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The 10 New Commandments of Breakfast Tea

The 10 New Commandments of Breakfast Tea

I love Breakfast Tea. I like waking up, deciding which brisk tea to drink, boiling the water and smelling the tea as it brews. There is just something about the ritual that makes mornings (and my groggy self) much nicer. Because of my love for Breakfast Tea, I have developed a few rules I follow. I originally wrote about this over a year ago, but I think it is time to fill you in on my revised rules.   

Commandment 1: Thou Shall Use the Biggest Tea Leaves Possible

Big leaves give more flavor. I try and use the biggest leaves I can find - forget about teabags.  

Commandment 2: Thou Shall Use Ceylon, Assam or Keemun

These teas have a big bold flavor that is perfect for Breakfast Tea. If you choose a blend be sure that these teas make up the majority of it. 

Commandment 3: Thou Shall Warm Your Teapot

A cold teapot will suck the heat out of the water leaving a tepid brew. 

Commandment 4: Thou Shall Rinse Your Tea Leaves

Rinsing the tea leaves helps to “waken” up the leaves, ensuring a great cup of tea. 

Commandment 5: Thou Shall Use Boiling Water

Since all Breakfast Tea is Black Tea, be sure to use boiling water. If the water is less than boiling, the tea will taste watery.  

Commandment 6: Thou Shall Steep Your Tea for the Recommended Time

Too little time and the tea will turn out weak. Too much and it will be too astringent. Be sure to never oversteep your tea to make it taste stronger, rather increase the amount of tea you use.  

Commandment 7: Thou Shall Pour the Milk in the Teacup First

This has been highly debated amongst tea enthusiasts for years. However, I like to pour the milk in first because I use the same cup every day and know exactly how much to pour. It also gives me something to do while the tea is steeping.  

Commandment 8: Thou Shall Use a Strainer

Little bits of tea in your teacup can cause your tea to turn bitter. Use a strainer in your teapot for when you pour the brewed tea into your teacup.  

Commandment 9: Thou Shall Drink Out of a Porcelain Cup

Porcelain has a smooth surface that gives tea  a pure flavor. My teacup may be my most cherished possession.  

Commandment 10: Thou Shall Drink Your Tea Before Brushing Your Teeth

Even if I wait 30 minutes before having my tea (which is almost impossible within itself), I can still taste the minty flavor of the toothpaste. The really important thing is to make sure you remember to brush your teeth after drinking your tea or your coworkers may hate you all day!  



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