This one really does taste like a cherry Bakewell tart: jammy cherry and a marzipan almond note sitting on a robust black-tea base. It is a bit of fun for the afternoon that still drinks like proper tea, not a sickly flavoured water.
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Because there is real tea underneath, give it a full boil and a normal steep. Try the first cup black to catch the cherry and almond, then add milk if you want a softer, cake-and-custard version.
You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Yorkshire Tea Cherry Bakewell Brew
- 200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- Optional: a splash of milk, or a little honey
Method
- Boil fresh water and pour it over the bag at a full 100C. It is black tea, so it wants the heat.
- Steep for 3 to 4 minutes to draw out the flavour.
- Lift out the bag. Try it black first to taste it properly.
- Add a splash of milk for a softer, cake-and-custard cup, or a little honey to play up the sweetness.
- A drop of almond extract or a splash of cherry juice lifts it even further.
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Brewed with: Yorkshire Tea Cherry Bakewell Brew, 40 Tea Bags 112g
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