Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Make English Tea

Login to Save
797 views👍 6
wikiHow
wikiHow
23 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow wikiHow to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

English Tea

Cultural Context

Originating in Britain, English tea is a cherished tradition, often enjoyed in the afternoon with light refreshments. This ritual emphasizes social interaction and relaxation, typically featuring a selection of sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Today, it is celebrated worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and customs.

BritishGBdrink
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups water
black tea (tea bags or loose leaf)
milk (to taste)
sugar (to taste)
lemon slices (optional)
scones (for serving)
clotted cream (for serving)
jam (for serving)
sandwiches (for serving)
biscuits (for serving)
cake (for serving)
pastries (for serving)

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt provides a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

scones

🥗Healthier: whole grain scones

💰Cheaper: biscuits

Whole grain scones offer more fiber, while biscuits are often less expensive.

black tea

🥗Healthier: green tea

💰Cheaper: herbal tea

Green tea has health benefits, while herbal tea can be more affordable.

sandwiches

🥗Healthier: open-faced sandwiches

💰Cheaper: toast

Open-faced sandwiches are lighter, and toast is a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Bring approximately 4 cups (1L) of water to a boil in a kettle.

2

Pour the boiled water into the teapot.

3

Add black tea leaves or a tea bag to the teapot and steep for 2-3 minutes.

4

Strain the tea leaves if using loose tea, or remove the tea bag.

5

Add milk and sugar to taste, or serve with lemon slices.

6

Prepare scones by baking or buying from a bakery.

7

Serve scones with clotted cream and jam on the side.

8

Arrange sandwiches, biscuits, and pastries on a platter.

9

Pour the brewed tea into cups and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

brewingsteeping

Equipment Needed

kettleteapotcupsplatter

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Afternoon TeaCream Tea

More English Tea Videos

(9 videos)

Similar British Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)