Perfect English Tea

1. 1

   Fill a kettle with cold water and set it to boil.

2. 2

   As the water nears a boil, pour a little of it into a teapot to warm it, swirling the water around and then discarding it.

3. 3

   For each cup of tea desired, place a spoonful of loose tea leaves into the empty, warmed teapot.

4. 4

   Pour the boiling water into the teapot and let the tea steep 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the type of tea leaves.

5. 5

   Gently stir the tea before pouring it through strainers into teacups.

6. 6

   Serve with milk and sugar cubes, or lemon slices and honey.

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