Exact quantities, then the method.
An Earl Grey hot toddy is the classic winter warmer made with bergamot tea instead of plain hot water: a short, strong Earl Grey with whisky, honey and lemon. The bergamot sits naturally alongside the whisky and citrus, and a short brew stops it turning bitter under the alcohol.
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It uses Teapigs Darjeeling Earl Grey, a whole-leaf bergamot Black Tea. One glass, a few minutes, with a 0% version.
You'll need
- 1 Teapigs Darjeeling Earl Grey tea temple
- 200ml just boiled water, left 30 seconds off the boil
- 35ml Scotch or bourbon whisky
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Juice of half a lemon, plus a slice and a clove studded lemon, optional
Method
- Brew the temple in the 200ml just off the boil water for 3 minutes only, then remove it; a short brew keeps the bergamot bright and avoids bitterness under the whisky.
- Stir the honey into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
- Add the whisky and the lemon juice and stir.
- Pour into a warmed heatproof glass with a slice of lemon, studded with a clove or two if you like.
- Sip while hot. Zero alcohol version: leave out the whisky, add an extra squeeze of lemon and a small piece of fresh ginger to the brew for warmth.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Darjeeling Earl Grey, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
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