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Perfect English Breakfast Tea
Proper loose-leaf English breakfast tea steeped to golden perfection, softened with a pour of milk. The kind that tastes better in a ceramic cup.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour freshly boiled water into a ceramic cup, letting it warm for 10 seconds, then empty.
Step 2
Add tea leaves or tea bag to the warm cup.
Step 3
Pour 8 oz boiling water over the tea. Steep for 3–4 minutes until deep golden.
Step 4
Remove tea bag or strain leaves. Pour in milk, stir, and taste before sweetening.
Step 5
Serve immediately while steaming hot.
Tools you’ll need
- ceramic cup or mug
- kettle
- spoon or small strainer
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