British · Drinks

Cup of Tea

A strong, milky mug of black tea, made properly: fresh water, a warmed mug, four minutes of brewing and milk. Six minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 6 min total Serves 1 servings Easy
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Method

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  1. Fill the kettle with fresh cold water and bring it to a boil.

  2. Warm the mug with a splash of hot water from the kettle and pour it out.

  3. Put the teabag in the mug and pour the freshly boiled water over it.

  4. Leave to brew for 3 to 4 minutes, according to how strong you like it, pressing the bag against the side once.

  5. Remove the teabag, add the milk and sugar if using, and stir.

  6. Drink while hot.

Chef’s Tips

  • Use freshly drawn water each time. Water that has been boiled before tastes flat.
  • Brew for three minutes for a mild cup and four for a strong one.
  • Add the milk last so you can judge the colour.

Pairing Suggestions

  • A digestive biscuit
  • Toast and marmalade
  • A slice of cake

Storage & Reheating

Best drunk immediately. It cannot be stored.

Common questions

How long does Cup of Tea take to make?

About 6 minutes in total — 1 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 1.

What are the key tips for making Cup of Tea?

Use freshly drawn water each time. Water that has been boiled before tastes flat. Brew for three minutes for a mild cup and four for a strong one. Add the milk last so you can judge the colour.

What should I serve with Cup of Tea?

A digestive biscuit; Toast and marmalade; A slice of cake.

How should Cup of Tea be stored?

Best drunk immediately. It cannot be stored.

Is Cup of Tea suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Cup of Tea?

About 21 kcal per serving, with 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

21Calories
1gProtein
2gCarbs
1gFat
0gFibre
2gSugar
10mgSodium

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