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Apple and pear are gentle flavours, so this Twinings green needs a soft touch to show them off. Let boiled water cool to about 80C, checking with a thermometer or a temperature-controlled kettle, steep for two minutes, and you will taste mellow orchard fruit on a clean green leaf. Push the heat higher and the fruit fades while the tea turns sharp.
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You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Twinings Apple and Pear Green Tea
- 200ml freshly boiled water, cooled to around 80C (check with a thermometer)
- A little honey, to taste (optional)
Method
- After the kettle boils, wait until it is about 80C for the apple and pear green tea; check on a thermometer, or use a kettle with a dial.
- Put the apple and pear bag in the cup, then the water.
- Steep for 2 minutes, no longer, to keep it mellow and let the fruit through.
- Lift out the bag without squeezing it, and add a little honey only if you feel it needs it.
- Try it without honey first; the apple and pear bring their own sweetness, and sugar can tip it towards squash.
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Brewed with: Twinings Apple and Pear Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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