Classic English Lemon Black Tea Bags with Lemon Slices

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Embrace the refreshing fusion of citrus and classic black tea with our English Lemon Black Tea Bags, featuring real lemon slices for a burst of zesty flavor. Here's what makes this tea unique:

Authentic English Blend: Inspired by traditional English tea rituals, our blend combines the robust taste of premium black tea with the tangy goodness of fresh lemon slices. It's a delightful twist on a timeless classic, perfect for any time of day.
Natural Lemon Flavor: Each tea bag contains genuine lemon slices, not artificial flavors or preservatives. This ensures a pure, natural lemon taste that complements the rich, malty notes of the black tea, creating a harmonious blend that's both invigorating and satisfying.
Convenient Triangle Bags: Our tea bags are designed in a convenient triangle shape, making it easy to steep and remove from your cup. The large size allows for ample room for the tea leaves and lemon slices to expand, ensuring a full-bodied infusion every time.
Versatile Brewing Options: Whether you prefer a hot cup of tea to warm you up or a refreshing iced tea on a hot day, our English Lemon Black Tea Bags are versatile enough to suit your taste. Simply adjust the steeping time and temperature to create your perfect brew.
Healthy & Delicious: Packed with antioxidants from both the black tea and lemon, this herbal infusion is not only delicious but also good for you. It's a guilt-free indulgence that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
Indulge in the delightful combination of English black tea and fresh lemon slices with our convenient tea bags. Perfect for tea lovers who appreciate the perfect balance of bold flavor and natural ingredients, this tea is sure to become a staple in your tea collection.

tea temple

1 per person

loose tea

1 teaspoon

water

boiling

brew time

3+ minutes

The Quick Way - 5 Easy Steps

Step 1

Rinse a teapot, small teacups and a small pitcher with hot water.

Step 2

Put one tablespoon of tea leaves in the teapot for every two people being served. Use more for large leaf tea or for a stronger taste.

Step 3

Place the tea leaves inside the teapot and pour in enough hot water to cover the leaves. Pour out the water immediately to rinse the leaves. Use to this chart for proper water temperatures.

Green Tea

Silver Needle White Teas

and most tea made from “tips”

75C – 80C
/167F – 176F
Max 85C /185F

Taiwan Oolong

Tips Red/Black Teas

90C – 95C
/194F – 203F

Black Teas

Pu-Erh (Bow-Lay)

Te Guan Yin (Iron Buddha)

Da Hong Pao (Cliff Tea)

Lapsang Souchong

Phoenix Oolong

Aged White Teas

95C – boiling
/ 203F – boiling*

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Too much or too little heat for the tea you are making will break down the leaves too quickly or too slowly and the flavour will be inconsistent. Temperatures can be approximate.
*Boiling means when the water has just reached a slow boil with big bubbles. The Chinese call this “Fish-Eye Water”. For green tea, watch for small streams of tiny bubbles starting to rise from the bottom of the kettle. This is called “Crab-Eye Water”.
For Oolong teas, the correct temperature is somewhere between these two. If you do not have a thermometer, let the water stand for 2 minutes or so after reaching a first boil to get 90 – 95C C / 194 – 203 F.

Step 4

Empty the teacups and pitcher. Pour enough hot water into the teapot again to cover the leaves. Wait 8 - 10 seconds and pour the tea into the pitcher and serve, a little longer for a stronger taste. For additional brews, repeat Step 4, deducting two seconds for the second brew and adding two seconds for each additional brew.

Step 5

As the aromatic compounds in the tea leaves dissolve in the water, you will notice the subtle flavours of the tea begin to change with each brew. You will be amazed at the difference! To make tea taste even better, try making tea using Gong Fu Cha method, the traditional Chinese art of tea-making.

The Traditional Way Using The Gong Fu Cha Method

You will need:

Teapot - preferably a small Chinese Yixing teapot. These have the best heat handling properties for tea-making, as well as for developing the flavour. If you only have a large teapot, use the quantities of water as if a small teapot and tea shown on the charts.
Small teacups (similar in size to Japanese sake cups) or tiny bowls
Kettle
Pitcher - small glass or porcelain
Fine Strainer - to keep your tea clear and free of sediment
Tea Tray - A cookie sheet or large flat dish lined with a towel can make a good tray to prepare your tea on.

Step 1 - Warm The Teapot and Pitcher, Sterilize The Teacups and Strainer

The first step is to use the right size of teapot for the number of people you are serving. Most teas taste best when made using a Yixing unglazed clay teapot. Use this chart for the correct size of teapot for the number of people you are serving (use this amount of water if you are using a larger teapot). Pour some hot water into the teapot, pitcher, teacups and over the strainer to rinse, warm and sterilize them.

