How to Make Strong Tea
There are a few reasons for wanting to make a strong cup of tea but it’s not always easy to get it right. So let’s learn how to make the perfect cup of strong tea, the right way!
Ingredients
- Tea
- Water
- Milk optional
- Sweetener optional
Instructions
- Start by adding tea leaves to your teapot.
- Pour water over the tea and fit it on the lid.
- Steep tea for the proper amount of time.
- Strain out brewed tea leaves using a strainer.
- Enjoy hot with milk and sugar, or allow the tea to cool and refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice and sweeten with liquid sugar if desired.
Notes
Steeping Length Guide
- Black Tea - 5 Minutes
- Green tea - 3 Minutes
- White tea - 3 Minutes
- Herbal tea - 5 Minutes
Tips
- Don't steep the tea longer than recommended.
- Use the correct water temperature.
- Use an electric kettle to ensure the proper water temperature.
- True teas all contain caffeine.
- Most herbal teas are caffeine free
- If you are wanting to sweeten your tea with sugar, add the sugar while the tea is still hot.
- Try sweetening cold tea with simple syrup.
- Looking for iced tea? Try cold brewing.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only.