
Black tea
How to brew black tea
Broken leaf infuses quickly, so a short steep in water just off the boil gives a bright, clean cup. Drink it black, with lemon, or with a splash of milk.
Measure
1 teaspoon (about 3 g) per cup of 180 ml.
Water just off the boil
Around 95°C. Boiling water scorches tea and pulls out harsh tannin.
Steep, then strain
3–5 minutes. Steep for less time if you like it lighter.
Serve
Black, with lemon, or with milk to taste.
What BOP means
BOP is Broken Orange Pekoe: smaller broken leaf that infuses quickly and gives a fuller cup than whole leaf. Whole-leaf grades like OP brew lighter and more floral.
Water, not just leaf
Boiling water scorches tea and pulls harsh tannin. Take it off the boil to around 95°C and time the steep.
Black or with milk
Steep for less time for a lighter cup. For a strong, milky chaya, the Premium Milk Tea Powder is built for it.
Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP) black tea from Kerala. BOP is a grade of broken leaf. The smaller pieces brew faster and give a fuller cup than whole leaf, so it works both black and with milk.
How to brew
- 1 teaspoon (about 3g) per cup (180ml)
- Water just off the boil, steep for 3–5 minutes
- Drink it black, with lemon, or with milk
What it tastes like
Bright and clean, with an amber-red colour in the cup. Steep it for less time if you like it lighter.
Storing it
Airtight container, away from moisture and strong smells.
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