Size of Teapot	Volume (ml / fl oz)	Number of People Served
#1 size	70 / 2.4	1 - 2
#2	100 / 3.4	2 - 4
#3	175 / 6.0	3 - 5
# 4	225 / 7.6	4- 6

Referring to this chart, determine the correct water temperature for the type of tea you are making. Too much or too little heat will break down the leaves too quickly or too slowly and the flavour will be inconsistent. Temperatures can be approximate.

Green Tea

Silver Needle White Teas

and most tea made from “tips”

75C – 80C
/167F – 176F
Max 85C /185F

Taiwan Oolong

Tips Red/Black Teas

90C – 95C
/194F – 203F

Black Teas

Pu-Erh (Bow-Lay)

Te Guan Yin ( Iron Buddha)

Da Hong Pao (Cliff Tea)

Lapsang Souchong

Phoenix Oolong

Aged White Teas

95C – boiling
/ 203F – boiling*

* Boiling means when the water has just reached a slow boil with big bubbles . The Chinese call this “Fish-Eye Water”. For green tea, watch for small streams of tiny bubbles starting to rise from the bottom of the kettle. This is called “Crab-Eye Water”.

For Oolong teas, the correct temperature is somewhere between these two. If you do not have a thermometer, let the water stand for 2 minutes or so after reaching a first boil to get 90 – 97C C / 194 – 206 F.

Step 2 – Rinse The Tea Laves

Empty the teapot and pitcher of the warming water. Place the measured amount of tea into the teapot using this chart and fill with the proper temperature water from the chart above. When pouring water in, allow the water to overflow the top of the teapot until the bubbles disappear and the water runs clear.

Size of Teapot	Size of Leaves
	Rolled Leaves (small balls) and Compress-ed	Less than 1 cm / 3/8 inches	1 – 2 cm / 3/8 – ¾ inch	2 - 4 cm / ¾ - 1-1/2 inches
#1 size	0.5 - 1	0.5 - 1	1 – 1.5	1.5– 2
#2	1.5 - 2	1.5 - 2	2 – 2.5	2.5 – 3
#3	3 – 3.5	3 – 3.5	3.5 – 4	4 – 4.5
# 4	4 – 4.5	4 – 4.5	4.5 – 5	5 – 5.5

This chart shows the amount of tea to use (in number of tablespoons) based on the size of the tea leaves you are using and the size of teapot. Adjust for personal taste.

Replace the lid and immediately pour off all the water (or a bit longer if using compressed tea) and shake out the last drops. Then tilt the lid slightly open on the teapot. This allows the heat in the teapot to escape and not “cook” the leaves so they can retain their aroma

Step 3 –The First Brew

Fill the teapot until the water flows over the top. Place the lid on the teapot and count the proper number of seconds using this chart. Adjust times to taste.

	Rolled Leaves  (small balls) and Compressed	Less than 1 cm / 3/8 inches	1 – 2 cm  / 3/8 – ¾ inch	2 - 4 cm  / ¾ -  1-1/2 inches
Rinse the leaves	4 - 8 seconds	pour off the tea as quickly as possible	1- 3 seconds	2 - 4 seconds
First Brew	10– 15 seconds	1 – 2 seconds	9– 12 seconds	2 – 15 seconds
Second Brew	8– 13 seconds	2– 4 seconds	8– 10 seconds	10– 13 seconds
Third Brew	6– 10 seconds	4– 6 seconds	6–8 seconds	8– 10 seconds
Fourth Brew	4– 10 seconds	4– 6 seconds	6– 8 seconds	8– 10 seconds
Fifth Brew	6– 12 seconds	8– 8 seconds	8– 10 seconds	10– 12 seconds

If you have a tea tray, slowly pour a little hot water over the teapot for a few seconds while counting. At the end of the count, pour the tea into the pitcher and tilt the lid open on the teapot. Empty the teacups of the warming water and serve the tea.

Step 4 – Additional Brews

For the second brew, repeat Step 3 until there is no more flavour from the leaves. High quality tea will make many good tasting brews. The taste of low quality tea will start to fade after only a few brews. Believe it or not, high quality tea is usually less expensive to use in the long run than low quality tea, it tastes better and lasts longer!

If the leaves still have some flavour remaining when you finish, you can keep them in the teapot with the lid closed for up to 12 hours. When you're ready to make more tea, just pick up the timing for the next brew where you left off, less a few seconds.

Classic English Lemon Black Tea Bags with Lemon Slices

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