Sir Philip Sidney
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
molasses notes
Sir Philip Sidney
Classic and robust, this black tea is so rich and complex, it is meant to inspire the nobility of thought toward life lived, legacy left, and the beauty there between. Delicious alone, or add brown sugar to bring out the molasses notes and milk to further smooth it.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Sir Philip Sidney” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 5 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
milk and brown sugar will complement
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 3⁄4 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 1⁄4 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 2 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 4 3 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 5 1 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Sir Philip Sidney.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
milk and brown sugar will complement
Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.
At Teatime
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
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