How the World Drinks Black Tea

[@MaxineShaw_84]

Getting called out for highlighting rare dishes, ingredients, or techniques is silly. I love it here lol 😌

[@BerylShereshewsky]

Hahaha I mean it’s true I like to try the ones where I think whatttttt!!!!!!!

[@Sam-cn3wu]

Right? I feel like the whole point is highlighting obscure recipes and experiencing other cultures w an open mind lol

[@mkmoody2870]

I love both tea and coffee. During the week I start my day with a cup of black tea, no milk or sugar, then switch to a cup of green tea. On the weekend I like to have a cup of coffee, black, then relax later with a cup of tea. I do not like sweetened tea at all. My Nana once served me tea, when I said no to sugar, she said, well good, you are a true member of the family! She was french and said that was the way, no sugar and if milk, just a drop. I think of her often during tea time ❤

[@mkmoody2870]

Oops, I meant for a general comment not under this one, lol.

[@MaxineShaw_84]

@@mkmoody2870 It's okay. It was sweet to read. 😊

[@aprilmalton4592]

England here. If tea is made in a mug/cup individually, you pour the hot water in the tea and brew/steep to desired strength. Remove tea, add sugar then milk. If tea is made in a pot, milk and sugar are put in cup first then BREWED tea is poured into cup. The only time milk would be used at the same time as the tea is when the milk is heated first, possibly with spices as in chai. All if it is wonderful!! 😄

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Oh, some people definitely add the milk to the mug before the tea bag! The correct order is tea, boiling water, then milk and sugar. It's the boiling water that releases the tannins in the tea, which is a large part of the taste. However, some people don't like the tannin taste, it's a bit astringent, almost dry. So adding the milk before the water lowers the temperature that the tea steeps, it doesn't release so many tannins and the result is a naturally sweeter taste, which some folk prefer.

[@majo3423]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 love the explanation. Very educational ❤️

[@hecticbrother9873]

Yep! I second this 👍

[@lizvanwessem2055]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 interesting, cos I (Brit here) always do it your way, but I actually prefer it sweeter. I do it your way cos i have sweetners in. Sweetners in milk with tea (esp loose powder sweetner) is vile. it only works if you put them in the hot umilky water, and then add the milk. If you add it to the hot water+milk then it just sort of gathers on the surface as a horrible floaty scum. ugh.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@@lizvanwessem2055 That's more to do with the reaction of the sweetener though, sound like it also needs a high temp to dissolve completely. I think I'm weird, I sugar my coffee quite heavily but I can't abide sweetener in my tea. I do tend to do the milk first version of tea though, just to take that edge off. My old ma would be horrified I do it "wrong", I've never been able to admit my sin to her 🤣.

[@ounalan]

Turkish tea clarification: The "baklava" we eat alongside a cup of tea is not the standard syrupy baklava, but "dry baklava" w/o syrup. It is a bit less sweet, and also not making your fingers sticky. It is a small sweet dry stick, not like the normal baklava, which is rectangular and wet. In eastern Turkey ppl take a sip of their tea and suck a small lump of rock sugar to sweeten it. However, most common way is to add a bit of sugar to your cup of tea, to your taste. It is essential for Turkish tea that you dilute it with hot water to your taste.

[@hicgerekyoktu]

I must add.. Proper Turkish tea is made of the Turkish tea leaves from the north. More importantly, çaydanlık (the double teapot) must be used. Hot water (~90'C) is added to the top section. the steam coming from the bottom brews the tea slowly. you need 10-20 min to brew. this process makes it nonbitter and enjoyable. the shape of the turkish tea cup is optimal to take small sips, making it even more pleasant.

[@TheNinnyfee]

I live among many Turkish German people and one time a woman told me she had to lose weight and reduce the tea. I was amazed but then she told me she liked it really sweet. 😄💗

[@Periculosa_seductor_20]

​@@TheNinnyfee😂

[@katl8825]

Sheneli has a magical voice that sounds sparkly, like when you watch a fairy tale movie and the narrator is setting up the story… I can imagine her voice narrating!

[@tonik-o3949]

I agree, she has a beautiful voice.

