The British are often depicted as having a great time drinking tea -- with good reason. Drinking tea is part of British culture, both then and now. This article will show you how to make and enjoy tea the way millions of Britons (and Scotland, Wales and Ireland) do. Impress your British friends with the perfect cup of tea!
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Step 1. Choose a tea
This is a very important step to making the perfect English tea. Instead, go to a tea shop and buy a good quality tea. English tea is made from black tea leaves, so look for such teas when buying tea. Earl Gray tea is a trusted and truly classic tea, but many Brits also drink black tea or occasionally enjoy "English breakfast tea" or "British tea" (a type of tea blend popular in England).
- Some British tea brands that are often referred to are PG Tips, Tetley's, and Yorkshire Tea.
- You can also buy leaf tea instead of teabags so you'll need a teapot or dip (to use in cups). Most Britons don't mind using real leaf tea, but some don't.
- Note that British tea is often stronger than American or other teas, so look for imported brands if you're outside the UK but want a tea that's as strong as real British tea.
Step 2. Bring the water to a boil
Use fresh water--using water already in the kettle will cause the tea to float and froth. You can boil water in an electric kettle, stove top, or even a pot if necessary. It's best not to boil water in the microwave, but it can be done.
If you have a temperature-controlled kettle, boil the water to at least 100 degrees Celsius
Step 3. Prepare tea or teabags in a teapot or cup
While the water is cooking, prepare a cup.
- If you are using cups, put a teabag in each cup. Very few people use cups and saucers at home. A large cup used to drink tea every day.
- If you want to make tea in a teapot, pour hot water into the teapot first to keep the teapot warm (fill, then drain), then add one teabag per person. This will make the warmth of your tea last longer.
- If you're making tea with tea leaves in pitchers, put 1 teaspoon in each cup, adding an extra teaspoon in the pitcher. Usually, 3 teaspoons of good quality munjung tea is enough for a teapot that contains enough for two cups. Some people say 3 grams of tea leaves per person will make a good cup of tea.
Step 4. Pour boiling water into the celuh tea, then stir a little
It is very important that you use boiling water so that all the flavors of the tea come out. Do not use warm or medium heat; make sure you use boiling water.
Step 5. Wait
Tea takes time to develop its taste. This is called brewing tea. For one cup let the tea stand for one minute, or three to five minutes for a pot of tea.
Step 6. Remove the teabag
The teabags can be put in the trash can used to make compost.
Never squeeze teabags; just take it out then throw it away. Squeezing the teabags will make your tea taste bitter
Step 7. Add milk and sugar to taste
Depending on how you brew your tea, milk is important. Most people opt for low-fat pasteurized milk these days; however, to get a classic taste, use milk that has really gone through the sterilization process.
Wait until the right color comes out. The perfect cup of tea has a dark orange-brown color once milk is added and stirred. The tea will reach the right temperature for drinking after 3 to 5 minutes
Step 8. Enjoy your brewed tea
Tips
- You don't need to prepare small cakes with elaborate decorations and small sandwiches on porcelain plates. Just prepare a few slices of whole wheat biscuits in small packages.
- Pay attention to whose cup you are using. The British only use their favorite cup and don't use anyone else's!
- Don't pour milk in herbal tea, unless you want to sound like a fool.
- Making tea with tea leaves requires special equipment and is more hassle if you make just a cup of tea. Use only teabags for daily use.
- Don't be confused about using lemon or honey. They are usually worn on special occasions, but very few bother to use them on a regular basis. Use milk (and sugar if you like).
- What makes tea delicious is that it is brewed.
- Choose good quality tea and milk.
- One of the most commonly consumed British teas is Earl Grey.
- Don't add too much sugar, it will be too sweet.
Warning
- Don't make fun of the English tea drinking habits. Drinking tea is a common solution to any difficult and moody mood. We like it very much.
- A hot tea bag can scald your skin--put it in an old cup or saucer nearby.
- Don't be so busy doing other things while you're brewing tea that it takes too long to brew the tea. The tea may be cold and not good to drink. This can happen to anyone at any time!
- Be careful when handling boiling water.
