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How to Brew Black Tea

by Emeric Harney May 31, 2017 1 min read 6 Comments

How to Brew Black Tea

Tea is deeply personal, so it’s no surprise everyone likes to enjoy it in their own particular way. Watch the video below or read on to learn how to make the perfect cup of black tea!

Black tea brewing instructions:

1. Water quality is almost as important as the tea you use. Bring cold, filtered water to a boil.

2. Choose your tea. Harney & Sons offers a wide variety of black tea—from single estate tea to blends available loose or in sachets.

3. Pour some boiling water into your pot to warm it before steeping your tea. Empty your pot after it is warm to the touch.

4. Put one teaspoon per cup in your filter or one sachet per two cups in your pot or mug.

5. Pour boiling water into your teapot or mug. Let it steep for 4-5 minutes.

6. When your tea is done steeping, remove the infused leaves and enjoy.

    Emeric Harney
    Emeric Harney


    6 Responses

    Kristen
    Kristen

    April 20, 2020

    Since many of the loose teas are awkward shapes to measure out, I wish you had a guideline for the weight of the leaves to the amount of water (like in coffee guides).

    JoAnne NC
    JoAnne NC

    November 16, 2019

    How lovely and thoughtful. I received a shipment of London fog, Paris black tea and Tates cookies from Southampton, NY…..all of my favorite places as a birthday gift from my daughter. Packaged beautifully too!

    Andrea  Smith
    Andrea Smith

    January 09, 2019

    Black tea really helped me gradually eliminate coffe from my daily routine. I was heavily addicted to coffee which wasn’t horrible at first. As I became older, my tolerance lessened. There is a lot less caffeine in black tea and it is much subtle in the way it is released in your body. With black tea I slowly reduced, then eliminated coffee. Now I just have a two cups of either English or Irish breakfast. I just recently discovered Harvey and Sons and so blown away by the freshness and quality of the teas.

    John T Hill lll
    John T Hill lll

    April 14, 2018

    I’m a long time tea drinker since I was young.
    John T Hill lll
    John T Hill lll

    April 14, 2018

    A friend introduced me to a Black tea that I have to get. At least couple pounds of.I do drink allot of tea and I allways introduce tea to all my friends. Tea seems to bring out the best in all situation.
    Jack Straw
    Jack Straw

    June 09, 2017

    Awesome!!!

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