Norman_Conquest
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There's been an article running for the last couple of days on how a scientist in the USA has said to add salt to your brew to make the perfect cup of tea. One article I watched on the ITV News last night stated that Americans like to microwave their cup of tea - what's that about? I haven't tried either method and don't think I will.
When I make a cup of tea for myself I use a tea bag with boiling hot water from a kettle tipped over it and left to soak for at least 45 seconds, remove the tea bag and add a splash of milk and a quarter of a teaspoon of sugar. If I am tea for both of us, then I would make it a pot with three tea bags and left to brew for at least a minute before pouring. Always milk first if in a pot.
The tea has got to be Yorkshire Tea and I am not a lover of any other brands. My son goes into Tetley regularly to do their maintenance and brought us a huge bag of tea bags. These are only used if we run out.
I am not a lover of flavoured teas but I am sure they appeal to some.
I would also say that tea is best served with ginger nut biscuits.
So what tea do you use and how do you make your cup of tea?
When I make a cup of tea for myself I use a tea bag with boiling hot water from a kettle tipped over it and left to soak for at least 45 seconds, remove the tea bag and add a splash of milk and a quarter of a teaspoon of sugar. If I am tea for both of us, then I would make it a pot with three tea bags and left to brew for at least a minute before pouring. Always milk first if in a pot.
The tea has got to be Yorkshire Tea and I am not a lover of any other brands. My son goes into Tetley regularly to do their maintenance and brought us a huge bag of tea bags. These are only used if we run out.
I am not a lover of flavoured teas but I am sure they appeal to some.
I would also say that tea is best served with ginger nut biscuits.
So what tea do you use and how do you make your cup of tea?
US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea
The US embassy describes Prof Michelle Francl's suggested tea recipe as an "unthinkable notion".
www.bbc.co.uk