Exact quantities, then the method.
There is already plenty of lemon in this blend, so the main job is to brew the green tea kindly. Let the kettle fall to around 80C, steep for two minutes, and the citrus stays bright while the leaf stays soft. Too much heat and the tea sharpens, which buries the lemon under bitterness.
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You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Twinings Lemon Green Tea
- 200ml freshly boiled water, cooled to around 80C (check with a thermometer)
- A slice of lemon, to taste (optional)
Method
- Boil the kettle and let it rest until around 80C for the lemon green tea, checked with a thermometer or a kettle's temperature control.
- Sit the lemon green bag in the cup and pour the water in.
- Steep for 2 minutes, no longer, to keep the leaf soft and let the lemon come through.
- Take out the lemon green bag with no squeeze; a lemon slice can go in too.
- Try it without extra lemon on the first cup to see how much is already in the blend before deciding whether to add a slice.
The tea it is made with, and what to make next.
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Brewed with: Twinings Lemon Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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