How to Brew Loose Leaf Black Tea

teas.co.uk · 6 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 heaped teaspoon of quality loose leaf black tea (Assam, Ceylon or English Breakfast)
• 300ml freshly drawn water, brought to a true rolling boil
• 1 Pattiya Bamboo Tea Strainer
• 2 warmed 300ml cups
• Optional: a small splash of cold whole milk, a teaspoon of soft light brown sugar

Method

1. Warm both cups with hot water, then pour it away.
2. Put a heaped teaspoon of loose leaf black tea into the first cup, no infuser needed.
3. Pour over freshly boiled water and cover with a saucer.
4. Steep for four minutes; whole loose leaves take a little longer than a bag to give their colour and body.
5. Set the bamboo strainer over the second cup and pour the brewed tea through it, leaving the leaves behind.
6. Tip the spent leaves into the compost.
7. Drink as is, or add a splash of cold milk and a little brown sugar.
8. Tip: rinse the bamboo strainer under cold water and air dry it, never soak it; it darkens to a natural patina with use.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/black tea/how to brew loose leaf black tea/