Place all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together. If using vanilla extract blend well through dry ingredients, allowing the mixture to dry.
Use one teaspoon of mixture per 6 fl. oz. cup of tea. One heaping teaspoon of her 2 T-sac may be used per 2-3 cup pot.
Preheat a teapot or hot the pot by rinsing it out with hot water. By insulating the teapot, it keeps the tea hot during the brewing process.
Bring the fresh cold water to a full rolling boil. Remove from the heat quickly as to not allow the oxygen to escape from the water. Water that has been reheated gives tea a flat taste. Only boiling water can extract the full flavor and benefit from the leaves.
Use one teaspoon of tea or one tea bag per cup {6 fl. oz.} of water. Pour boiling water over the tea.
{One prepared tea bag containing leaf tea will brew 2-3 cups of tea.}
Steep for 7 to 10 minutes. Do not judge the strength of your tea by its color. It takes time for the leaves to unfold and release their flavor. If you prefer your tea less strong, add hot water after the brewing period. Always decant the tea before serving. If Chai is desired add warmed milk to taste.
Enhancers: Sugar, Honey, Candied Ginger or Orange Rind
Recipe by Ellen Easton. Ellen is the author of Afternoon Tea… Tips, Terms and Traditions and is an etiquette, lifestyle and tea consultant to leading hotels and tearooms, including The Plaza, Lady Mendl’s and the Waldorf-Astoria. Learn more here.
Place all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together. If using vanilla extract blend well through dry ingredients, allowing the mixture to dry.
Use one teaspoon of mixture per 180 ml cup of tea. One heaping teaspoon of her 2 T-sac may be used per 470 ml–710 ml pot.
Preheat a teapot or hot the pot by rinsing it out with hot water. By insulating the teapot, it keeps the tea hot during the brewing process.
Bring the fresh cold water to a full rolling boil. Remove from the heat quickly as to not allow the oxygen to escape from the water. Water that has been reheated gives tea a flat taste. Only boiling water can extract the full flavor and benefit from the leaves.
Use one teaspoonful of tea or one tea bag per cup {180 ml} of water. Pour boiling water over the tea.
{One prepared tea bag containing leaf tea will brew 470 ml–710 ml of tea.}
Steep for 7 to 10 minutes. Do not judge the strength of your tea by its color. It takes time for the leaves to unfold and release their flavor. If you prefer your tea less strong, add hot water after the brewing period. Always decant the tea before serving. If Chai is desired add warmed milk to taste.
Enhancers: Sugar, Honey, Candied Ginger or Orange Rind
Recipe by Ellen Easton. Ellen is the author of Afternoon Tea… Tips, Terms and Traditions and is an etiquette, lifestyle and tea consultant to leading hotels and tearooms, including The Plaza, Lady Mendl’s and the Waldorf-Astoria. Learn more here.
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