Orwellian tea injunctions

Yeah, I often joke about anything with “craft” or “artisanal” thrown on it (e.g. if there isn’t already artisan crafted sriracha, there will be soon), but I’m particular about beer. I wouldn’t wish Corona on an enemy. God bless the Trappists and their godly efforts.

You may be pleased to learn that there are some excellent borosilicate glass tea pots. I own two, including one with the strainer built into the lid so the tea leaves have all the space they need to unfurl. Here’s an example from Amazon to show you what I mean: Glass Tea Pot with strainer

Use simple syrup. Much easier.

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For those who prefer more science-based tea advice, the Royal Society of Chemistry issued instructions on the perfect cup of tea a while ago.

MIF all the way in our household, by the way, whatever Orwell says.

The actively-boiling part is vital.

I still can’t help giving an incredulous blink when a (non-Brit) ‘barista’ smugly serves a dry teabag alongside a cup of hot-ish water, as if that’s the ‘proper’ way to do it.

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