[@Charlzton]

A pleasure to feature Beryl! Thank you for trying my builder’s tea, and I’m really glad you enjoyed the digestive 😉. I highly, highly recommend checking out hobnobs too, but be careful because they’ll disintegrate in tea even more quickly than a digestive. For me it’s teabag, hot water, sugar, milk, teabag out. I believe the old style of milk first was used because otherwise the heat of the hot water could crack the fragile china cups.

[@paularunslondon]

I was coming here for the biscuit debate 😂 My preference is definitely the hobnob. The order is definitely water, bag out, then milk. I don’t have sugar, but I’d probably add it after the water. I like my tea with soy milk as it’s most similar to dairy, I think. Oat makes it a bit too creamy for me.

[@Charlzton]

@@paularunslondon ah but if you keep the bag in while you stir the milk you can keep the flavour strong!

[@lizvanwessem2055]

I definetly do NOT do builder's tea for me, but I know how to do it for other people (what's not mentioned is that this is a survival technique if you're having any work done!). As I said to jonnylumberjack above, mine is teabag, sweetner, water, teabag out, then milk, but that's because sweetner in milky tea is just vile. It *IS* milky tea though, a sort of pale cream compared to the dark brown of a builder's cuppa. my husband is from the Netherlands so doesn't do milk in tea. He looks at mine and calls it a cup of sick, to which i cheerily reply "I love you too!". heh. Biscuits (Beryl, its a BISCUIT, not a cookie!): I like digestives, but equally like custard creams, malted milk, chocolate bourbons. not keen on rich tea. Def a dunker though. Love a good dunked biccie, me.

[@bbmcgee33]

I'm from Berkshire too Charlie! RG or SL?

[@Emmet_Moore]

‘Builder’s’ tea: basic teabag in mug (Tetley, Yorkshire, PG Tips etc.), pour boiling water, wait 3-4 mins, teabag out, enough semi-skimmed milk to make it beige, and then optionally one or two sugars. Or as actual builders take it: squeeze the teabag as soon as you pour the water and then leave on the side for 20 minutes, enjoy bitter and tepid.

[@taraoakes6674]

I may be a coffee person, my husband is the tea drinker, but I love to see how other people/cultures experience things. This was so calming, and lovely.

[@AmyAnnetteHenion]

According to traditional tea etiquette, milk historically was added first when the tea was served in very fine bone china teacups. That way, the milk could cool down the hot tea just enough that it wouldn't crack the porcelain. When drinking tea out of heftier ceramic or stoneware mugs that can take the heat, this isn't an issue, and you can add the tea first!

[@alisadventures152]

I read this recently and it was noted that this was a class difference. Wealthy people had more delicate cups so would add the milk first while poor people had thicker cups and would typically add the milk after.

[@ShenanK]

Bryanna seems so sweet and encouraging! What a lovely story about her grandmother and what a lovely reminder to take a pause and enjoy the world around us.

[@brydecuir9746]

❤ always pause , thank you 🙏🏽

[@jiiinkiees9164]

What a great episode! Me and my family in Poland drink black tea at least 3 times a day, and we add to it this mixture that we make all theoughout winter: alternating slices of lemon, ginger and fresh turmeric in a jar, then drowned in honey and left for all of those juices to be drawn out. Add a slice of each and a couple of teaspoons of the syrup to your black tea and you've got yourself a huge immune system booster!

[@majo3423]

Sounds wonderful

[@mayam9575]

My Ukrainian grandmother always makes me something very similar when I am sick! She doesn't make a syrup but she makes a pot of black tea with all of those ingredients. It has such a healing taste

[@21972012145525]

How do you sleep if this drink it 3x/dsy

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

I’ll definitely be trying this! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@NickCombs]

Excellent. Make sure to add the tiniest amount of black pepper if you want the antioxidant in turmeric to become accessible to the body. Circumin I think it's called.

[@the_feed_creature]

Oh the sweet tea reminded me! The internet is often confused by southern US sweet tea, but also lemonade! I'd love to have a beverages episode for lemonades or other non-fermented non-tea cold drinks!

