Enjoy a delightful cup of classic British tea, prepared with a touch of elegance and simplicity.
Boil water in a saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil.
Using freshly drawn cold water ensures the best taste for your tea.
Pour a small amount of the boiling water into a teapot to warm it, then discard the water.
Warming the teapot helps maintain the tea's temperature during steeping.
Add loose tea leaves to the warmed teapot, using one teaspoon per cup.
Adjust the amount of tea leaves based on your preferred tea strength.
Pour the remaining boiling water over the tea leaves in the teapot.
Pouring the water directly onto the leaves helps release their flavors.
Let the tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your taste preference.
Steeping time affects the tea's strength; experiment to find your ideal balance.
Stir the tea gently, then strain it into teacups.
Stirring ensures an even flavor distribution before serving.
Serve the tea with milk and sugar, or a slice of lemon and honey, as desired.
Offer a variety of accompaniments to suit different tastes.