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Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

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1 tsp per person
Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

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Place 1 tsp of fresh, leaf tea per person plus one for the pot.

Top up the teapot with the boiling water (do not allow the water to go off-the-boil or it will not be hot enough to brew the tea).

Leave to infuse for 3 – 4 minutes, no longer or it will develop a ‘stewed’ flavor.

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