I would like to ask my brothers in the UK to extend there recipe, or whatever you call it over there, for Tea....

Seems every movie I watch lately is making fun of Americans and their Tea. So I want to know the proper way of making Hot Tea so I can give it a go.

Please include every detail, brand, temperature, etc.

And if there is more than one way according to different people, lets hear it from all of you.

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im a big coffee drinker but i do drink hot tea a good bit ....

i just heat water in the microwave for one and a half minutes then drop a tea bag in for a bit
after that i add power non dairy creamer and sugar ...

I have been brought up to drink a "man's cuppa tea".  Put hairs on ya chest.  I am serious about my tea at work and home and will force someone keep making it until it is perfect.

(1)  Get a teabag (not one with string !!!)..........not sure what you have over there.  All ours are hand-picked by children in India earning 1 pence a year.  You can taste the sweat. Most common is PG Tips.

(2)  Place the teabag in the middle of the mug (no cup or glass.............a mug !)

(3)  Pour boiling water directly over the teabag, whilst gradually lifting the kettle higher and higher.  Use a ladder if necessary, releases all the goodness.  You should see bubbles forming.

(4)  Do not leave the bag to stew (follow rule 5 asap).  Leaving to stew causes the unsightly scum layer on top of tea and side of mugs.

(5)  Stir the teabag clockwise and anti clockwise, creating a whirlpool effect (don't fall in at this stage........deadly).

(6)  Using a spoon, squash the teabag hard against the side of the mug to get out every last ounce of tea.

(7)  Remove the teabag somewhere, don't be fussy just get it out.........usually in the sink or missing the bin and leaving tea stains everywhere.

(8)  Add milk carefully whilst stirring this is important as you can get the correct style of tea you prefer.  Too many people put milk in first and it is as weak as gnats piss.


That is the recipe for a quick cuppa but if you really wanna a proper cup then use a tea-pot, tea leafs and a strainer.  It keeps hot and very strong and you can even get a tea cosy for it and you can keep going back for more.


RR

(ps.  as usual it was the British that invented making tea and as usual the world cannot follow our rules.  Fatman would be arrested in England for his tea making.................)

I know I added this to another thread but..................


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Ha Ha,

I saw FatMan's description and said to myself.....War has just begun!

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lol       im going to go boil some wuterr and see just how much of a differences it makes ... brb

FAT MAN wrote: [View Post]

see just how much of a differences it makes ... brb

Well..............what is the verdict ??


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ok ok i did it .....
my first time did not go so well ... as you can see from the pics i only have tea bags with a string .. never did see one with out unless i pulled it off lol ...
but the biggest part that went wrong was the tea bag ripped open when i dumped the BOILING water from so high ... i filtered out the tea grinds with a
coffee filter added my powered creamer and some sugar  .... to tell you the truth it was a big differences .. the boiling water way makes the tea twice
as strong ... and more tea E than the microwave ...

 

 

 

lol specially blended  ICED TEA BREW..  


you could try this is place if your a tea lover... they have PG tips  I don't drink tea but...

http://www.teadog.com/Tea-by-Brand-s/32.htm

Can't believe that Fats posted a documentary on making tea

But Ok, here we go...

Propa english tee-a/

1. Acquire a teapot. This is not a saucepan, cup, mug, or other article that may or may not be fairly close. It is a TEA POT.

2. If you intend having more than 1 cup, I would suggest investing in a tea cosy. These are awesome, and not only work as a cover for a teapot, but are excellent for wrapping around your hand and hitting someone without leaving a mark.

3. Choose your tea. Earl Grey is popular, but an acquired taste. Morning tea is a bit less harsh, and a somewhat nicer taste. Breakfast tea is slightly sharp, but quite nice.

4. Boil a KETTLE of water. Ensure it is is boiling before you even think of using it. As soon as it boils, our enough into the pot to fill it between a quarter and a third full. Put the lid on, and hold the pot by the handle, with the other hand holding the lid down. Swirl so that the water warms the whole pot. As soon as the pot is warm, throw the water away, put the lid on, and cover with the tea cosy.

5. Reboil the kettle. Make sure it is boiling!!! this is essential!!

6. Take your tea, and put in one teaspoon for each person that will be drinking. Add another "for the pot". If in doubt, 3 teaspoons will give a fair cup.

7. Add the BOILING water, pouring it slowly and evenly. Fill to around 3/4  to full, and leave to stand.

8. Wait for at least 3 minutes. Up to about 5 or 6 will give a stronger tea.

9. Cover with the tea cosy.

10. Once it has stood, get a cup. If you want to be a purist, warm it in a manner similar to the pot, but this is not essential.

11. Place your cup near the pot. Pour the tea into the cup- a tea strainer is very useful to avoid too many leaves going into the cup.

12. You now have a choice. If you like milk, add it slowly. for proper tea, you want a nice dark colour, but you will learn what is your preferred taste. Stir clock and anti clockwise, until the colour is nice and even. If you like sugar, add it between milk and stirring.

13. Alternatively, use lemon. Quarter of a lemon squeezed in is about right. Do NOT use sugar i fyou are using lemon!!

14. drink the tea as soon as possible, sipping gently.

15. Enjoy, you just made tea!!!

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Wanted to get my girlfriend something for Valentine's Day that would take her breath away.




She didn't appreciate the pillow.

LOL...this is getting hilarious......but I'm learning

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This is from Redd's Bible of Making a Cuppa Tea..........................


 


 

RR

(excuse the mess,was getting ready to put some new disc brake rotors on my bike   )

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got some replacement spare tubes do ya?  What is there like a dozen?

This was my birfday gift, p/u last Sunday..  should get me into shape..  I thought I had posted but guess I never submitted...

 

now I got to change that wrap and add some stuff.. I know it's not up to par I'm sure with your rig RR..

and ya I need one of those mugs..  Nice.

gun i have not been on a bike in 10 years but it looks like some thing fell off yours like were your foot goes ...............

        and red nice how 2 man .... lol
        i just did find this ... i got a lot of info from it
        i also have some PG tips tea bags coming ... thanks gun for the link ..

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Nice.  Trek make very good bikes I am sure you will have some fun on it.............get some padded shorts !!!

Trouble is I have various bikes for different occasions and seasons.  Need many tubes to cover all the wheel sizes.  4 bikes in my loft, 3 being worked on in the garden/shed and my current work bike.  I don't spend thousands when buying them but pimp them up gradually.  Bike theft in London is shockingly bad and getting worse.  This means insurance is crazy and I tend to keep my bikes to about £1000 each.  I love them all.  Gave one away recently and am still missing it  

The lady mug is a very important tool in the tea making process, gotta know when the water is hot.  Not gonna stick my finger in it to find out  

RR

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lol FAT MAN I knew someone would notice that, believe it or not the bike doesn't come with pedals.. and that pic was from their site..   good one though.. was wondering why I wasn't going anywhere on it.. now I won't have to start on a hill.

damn RR sounds like even still after the pimping one of your bikes would still be worth some cake.. now add some tea...

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I also have some PG tips tea bags coming ...

DO NOT BUY THE DECAF

It is the Devil's tea...........

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Nice mug!

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Never ever EVER get decaf. Dont ask.

Water temperature- the Red mug is deffo one of the best ways. A good alternative is a PP BOY. (I kid you not), an apt solution. I got one last year, its knd of fun

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgu...hFsiRsgbKyZSYCQ

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Wanted to get my girlfriend something for Valentine's Day that would take her breath away.




She didn't appreciate the pillow.