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No thermometer

  • 100 °CRolling boil
    large, continuous bubbles
  • ≈ 90 °CRested 1 min
    turn off and wait a minute
  • ≈ 80 °CRested 3 min
    or add ¼ cold water
  • ≈ 70 °CFirst bubbles
    tiny bubbles at the bottom, the kettle hisses

Golden rules

  1. Cover herbal infusions: the aromas leave with the steam.
  2. Don't squeeze the bag: the last drops are bitter tannins.
  3. Honey and lemon go in last, once the drink is warm.
  4. Warm the cup before serving.
  5. Taste before you sweeten.

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