How to Brew Earl Grey Tea
Learn how to properly brew Earl Grey Tea, a black tea flavored with Bergamot, a type of citrus. This widely popular tea is a favorite due to its mild and balanced taste. And perfect for afternoon tea.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water plus more for the teapot
- 1 teaspoons loose Earl Grey tea
- 1 tablespoon milk optional
Instructions
- Boil water: If using an electric kettle with temperature setting, set it to 208°F. Boil a little more water than needed so that it can be used to warm up the teapot. Filtered water is best.
- Warm up teapot: Pour some hot water into a teapot and swirl it around a bit. Discard the water.
- Steep: Put Earl Grey tea into the teapot and add hot water. Cover and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. I prefer 4 minutes.
- Serve: Strain tea leaves and pour hot tea into a teacup. Add milk and sugar or lemon if you wish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 27mg