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How to make the perfect Black Tea?

brew tastiest black tea
brew tastiest black tea

There’s no two ways about it, Australians love their tea. It’s an institution. And according to this tea-loving nation, there’s only one ‘proper’ way to brew a classic cuppa – and that’s with black tea and milk.

The good news is, black tea is one of the simplest teas to make. But first you’ll need to choose which type of black tea you’d like to make. There’s a huge selection to choose from, but if you need a little help, here are a few suggestions:

Lipton® Quality Black Tea -Black tea is one of the most famous teas in the world. Our blend gets richer in flavour – perfect when taken with milk. 

Lipton®  Quality Intense Extra Strong Tea - One of the strongest blends in Lipton’s teabags portfolio – it has the same strong aroma and taste of loose tea.

GETTING THE WATER RIGHT

If you’re using tap water, let it run cold briefly before filling the kettle. Tea needs oxygen to infuse properly, and tap water loses oxygen if it sits in the pipes for too long.

THE ALL-IMPORTANT TEAPOT 

Generally, the best teapots are ceramic, as you can use them to brew any type of tea and they retain heat well. Cast iron is an option, too.

  1. Boil the water. Black tea needs hotter water, so let it reach a rolling boil. For other types, like green tea, you’ll only need little bubbles.

  2. Add tea. Pour your water on to the tea to help ‘agitate’ the leaves. This helps the infusion.

  3. Brew. Leave the tea to infuse and let nature weave her little magic spell!

  4. Remove the tea. Lift loose tea leaves out in their infuser or pour the tea over a strainer. If using a teabag, lift it out with a teaspoon.

  5. Serve. Take a moment to enjoy your tea. You’re now ready for anything! 

ADDING MILK OR LEMON You can drink your black tea solo, or you can pair it with milk or lemon if you prefer. Milk in black tea is a classic British thing. And, whether you add it first or second, is purely a matter of taste. 

HOW LONG TO BREW? Brewing times vary depending on what type of tea you’re using. 

  • Extra Strong: brew time: 5 minutes

  • Regular Black Tea: brew time: 4 minutes

 

And there you are; the perfect way to brew black tea. Time to recharge!