Spiced Black Tea Cordial

teas.co.uk · 15 min · Makes about 500ml

You'll need

• 5 Teapigs Everyday Brew tea temples
• 400ml water
• 250g caster sugar
• Juice and pared zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cinnamon stick, optional
• 3 cloves, optional

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil, drop in the five tea temples and steep for 4 minutes only, then lift them out so it does not turn bitter.
2. Return the brew to the pan, add the sugar, lemon zest and the optional spices, and stir over a low heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
3. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until it just thickens to a thin syrup, then stir in the lemon juice and take it off the heat.
4. Cool, strain out the zest and spices, and pour into a clean bottle.
5. To serve hot, mix 1 part cordial with 4 parts just boiled water. Over ice, mix 1 part cordial with 4 parts cold soda water.
6. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; shake before use.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/black tea/spiced black tea cordial/