The Standard PG Tips Original Cup

teas.co.uk · 4 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 PG Tips Original 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. Fill the kettle with fresh cold water and boil it fully. Black tea needs 100C; reboiled or under boiled water gives a flat mug.
2. Put the bag in the mug and pour the boiling water straight onto it so it agitates the leaves.
3. Steep 3 minutes for a standard cup, up to 4 for builders strength. Past 4 the tannin makes it bitter.
4. Lift the bag out and 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; cold milk too early stalls the steep.
6. Sweeten if you like, stir, and drink while it is properly hot.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/cocktails/the standard pg tips original cup/