Country, language & currency
by Tealyra
Cover story · Black Tea
In short: a proper builder's tea is a strong black tea brewed hot and long, with a splash of milk and, if you like, a sugar or two. With loose leaf, use a heaped teaspoon (about 3 g) per mug, pour on water just off the boil, brew for 4 to 5 minutes, then…
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