Description
Classic Black Tea is a robust and fragrant beverage that balances bold maltiness with a crisp finish. It serves as an excellent foundation for various drinks and helps you understand extraction science in brewing.
Ingredients
Scale
5 grams Loose-Leaf Black Tea (Assam or Ceylon)
350 ml Filtered Spring Water
Optional: Raw Honey or Stevia to taste
Optional: 1 Thin Slice Fresh Lemo
Instructions
- Rinse your teapot or mug with hot water to prevent heat loss
- Bring 350 ml of filtered water to a rolling boil (212°F or 100°C)
- Place 5 grams of loose-leaf black tea into a stainless steel infuser or warmed teapot
- Pour the boiling water directly over the leaves and cover the vessel
- Let the tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes, adjusting to taste
- Remove the infuser or strain the tea into your cup without squeezing the leaves
- Allow the tea to sit for one minute, then add sweeteners or lemon if desired
Notes
Use filtered water to avoid chlorine and heavy minerals.
Store tea leaves in an opaque, airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz
- Calories: 2 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg