Steep time
8 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.7g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
Few teas have such rich fullness of flavour. A lightly astringent cup becomes golden bright with milk. Befits a Yorkshireman…or Canadian Caffeine Level: High. Country of origin: China, Kenya, India. Ingredients: Black teas. Steeping Suggestions: Use one teaspoon (3g) of tea per 6oz cup of water. Steep at 100°C (212°F) for 4-8 minutes.