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Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 4:59am
Well I ordered some Tetley Tea based on Dan's and Brian's suggestions :) But when I ordered the Tea I thought I was only getting 80 little Tea bags from the UK.
Was I wrong!!!!
http://icrontic.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23989&stc=1&d=1190001550
Try 480!!!!
primesuspect
17 Sep 2007, 5:03am
That's the one! :p
Okay, so let's let sir bothered or sir shorty or one of the other fine Englishmen (or ladies!) explain the process. :D
(Boil the kettle, pour the rolling, boiling water on the bag in the mug, let it steep for a good 3-5 minutes, use a spoon to squeeze the remainder of the tea from the bag, remove bag with spoon, add sugar, add milk, stir, enjoy)
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 5:06am
480 bags!!! I can't drink this much tea! anyone want to buy a few bags?
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 5:10am
How much sugar & milk should be added? for the perfect cup? :)
Lincoln
17 Sep 2007, 5:18am
How much sugar & milk should be added? for the perfect cup? :)
I'd say you have enough to experiment with! ;D
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 5:19am
To much is the word...
Shorty
17 Sep 2007, 6:37am
Do not add too much milk!!! Sugar is to your own taste but the amount of milk is critical ;)
Lincoln
17 Sep 2007, 7:24am
Do not add too much milk!!! Sugar is to your own taste but the amount of milk is critical ;)
That's true. More than the correct splash and the whole thing will taste icky creamy.
bothered
17 Sep 2007, 8:54am
To much is the word...
1st, there is no such thing as too much Tea.
Its all been said about milk and sugar. Quite a lot of people don't take sugar. Those that don't cannot understand how anybody can, they hate it. Experimentation is the way. I'd agree about the milk as well, too little is much better than too much. Other than that Primes directions are spot on except for maybe the squeezing of the bag, some Teaophiles say no, some say yes, its been the cause of many a brawl.
Shorty
17 Sep 2007, 1:09pm
You have to squeeze the bag! Mr Bothered, I squeezed the bag in the brew I made you yesterday sir! :D
Kwitko
17 Sep 2007, 1:20pm
You have to squeeze the bag!
I told my girlfriend the same thing last night.
Kentigern
17 Sep 2007, 1:27pm
For a change have lemon/iced tea
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 3:04pm
I told my girlfriend the same thing last night. you had to go there...
primesuspect
17 Sep 2007, 3:31pm
.... that's what she said?
Don't squeeze the bag! That's not real tea. You think that people could squeeze the leaves before they had bags? no way. It's not done right unless you do it as if the bag's not there. Only use the bag to get the leaves in and out of the water.
No squeezing!
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 4:43pm
I tired squeezed and Non squeezed. I prefer Squeezed, gives a stronger taste...
Buddy J
17 Sep 2007, 4:45pm
Don't squeeze the bag! That's not real tea. You think that people could squeeze the leaves before they had bags? no way. It's not done right unless you do it as if the bag's not there. Only use the bag to get the leaves in and out of the water.
No squeezing!
Squeeze the bag! That's real tea. You think that people couldn't squeeze the leaves before they had bags? no way. It's done right when you do it with the bag as an aide. Use the bag to get the leaves in and out of the water, and for aiding in the squeeze.
Squeeze on!
;)
I tired squeezed and Non squeezed. I prefer Squeezed, gives a stronger taste...
See that's the thing:
Squeezing the bag just makes it more bitter... You want a good strong tea, just let it steep a little longer, and stir the bag around a little bit.
Squeeze the bag! That's real tea. You think that people couldn't squeeze the leaves before they had bags? no way. It's done right when you do it with the bag as an aide. Use the bag to get the leaves in and out of the water, and for aiding in the squeeze.
Squeeze on!
;)
Et Tu, BJ?
I believe the proper way to make tea is to put 2 bags in a porcelain teapot and pour in enough water for 3 cups. (not mugs) It's a good idea to swill some hot water around in the pot beforehand and then empty that out, just to warm the pot up a bit. Leave the bags to draw for a few minutes and pour the tea into the cup. That way there is no need to squeeze bags.
Many a debate has been had about whether to add milk before or after pouring the tea. I prefer before. That way you can regulate the amount of milk desired. If you a bit heavy handed you can always pour a bit out.
When forced to make a one cuppa, I too squeeze the bag, but only because I don't want the saturated bag dripping tea on the floor while I transfer it to the garbage bin.
