There's nothing quite like the comfort of a well-brewed cup of tea.
The ritual of preparing and savouring tea can be a therapeutic experience, and mastering the art of making the perfect cup is a skill that brings joy to many. In this guide, we’ll explore the finer details of tea preparation, paying attention to the nuances that can elevate your tea-drinking experience to new heights.
Yorkshire Tea’s leading tea expert and senior buyer Suzy Garraghan shares top tips on how to make the perfect cup of tea.
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Treat your water kindly – Run the tap a little so the water’s nicely aerated, and only boil it once to keep the oxygen level up. Oxygen in water helps flavour.
Tea cup or tea pot? – If you’ve chosen a tea cup, pop a tea bag in, pour the hot water over and stir briefly. If you’d rather a teapot for some extra brew, make sure you keep everything toasty. Tea likes hot water, but a chilly teapot cools things down. So swirl a little boiling water around the empty pot first.
Patience – Tea needs time to unlock all its flavour, so give it 4-5 minutes to do its thing.
Milk – If you’re brewing tea in a tea cup, it’s better to add the milk last, after it’s brewed. If you’re brewing in a teapot, it’s completely up to you. Ultimately, it’s what’s inside (the bag) that counts!