To start off, i'm a tea newbie. I've had tea at friends houses, but just ordered my own stuff.
I got the starter set today, and decided i'd try the irish breakfast first. I've had that tea at my friends' houses and loved it, yet when i made it here, it simply didn't taste right.
I boiled the water at the proper temperature and let it steep the proper amount of time.
Thus, im assuming my preparation was faulty.
How much milk/sugar, if any, should you put in a black tea?
Thanks.
Guest,
It would be great if you registered as a user so those of us responding would know to whom we are speaking. That being said............
Adagio's Irish Breakfast is one of my favorite teas. I have it every morning. Please consider these variables when preparing your tea:
First, water quality is very important. Bad tasting water makes a bad cup of tea.
I start with boiling water and steep my Irish Breakfast for less time than Adagio suggests - usually only 3-4 minutes. I use one slightly rounded spoon of tea per 6-8 ounces of water. When the time is up, always remove the steeped tea from the leaves since leaving them in makes the tea bitter.
I put just a few drops of milk in my cup, then add the tea. Milk in breakfast teas makes a huge difference.
If you experiment with different amounts of tea and steeping times I'm sure you will find you can make a great cup of tea.
I hope this helps.
Happy sipping...............
Ron
It would be great if you registered as a user so those of us responding would know to whom we are speaking. That being said............
Adagio's Irish Breakfast is one of my favorite teas. I have it every morning. Please consider these variables when preparing your tea:
First, water quality is very important. Bad tasting water makes a bad cup of tea.
I start with boiling water and steep my Irish Breakfast for less time than Adagio suggests - usually only 3-4 minutes. I use one slightly rounded spoon of tea per 6-8 ounces of water. When the time is up, always remove the steeped tea from the leaves since leaving them in makes the tea bitter.
I put just a few drops of milk in my cup, then add the tea. Milk in breakfast teas makes a huge difference.
If you experiment with different amounts of tea and steeping times I'm sure you will find you can make a great cup of tea.
I hope this helps.
Happy sipping...............
Ron