ENGLISH TEA TIME WITH A GERMAN TWIST: How we learned to make tea the British way

[@JeanneBaney]

I’m a widow now seven years, but watching you two together reminds me so much of when I would bring in a tea tray for my husband. It was one of his favorite things. Because of the hours he worked, we had our tea tray in the living room in the evenings. Not every night but it would be a spontaneous surprise for him. We usually had cookies instead of cake, as I was quite the cookie maker in those days. It’s late now, but I think I’m going to have a cup of decaf tea and rewatch your video.

[@vilmabock478]

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[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

In my chaotic life in Florida, with dogs, husband, and taking care of my adult child, who is disabled, I so enjoy watching a lovely, calm, immaculate and smart couple enjoying their life. In this world we are living in, I find peaceful solace in watching your videos and the normalcy it brings and for a few moments, I'm sure my blood pressure thanks you both! 😊

[@ek7593]

Dee Dee 1776: Love to you from Portugal:) As a mother & granny I know how you feel. Stay strong 🌹

[@Adriana_mg]

❤️❤️

[@nayanasharma4]

Send you lots of love

[@janetsides1796]

Me too. The videos are so calming.

[@nyllaresik]

I love the way you both romanticize the simple pleasures in life - travelling, tea, architecture, poetry, design and pottery.

[@pacob4728]

How cool it must be to know people all over the world feel like you guys are family. You just beam positivity and caring. And don't get me started on the comment community... Best anywhere! I see you guys smiling! 💕

[@KirstenJoerg]

That's so kind and yes, it's such a wonderful community.

[@capricornenumide2532]

@@KirstenJoerg the cake seems tasty , i want to try it. Plz volg tea shop

[@wandastarr-hk2ig]

I love these two. They are so endearing, so calming. They just make my day.

[@KirstenJoerg]

You are so kind, thanks so much!

[@sabinegoetz1448]

Such a lovely calming video. A reminder that we can take time to make every day events special.

[@oysterdiva2853]

How lovely 😊. I've been away for a while and haven't seen you guys at all. Jorge, )please forgive me if no got your name wrong) this is the most I've ever heard you talk! I began watching your channel more than a year ago, and it seemed you were almost painfully shy. You barely uttered a peep! I'm glad to see you've decided to change that a bit. You two've always been good company for me, and now it's all the more fun to watch. You two are just lovely. I so enjoy your shows. Thank you for your hard work and persistence.

[@ReneeRichterthisonesforyou99]

My husband did doctoral research in Germany and his German advisor had us over for "Coffee" one day. We had STRONG coffee, at least 2 cakes, several candies, pastry, cookies...well you get the way this is going. His advisor said to us at this coffee, "The British don't know how to drive, they can't speak English and they don't know how to make tea! " He was a. Character! Today when I do a Tea or Coffee it is blended between England and Germany. Thanks for a lovely video.

[@loveoldmovies2249]

LOVE everything you do in these videos but should also mention that your flower arranging is very professional too! 🤗🤗

[@CaponeCabin]

What a lovely tea time! Thank you for the invitation to join you both at tea. It was most wonderful ❤

[@bettinayoungs5876]

My grandmother, who lived in Birmingham all her life, had a saying about the proper making of tea, and I share it with you here: "Unless the kettle boiling be, Filling the teapot spoils the tea." Glad to see you used boiling water to make yours! Fun video!

[@elizabethanne8729]

I miss seeing you twice a week but now I treasure Tuesdays even more. Friendship Onion in the morning and Kirsten and Joerg in the afternoon makes Tuesday my favorite KZbin day. The cake looks FANTASTIC.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you so much Elizabeth, hopefully we can film some more in November/December for the festive season.

[@EuroKitty33]

@@KirstenJoerg I love every post and treasure more to come!!!