Buddy J
17 Sep 2007, 5:32pm
Sorry CB. I squeeze the bag on the rare occasion I drink bag tea. But usually my tea is in one of those wire mesh balls, so squeezing is out of the question.
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 5:43pm
bitter? maybe in your brand of tea :) I have now tried a nice group of about 30 tea's thanks to a new online company... While I am not a professional Tea drinker I found I get a better / stronger taste with a small squeeze.
bothered
17 Sep 2007, 6:26pm
Don't squeeze the bag! That's not real tea. You think that people could squeeze the leaves before they had bags? no way. It's not done right unless you do it as if the bag's not there. Only use the bag to get the leaves in and out of the water.
No squeezing!
Exactly 100% correct. Real purists don't squeeze their bags.
See that's the thing:
Squeezing the bag just makes it more bitter... You want a good strong tea, just let it steep a little longer, and stir the bag around a little bit.
Et Tu, BJ?
And that's the answer. One of the most important things I have passed on to my kids is 'LET IT BREW'.
I believe the proper way to make tea is to put 2 bags in a porcelain teapot and pour in enough water for 3 cups. (not mugs) It's a good idea to swill some hot water around in the pot beforehand and then empty that out, just to warm the pot up a bit. Leave the bags to draw for a few minutes and pour the tea into the cup. That way there is no need to squeeze bags.
bitter? maybe in your brand of tea :) I have now tried a nice group of about 30 tea's thanks to a new online company... While I am not a professional Tea drinker I found I get a better / stronger taste with a small squeeze.
See above.
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 6:45pm
If shorty says Squeeze... I shall Squeeze :) I like the squeeze :)
This thread really delivers. Hawt.
<-- no squeeze!
Lincoln
17 Sep 2007, 7:01pm
<-- no squeeze!
How does Eli feel about that? :ninja:
bothered
17 Sep 2007, 7:31pm
.... the squeezing of the bag, some Teaophiles say no, some say yes, its been the cause of many a brawl.
See. It's happening here now.
Shorty
17 Sep 2007, 9:39pm
Mr Bothered ...
(squeezes teabag)
.. what have we started sir! :D
Lincoln
17 Sep 2007, 9:53pm
Poll added! Votes are public so choose wisely :ninja:
GnomeWizardd
17 Sep 2007, 10:07pm
if u havent sent out my box yet sledge go ahead and pop a bag in and ill pay ya
SPIKE09
17 Sep 2007, 10:16pm
Poll added! Votes are public so choose wisely :ninja: Bit of a double edged teabag there Keebs ;D
fatcat
17 Sep 2007, 11:22pm
Our Taco Bell's here have Tetley Tea availible...might swing by and try it one night.
Sledgehammer70
17 Sep 2007, 11:24pm
FatCat,
To note Tetley Tea in the UK taste much different than the US version. I am pretty sure the Taco Bell near you has the US version, I would be shocked if it was the UK stuff...
fatcat
18 Sep 2007, 12:04am
FatCat,
To note Tetley Tea in the UK taste much different than the US version. I am pretty sure the Taco Bell near you has the US version, I would be shocked if it was the UK stuff...
ah I C....well thats probably better anyways...my stomach cant handle taco bell anymore...
RyderOCZ
18 Sep 2007, 12:35am
Tetley? I thought it was all Typhoo (http://www.typhoo.com/) in the UK? :D :cool:
anybody had tetleys beer? it comes in the can with a co2 thingy like guiness. not exactly tea but at least it is british!
btw, i too am a user of the wire mesh ball contraption so no squeezing when at home, but if i am out or whatever and get a teabag then i will squeeze gently w/ spoon. my reasoning is that the bag absorbs much of the flavor so a squeeze is required while the mesh ball allows for more of the flavor to be extracted easier.
For ****s sake, tha bag absorbs half the cup of tea! You HAVE to squeeze it unless you want just half a cup of tea! And for the record, i like it with sugar, no milk. I feel the milk ruin the tea completely. I have experimentet with even just tiny drops, but it still gets better without milk.
Yes, the bag, happily, holds onto the bad part of the tea flavour, so that it doesn't stay in my cup.
GHoosdum
20 Sep 2007, 1:40pm
I know you're used to the Twinings teas, CB. Those do release some bitterness when you squeeze the bag. With the Tetley I've found this to not be the case.
