Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

The British are often portrayed as if they are obsessed with drinking tea. This article will show you how to brew and enjoy tea just like millions of English, Scots, Welsh and Irish people do every day. Impress your British friends with real tea.

Steps

1. 1 Boil water. Use fresh water - using stagnant water in the kettle can result in a frothy, lime-covered tea.
2. 2 Use tea bags - PG Tips, AriZona teas are also ideal for store brands or fair trade teabags.
3. 3 While the water is boiling, add a tea bag to each mug. Very few people use cups and saucers at home. Usually, large mugs (bowls) are used.
4. 4Alternatively, heat the teapot with very hot water and then add one sachet for each person.
5. 5 Pour boiling water over the bag and stir quickly. It is very important that the water is boiled to give the tea its true flavor.
6. 6 Wait! Tea should be given time to taste. This is called letting the tea brew, soak, or steep.
7. 7 Remove the bag. It can be added to your garden composter.
8. 8 Add milk and sugar to taste.
9. 9 Stir.
10. 10 Enjoy your tea!

Tips

• Be aware of whose mug you are using. The British are extremely "territorial" when it comes to their favorite mugs!
• You won't need small decorative cakes and tiny Chinese platter sandwiches. The most favorite will be a couple of diet cookies straight from the package.
• Don't add milk to herbal tea unless you want to be fooled.
• Remember, boiling water is vital - hot water is useless.
• Brewing loose tea requires special equipment and can be more troublesome than it's worth, especially if you only want to make one cup of tea. Stick to tea bags for daily use.
• Don't mess with lemon or honey. They are only good for special occasions, but very few people use them on a regular basis. Stick to using milk (and sugar if you like).

Warnings

• Be careful when boiling water
• Hot tea bags can scald too - keep an old cup or plate nearby for them.
• Please do not laugh at the British and their tea - this is a one-stop solution for all difficult times and mental pains, and is dearly loved.

What do you need

• Fresh water
• Kettle
• Mugs
• Teapot (optional)
• A spoon
• Tea bags
• Milk
• Sugar