’s the tried and true British method for the perfect cup of tea:įirst, bring your water to a boil. Also delicious is a pot of English Breakfast with a pinch of Hot Spiced Cinnamon added in – it’s like fall in a cup! Whatever your preference of flavor, this method of brewing works. Harney and Sons English Breakfast and Earl Grey Supreme, mixed about 1/2 and 1/2 is my favorite blend. I’ve also worked some loose leaf tea into the rotation, after receiving some as a Christmas gift. These are delicious and I still use them today. Maybe I should design one and get the pattern up here… Now, Which tea to use…įor years, I used the tea that my MIL and FIL preferred: Marks & Spencer Luxury Gold teabags. You’ll want a cozy that covers the entire pot like the one in my photos, either densely knitted/crocheted or quilted. Both of mine have been gifts brought back from England, but there are plenty available online. You also need a tea cozy to cover your pot and keep the tea warm. WHAT MAKES IT LUXURY – “Clean.Say No to ridiculous fluff, and Yes to the tools you really need!Īre you on my list yet? Get your FREE comprehensive checklist and find the right tools you need to start crocheting today! WHEN IS IT BEST – Early Morning …and Pick-Me-Up Time! Studies indicate Black Tea boosts concentration and cardiovascular health, helps with inflammation TASTE – A strong and rich tea, full-bodied and malty HOW IS IT MADE – Picked-Withered-Rolled-Oxidised-Baked-Dried Robust enough to take milk or cream.Ī breakfast tea to re-appraise the British ‘cuppa’. Made from strong and rich tea leaves, this produces a full-bodied and malty traditional cup of tea. So we sourced this unorthodox nutty blend. Some of our clients asked us to source them a stronger tea with a little more oompf – more akin to the typical British cuppa. “Your Breakfast Cuppa is amazing!” ~ Sofie, Enfield
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