SPIKE09
20 Sep 2007, 10:06pm
twinings have got there game together for everyday tea
http://www.twinings.co.uk/everyday_tv_advert.asp
leishi85
20 Sep 2007, 11:55pm
what is this bag u guys talking about? and what is this squeezing?
i have my tea with leaves floating all over the place, and what is with the milk and sugar, i drink tea for the tea, not for milk and sugar....
what is this bag u guys talking about? and what is this squeezing?
i have my tea with leaves floating all over the place, and what is with the milk and sugar, i drink tea for the tea, not for milk and sugar....
What? Are you from China or something... ;)
primesuspect
21 Sep 2007, 1:17am
Those damned chinese and their...... oolong.... :D
Treadstone71
28 Sep 2007, 11:22am
Hey, a question...I have Tetley here in Canada...is it the same as in the UK? Has anyone tried both?
Being a weirdo Canadian, I'm rather fond of Red Rose, but love the occasional Twinnings Earl Grey. :)
muddocktor
28 Sep 2007, 12:12pm
I might get flamed for this, but I rather brew up the tea and then refrigerate it and drink it as is as iced tea. Will this English Tetley tea work for making iced tea too? If so, I wouldn't mind trying it out. I've used the US version of Tetley tea for iced tea and it was much better than that crap that Lipton sells here. BTW, I drink it straight without sugar in iced tea.
/me put's on flame suit for the replies!:eek3:
GHoosdum
28 Sep 2007, 1:05pm
Yes, it makes flavorful iced tea as well.
Lincoln
28 Sep 2007, 1:59pm
Yes, it makes flavorful iced tea as well.
Brian has done that a couple times... I stick to hot myself :)
primesuspect
28 Sep 2007, 2:01pm
i maked iced tea too. boil a pot of water, put 8 bags in, let it steep for about 10 minutes so its really strong (deep red color) and then put it in a pitcher with cold water and ice, stick it in the fridge, and in about an hour you have extremely fresh and delicious iced tea.
muddocktor
28 Sep 2007, 4:55pm
That sounds great. Now to see if Sledge still has any for sale. :D
Lincoln
28 Nov 2007, 11:05pm
My 3 bags ran out a couple weeks ago :(
Sledgehammer70
29 Nov 2007, 12:40am
I have 2 bags left for sale :)
rolleggroll
29 Nov 2007, 6:23pm
is the tea naturally sweet? I despise overly sweet teas.
primesuspect
29 Nov 2007, 6:48pm
No, it's just plain black tea.
I have 2 bags left for sale :)
YGPM.
LIN
osaddict
6 Dec 2007, 4:48pm
Bags, pfft! You want tea leaves my friend ;-)
Get some decent leaves - put them in a teapot, pour in boiling water, leave to brew for 5-10 mins (depending on how strong you want it)
Put a bit of milk in the bottom of your cup, pour the tea when its brewed - sorted :) A superb cuppa!
If your gonna stick to bags (I usually do lol) try Twinings Asam - It's v nice!
bothered
8 Dec 2007, 8:57am
Bags, pfft! You want tea leaves my friend ;-)
Get some decent leaves - put them in a teapot, pour in boiling water, leave to brew for 5-10 mins (depending on how strong you want it)
Put a bit of milk in the bottom of your cup, pour the tea when its brewed - sorted :) A superb cuppa!
If your gonna stick to bags (I usually do lol) try Twinings Asam - It's v nice!
Sniff, God bless you sir, sniff. a man of taste and culture to be sure. Brings a lump to my throat does that.
Lincoln
8 Dec 2007, 9:13pm
;D
alusdra
9 Dec 2007, 5:40pm
You know, reading through this thread I wondered why people were getting so upset about squeezing or not. I thought everyone knew that using tea bags at all is not really real tea so you might as well squeeze to get all you can out of the little ground up stuff they put in there. I use bags, mostly, but I know I'm lazy. Just thinking about cleaning one of those ball things, or worse yet a tea-pot with the built in sieve (ceramic sieve not metal for ultimate goodness) makes me just wince. Versus nuking a bag for a few minutes and voila!
And the milk/sugar thing... generally I don't put in any sugar, and it really depends on the tea for milk. I love milk so most of my teas are what the famiy laughingly calls "flavored warm milk" but some teas just are no good with milk. Oolong being one, most green teas, red tea not so much... most herbals, really. I really like the Genmai green tea. I can't even imagine putting milk in that... ew. Just so wrong...
Sugar is for pansies!
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