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how do you make a cup of tea?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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serious question, how do you make a cup of tea?
i’ve always been an occasional tea drinker but while its been cold ive definitely upped my intake and i can’t work out if my tastes have changed or if i am just a terrible tea maker 
i used to enjoy it well brewed nice and dark with a splash of milk and any brand was fine (currently have tetley) - now i get half way through a cup and think well it kept me warm but it was rotten - what am i doing wrong |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Please don’t say you put the milk in first ? "
noooo tea bag, hot water , give it a stir, squeeze the bag , tea bag in bin, splash of milk, then another stir (biscuits on the side obvs) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Please don’t say you put the milk in first ?
noooo tea bag, hot water , give it a stir, squeeze the bag , tea bag in bin, splash of milk, then another stir (biscuits on the side obvs) "
Do you catch the kettle right on the boil ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have to leave the tea bag in for a few mins before taking it out "
maybe it is this actually, i’m thinking the last time i enjoyed tea was in a cafe when it was sat stewing in a pot |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"serious question, how do you make a cup of tea?
i’ve always been an occasional tea drinker but while its been cold ive definitely upped my intake and i can’t work out if my tastes have changed or if i am just a terrible tea maker
i used to enjoy it well brewed nice and dark with a splash of milk and any brand was fine (currently have tetley) - now i get half way through a cup and think well it kept me warm but it was rotten - what am i doing wrong "
Where do you want me to start.....
Type of bag.... temp of water.... type of water.... kettle.... can all effect a tea...
I read somewhere that the water for coffee should be at 90-95 degrees, where as water for tea should be at around 100 degrees to get the most out of it... but yeah... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"serious question, how do you make a cup of tea?
i’ve always been an occasional tea drinker but while its been cold ive definitely upped my intake and i can’t work out if my tastes have changed or if i am just a terrible tea maker
i used to enjoy it well brewed nice and dark with a splash of milk and any brand was fine (currently have tetley) - now i get half way through a cup and think well it kept me warm but it was rotten - what am i doing wrong
Where do you want me to start.....
Type of bag.... temp of water.... type of water.... kettle.... can all effect a tea...
I read somewhere that the water for coffee should be at 90-95 degrees, where as water for tea should be at around 100 degrees to get the most out of it... but yeah... "
i definitely didnt used to be this fussy
(how weird does that look written down, maybe thats a scottish thing that can only be said aloud)
anyway it used to be bish bash bosh whatever was on offer and it all tasted the same to me  |
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I use a hot water dispenser instead of a kettle (my favourite kitchen appliance atm) tetley tea bag and sugar in the cup, water in, leave for 30 secs, stir take bag out and loads of milk and stir again |
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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago
Blyth |
"serious question, how do you make a cup of tea?
i’ve always been an occasional tea drinker but while its been cold ive definitely upped my intake and i can’t work out if my tastes have changed or if i am just a terrible tea maker
i used to enjoy it well brewed nice and dark with a splash of milk and any brand was fine (currently have tetley) - now i get half way through a cup and think well it kept me warm but it was rotten - what am i doing wrong
Where do you want me to start.....
Type of bag.... temp of water.... type of water.... kettle.... can all effect a tea...
I read somewhere that the water for coffee should be at 90-95 degrees, where as water for tea should be at around 100 degrees to get the most out of it... but yeah... "
If you add boiling water to tea it burns/scalds the leaf. You're better off boiling the water then leave it to cool for a couple of minutes. Also much better using loose leaf tea as opposed to bags, quality does make a difference. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Teabags in cup, add a dash of milk, boil water and pour into cup, leave to stand for a few minutes, squeeze bags and remove - and drink.
I use supermarket own brand and perfectly happy with how it tastes  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"does brand matter? and have people branched away from dairy in tea like they have with coffee? is there a nicer milk to try? "
Soya milk is alright the unsweetened variety I've weened myself off milk, now I can't drink it as it tastes horrid |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"serious question, how do you make a cup of tea?
i’ve always been an occasional tea drinker but while its been cold ive definitely upped my intake and i can’t work out if my tastes have changed or if i am just a terrible tea maker
i used to enjoy it well brewed nice and dark with a splash of milk and any brand was fine (currently have tetley) - now i get half way through a cup and think well it kept me warm but it was rotten - what am i doing wrong "
PG Tips all day and every day x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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ive just done a bit googling ... different posts seem to suggest brewing between 2 minutes and 5 minutes - so i am starting to think its my swish it around and try squeeze the colour out the tea bag in 15 seconds method that might be the problem
crazy when i think about it now since its too hot to drink for the first 10 minutes anyway so whats the rush to have it ready |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
"ive just done a bit googling ... different posts seem to suggest brewing between 2 minutes and 5 minutes - so i am starting to think its my swish it around and try squeeze the colour out the tea bag in 15 seconds method that might be the problem
crazy when i think about it now since its too hot to drink for the first 10 minutes anyway so whats the rush to have it ready "
That'll be it probably - you have to let it brew unless you like a cup of gnats piss  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"ive just done a bit googling ... different posts seem to suggest brewing between 2 minutes and 5 minutes - so i am starting to think its my swish it around and try squeeze the colour out the tea bag in 15 seconds method that might be the problem
crazy when i think about it now since its too hot to drink for the first 10 minutes anyway so whats the rush to have it ready
That'll be it probably - you have to let it brew unless you like a cup of gnats piss "
i always assumed as long as the water was dark enough it was ready  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Never made one
never
do you have a butler?
Don't drink Tea, tried when I was younger, tastes like mucky water. Dont drink hot drinks at all. "
but dont you ever have guests that you make tea for? i used to have a boyfriend right enough that didn’t own a kettle because he never drank hot drinks - never mind the fact his visitors did and who wants to wait for a pot of water to boil on the hob for pasta 
oh you need to at least try a wee baileys hot chocolate at christmas time with home alone on in the background |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Please don’t say you put the milk in first ?
noooo tea bag, hot water , give it a stir, squeeze the bag , tea bag in bin, splash of milk, then another stir (biscuits on the side obvs) "
Perfect, that's the ways it's done. |
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By *DW1983Man
over a year ago
Blackpool, Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield |
"Please don’t say you put the milk in first ?"
Unless its a fine china cup of course, so the milk protects it from the shock of red hot water (so I'm told. Mine comes in a mug!).
I don't mind the brand, I find the same ones taste different depending on the local water. I tend to go for Tetley at home but probably as much out of habit as anything. |
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