tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post384188095996704602..comments2024-03-16T20:34:49.469-07:00Comments on Delightful Repast: How to Make a Proper Cup of TeaJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-6244616259494897752017-05-26T06:16:54.920-07:002017-05-26T06:16:54.920-07:00It sure is, Bernideen! That's why I never use ...It sure is, Bernideen! That's why I never use it. I need to get it down off its high perch and take a photo of it for the blog.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-32934972063091901622017-05-26T06:11:32.705-07:002017-05-26T06:11:32.705-07:00Dear Jean:
I have never seen a teapot that big! I...Dear Jean:<br />I have never seen a teapot that big! It would sure be heavy to lift. Thanks for sharing good basic instructions which are so important. Thanks for sharing.Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-66309536297997210382017-05-25T10:57:47.576-07:002017-05-25T10:57:47.576-07:00Thank you, Maristella! Best wishes.Thank you, Maristella! Best wishes.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-17130757564421624322017-05-25T10:48:57.032-07:002017-05-25T10:48:57.032-07:00Hi dear Jean...Thanks for sharing not only your te...Hi dear Jean...Thanks for sharing not only your tea but your sympathy!Have a lovely weekend!Louca por porcelanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00726677930512452492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-41486816472006928722017-03-08T06:01:27.318-08:002017-03-08T06:01:27.318-08:00And I hope you had one, Mrs T! I'm having a cu...And I hope you had one, Mrs T! I'm having a cup of Earl Grey at the moment. I've never met a cup of tea that was too hot for me yet. One of my friends says I have an asbestos mouth. I've usually finished a cup before she's even had a sip, still waiting for it to be not too hot! I've added a bit of cold water to her cup before, but I like your idea of popping a metal spoon in Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-49825521780802548592017-03-08T05:41:27.179-08:002017-03-08T05:41:27.179-08:00Hello! Thank you for inviting me to nose around y...Hello! Thank you for inviting me to nose around your kitchen. <br /><br />The sachets are usually called bags. What you put in depends on the tea. Standard black tea tends to need sugar and milk to make it half way decent. Some of the flavoured tea - Earl Grey etc - just need boiling water. Add a splash of cold or pop a metal spoon in for a few moments before drinking so you don't burn Tubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708440535783997741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-17753121210186340732013-10-15T10:19:20.069-07:002013-10-15T10:19:20.069-07:00Hello, Clive! Glad you found me. Your friend Tony ...Hello, Clive! Glad you found me. Your friend Tony is a frequent commenter on my blog. Yes, I too hate a dribbly spout; in fact, I wrote a guest post on that very topic: http://www.smittenbybritain.com/how-to-avoid-teapots-with-dribbly-spouts/ And I agree with you (and George) about the sugar. I don't sugar my tea either. Just plain most of the time and occasionally a small amount of milk. AndJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-53145131250787948652013-10-15T09:33:55.250-07:002013-10-15T09:33:55.250-07:00Jean: I found your blog via the comment you left o...Jean: I found your blog via the comment you left on my blog. I enjoyed your post about "the proper cup of tea". A couple of comments: 1) apart from the fact that those little stainless steel pots they give you in North American restaurants and cafes don't keep the water hot, they also invariably dribble terribly from the spout; 2) you mention adding sugar to a cup of tea - I used toClive Baughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10523779808271053053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-16342755854363337842012-08-14T14:26:32.048-07:002012-08-14T14:26:32.048-07:00Hmmm ... I don't know what to tell you. Do you...Hmmm ... I don't know what to tell you. Do you keep your tea - either loose leaf or bags - in an airtight tin? Perhaps you could use extra tea, a teaspoon and a half rather than a teaspoon? Do let me know if you sort it out. Yorkshire Tea and their Yorkshire Gold are stronger teas than most. You might try them.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-12698498007577518312012-08-14T13:40:45.715-07:002012-08-14T13:40:45.715-07:00OH, Jean, I'm still struggling with insipid te...OH, Jean, I'm still struggling with insipid tea. My process matches yours and I've played with bottled water rather than tap water, it can only come down to two things: the tea or my taste buds. One I can change, one I can't! (Off to source some British tea - PG tips perhaps? some of your suggestions too)Jackie Kirnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324574219943567613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-38005390638432914142011-02-28T08:54:32.789-08:002011-02-28T08:54:32.789-08:00Thanks so much, Chase! I'm definitely a tea ad...Thanks so much, Chase! I'm definitely a tea addict, but I enjoy the occasional cup of decaf coffee away from home, usually in the form of a nonfat decaf hazelnut latte or just a plain cup of black. Smells wonderful, that's for sure. The aroma is hard to resist.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-9267641367168562502011-02-28T08:48:48.581-08:002011-02-28T08:48:48.581-08:00Great article Jean ;-)
I usually only have tea wh...Great article Jean ;-)<br /><br />I usually only have tea when I'm not feeling well ... I'm too much of a coffee addict to have it more often than that. That being said though, I love to use loose leaf and a gold Teeli brew basket and I usually go the herbal or tisane route ... since it's usually an upset stomach that I'm trying to calm down.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Chase.Chase Mannhttp://www.mycoffeepro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-84232770613958211522011-01-21T18:05:52.148-08:002011-01-21T18:05:52.148-08:00Vic, thank you so much! Anything we can do to prom...Vic, thank you so much! Anything we can do to promote the tea "cause," eh?Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-27932247279261943262011-01-21T17:28:49.148-08:002011-01-21T17:28:49.148-08:00Thank you for your instructions, Jean! I have adde...Thank you for your instructions, Jean! I have added your link to my post about tea!! VicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4240546185504702712011-01-09T08:02:58.303-08:002011-01-09T08:02:58.303-08:00Em, thank you so much! Yes, tea is wonderful. And ...Em, thank you so much! Yes, tea is wonderful. And a big part of my life. If you put "tea" in the search box just below the "Welcome" on the page, you will get a listing of every post that pertains to tea. I hope you will enjoy ALL of them and leave comments. And do tell all your tea-loving friends about my blog! <br /><br />It made me smile to see you mention your grandparentsJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-77146803144094395072011-01-09T07:54:40.170-08:002011-01-09T07:54:40.170-08:00Omg I loved reading this!! I love tea soo much (: ...Omg I loved reading this!! I love tea soo much (: my nan and grandad always used a kettle on their hob, i find it makes the tea more enjoyable than the electric kettle i use at home! Thanks soo much. @emlovesmac on twitter xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-16075710507794307422010-08-10T06:11:46.819-07:002010-08-10T06:11:46.819-07:00Thank you, Peter. I, too, like a real flame under ...Thank you, Peter. I, too, like a real flame under my kettle (why I don't have an electric one), but I've never heard anyone else say so.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-78815966220229323772010-08-10T05:49:09.772-07:002010-08-10T05:49:09.772-07:00Well written thankyou. Moved back to a house with ...Well written thankyou. Moved back to a house with gas. I like a real flame under my kettle.Peter Bryentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581859685728207325noreply@blogger.com