How to Brew Welsh Tea (and Why Your Water Matters)

teas.co.uk · 4 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Glengettie Welsh Breakfast tea bag
• 250ml freshly drawn water, brought to a full rolling boil
• A splash of cold milk, to taste
• Sugar or honey, optional

Method

1. Boil fresh water fully; soft water style blends need the full 100C to open up.
2. Put the bag in the mug and pour the boiling water straight onto it.
3. Steep for 3 minutes in a soft water area, or 4 minutes in a hard water one, to make up for hard water dulling the extraction.
4. Press the bag firmly against the side a couple of times, then lift it out.
5. Add the milk after the bag is out, so the brew stays hot; Welsh brews are made to take milk well.
6. Sweeten if you like. It is a classic teatime cup, often served with a slice of bara brith.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/black tea/how to brew welsh tea and why your water matters/