Do you put milk in before the teabag/teabag before milk?

gbee · 02-02-2011 12:18PM

The traditional British costume is to use only China tea pots and China Cups for their tea.

The tea was brewed in the pot ~ when this was determined to be of the correct density/strength it was time to pour.

The milk would be added FIRST for two reasons: A: It protected the delicate China Tea ware. B: It acts as a brewing arrester so the teas won't get any or much stronger.

People who like milky watery weak teas will usually put the milk in first, the milk arrests the brewing and keeps the teas weak .

People who like medium, strong or brewed teas won't touch the cup with milk until they are about to drink and the milk's function is merely for taste.

A chemical reaction take place between the tea and the milk. This reaction cannot be undone.

prinz · 02-02-2011 12:27PM

Milk should never be added before the tea bag ffs. Philistines.

Milk is only added first to a china cup before the tea (already brewed) is added.

Of course you can always have tea without milk.

the_syco · 02-02-2011 01:23PM

Sugar, then hot water, then teabag, and after a bit of squeezing, some milk

jester77 · 02-02-2011 01:34PM

enda1 wrote: »

The sugar and fat round and enhance the flavour, while taking away the bitter kick. Its not about cooling the tea (well for me anyway).

But its only black teas I'd add milk to I think. It must be reasonably bitter/astringent to deserve the milk treatment.

Then why not get a black tea that is less bitter?
There are so many different varieties

norrie rugger · 02-02-2011 01:40PM

Tea
Earl Grey
Hot

That is all

W.Shakes-Beer · 02-02-2011 02:21PM

just after making an epic brew.

1. Put on toasted sandwich
2. Pour water into cup (preloaded with tea bag)
3. stir teabag and squeeze til it almost bursts.
4. Scoop out teabag with spoon, hook teabag into sink.
5. Add 2 sugars then milk.
6. Eat epic sambo and drink tea.
7. Wait for someone to complain as to why there is sugar all over counter and a teabag in the sink.

enda1 · 02-02-2011 04:23PM

jester77 wrote: »

Then why not get a black tea that is less bitter?
There are so many different varieties

I know there are. I have about ten at home actually (plus many other teas) which I've picked up in Harrod's, Dublin, Bath, Brussels, Paris and Aachen I think.

The bitterness isn't a problem though. The milk just eases it, plus the tannins which are quite harsh in black tea. Overall I find the milk rounds and softens tea.

Degag · 02-02-2011 04:28PM

Suger has to go in before the milk and the milk has to go in after the bag!

happyoutscan · 02-02-2011 04:33PM

Don't squeeze the teabag. Instead, leave it in for an extra half minute. Perfect Tea will be yours.

Luap · 02-02-2011 04:38PM

I leave the teabag in. :cool:

Owenw · 02-02-2011 04:53PM

The author of 'A nice cup of tea and a sit down' gave the recipe for a perfect cuppa when he was interviewed on the G Ryan Show 3-4 years ago which I followed ever since:

Best tea is made with loose leaves in a pot, however if using a teabag:

Tea bag in cup
Pour in boiling water
Wait around 40 seconds to brew
Light squeeze and remove
Add small amount of milk to taste

I also add sugar before pouring in the hot water so it dissolves completely and prefer semi-skimmed than full fat milk, for a nice strong flavour.

Another interesting fact I heard somewhere is that the fat in the milk actually keeps your tea hotter for longer.

I loath weak tea, too much milk added, or the bag left in the cup.

whydoibother? · 02-02-2011 05:08PM

Would coffee be simpler?

L'prof · 02-02-2011 05:15PM

Teabag and then the milk, but then again I drink builders tea, so maybe my input is irreleavant!

Johro · 02-02-2011 06:50PM

bluewolf wrote: »

I agree, black tea with some honey nom nom

Whoever came up with 'nom nom' or 'om nom nom' needs shooting. After a period of painful torture. Having to drink tea made using method 'milk before teabag' would do. Christ. The world's going to hell.

Sephiroth_dude · 02-02-2011 06:52PM

Tea first then milk

RichieC · 02-02-2011 06:53PM

phasers wrote: »

Why on earth would you put the milk in before the teabag?

used to be a sign of being poor, as your cheap cups would have cracked if you poured boiling water in straight.

Son Of A Vidic · 02-02-2011 07:28PM

Teabag then add milk for me.

Christ, putting milk in first would be a bit like wiping your ass before a sh1t - why?

PeterIanStaker · 02-02-2011 07:35PM

And I keep the teabag in the cup. None of this "weak tea" malarkey.

McChubbin · 02-02-2011 07:42PM

Squish the **** out of the tea bag then add the slightest hint of milk. Mmmm. Strong tea.

Ruu_Old · 02-02-2011 07:43PM

Anyone who puts in milk before teabag is a heartless bastard! That goes for you, number 1! :mad:

McChubbin · 02-02-2011 07:46PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whbc5YJz7OU

Where would we be without tea?

Rant1 · 02-02-2011 08:49PM

Milk first till I die MuthaF*****s!!!

starbelgrade · 02-02-2011 09:02PM

It really doesn't matter if you make tea the proper way...

Boil water.

Add some to teapot to warm it.

Pour out.

Add tea leaves.

Allow to brew for 4-5 mins.

Pour tea into warmed cup.

Add milk if you are using it, before or after, to taste.

johnnyskeleton · 02-02-2011 09:14PM

This is not a matter for discretion of opinion.

If making tea with a teabag, no milk in first. Milk in first means it will not be boiling water which means it is not tea, just dirty warm water.

If, on the other hand, you have made tea in a pot, you can put the milk in first. This reduces the level of staining on the cups, making them easier to wash.

johnnyskeleton · 02-02-2011 09:16PM

RichieC wrote: »

used to be a sign of being poor, as your cheap cups would have cracked if you poured boiling water in straight.

On the contrary, it would more likely cause damage to delicate china cups - cheaper porcelain cups and mugs can withstand the heat without a bother.

ladypip · 02-02-2011 09:16PM

chin_grin wrote: »

Cup.

Teabag.

Hot water.

Stir.

Squish the teabag to within an inch of it's life.

Take out teabag.

Tiny drop of milk.

??????

Profit.

Perfec!!!

R0ot · 02-02-2011 09:17PM

Cup + Teabag + Hot Water, stir well until dark, add sugar is needed then add milk. The PERFECT cup of tea as made by a Donegal man.

karlog · 02-02-2011 09:51PM

Milk last of course, theres some sick people out there.

02-02-2011 10:29PM

I once knew someone who added the milk first. Took me by surprise when I saw it!

finnegan2010 · 02-02-2011 10:33PM

TEA SLAMMERS, your only man

I get the tea bag ready in cup... milk in a shot glass .
Pour the hot water into mug then drop the shot glass in to mug straight away.
Neck it

HELL YEAH

Do you put milk in before the teabag/teabag before milk?

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