The perfect cuppa
How to make it
There is no one way to make the perfect cuppa- you are the expert because you do it everyday! Click here for some views on the perfect cuppa.
If you want to try a more scientific method why not follow our step-by-step guide devised by a group of our expert tea tasters.
The good news is that you need only spare a few minutes to make the perfect brew.......
Instructions:
- Boil freshly drawn and freshly boiled water to more than 98.5 degrees centigrade.
- Pour the freshly boiled water onto the bag (in the cup) and brew for two minutes.
- Squeeze the bag against the side of the cup with a spoon for two seconds.
- Stir once, then squeeze for a further two seconds.
- Remove bag.
- (optional for milky tea) Add milk to brew last. For standard 270ml mug, optimum amount of milk is 16ml.
The key things to remember are to make sure you boil fresh water to more than 98.5 degrees centigrade, as it's only temperatures in excess of this that can efficiently extract flavour from the leaf. Water should be fresh and not previously boiled
to maximise the oxygen content. Also, despite a common misconception which dates back to when we all used tea leaves brewed in pots, milk should be added after the tea bag has brewed, otherwise it will lower the temperature from the optimum level
and affect the brewing process.
Also, remember to only boil the amount of water you need for your cuppa - you save energy and help to reduce carbon emissions!
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