Exact quantities, then the method.
Earl Grey lemonade is a more interesting take on the usual jug: the bergamot oil in the tea plays off fresh lemon, so it tastes lively and faintly perfumed rather than just sweet. The one thing to get right is a short steep, since Black Tea turns bitter if you leave it too long.
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It uses Tetley Earl Grey and scales straight up to a big jug. No alcohol.
You'll need
- 4 Tetley Earl Grey tea bags
- 750ml just boiled water
- 120ml fresh lemon juice, about 3 to 4 lemons
- 70g caster sugar, or 80ml honey, to taste
- 500ml cold water or chilled soda water
- Ice, lemon slices and mint sprigs, to serve
Method
- Steep the 4 Earl Grey bags in 750ml just boiled water for 4 minutes only. A short steep keeps the bergamot bright; longer and black tea turns bitter and tannic.
- Lift out the bags and, while the tea is still hot, stir in the sugar or honey until fully dissolved. Cool, then chill until cold.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the cold water or soda. Taste and adjust the balance of sweet and sour.
- Fill tall glasses or a jug with plenty of ice and pour over the lemonade.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint. For a punchier jug, brew the tea double strength and serve over lots of ice so it does not dilute.
The tea it is made with, and what to make next.
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Brewed with: Tetley Earl Grey, 50 Tea Bags 125g
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