English Breakfast Tea with Milk & Biscuits
Proper English breakfast tea steeped strong, lightened with cold milk, and served with buttery biscuits and a handful of toasted nuts. A classic afternoon ritual ready in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 2g
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Ingredients
- 2 bags English breakfast tea bags
- 16 oz boiling water
- 4 oz cold milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 pieces butter biscuits (digestives or hobnobs)
- ¼ cup roasted almonds and cashews
Instructions
- 1
Pour boiling water into a teapot or cup and steep both tea bags for 3–4 minutes until dark golden.
- 2
Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- 3
Pour brewed tea into two cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 4
Top each cup with 2 oz cold milk, stirring gently to blend.
- 5
Serve immediately with biscuits and a small handful of nuts on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- teapot or mug
- kettle
- spoon for stirring
- two teacups and saucers
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