Exact quantities, then the method.
Pomegranate brings a sharp, tangy edge, and it shows best when the green tea underneath is treated gently. Cool the kettle to around 80C, steep for two minutes, and you get bright, tart fruit sitting on a soft leaf. Brew it any hotter and the tea turns astringent, which only fights the fruit.
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You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Twinings Pomegranate Green Tea
- 200ml freshly boiled water, cooled to around 80C (check with a thermometer)
- A little honey, to taste (optional)
Method
- Boil the kettle and hold off until it reaches around 80C for the pomegranate green tea; check it with a thermometer or a smart kettle.
- Pomegranate bag into your cup, then pour on the water.
- Steep for 2 minutes, no longer, to keep the leaf soft and let the fruit through.
- Take out the pomegranate bag unsqueezed and add a little honey if it suits you.
- Taste before adding honey; the tart pomegranate is often enough acidity and sweetness on its own in a well-brewed cup.
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Brewed with: Twinings Pomegranate Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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