[@la_lisa_homegirl]

Hello from California, USA👋🏽 Thank you for sharing the various Tea's.🫖

[@lavieestduresansconfiture3912]

Ach, was ist das wieder nett bei Euch! Wir haben es hier in der Toscana noch reichlich sommerlich, aber heute Abend backe ich auch Kuchen! Mit Zimt! Und Tee gibt es hier nie mit Zucker, nie mit Milch. Schwierig genug, überhaupt einen Gescheiten in einem Land voller Kaffeetrinker zu erwischen. Grüße von einem Saarbrigger Määdsche

[@Palatinata]

😁🥮😄🍵😘🫖😘

[@pattypeppermint2186]

I can't say enough good thing about your channel. Everything is a pleasant experience and every place you visit is a wonderland. When ever you take us into your home we are so welcomed. As Dee Dee from Florida said you relieve the stress and chaos from our lives. I must admit I would love to live in the UK unfortunately that is not possible at the moment. Every so often I have a cup of tea to remind me of the east side of the world. Thank you for inviting us in. Much love and many blessings Kirsten and Jeorg.

[@bradley2492]

Wonderful ! Love the dress 👗

[@annie2950]

Its always Afternoon Tea time somewhere in the World. Delightful as every.💛🐨

[@BubsyMupsy]

It's interesting that the first two teas are Indian, but in India people make tea differently. They boil the tea with water and then add milk and re-boil again. For madala tea you add the spices with the tea powder to boil. While in many other places people simply steam the tea in hot water. Lovely set up, gorgeous roses, yummy looking cake! And of course, adorable host as usual! ❤🌞🍀

[@cathyellis248]

I love tea and tea parties! I now live in Sweden where everyone drinks coffee a hundred times a day! I'm now going to start drinking tea, like you, every afternoon....with cake! Thank you for sharing!

[@lorellasguerri8302]

Bravi!Bello il servizio da tè!👍👏😘😘

[@carolewinstead8270]

Tea! Such a civilized way to enjoy life.

[@TJ-iw5zq]

You 2 are adorbs! I agree…early gray hot = captain Picard ♥️

[@themamachar]

Thanks for the video. My grandchildren like to watch you. They say, “Could we watch your friends from England?”

[@KirstenJoerg]

That's so kind!

[@jankitteringham8483]

My late husband and I used to take our caravan to Germany to visit my relatives . Once , we used so many of Tante’s tea bags that we fetched our teapot and it’s Cosy so we could make the tea go further. They could not believe the teapot had it’s own hat! Such memories. 🥰🇬🇧

[@mazinwonderland3077]

Yes, it is called a tea cosy. We use to knit them as a child. x

[@jankitteringham8483]

@@mazinwonderland3077 Yes, they loved the tea cosy. My mum in law used to knit them too. I have a modern one still in use. Showing my age now! 🙂

[@susanmaher3908]

I love Fortnum and Mason’s too! The tea tins are reusable (love sustainable products), and for us North American travelers wonderful memory inducers. You can order online, but visiting the store is a must for tea lover tourists, don’t you think?

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh yes, we love Fortnum & Mason and go every time when in London.

[@TheBereangirl]

I grew up with the powdered tea. Decades ago, I was watching Martha Stewart and she had a man from Special Teas on and I decided to order some loose leaf tea. When it arrived I took it to my mom's and made some tea sandwiches etc. for our family's Sunday get together. When I opened that package and the amazing perfume hit my nose I teared up and I said, "All the wasted years!" True story. I've been hooked on loose leaf ever since. That was 20+ years ago!💕

[@QueenRoseFlower]

Alway's a Pleasure to watch you two Love Birds. You both have alot of Class.

[@helenbailey8419]

Charming as always.Thank-you.

[@thebranca1]

Amei as latas do chá.

[@estherloske8180]

Saved this video for lovely tea company 🌹🌹🌹

[@c.w.3750]

Yasss Tuesday and an upload. Bring it!

[@tonyatucciclark2195]

Yummo!!!!!!!! Lovely video, beautiful cake and two of my favorite people enjoying life. It’s the small stuff that makes us happy, like a little sweetness in a cup of tea, a slice of cake, memories and the love of your life by your side. 💜💜💜💜

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Tonya! We so agree, it's the little things in life that are so so special.

