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The Standard Cup (Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea, Builder Strength)

Twinings Scotland's Ceylon brewed builder-strength, a brisk, bright Ceylon black tea, a sturdy everyday cup with milk.

  • Prep 5 min
  • Makes 1 mug
  • Easy
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At a glance Updated 30 Mar 2026
Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea (International Blend), 20 Tea Bags 40g, front of box, available at teas.co.uk
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Made withTwinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea (International Blend), 20 Tea Bags 40g
The recipe

Exact quantities, then the method.

Twinings Scotland's Ceylon is a brisk, bright, full-bodied Black Tea blended to show its best in soft water. Brew it builder-strength, three to four minutes, add a splash of milk, and you have a sturdy everyday cup with plenty of life to it.

Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the The Standard Cup (Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea, Builder Strength) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/black-tea/the-standard-cup-twinings-scotlands-ceylon-tea-builder-strength/

⏱ 5 min 🍽 Makes 1 mug 📊 Easy 📚 Black Tea Recipes

You'll need

  • 1 tea bag of Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea
  • 300ml freshly boiled water (100C)
  • A splash of milk
  • Sugar or honey, optional, to taste

Method

  1. Pop the tea bag in a big mug.
  2. Pour over the freshly boiled water and leave to steep for 3 to 4 minutes for a proper builder strength.
  3. Lift out the bag, giving it a gentle squeeze if you like a stronger cup.
  4. Add a splash of milk, and sugar or honey if you take it.
  5. Stir and enjoy a brisk, bright everyday cup.
  6. Ceylon brews brighter and clearer than Assam or English Breakfast; hold it to the light and the copper-amber colour shows.
What you'll end up with: A brisk, bright Ceylon black tea, full-bodied and reliable with a splash of milk.

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