A proper afternoon tea is a great luxury. All too often we find only enough time to grab a venti and run out the door without so much as a thought. Here are my personal key ways to the best pot of tea (passed down from my Nana).
1. The water you fill your kettle with should be cold , otherwise your tea will taste funny. 1. For the tea to brew properly, the water must be boiling hot for black tea. For green and white teas, remove water from heat just before it starts to bubble.
2. Warm the tea pot by running it under hot water for a couple seconds, this will help insulate the pot and keep your tea warm for longer.
3. Add the milk just before you pour the water. It mixes in better this way.
4. If you like sugar , add it right away and stir until it is all melted , otherwise the bottom of your tea will syrupy or gritty.
Enjoy with a piece of shortbread and a friend !
I love your tea post! I think it is so cute, probably because I am a big tea drinker. You are right, a nice cup of tea is a luxury, and nobody has to go to Starbucks or Tim Hortons to enjoy a nice cup! Your tips are very helpful because I didn't know any of those before reading your post. I will definitely take your grandma's suggestions into consideration. Traditions and tips past down from grandparents are always the best. It seems like they know what they are doing more than we do! Thanks for the great advice, I am going to go make myself a cup of tea :)
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