[@susanwhitcomb580]

Love your black and white pottery! ❤️❤️🔥

[@TheRickie41]

Die Welt wird dunkler, nicht nur der Herbst, da tut Euer Kanal als friedliche Zuflucht gut. Wieder ein zauberhaft gedeckter Tisch und ein köstliches Rezept. Danke und sehr herzliche Grüsse aus Frankreich! PS. Meine Äpfel hängen zum Teil noch rotbackig am Baum...da will ich den Kuchen gleich heute morgen backen!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Das freut uns sehr!

[@TheRickie41]

@@KirstenJoerg Und die Hälfte ist schon verputzt, verschenkt und genossen!!! Ganz hervorragend!

[@stellaevans752]

Hi guys, love the video, I’m recovering from cancer and your videos keep me relaxed, I love making cakes and drinking tea, quintessentially English, love how you love our country, I have a German friend and I love your country, if only the whole world was as nice as you xxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paolabroccoli7905]

Grazie Kirsten e Joerg sono felice di vedere finalmente i vostri video con i sottotitoli in italiano così posso comprendere e seguire ciò che raccontate! La torta mi sembra molto buona! 😍😋🙏💐

[@janicearmatage3737]

I agree with the Yorkshire tea , putting hot water in your teapot first is called ' warming the pot' love watching you x

[@debragazaway4946]

I love tea thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brigitterehfeldt2018]

Hallo Kirsten, Hallo Joerg, i came across your channel by accident. I am so happy about this because it is such a pleasure to watch you in these difficult times. Thanks for nice moments.

[@anneadeniyi9870]

Très jolie vidéo merci 🙏🏻 👋🏻🇨🇭

[@kiethee]

Hi Kirsten and jorg so nice to see you hope you are both well it’s so nice to see people having a proper cup of afternoon tea and a must have cake bit of both and to see a lovely table setting it makes you enjoy the tea more when the tab,e is set nicely not many people bother and it such a shame as it does finish it of nicely

[@LotusLady9]

Thank you Kirsten & Joerg for sharing the Apple Bundt cake recipe. It looks delicious! You & Joerg always explains things so well. Have a great week☕🍰

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much, have a great week too!

[@LotusLady9]

@@KirstenJoerg 💟

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Kirsten & Joerg. I'm a big fan of English Breakfast tea and I like Darjeeling as well. My favorite is Yorkshire tea. I haven't had Russian caravan sense the 1970s. I liked it. My Dad used to make bunt cake. Good memories.❤ I like when Joerg makes you laugh. We miss seeing you twice a week. Take care. Cheers Ron & Dovie

[@KirstenJoerg]

We do love Yorkshire tea too and have it at home. Like it in the afternoon when I need to be all awake.

[@anamariacordoba6675]

Gracias! Compartire a mis hermanitas la clase de como tomar te ingles. 😃👍👏

[@helenest-arnaud5411]

Je vous aime tellement comme couple. J’avais envie d’être avec vous pour prendre le thé. Bonne journée .

[@annetteandorfer381]

Guten Abend ihr zwei! Eine Tea-Time! Guter Einfall! Euer Apfelkuchen sieht sehr lecker aus. Muss ich nächste Woche mal probieren. Die Kuchenform ist ja klasse. Rosenform heißt die, glaube ich. Aber ich bin leider kein Teetrinker. Eher ein Kaffee-Junkie. Tee bei mir nur Früchtetee. Aber sehr lehrreich eure "Teezeremonie". Es gibt wirklich viele Sorten von Schwarztee. Übrigens - dein Karokleid ist sehr hübsch, Kirsten. Und deine Schürze ist niedlich. Tschüß bis zum nächsten Mal, eure Annette 👏👏😄👍❤️

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Hello lovely couple! Mmmm ! Looks delicious ! Bisous from Alsace 😁🤗😘😍

[@patriciaaraneda3410]

Gracias desde Chile !! He tomado el té junto a uds . Genial!

