The Perfect Cup of Tea

lifeatthezoo | December 3, 2013 | Cooking with Kids | 2 Comments

Well.. what IS the perfect cup of tea. That really is a tricky one and whenever you happen across a Brit there is a huge debate as to “how to do it”. Some say, “a tea bag will never do”, others say “a tea bag must be left for 3 min exactly”. “Add milk before”. “No never add milk before, it lowers the temperature”….

What is the right way?

I say: there is NO right way. Water tastes different, in different parts of the country. Some brew it too long. Some not long enough. Too much milk? Or too little?

If you are making ME a cup tea, this is how I (!) like it best:

Builders tea (always)
Teabag in mug (yes, I need volume a dainty cup isn’t enough)
Add boiling water. It HAS to be boiling, not nearly boiled or just boiled. BOILING.
Then give the teabag and water a good stir. A good squish. Get all the colour out. Squish a little more.
Remove teabag.
Add a generous portion of milk.

Let cool for a few minutes and ENJOY.

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Gina December 3, 2013 Reply

Milk in last and give the poor bag chance to soak. If you are really poorly a little bit of sugar helps and I don’t want half a pint of milk in my tea, just a splash, thank you. Definitely boiling water. Bestest of all in a pre warmed tea pot. I am off to put the kettle on, fancy a cup?