How do you make the perfect cup of tea?
Is it personal preference or is there a correct way to make the perfect cup of tea?
Whether you put milk in your cup before or after the hot water is a constant argument among British people. Science may say milk first, but many would strongly disagree.
How do you make your brew?
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As soon as the water boils pour boiling water on the tealeaves to fill the pot. Stir the tealeaves once then replace the pot lid and cover with a cosy for just three minutes. Meanwhile empty the hot water all from the second pot. At the three minute mark pour the tea from the first pot through a strainer into the second.
This tea will now keep (under a cosy) for some time without going 'tanny'. Add milk to the cup, the fine particles of milk enables nucleation of the tannin in the tea so it doesn't stain the cup (which should also be bone china, naturally), and then the tea. If taken, add sugar last. If taken instead, add artificial sweetener last, but don't blame the flavour you get on the tea! Sooper!