[@michw3755]

Like Patrick Stewart, I'm from Yorkshire and my tea of choice is Yorkshire tea too, we've had lovely sunshine for the last 3 days but today it's been very autumnal shall we say. The cake looked scrummy by the way and love it when you get your good china out 😀👍

[@KirstenJoerg]

Love Yorkshire as well. I know, we filmed the video a week ago so the weather changes from day to day of course.

[@debrap947]

What a sweet video...awww...wish some of us were there, having tea with you. Definitely going to try the cake. I am a coffee drinker in the morning(decaf) but love my afternoon tea. Actually, I tend to have tea while I am watching your videos...just seems like the right thing to do. 😉 Thanks for sharing, take care.

[@ingridbeentjes9974]

Hello Kirsten and Joerg ! Enjoyed your teatime . What a lovely couple two are. Tonight’s video put a smile on my face.

[@lynneyb2469]

❤ love this video and my favorite couple on KZbin!

[@illuminatedgalaxies7777.]

Such a wonderful couple how lovely to have afternoon tea together so romantic 💜💜

[@elisa7881]

Lovely. Interesting about George Orwell...Thank you.

[@njohnston1224]

How nice and homely I just love watching ,your little videos,,,so calming and nice, thankyou to you both for sharing ,XXX always ,my weekly treat,😊 my fave tea is English breakfast tea,and Irish breakfast tea is lovely and malty,❣️

[@beverlymacdonald]

Beautiful tea set, I always learn something from your video's. I like earl gray tea with sugar.

[@deniserecktenwald6092]

Schön, euch beiden wieder zu sehen!! Und dein schönes Kleid, toll. Mal wieder viele grüsse aus marpingen!! Alles liebe euch beiden👨‍🚒

[@KirstenJoerg]

Liebe Grüße zurück

[@annmills5853]

You can't beat a cup of tea and a slice of cake , take care love from Ann Italy xxxx

[@jessieelliott3157]

Ooo Russian caravan is my favourite. Just like Kirsten says the cake smell brings back memories russian caravan brings back memories for me. My mum would simmer it in a saucepan on the stove to make it very strong and it smells lovely. It brings back the image of a winter morning at my parents home with mandarins (clementines), avocado on toast and Russian caravan tea with milk (no sugar). I'm going to try and make your cake.

[@itsmewende]

I enjoy tea too, I use my French press for loose tea, it's not just for coffee around here. I'll be making that cake, it looks so pretty with that dark edge, that sprinkle of powdered sugar had me thinking of Christmas. Have a wonderful week.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Wende, have a lovely week too.

[@marthathomas1660]

I like the bundt pan. I have baked an Apple Cake they are delicous. Enjoyed watching you both tae care.

[@deaddave8805]

Hello Kirsten and Joerg. We had the pleasure of visiting Shropshire last weekend in our Motorhome called 'Pippin' !! Ludlow was great and taking lunch in The Feathers Hotel was superb. We drove through some lovely villages on our way to Shrewsbury for a short stay before returning home. I can't wait to try this cake. Thanks from Dave and Sophie xx

[@barbarapatriciaharrison3853]

Hello Kirsten and Joerg how lovely to see you back again and to enjoy your tea time. The bundt cake looks so good and so I might try it myself .I must get a proper tin for it as it makes the cake look attractive.I rather like herbal teas myself but I have Dark Chai with my breakfast, Earl Grey with lunch and Vanilla Chai mid afternoon. I also like Rose Tea , Turmeric and Mint tea made from the garden mint .I miss your twice weekly videos but at least I have the Tuesday one to enjoy , so thank you for that .Enjoy the rest of the week, stay safe and God bless you both until next week xx❤

[@wandamclaughlin8405]

Lovely. I like, Joerg do not put sugar in my tea, only a little in my coffee. Oh an no milk in my tea, just straight up. 😊

[@indigosky9578]

The cake looks so delicious! Yum.

