Quantity
Use 2gr of tea per 150ml of water.
Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 85°C <185°F> water.
If you like milk, use water at 100°C <212°F>
Brew Time
Infuse for 1 – 3 minutes, tasting regularly.
Enjoy
Sip hot or top with ice for iced tea
It’s only appropriate that a tea be called after Harrogate, Yorkshire, a city in the middle of England. Why? A few explanations come to mind. For starters, the city’s water is the best part of every steaming mug. There are several historic wells in the city, but the Tewitt well, found by William Slingsby in the 1700s, is the most well-known. Slingsby thought the water at Harrogate could heal any illness.
Then, Harrogate has always been well-known for the abundance of teashops that can be found around the city; these have thrived due to the high quality of the local water supply. Harrogate’s association with tea dates to nearly the beginning of the practise in Britain. Currently, no trip to the historic district would be complete without a stop at Betty’s teashop for a cup of strong tea and some pastries. The water in Harrogate must be special, because the tea there has a unique, delicious sweetness that can’t be found anyplace else.
Most important reason behind why Harrogate should have its own tea, the city hosts a festival honouring that most British of literary organisations. Authors and readers alike may spend a week each year celebrating stories of avarice, crime, and murder (think Jack the Ripper) at the Harrogate Crime Fiction Festival. So, sipping a cup of tea was the ideal activity for anyone cuddled up on the couch with a thrilling mystery novel. Without further ado, try this mixture. This tea, which is full-bodied and has a rich flavour, should be celebrated with its own celebration. It’s time to make some tea and toast the occasion.
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