[@shyamdevadas6099]

Great video, Beryl. Just a little background on the McVitie's "Digestive" Biscuits you had with your builder's tea. Digestive biscuits were developed in 1839 by two Scottish doctors to aid in digestion. It was essentially an edible fiber bomb to prevent constipation. The classic ingredients of whole grain, wheat chaff, and malt combatted the fat-heavy, starch-heavy diets of the time. This was such a big health problem that everyone worked digestives into their diet...eventually as an accompaniment to tea. In 1925, the British company, McVitie's began to make and innovate their now iconic line of digestive biscuits. The part you described about the biscuit getting soggy in the tea was described by Judi Dench in the movie "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel". I understand that in the U.S., it's illegal to manufacture similar biscuits/cookies that are labeled as "digestive". Incidentally, the American graham cracker (invented in the mid-1800s by Reverend Sylvester Graham) is a loose approximation of the British digestive biscuit and was promoted for its quasi-medical benefits. In 1898, the National Biscuit Company (known today as NABISCO) began to mass-produce the Nabisco Graham Cracker - another iconic product.

[@21972012145525]

Why is it illegal?

[@shyamdevadas6099]

@@21972012145525 From what I understand, American officials don't accept the concept of a cookie to aid digestion as being medically sound or accurate.

[@kirily7440]

Thank you so much for this informative tangent. I really enjoyed it. ☕

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

This is probably my favourite episode so far. Tea is such a great drink and the variation of drinks still amazes me.

[@suzz1776]

Little tip so ur black tea doesn't get bitter- use more tea leaves and steep less time (u can reuse the tea leaves up to 3times) and also don't boil ur water, get it hot but not boiling. I learned this from a tea expert and it has changed my life. Also get good whole tea leaves, don't use the crap at the grocery store in bags, ull thx me later. 😊

[@iheartskeeder5830]

The way Sheneli talks about her Sri Lankan tea is great, love her as a presenter!

[@VeryCherryCherry]

Right? I really liked her clip.

[@jadeph9639]

me too, her voice is lovely

[@arpilclark1]

From England here, you did it the correct way THERE IS NO OTHER WAY! And the way you figured out digestive biscuits (van take people years to do) was spot on!

[@kentillborn]

I'm German and I'm SO HAPPY Ostfriesentee was in the video! It's a truly regional thing, people in other parts of Germany usually don't know about this tea tradition. I didn't either, as I'm from the south of Germany and came across this tradition accidentally. It's really important to get the real Ostfriesentee-Mix for the authentic experience and to add cream and not milk, that's what I learned. Fun fact: East frisians are the region with the highest tea consumption in the world, over 300 litres per person per year!

[@littleredridinggood1743]

Oh wow great to know. I thought highest was Turkey with 1300 cups per capita.

[@joeysimek7707]

​@@littleredridinggood1743Turkey is the country with the biggest tea consumption. The east frisians are the group with the biggest tea consumtion in the world, with their consumption per capita highly surpassing others, like Turkey.

[@channah64]

I was so glad to see it... My friends always made fun of me for adding cream to my tea. But this video made me feel normal...and connected to my german heritage! I didn't know about this tea!

[@ulqulqu]

Well done with the Turkish Tea 👏👏 aaand the tea cups ❤ tea in those cups just somehow taste different. And the baklava 😍is made with pistachios in Turkey, and that sounded like a legitimate square of baklava 😍😍 I love baklava 😂😂💚💚💚

[@athag1]

I agree that tea tastes different from a tea glass - or thin porcelain cup. I think that this is in part because the tea doesn’t cool down as much as soon as it is poured in. Other than that it must be psychological - a little luxury as part of your day!

[@archkde]

You're not imagining it, glass shape definitely impacts how a liquid tastes! It's largely due to the way that the glass collects aromas, so the drink can smell (and hence taste) stronger to you. That's why people who are really into wine or other alcohols are absolutely insistent on having very nice, very well-shaped glasses, so that they can maximize their experience.

[@LadyCynthiana]

So my go-to comfort tea is Earl Grey, honey and milk. But lately I've been having black tea, a cinnamon stick (take those both out before adding) honey and milk and it is so warming and comforting, too! I have a whole cabinet of tea: green, black, white, oolong, herbal, you name it, but these are what I reach for when I just need something soothing, warm and comforting. The cinnamon, I believe, was my mom's idea first. She touts the benefit of cinnamon in helping regulate blood sugar, since she is diabetic. When we were sick she would always make us a cup of tea (though when I was little it was always chamomile). Earl Grey was introduced to me by the mother of an old boyfriend of mine after we came in from a huge rainstorm. So they both have that element of a warm, caring, older woman showing me how they warm up with a hot cuppa on a cold, dreary day when life's not ideal. I think it's beautiful that this concept was probably passed down for eons in that same way.

