Duchess of Bedford
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
velvety raspberry rose
Duchess of Bedford
This rich and velvety blend of raspberries and rose petals meets with stately Ceylon black tea leaves for the very Grande Dame of brews. Named for the originator of British Afternoon Tea, a splash of milk will not go amiss, and a gentle stir of brown sugar enriches the subtlety of its raspberry tones.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Duchess of Bedford” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 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.
Iced
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
4 Tbsp tea leaves (2 qt. pitcher)
~ 4 minutes: Drain tea strainer
brown or white sugar to sweeten, stirred in while hot
Chill and/or add ice cubes, serve, and enjoy!
Tea Tip: To avoid diluting your iced tea, make the ice cubes out of the tea you are preparing!
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 1⁄2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Duchess of Bedford.” 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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