[@charlenewilliford6957]

Hi lovely couple. This was such a zen moment for me. I am 100% a tea person. My mother was a Saturday baker. Tea for two in every way.💕🫖

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh yes, tea all the way!

[@TheVioletBaker]

What a wonderful video... A beautiful escape 💓... I can't wait to visit Britain!

[@soriaguerrero5799]

Que belleza buen gusto y exquisites amo las pircelanas son muy bellas tomarse el tiempo para tomar el te es un placer gracias Sonia Guerrero de Argentina 💝💝🙋🙋🙋

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha! Thank you! Very beautiful! Grew up with Oolong tea that I still love! Aloha!

[@shirleyellis9708]

Delicious cake.👍

[@reginamariniello1558]

Beautiful!! I love the British style!🇮🇹❤️🇬🇧🌹🌹🌹

[@Ski7440]

Your tea looked wonderful , especially the cake with apple in it.

[@hoiyinwan8233]

I had a good friend visiting London Uk, she wanted me to take her to Harrods to buy tea for her friend’s shopping request. I thought she was going to get some posh tea that are exclusive to Harrods, I asked what type of tea was she looking for, she showed me the piece of paper with the name…. I laugh so much , my stomach was hurting, she was asked to buy PG Tips , which she could buy from a local corner shop for a couple of pounds. We went to a local shop for that, as I doubt Harrods sells PG Tips.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Lol, that's hilarious!

[@Gatsby18]

Thank you for sharing your lives with. You present the magic and history of England in such an inviting way. Watching your videos demonstrate that the simple things in life are truly where joy and magic are born. Best Wishes, Teresa

[@kellynovak4656]

I love English Breakfast tea with half cream and a smidge of sugar. I absolutely love your home. It is so calming and cozy.

[@mandyandrews6083]

My favourite tea is Twining’s Earl Grey and for me the perfect cup of tea needs bone china. Lovely video Thank you

[@shirleymclean5895]

I am going to try baking that beautiful cake!👍

[@katielucas7511]

I love it when you do these sorts of videos x thank you x

[@mariannewesten3638]

Hab mich nur so richtig auf den Dienstag gefreut.Ist irgendwie komisch am Freitagabend..Und der Kuchen sieht lecker aus.Der wird gebacken👍. Kirsten,hast du eine neue Frisur? Steht dir gut👍 Liebe Grüße und stay safe 😘😘

[@suzannepeate5347]

Ahh lovely tea time. I love mine on a Saturday afternoon with fresh bread, butter and local Cornish honey as a great alternative to cake.

[@ReginaSBoone]

I like honey in my tea . Thank you for the tips on different teas .

[@NatureAndOther]

Such a lovely and relaxing video. Your tea set is very beautiful, your cake looks delicious, and Darjelling is the best tea I have tried.

[@mib7623]

It looks very perfect to me!

[@Meemaw1953]

I just love watching your videos. You both are such a special couple. 🙏🙏✝️✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jenpeace3763]

I'm in the states and have had tea in Ireland, England and the states at various place including some places owned by English couples whom moved over and I must say one of my favorites was at Lincoln in the UK and in Bath in the UK. Will many Christmas markets be open this yr? If so pretty please film them.

[@Laurengreenkat]

York Christmas market is very nice x

[@jenpeace3763]

@@Laurengreenkat Lauren my family on parts of mom's side came from York. I need to get bk asap. Will we be able to travel there soon?

[@neusllaurado1040]

Perfecta 👍🏼. Gràcies des de Catalunya.

[@marciasmusic8437]

Delightful!! Thank you for sharing your tea varieties!! And I’m going to make your cake 🍰 Kirsten and Joerg!! ☺️❤️

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Marcia!

[@lentilgoddess]

Thank you for yet another lovely video. Again my blood pressure is reduced because of you.