[@laurel1800]

I would love to see a green tea episode, I always struggle to get a flavor I like when I try to make it

[@Rose-jz6sx]

Green tea has a lot more tannins which is probably whats throwing you off. It's supposed to be steeped at a lower heat (80°C vs 100°C for black tea) and also for a shorter time. And don't forget to add a little bit of sugar even just a sprinkle if you don't want actually sweet tea but just to balance the tannins a bit.

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

What is it about green tea you don’t like? I can make some recommendations if you want, because green tea is much more finicky than black. As the previous commenter recommended, lower the temp. I steep most green tea at 85 degrees Celsius

[@editornia]

@@Rose-jz6sx Um, no. BLACK tea has the highest tannin content! Green tea has a considerably lower tannin content.

[@Rose-jz6sx]

@@editornia but you taste them more if you brew it at the same heat as black tea

[@j_gum]

Youre likely burning it. Which is why there isn't a flavour you like. As the other commenters have said... Green tea needs to be steeped for less time. (Max. 3mins ) and in less hot water (bring your kettle to a rolling boil then let it sit with the lid off for 5mins to cool it down) Also it tastes different depending where in the world it's grown. So in China they pan fry their green tea whereas Japan steams their green tea. Then there are varietals. I recommend going to a Tea Shop or looking online for the types (Sencha, Hojicha, Gunpowder, etc.) and which country they come from and maybe do a taste test to compare see what tickles your fancy. My favourite greens are made in Japan. Beryl, I would also LOVE to see a Green Tea episode Delonga is a unique way to make tea, as well as latte's, using it to make cocktails, in baking, ice cream, even using tea leaves in actual cooking.

[@nfox04]

I'm British. My dad was an avid tea drinker back in the day. So much so he joined a "tea making association" in our town. Apparently, according to this association, the best way to make a classic British tea is to use your favourite tea bag, milk first (!) and let it steep for exactly 4 minutes. Not sure how credible this is but my dad swears by it and always makes other people's tea this exact way. Just thought I'd let you know as you mentioned the milk first debate. 😊

[@kristenh.790]

My understanding is that the milk first custom started because the china cups that were used by the upper class were very delicate and they could break if you poured very hot liquid in it first. The custom of milk first spread from there. I would love to know if that is a true thing.

[@Pammellam]

@@kristenh.790That makes sense.

[@putul8963]

It is really interesting to see this variation of ginger tea. I am from Pondicherry and the people here add milk while the tea is brewing, then add the ginger along with one or two cardamom pods, bring it to a boil. The tea is milkier and it coats your tongue. It is quite helpful when you want to pull an all-nighter. Beryl, you should do an episode on different types of milk based beverages. Like in India, we have rose milk, badam milk. And South Koreans have banana milk. It might be interesting

[@deannaalbert672]

I love Badam milk and would love to see a recipe for it! The waiter at the restaurant where I fell in love with it just told me to go to an Indian store and get a mix. 😂 (nothing against the mix, if it's what they use there then it's still delicious!)

[@pukasonqo895]

I would add turkish apple tea

[@pqrs_987]

@@deannaalbert672 Almonds. Milk. Sugar. (slow) Heat. (Add half a pinch of saffron if you want to make it fancy). Peeled almonds would be better. Do you really need to buy a mix for such a simple thing?

[@deannaalbert672]

@@pqrs_987 probably not. But I hadn't gone too hard on looking for a recipe yet, either.

[@pqrs_987]

@@deannaalbert672 well, you now have the recipe for basic Badam Milk; once you try that, you can experiment with other flavors such as Cardamom _(Elaichi)_ or Pistachio _(Pista)_ .... enjoy!

[@ainsleemcnamara7514]

My grandfather always took his tea with evaporated milk and sugar, and my family will still buy a can of evaporated milk now and then to have tea his way in his memory. I think it's really cool that something that was probably born out of necessity for a dairy product that was cheap and shelf-stable turned out to be a really fun, nostalgic treat that I genuinely enjoy for its own sake!

[@d00mbunni]

Some of my favorite teas I’ve consumed over the years: a very sweet fresh mint tea at a Lebanese restaurant, a very strong and sweet Ceylon black tea with fresh squeezed lemon juice, and an herbal blend that ended up tasting like root beer that included cinnamon, fennel, cardamom, peppermint, black peppercorns (a lot more herbs but those were a few).

