A Strong Everyday Cup of Typhoo Original Breakfast

How to brew Typhoo Original Breakfast: a full boil, four to five minutes, then milk. A cheap, strong, everyday cup.

A Strong Everyday Cup Of Typhoo Original Breakfast

Typhoo Original is a value Black Tea, and brewed properly it punches above its price: a brisk cup that comes up well without any fuss. The kind of tea that just gets the job done by the kettle.

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Give it a full boil and four to five minutes, then milk and sugar as you like.

⏱ 6 min 🍽 Serves 1 📊 Easy 📚 Black Tea Recipes

You'll need

  • 1 tea bag of Typhoo Original Breakfast
  • 200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
  • A splash of milk
  • Sugar to taste (optional)

Method

  1. Boil fresh water and pour it over the bag at a full 100C.
  2. Steep for 4 to 5 minutes to bring it to strength.
  3. Press the bag against the side of the mug, then lift it out.
  4. Add milk, and sugar if you take it.
  5. For a stronger cup, give the bag a second short dunk rather than a long steep, which avoids a stewed taste.
What you'll end up with: A good, honest everyday cup that does the job, happy with a splash of milk.

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