All about tea -- thank you, Bits!

rml_16
rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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ETA: That should read, "Thank you, BRits."

Many moons ago someone posted a thread about tea and some of the Brits on this site gave me some advice. Namely, that the tea you all put milk into is English breakfast and then pointed out that levels of sweetness and amounts of milk were a matter of personal taste, so I should experiment.

So, finally, months ago I bought some Twinings English Breakfast. I put a little honey and some heavy cream in it and it is the best tea I have ever had.

Thanks for the tips! (Hee hee. I said "tips.")
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  • Sinisterly
    Sinisterly Posts: 10,913 Member
    Oh, Brits.

    Hehe.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Oh, Brits.

    Hehe.
    Awe crap. My stupid keyboard doesn't like the letter "R." And I can't edit a title.
  • Sinisterly
    Sinisterly Posts: 10,913 Member
    Oh, Brits.

    Hehe.
    Awe crap. My stupid keyboard doesn't like the letter "R." And I can't edit a title.
    Yeah, they really should give people a timeframe to edit their topics.. Seriously.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    My Mother was a Brit, but I could never warm up to milky tea. Lemon for me please.
  • katielauren2001
    katielauren2001 Posts: 171 Member
    I like milky tea but do not class myself as British ;)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I like milky tea but do not class myself as British ;)
    It was the Brits who told me how to make it.
  • katielauren2001
    katielauren2001 Posts: 171 Member
    I like milky tea but do not class myself as British
    It was the Brits who told me how to make it.
    I was shocked when I learnt that milk in tea is mostly a British thing. I am classed as a Brit officially, but I class myself as Scottish. Rather confusing.
  • katielauren2001
    katielauren2001 Posts: 171 Member
    On another note I enjoy Indian tea with almond milk, very nice. I will omit the milk in green or herbal teas though.
  • Blue801
    Blue801 Posts: 442
    I like milky tea but do not class myself as British
    It was the Brits who told me how to make it.
    I was shocked when I learnt that milk in tea is mostly a British thing. I am classed as a Brit officially, but I class myself as Scottish. Rather confusing.

    Love scotch. Thanks!
    When are you guys going to gain your independence?

    Edit: forgot to mention I love love love the tai tea at Rain (resturaunt here). It is sweat, spicy, and they must be using heavy cream in it. Delicious!
  • katielauren2001
    katielauren2001 Posts: 171 Member
    I like milky tea but do not class myself as British
    It was the Brits who told me how to make it.
    I was shocked when I learnt that milk in tea is mostly a British thing. I am classed as a Brit officially, but I class myself as Scottish. Rather confusing.

    Love scotch. Thanks!
    When are you guys going to gain your independence?
    Hopefully September of this year, more people are becoming pro-Independence every day but who knows. Time shall tell.
  • Blue801
    Blue801 Posts: 442
    I like milky tea but do not class myself as British
    It was the Brits who told me how to make it.
    I was shocked when I learnt that milk in tea is mostly a British thing. I am classed as a Brit officially, but I class myself as Scottish. Rather confusing.

    Love scotch. Thanks!
    When are you guys going to gain your independence?
    Hopefully September of this year, more people are becoming pro-Independence every day but who knows. Time shall tell.
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  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    I love milk in my tea. I had no idea that this was a Brit-specific thing. I've been doing that since I was old enough to make my own tea (and dump a bunch of sugar in it because I was unsupervised). Some teas definitely lend well to milk/cream. Some do not--I'm looking at you, teas-with-a-fruit-base.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I love milk in my tea. I had no idea that this was a Brit-specific thing. I've been doing that since I was old enough to make my own tea (and dump a bunch of sugar in it because I was unsupervised). Some teas definitely lend well to milk/cream. Some do not--I'm looking at you, teas-with-a-fruit-base.
    I knew Brits put milk in their tea, so I tried it with different ones and it was always awful because it wasn't the right kind! lol It's good in chai, too, though. I enjoy that, as well.
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    I love milk in my tea. I had no idea that this was a Brit-specific thing. I've been doing that since I was old enough to make my own tea (and dump a bunch of sugar in it because I was unsupervised). Some teas definitely lend well to milk/cream. Some do not--I'm looking at you, teas-with-a-fruit-base.
    I knew Brits put milk in their tea, so I tried it with different ones and it was always awful because it wasn't the right kind! lol It's good in chai, too, though. I enjoy that, as well.

    Oooh yes. I'm a fan of milk in my chai. And honey. ... And nutmeg. .... And moar honey. One thing I never found palatable was lemon or lemon juice in tea. Maybe I just haven't found the right tea?
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I love milk in my tea. I had no idea that this was a Brit-specific thing. I've been doing that since I was old enough to make my own tea (and dump a bunch of sugar in it because I was unsupervised). Some teas definitely lend well to milk/cream. Some do not--I'm looking at you, teas-with-a-fruit-base.
    I knew Brits put milk in their tea, so I tried it with different ones and it was always awful because it wasn't the right kind! lol It's good in chai, too, though. I enjoy that, as well.

    Oooh yes. I'm a fan of milk in my chai. And honey. ... And nutmeg. .... And moar honey. One thing I never found palatable was lemon or lemon juice in tea. Maybe I just haven't found the right tea?
    I've never tried lemon. It seems like it would be OK in green tea mostly, but I can't stand green tea.
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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  • Blue801
    Blue801 Posts: 442
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  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    Brits? Scots?Tea? Freedom!

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  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
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  • Fit_NYC_
    Fit_NYC_ Posts: 1,389 Member
    Earl Gray, hot....

    Done!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Earl Gray, hot....

    Done!

    I hate anisette.
  • Fit_NYC_
    Fit_NYC_ Posts: 1,389 Member
    Earl Gray, hot....

    Done!

    I hate anisette.

    Earl gray is black tea with oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    Earl Gray, hot....

    Done!

    I hate anisette.

    Earl Grey is Bergamot (My wife hates it too, I am partial to it though)
    Russian Earl Grey adds Citrus peel and lemon grass as well
    Lady Grey is Lavender
    Citrus Lady Grey is Seville Orange (aka the marmalade oranges)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Earl Gray, hot....

    Done!

    I hate anisette.

    Earl gray is black tea with oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange

    Whatever's in it tastes lik eblack licorice.
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    my favourite tea shop (image tags not working for me grr)

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  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    I feel I have to point out that these teas are drunk by about 5% of Brits. What we drink millions of cups a day of are things like Yorkshire Tea, Typhoo, Tetley or PG Tips.

    :)
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    I feel I have to point out that these teas are drunk by about 5% of Brits. What we drink millions of cups a day of are things like Yorkshire Tea, Typhoo, Tetley or PG Tips.

    :)

    I drink builders a lot when I'm in London - (hard to find here)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I feel I have to point out that these teas are drunk by about 5% of Brits. What we drink millions of cups a day of are things like Yorkshire Tea, Typhoo, Tetley or PG Tips.

    :)

    My whole point of starting this thread was that it was Brits on this board who told me how to make a proper cup of English breakfast tea, so I'm not sure why that's necessary to point out.
  • Blue801
    Blue801 Posts: 442
    Earl Gray, hot....

    Done!

    I hate anisette.

    Earl gray is black tea with oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange

    Whatever's in it tastes lik eblack licorice.

    I think your tea was tainted. I hate any hint of licorice, but LOVE some Earl Gray.

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