[@rakshawestlife]

Beryl why are you the most wholesome person on this planet?

[@iyouitry]

Exaggeration in its finest

[@ilai7893]

Lol wait til you see her video where she tries Chyang 😂

[@rakshawestlife]

@@iyouitry whats your Problem 👀

[@meganfreeman8509]

@@iyouitry random rudeness at its finest

[@alwkw3783]

Ikr??!! 💜

[@rotaman8555]

I’m from the American south, so my drink of choice is iced tea. I cold brew it by adding four quart-size tea bags to a liter of water and letting it sit overnight. By morning, the tea is dark, rich, and smooth without the bitterness common to hot-brewed black tea. My preferred brand is Luzianne. I drink it lightly sweetened and over ice. I drink it every day no matter the temperature outside. Cheers.

[@kathleenstoin671]

I'm a South Carolina girl, and this is how to make iced tea the right way!

[@ChyarasKiss]

Cold Brew or Regular bags?

[@rotaman8555]

@@ChyarasKiss Regular tea bags, but cold brewed. I put 4 or the 1 quart bags into a liter of water and let it sit overnight. If you have hard water, use spring or distilled water.

[@chelsea78344]

Hello, I am from Australia, I am planning on making your iced tea! I'm just wondering if you steep the tea at room temperature, or if you stick it in the fridge overnight?

[@chelsea78344]

And also, what do you mean by quart sized? I assume 1 tea bag can be used for 1 quart of water?

[@ThereAlright]

You should try Polish herbata z prądem - (tea with electricity) is a black tea with rum and honey. You can make it better by replacing rum with a fruity liquer, adding cloves, lemon and ginger. It keeps you warm during awful winters and works perfectly to sweat a cold off :D If you try it, please let me know what you think :D

[@azalor3223]

😮Sounds delicious, will try it as soon as i can 👍🏼❤️

[@annasaddiction5129]

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[@MarcinKachel]

Oh, interesting... I've never heard of it, although I'm Polish myself. Perhaps, it's not a daily cup of tea, probably It's getting forgotten as it might be an old recipe. In my household, we drink black tea from tea bags, with or without sugar, and that's it. It's similar as Brits do, however, we don't add any milk.

[@ThereAlright]

@@MarcinKachel It could be a regional thing. It was invented by "górale" and I'm from Kraków so maybe it's a thing for Małopolska. During the winter it's in many restaurants next to the "grzaniec" which is a warm wine with spices and the warm mead

[@elleeeeish]

Beryl gets her tea then gives us the tea on all the complaints she gets. I love this. Nothing like a cuppa to make the gossip flow.

[@macsyung8757]

Anything with nutmeg = a hug in a cup! Thank you Mrs. Beryl! I have also realized that I have tea with my sugar 😢 so embarrassing 🤦🏾‍♀️. I ❤ mint tea with condensed milk.

[@lizryan7451]

I love mint tea but I usually just add sweetener and nothing else. Now I really want to try it your way with condensed milk!

[@ionacaseby]

Definitely trying mint tea with condensed milk now!

[@radzbites]

i find that adding normal milk with mint tea drowns the flavour of the mint too much but so interesting to hear condensed milk and mint tea!

[@chiaradamore-klaiman8692]

I learned so much from this posies! Sheneli, thank you so much for sharing all about tea and tea culture in Sri Lanka. What a treat! I’m going to go make myself some tea now. 😊

[@a.k.3110]

I like the easy recipe. I can do them with ease. That's such a delight. So many things are complex. It's nice to have a break from it once in a while. Thank you, I like your videos a lot.

[@sarahkim5428]

Your Channel Is Like a warm hug, Beryl!

[@kooyawn00]

You should try New Orleans style Lebanese tea. It's a bit of a misnomer, but really tasty - basically sweet tea with rose water and pine nuts floating in it.

[@majo3423]

Looks like more tea episodes will be needed 😊

[@elleyzee795]

Aaaaand this is how I learn that “Lebanese tea” is yet another Only in New Orleans thing 😂 My husband loves that type of tea and orders it at several different restaurants around town. I just found an article explaining that the guys who owned Mona’s on Banks developed this version in the 90s. I had no idea!

