The Standard Decaf English Breakfast Cup

teas.co.uk · 5 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Teapigs Decaf English Breakfast 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. Boil fresh water fully to a rolling boil. Decaf needs the full 100C to extract enough body; under boiled water gives a weak, watery cup.
2. Put the temple in the mug and pour the boiling water straight onto it so the leaves move and open.
3. Steep 4 to 5 minutes, a touch longer than caffeinated breakfast tea, because decaf leaf releases flavour more slowly. It will not turn as bitter, so the longer steep is safe.
4. Press the bag firmly against the side a couple of times to squeeze out the last of the colour, then remove it.
5. Add the milk only after the bag is out, so the brew stays hot enough to keep extracting.
6. Sweeten if you like and drink hot; the body fades faster than caffeinated tea as it cools.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/decaf black tea/the standard decaf english breakfast cup/