[@Elisabeth-zi8ww]

Thank you for making this tea time video and using the beautiful black regal peacock china, it looks great with the silver touches. The cake looks very tasty, moist and easy to make. Darjeeling is my favorite from Fortnum and Mason and the Royal Blend. Love there tin canisters too, and enjoy refilling them with purchasing the tea pouches, a real money savings, as the canisters are so pretty in the cupboard. I love when you share all the beautiful products you purchase in England, then we in turn can purchase them and have them sent...I too love having family and friends over for a pot of tea and a wonderful desert..😊☕🍰💗💗

[@fionaosullivan5824]

Lovely decadent cake with no cream 🎂 Have you thought about adding whipping cream? Kirsten are you voting daily for fringe, mean girl and yellow cardigan? I think that’s a bit of you. Love from Ireland xo 🍀

[@KirstenJoerg]

Yes, we actually mention in the video that you could have it with whipping cream but it's not really necessary as the cake is lovely and moist.

[@fionaosullivan5824]

@@KirstenJoerg Oh how silly of me! I must’ve missed the part where you made all that whipping cream! How much did you make? Thinking of recreating for my grandkids later x Have you thought about swapping out all those oranges for apples instead? Probably would stop the dry issue you’re having with this cake xo Only a suggestion xo 💞

[@KirstenJoerg]

@@fionaosullivan5824 Lol, we didn't make whipping cream, we just mention that you could have it with whipping cream but you don't really need it. This cake doesn't have oranges in it but apples.

[@karinbergman1646]

Every time you have tea, I find that I want to join you! Especially the colder the weather becomes. I love English Breakfast, Darjeeling, and Jasmine. The cake looks delicious too! I really love your kitchen colors and the artwork on the walls.💗

[@deannab9511]

Such a lovely a cozy video, thank you guys!

[@sarahdeason493]

Such a beautiful tea time .. Cake was lovely and looked delicious when cut . The tea looked marvelous & made me want to try . The room, walls , prints, table & beautiful dishes (and your dress K) .. All were delightful .. Such a lovely, calming, enjoyable PERFECT Teatime ❣

[@indigosky9578]

My Nan always baked on Saturdays. Then on Sunday we would go to her house for a big tea.

[@susprime7018]

Love your silver tea strainer, yes cinnamon smells wonderful when baking, apples too. I love Lapsang Souchong, which has a smokey flavor but your Russian Caravan woud be good, enjoy your lovely cake.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Lapsang Souchong is Joerg's favourite tea.

[@Georgian1717]

Love the sweetness and comfort of making tea and you two being together. Lovely video. Thanks 🫖☕️

[@Rose-yd7bn]

So lovely….thanks for sharing.💕

[@maryohare4141]

Lovely! I am going to grate my apples and make a delicious cake today😁😳😍 I love "taking tea"...it makes you slow down, concentrate on each other, shut out the world....and make a little cozy memory, together. I have collected teacups, teapots, tablecloths and pretty dessert plates...for over 55 years! Most have been "found" at estate sales, thrift shops, antique fairs and tiny shops of intrigue while on little trips with my loving husband, cherished parents, beloved sister and bestie girlfriends. Instead of buying t-shirts while on vacations, I find nearest church rummage sales or thrift and antique stores...and go off on an adventure for "lovely treasures." Some become gifts for other "teatime lovers" and "old souls" and other "treasures" become family finds to enjoy.

[@marilyn-annerowley6711]

Hi Kirsten & Joerg. Well I really enjoyed your afternoon tea video think I might try to make your German apple cake looks just right for tea. I Love watching your videos and all the lovley interesting places you visit from time to time. Oh yes by the way my favorite brew is Earl grey . I don’t really like strong tea. Love to you both . Marilyn. XX😊❤️

[@carin.zwaneveld]

I just tried Glow ( with Strawberry, Cucumber and Green Tea) from twinings, a really lovely tea. And I love the Yorkshire tea. When my daughter visits England with her English partner, she always brings home some tea for me.

[@KirstenJoerg]

That sounds like a wonderful tea.