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

Do you use rose water in place of tap water? I mean I would boil the rose water?

[@kooyawn00]

@@getlostwhenwondering393 Oh no, you just add it to taste. It's strong, so start with just a little and work up until it suits your taste.

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

@@kooyawn00 thank you

[@wwaxwork]

So many things unite us as people. Drinking tea with friends and family is one of them Talking, catching up, consoling each other and celebrating over a cup of tea (or coffee) is pretty much a Universal experience for the human race. We're more alike than we are different.

[@susanbrennan5511]

The first shot of this video took me way back. My grandfather was a glass blower in the 40’s. He died way before I was born but I have a hand blown straw that he made and I used to love as a kid. It now sits on my bar and the sound it makes is a glass is pure memory to me.

[@czemuczemuczemu1958]

Polish way: one teabag, slice of lemon and 1-2 spoons of caster sugar! Love it in winter

[@irian42]

Oh, when I read the title I was hoping for Ostfriesentee! It's such a quaint ritual! It's important to use soft water for the tea and to only use the spoon to signal you are done drinking (by putting the spoon into the empty cup). But don't do that before you've had your third cup! 😅

[@meganmacdonaldpei]

Ostfriesentee! I love that too! Such a ritual.

[@JK-xr5eq]

I drink it every single day. My day doesn't start until I had my first cup 😊

[@paulinam4226]

I recommend you to try earl grey tea with a little bit of dried lavender flowers and honey. This is sooo good.

[@TheLadyBlerd]

Lavender and Earl Grey is underrated most definitely

[@emilysmith2784]

That sounds amazing

[@6bellschime]

Ooh this is how I drink my tea!! I like a dash of oat milk too

[@keighleyrhiannajones]

Okay so us Brits feel VERY strongly about this - when making tea, milk is NEVER first 😂 the order you did it in was perfect!! 100% authentic everyday cup of tea ❤

[@majo3423]

People really cherish their tea traditions. I absolutely loved this episode…as usual though ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Saturday morning Beryl. Excellent video with superb production values. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how the world drinks black tea. 😊😊😍😍

[@skof28]

I'm from northern Germany and love my Ostfriesentee (ok I don't drink it with heavy cream and my rock sugar I mostly a bit smaller). It's funny to hear someone talking about it who don't grow up with it. For me it's really something that represents home and coziness.

[@lhs1221]

I absolutely loved this episode. The approach you said you took about not being “producery “ really resonated. ❤

[@lucasotis9525]

Sheneli has such a lovely voice and cadence! Great narration!

[@lynofuro]

Love watching your positive vibe and of course as a foodie myself, enjoyed travelling around the world with your featured food & drinks!

[@alvinvega-valle6018]

Ugh I'm so obsessed with all the mugs featured in this video!!!! ❤️

[@andyqv-goodvibes1900]

i love the complex dishes and I also love this sort of back to basics! every video is a joy, Beryl

[@Itsmeesarahb]

Love this episode!!! One of my favorite ways to have black tea is with a splash of half and half and butter ( mixed super well in a French press ) It’s so good! First tried this when I was learning about Tibetan butter tea. 💙

[@Rose-jz6sx]

Butter tea is so good with a little bit of freshly ground black pepper

[@R.M.MacFru]

Tibetian butter tea is fantastic!

[@LeFouGallois]

As a Brit, tea has always been important to me, my favourite brand being PG Tips. In British soap operas, no matter what has happened to a character, whether they have had a bereavement, an accident, a lottery win or a breakup, someone will always offer them a cup of tea, as though it is a magical way to heal anything or celebrate. When I was still living in Britain, I always used to drink my tea with milk and sugar, but since I moved to France over 20 years ago, I got out of the habit of putting milk in, and I tend to add honey instead of sugar. Digestive biscuits are a Brit classic, though I have never been one to dunk them. The thought of them going soggy, and leaving bits in the tea totally puts me off.

[@spfisterer3651]

PG tips for the win! It's my fav every day tea...

[@Amyduckie]

I’m actually a coffee person, but I like and drink tea too. I feel like your way of preparing tea actually opened my eyes the most, because never in my life would I have ever considered putting jam in tea. And now I need to try it. 😂

[@kayerin5749]

Years ago, in a Brit mystery (Aunt Dimity series; highly recommend!) one of the characters put home made fruit jelly/jam in her tea, and I tried it. So scrumptious! So I'm wondering if this isn't a little known UK practice?

