WW2 Black Tea 1940’s Ration Style

Ever wondered what tea tasted like during the war years?

Now you can…

It has taken a lot of research and a lot of tasting in order to capture this wartime flavour.

Because tea was deemed a principal part of the war effort and the act of making and drinking tea, was a time for bonding, raising morale and keeping one’s spirits up, it was an important beverage for the war effort.

Best way to make your historic cup of tea:

1. Take your teapot and warm it with a swill of hot water first.
2. Measure 1 teaspoon of tea per person and add to the pot.
3. Pour in boiling water.
4. Brew time 4-6 minutes.
5. Serve with milk and a little sugar.
6. Sit back and reminisce about the old days.