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How much is a "drop of milk" in tea?

  • 27-07-2020 5:44pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Hi all

    As the thread title says, I'm wondering how much constitutes a "drop" of milk in tea?

    I've been advised by a dietician that I can only have a drop in a cup of tea as part of diet changes to try ward off calcium oxalate kidney stones.

    Thanks in advance.

    MM


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Just enough to turn its colour I should say. You could always learn to take it black and take out the worry of whether it's too much or not. It's really not bad, and would be just a matter of getting used to it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    quickbeam wrote: »
    Just enough to turn its colour I should say. You could always learn to take it black and take out the worry of whether it's too much or not. It's really not bad, and would be just a matter of getting used to it.

    Is there any point in drinking tea then? It would be strong as f@%k if only a little milk is in it?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,980 ✭✭✭s1ippy


    I need a good bit, which means pouring gently for three seconds.

    A drop is probably just that you gently let one drop of milk into the tea. :(

    My sympathies, could you switch to a non-dairy alternative? My spouse drinks all the milk, so I always have back up milk ready that they won't drink :D


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    A drop is a very non-specific amount, so I'd agree with the above that you're better off weaning yourself off the milk altogether than trying to solve that conundrum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    s1ippy wrote: »
    I need a good bit, which means pouring gently for three seconds.

    A drop is probably just that you gently let one drop of milk into the tea. :(

    My sympathies, could you switch to a non-dairy alternative? My spouse drinks all the milk, so I always have back up milk ready that they won't drink :D


    My OH drinks Lactose free milk, so I leave that to her?? What would be a non-dairy alternative to milk?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,191 ✭✭✭RandomViewer


    Is there any point in drinking tea then? It would be strong as f@%k if only a little milk is in it?

    It's quite nice


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Is there any point in drinking tea then? It would be strong as f@%k if only a little milk is in it?

    You could just brew it for not as long to make up for what is diluted by the milk. Not rocket science. Or, dilute with more water instead of milk (which is effectively the same as not brewing for as long).


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    Soya or nut milks would be alternatives but I'd check with your dietician first, as they also contain calcium if the aim is to avoid that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,191 ✭✭✭RandomViewer


    My OH drinks Lactose free milk, so I leave that to her?? What would be a non-dairy alternative to milk?

    Oat, soya, almond , coconut , tons of random stuff but honestly it'd probably be better black


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,980 ✭✭✭s1ippy


    I use unsweetened oat milk or soya in tea, or if I'm making hot chocolate I'd use unsweetened almond. Almond breaks up and leaves a funny reside in tea.

    Lactofree are grand flavour-wise as well but I feel like the nut and plant varieties are probably less processed (haven't checked though).


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    quickbeam wrote: »
    You could just brew it for not as long to make up for what is diluted by the milk. Not rocket science. Or, dilute with more water instead of milk (which is effectively the same as not brewing for as long).

    Dietitian is probably sneakily trying to get me off tea altogether?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    I'm talking about teabags here btw


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭scilover


    Hi all

    As the thread title says, I'm wondering how much constitutes a "drop" of milk in tea?

    I've been advised by a dietician that I can only have a drop in a cup of tea as part of diet changes to try ward off calcium oxalate kidney stones.

    Thanks in advance.

    MM

    you could say enough when you see the colour of your tea has change


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I'd say get a second opinion. Get tested for oxalate if you haven't.
    https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones/eating-diet-nutrition has info

    On topic, it's a teaspoon's worth.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,666 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Should the dietitian who recommended 'only a drop' not be advising what they meant instead of everyone else guessing?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,487 ✭✭✭VG31


    Is there any point in drinking tea then? It would be strong as f@%k if only a little milk is in it?

    If it's too strong, try a lighter tea like Darjeeling. Pretty much any leaf tea will be lighter also as the tea used in teabags are crushed pellets which are much stronger.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Should the dietitian who recommended 'only a drop' not be advising what they meant instead of everyone else guessing?

    Got it clarified. Dietitian said I should be using what the average person uses in their tea.


  • Posts: 11,614 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I'm talking about teabags here btw


    I switched to milk-free tea about 2 years ago. I couldn't imagine going back to it now. I still love my tea, and its much more convenient for a number of reasons. I mostly use teabags by the way.


  • Posts: 11,614 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Got it clarified. Dietitian said I should be using what the average person uses in their tea.


    I think you need a new dietician. Thats a very vague clarification.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,666 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Got it clarified. Dietitian said I should be using what the average person uses in their tea.

    Your dietitian may be trolling you...


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    I switched to milk-free tea about 2 years ago. I couldn't imagine going back to it now. I still love my tea, and its much more convenient for a number of reasons. I mostly use teabags by the way.

    Me too. It was always a lottery in our work canteen whether the milk would be fresh or not, so I took the chance out of it, and just went black. It's grand.

    OP, your dietitian sounds very inept.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭Akabusi


    I switched to milk-free tea about 2 years ago. I couldn't imagine going back to it now. I still love my tea, and its much more convenient for a number of reasons. I mostly use teabags by the way.

    Yes milk free tea is the way to go. It takes all of a couple of cups to get used to. I will never go back to tea with milk.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,666 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    I switched to milk-free tea about 2 years ago. I couldn't imagine going back to it now. I still love my tea, and its much more convenient for a number of reasons. I mostly use teabags by the way.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,920 ✭✭✭Greyfox


    Tea without milk is disgusting, tried it a few times. I'd recommend using a tiny drop and add a little water and wait for it to cool


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,202 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Ask her to be serious and what measurement she means.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,666 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Ask her to be serious and what measurement she means.

    Did you just assume their gender???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,202 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Did you just assume their gender???
    yes i regret nothing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    Hi all

    As the thread title says, I'm wondering how much constitutes a "drop" of milk in tea?

    I've been advised by a dietician that I can only have a drop in a cup of tea as part of diet changes to try ward off calcium oxalate kidney stones.

    Thanks in advance.

    MM

    If you have calcium oxalate kidney stones. It's oxalate rich foods and not calcium rich foods that you should be cutting out.


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Dylan Ancient Sleepwear


    black tea is the business


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  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭scilover


    just a few drops enough to change the tea colour


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 90slovingDJ


    Try Oat Barista Milk.. you will never need any drop of milk again


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