Woolley said: “Black tea is subjected to very high heat when it’s being processed, so you need boiling water to activate ...

the general consensus is that tea, whether you use a bag or leaves, needs freshly boiled water. If you’re making a single cuppa, pop the bag in your mug, add boiling water and leave it to brew for a ...

Bring 1 litre/1¾ pints water to the boil in a saucepan and then reduce ... As soon as the milk begins to bubble, take it off the heat, add the tea bags and set aside to cool completely.