A cup of tea is a British tradition, but how do you go about making the perfect cup?
Using our wealth of barista experience and expertise, we’ve put together our very own tips piece, as there are several important factors to consider when making tea! Read on to find out more.
The Water and Temperature
Water and temperature are important components - if you get these right you’ve made a promising start. For the best taste, make sure your water is fresh. Throw away any stale water and avoid re-boiling water - this is all necessary for a premium tasting tea.
It is recommended for black tea that your temperature should be between 90-98 degrees and for everything else you can find the best list of temperatures for the tea you want to make here.
Length of the Brew
Many people only brew their tea for around a minute - however, this isn’t long enough according to many experts. It can take time for tea to unlock its flavour, so if you’re making black or herbal tea, brew for 4 to 5 minutes.
It may seem a long time, but it makes the tea taste a whole lot better. However, if you’re making a milder tea such as green, white, and yellow teas they’re better in milder water temperatures with shorter brewing times.
The Quality of the Cup or Mug
Porcelain is the ideal drinking cup. Avoid clay styled mugs - clay materials tend to taint the flavours of tea, especially if the clay isn’t well glazed. The Independent has listed the best 11 mugs for the office and at home - they have promised they are all tried and tested!
The ‘Milk’ Conundrum
Do you put your milk in before or after? This one is a personal choice. According to some, putting the milk in first can ruin the flavour and lower the temperature - but there are many people out there who beg to differ. So what we recommend here is that you do whatever you like!
How Cafe2U can Help
To make things easier you should put your trust in our baristas to deliver the perfect cup of tea. Our franchisees are still on the road and ready to serve socially distanced tea and coffee, so find your nearest van today and make a booking.
If you fancy yourself an expert though, let us know how you make your tea via our social channels - we especially want to know when you put in your milk!