How to Brew PG Tips Scottish Blend

teas.co.uk · 6 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 PG Tips Scottish Blend Breakfast Tea bag
• 250ml freshly drawn water, brought to a true rolling boil
• 2 tbsp cold whole milk (or skimmed milk if that is the household preference)
• 1 tsp white sugar (optional; the Scottish kitchen tradition leans toward sweet)

Method

1. Fill the kettle and bring it to a true rolling boil; Scottish Blend is a black tea and wants the full 100C.
2. Pre warm the mug by half filling it with hot water from the kettle, swirling once, and discarding the rinse.
3. Drop the tea bag into the pre warmed mug and pour the boiling water straight over it, filling to about 1cm below the rim.
4. Leave it to steep for three to four minutes.
5. Lift the bag out with a teaspoon, pressing it against the side of the mug, and discard.
6. Add the milk and stir; it should take the cup from deep brown to a proper tea tan.
7. Add a teaspoon of sugar if that is how you take it, though plenty drink it without.
8. Serve straight away with a plain biscuit, a digestive, hobnob or custard cream, on the side.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/black tea/how to brew pg tips scottish blend/