Flavoured Black Teas

Hey everyone, seeking advice from my fellow Steepsters who are more experienced flavoured tea drinkers – so far my experience with flavoured teas has not been enjoyable or exciting, with the flavour profile being overly watery, flat and weak in terms of taste. Whenever I visit my local tea store, they often offer flavoured teas with added milk, honey, etc. to try and they taste pretty great! Just wondering if anyone can suggest some general pointers when preparing flavoured black teas (e.g. ratio of water to milk, steeping time, etc.) – much appreciated, thanks in advance!

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Tealizzy said

I personally tend to add a little more leaf than recommended by the seller and steep it for the mid to upper range of the recommended steep time. Also, if it’s a black tea, I add a touch of sugar and a splash of milk. I’d recommend you experiment and see what you like best. Good luck!

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Angrboda said

Do you use boiling water? I’ve found that flavourings generally come out best for me if I don’t use boiling water. I make it with water around 90°C or so, same as I would with an oolong. I use the same amount of leaf to water regardless of whether its flavoured or not.

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