How to Make a Proper Builder's Brew

teas.co.uk · 4 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Teapigs Everyday Brew tea temple
• 250ml freshly drawn water, brought to a full rolling boil
• A splash of cold milk, to taste
• Sugar or honey, optional

Method

1. Fill the kettle with fresh cold water and bring it to a full boil. Black tea needs the full 100C; reboiled or under boiled water gives a flat cup.
2. Put the tea temple in the mug and pour the boiling water straight onto it so it agitates the leaves.
3. Steep for 3 minutes for a standard cup, up to 4 for builder's strength. Do not go past 4, or the tannin turns it bitter.
4. Lift the bag out, press it gently against the side once, no more, then discard it.
5. Add the milk after the bag is out, so the brew stays hot enough to extract properly; cold milk added too early stalls the steep.
6. Sweeten if you like, stir, and drink it while it is properly hot.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/black tea/how to make a proper builders brew/