Here is my recipe for a Marc Thomas. This beverage was born from Marc Thomas Zboch’s travels in the Caribbean, specifically Grenada; and his time in northern India. It blends both regional influences into a bitter, aromatic beverage.
Traditionally it is made with tea from the Darjeeling region of India. Some preparations have been made with a mix of Ceylon and Assam teas.
My recipe is as follows:
1 tea bag or 2 tsp of a proper black tea, preferably Darjeeling
200ml/6.7oz of filtered water
3 dashes of bitters
Bring the water to a boil, then let it sit for one minute, allowing the temperature to drop to 96 degrees Centigrade or 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
Steep the tea for 4 minutes.
Then add three dashes of bitters
Congrats on making your first Marc Thomas! Enjoy the complex bitter and aromatic profile of the drink.