How Do You Make Proper English Tea?
Nothing is as English as a proper pot of tea. It’s an easy treat, requiring about 15 minutes, and more attention than tools. Tea is a perfect start for your day, leaving you alert and not jittery. Afternoon tea is a great cure for afternoon lag. High tea (or meat tea) is a more substantial meal, usually served as early supper. Finally, a nice cuppa is also a great way to warm up and wind down before bed. Put two to three cups of water in your tea kettle and heat the water to boiling. Pour this water into your tea pot and put the lid (and cosy) on. This will warm the tea pot, which will help your tea to brew well and stay hot. Put as much water into your tea kettle as you need for your tea. Start this water heating. Empty the hot water from your tea pot. Add your tea to the warm pot, or to a removable infuser that will sit inside the pot and allow the tea to expand fully. Use about 1 tsp. per 8 oz. of water, or to taste, plus “one for the pot.” Pour fully boiling water into your tea pot
