Getting the most out of your cup of Scottish Tea requires just a few steps. Brodies has been making tea in Scotland for over 130 years and offers advice on making the perfect cup.

Brodies is a distinctly Scottish Tea with varieties like Edinburgh Tattoo, Famous Edinburgh, Scottish Breakfast and Scottish Teatime.

Start with a good Scottish tea. Making the perfect cup is easier with a brand you really enjoy.

Since your tea is going to last a while, make sure to store it properly. Store it in a cool, dry place. Since it absorbs odors, store away from strong smelling items like coffee or chocolate. Unlike coffee, never store it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Before doing anything, make sure to use the proper amount. For each cup, use 1 bag or 1 teaspoon of loose.

Make sure to use fresh water each time. Never boil water more than once. If re-boiled, water will lose oxygen. Tea needs the oxygen in water to bring out the best taste. Re-boiled water will result in a flat and dull taste.

Scottish Teas, which are mostly the black variety, need water to be at a rolling boil. When making a cup of Brodies, put the tea in first and then add the boiling water. Adding water over it will help it infuser better.

For black varieties like Brodies, steep between 3 and 5 minutes. Allow more or less time according to your preference. If you are using a bag, don’t squeeze it back into your cup. This may cause the tea to be a little bitter.

If making a pot, first warm the pot by adding and then pouring out a little boiling water.

Fix it the way you like it by adding sugar and/or milk. Generally, Scottish Teas are best with some milk and sugar. Although different viewpoints exist, Brodies recommends adding milk last.

To make the perfect cup of Scottish Tea, look for authentic Brodies, which are still made in Scotland. Brodies varieties come in a variety of sizes in bags and loose.

Make sure to look for freshness when shopping for Brodies. Since you don’t know how often stores sell the tea, check the “Best By” date, which is your sign of freshness. Every box has a “Best By” date stamped on it. Whether you are shopping locally or on the Internet, make sure the date is provided for you.

The company is still a family business with over 130 years experience in the art of blending tea. Brodies teas are blended from the finest leaves carefully selected from tea gardens around the world.

Brodies started in Leith, Scotland where once tea clippers landed their cargoes. In 2002, the company s moved to a new production facility outside Edinburgh, Scotland with a state-of-the-art facilities.

The business has seen changes since 1867 when William Brodie started the company but passion for quality has endured. The company has grown but the ideal remain the same: excellence is only achieved by using the very best ingredients.

Author Bio: Paul Gerst is the founder of teadog.com. An Internet retailer, teadog.com offers genuine Brodies Tea as well as other leading brands of Scottish Tea including several varieties of Scottish Breakfast Tea. Also, teadog.com has brands of tea from around the world as well as a full selection of flavored, green and herbal teas.

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