Tea making tips movie from (1941)

[jerwin]

@teknocholer

I have heard just the opposite (the sign of a good story is that it also exists as its own antistory).

Milk first is a middle class thing because the shock of boiling tea can crack a stoneware cup, whereas bone china can stand it, so MIL is U, MIF is non-U.

This shows up in Gosford Park-- Stephen Fry’s character is, at most, middle class.

I put the milk in first when I prepare both tea and coffee.

[JemmieDuffs]

@teknocholer

Also, always warm the teapot before adding the tea.

Yes, I remember having to pour a bit of very hot water into the teapot and swirl it around some before adding tea, then the remainder of the water.