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over a year ago
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"Winston!
Hot milk or cold water first?
Actually, tea bag first.
Winston
Winston, I’m shocked your butler doesn’t use leaves and a pot..!!"
He doesn’t pay me enough |
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"Dammit, I thought this was going to be a gossip thread!
Milk first for the though.
Hmmm. You’re on thin ice. VERY THIN. "
Haha I can do tea without milk but usually just earl grey (leaves in a pot with cardamon - lush!) or jasmine tea |
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One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...
Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...
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"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...
Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...
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It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me |
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"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st
That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot
*New thread - teabag or tea pot?
Winston "
I don’t know how but this feels classist |
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"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st
That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot"
Noooo you can't do milk 1st that just ruins it, let the tea stew in the water than add the amount of milk you like, different people like different amounts of milk, unless your on about 1 cup. but still no, i think it tastes totally different with milk 1st, i;m not disagreeing , as we all have different tastes, just saying my preference x |
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"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st
That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot
*New thread - teabag or tea pot?
Winston
I don’t know how but this feels classist "
i don't even really drink tea anymore, but that would just be my preference pal |
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"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st
That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot
Noooo you can't do milk 1st that just ruins it, let the tea stew in the water than add the amount of milk you like, different people like different amounts of milk, unless your on about 1 cup. but still no, i think it tastes totally different with milk 1st, i;m not disagreeing , as we all have different tastes, just saying my preference x"
I'm not disagreeing with you. The tea gets to the right strength the way I said too |
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"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st
That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot
Noooo you can't do milk 1st that just ruins it, let the tea stew in the water than add the amount of milk you like, different people like different amounts of milk, unless your on about 1 cup. but still no, i think it tastes totally different with milk 1st, i;m not disagreeing , as we all have different tastes, just saying my preference x
I'm not disagreeing with you. The tea gets to the right strength the way I said too "
to be honest i can't really comment that much as i squeeze my tea bad 10 times at the most then add milk, so i have mine weak as nats piss as the saying goes |
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"Black tea thank you. Add a sprig of mint if you want to go fancy but no milk
that just sounds posh, no disrespect intended btw xx"
Its Moroccan tea, but mint grows like a , its far from posh! |
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"Black tea thank you. Add a sprig of mint if you want to go fancy but no milk
that just sounds posh, no disrespect intended btw xx
Its Moroccan tea, but mint grows like a , its far from posh! "
i have never tried it, but i will, it does sound like it could be nice. i'll let you know in the future. do i add a polo or an extra strong mint ?? ( joking ) xx |
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"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...
Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...
It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me"
“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.” |
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Brew the loose leaves in a pot of hot water… using a tea strainer pour the brew into a fine china cup (with saucer) which has already had milk poured in, set it down next to your warmed scone, with butter & jam on each side. |
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"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...
Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...
It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me
“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”"
it might say that but a lot of people when drinking tea with milk can have reactions once it hits the stomach, IE the stomach acid disagrees with the mixture and causes the person to be sick, but all people are different and have different tolerances to different things |
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"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...
Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...
It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me
“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”"
Codswallop. All tea is acidic (pH 4.9-5.5 ish) and it contains tannic acid. Milk is alkaline so if anything, adding milk should neutralise it a bit but most people add very little, so unlikely to have much effect.
Epicatechin is found more in cocoa and green tea but much less so in black tea (who adds milk to green tea?!??)
Tea contains antioxidants, yes, but adding milk isn't making any difference to them. |
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"Green
Same
Couldn’t drink normal tea if my life depended on it, bleugh
green isn't too bad as i will drink that without milk "
I don’t mind green or English breakfast tea, but like them both weak & without milk, (but I take sugar) |
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"Brew the loose leaves in a pot of hot water… using a tea strainer pour the brew into a fine china cup (with saucer) which has already had milk poured in, set it down next to your warmed scone, with butter & jam on each side. "
now you are being posh, us northerners use tea bags lol |
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"Green
Same
Couldn’t drink normal tea if my life depended on it, bleugh
green isn't too bad as i will drink that without milk
I don’t mind green or English breakfast tea, but like them both weak & without milk, (but I take sugar) "
i'm exactly the same |
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"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...
Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...
It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me
“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”
Codswallop. All tea is acidic (pH 4.9-5.5 ish) and it contains tannic acid. Milk is alkaline so if anything, adding milk should neutralise it a bit but most people add very little, so unlikely to have much effect.
Epicatechin is found more in cocoa and green tea but much less so in black tea (who adds milk to green tea?!??)
Tea contains antioxidants, yes, but adding milk isn't making any difference to them. "
Given that both tea and milk contain health-promoting compounds and nutrients, combing the two may seem beneficial - bottom line is it’s down to personal preference.
Also, medics recommend now and again that if you are used to having it with milk, then have it occasionally without milk because you could increase the benefit to your heart.
Tea connoisseurs do suggest without milk is far better. They’re the real experts, but again it’s down to personal taste...
Each to own... |
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China has a lot to answer for in terms of why we Brits seem to add milk to tea.
btw, Green Tea, is known to be less acidic than Black Tea, with a pH of 7-10. Herbal Teas like Chamomile Tea, Mint Tea and Fennel Teas are very close to neutral, ranging between 6-7 on the pH scale, while Fruit Teas like Blackberry and Rosehip are very acidic, ranging between 2-3 on the pH scale. |
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"Brew the loose leaves in a pot of hot water… using a tea strainer pour the brew into a fine china cup (with saucer) which has already had milk poured in, set it down next to your warmed scone, with butter & jam on each side.
now you are being posh, us northerners use tea bags lol "
Northern? I’m further north than you lol, but that’s how Mrs Q does, I just have it in a mug that’s a bit chipped |
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