The Standard Earl Grey Strong Cup

teas.co.uk · 5 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Teapigs Earl Grey Strong tea temple
• 250ml water at a full rolling boil
• A splash of cold milk
• Sugar or honey, optional

Method

1. Boil fresh water fully. Earl Grey Strong has a fuller black base than a Darjeeling Earl Grey, so it wants 100C to open up.
2. Put the temple in the mug and pour the boiling water straight onto it.
3. Steep 3 to 4 minutes. Four gives a bold, milk ready cup; do not go past 4 or even a strong blend turns tannic and bitter.
4. Press the bag against the side a couple of times and remove it.
5. Add a splash of cold milk after the bag is out; this blend is designed so the bergamot still reads clearly through milk. Sweeten if you like.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/earl grey/the standard earl grey strong cup/