[@brittanyvond.491]

I just learned about drinking jam from a colleague of mine who is from Ukraine. She just mixes homemade jam with water 😅

[@piarateking8094]

jams just like adding a fruit syrup if you think about it but obviously thicker

[@HungryBaozi]

I was about to write the exact same thing here in the comments 😅

[@Rose-jz6sx]

My local Asian grocery has yuzu jam for making tea with in the tea section. Next time I have space in my tea cupboard I'm getting some.

[@TychoKingdom]

My favorite tea is sun tea. Where you fill a nice jug(we use glass) with lid with water and tea bags put it out in the sun on a hot day and when it is a nice dark color you bring it in add sugar and lemon. Drink chilled or over ice. The tea is gently brewed and not bitter.

[@lydiakies9053]

This was a fun one!! I'm one of those weirdos that just leaves the teabags in my mug. I also drink my tea black, and strong enough that it's hard to see the bottom of the mug.

[@Ginatus]

I always drink my teas without sugar and very rarely remove my tea bag haha. I might make an exception for green tea because that can become bitter if it sits too long.

[@21972012145525]

I do that sometimes 😅

[@skyydancer67]

I only do that with herbals on occasion.

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

There are certain teas in China made to be brewed “grandpa style” which is when you leave the leaves in the cup and just keep adding new hot water, so you are not actually that weird. It’s a very traditional way of making tea.

[@drkellyncsu]

I need more Sheneli in my life. The brightness and joy and enthusiasm... I hope to see you doing big things soon!

[@vilxonik]

I’ve been looking forward to a tea episode for a while, and this was a fantastic start - looking forward to more in the future! As always, this is extremely wholesome ❤️

[@scottsterling7659]

Sheneli absolutely killed it i had to rewatch it cause it was that well presented

[@ChyarasKiss]

Since adhd has me learning about Turkish Tea the past couple of days. Amazon cart full of Turkish Tea, the double Teapot, and the traditional style teacups with handles because I’m not a masochist 😂

[@ece7076]

That's so cool! Turkish tea really does taste different, and it can be more complicated than it looks at first sight! For example, in certain regions you would traditionally put a small piece of sugar in your mouth before you sip it (a process called kitlama). I hope you enjoy your tea! :)

[@MsKikidarling]

You can also put dried bergamot/orange peel into your tea while brewing. That's how we make " Earl Grey" type of tea. But of course we don't call it Earl Grey😊

[@marksanders4866]

Enjoy your hot Turkish black tea and delightful baklava, Beryl. Turkish black tea does go well when you are studying, preparing for exams, working on projects, etc., as well. It keeps you alert and focused, and cozy on winter days. Try Turkish delight/lokum or tea icing sugar/kıtlama seker next to your tea next time.

[@anitapacheco8890]

Beryl , a watched pot never boils. LOL

[@TheLadyBlerd]

BERYL!!! Couldn't adore you more for sharing putting jam directly in to sweeten tea and then cooling with ice into an iced tea 🤯🤯🤯 I've loved tea from all over ther world for decades but never crossed my mind to try this. Just did and wow... just wow sooooo good and perfect on a warm AZ afternoon 🙏🙏🙏

[@nourgharbieh2251]

The hearth in your living room combined with some tea is a glorious combo❤

[@lisatomsha8493]

Love this Beryl!! Love love love!! I live in the midwest, and feel like I’m the only one drinking black tea. Thanks for all you do!

[@merriemisfit8406]

I'm in the midwest too. You are definitely not alone. For years I've worked for a law firm where we drink so much tea I'm surprised the sign out front doesn't say "Solicitors & Barristers".

[@micheinnz]

Digestives are the British equivalent of Graham crackers, which also started out as a health food. Also, "milk goes in first" started with very fine bone china that was so delicate it was translucent. The milk was put in first to limit the chances of the cup cracking when the hot tea was added to it. Either order is fine; I usually put the tea in first so I don't add too much milk (I only want a little bit in my tea, no sugar thanks, strong as you can make it).

[@MJae204]

I love when you make different variations of dishes. Food has so many choices of how it will end and I love seeing them all.

[@benandbeebrace7718]

Our biscuit is your cookie and your biscuit is a scone. Mind blown 🤯🇬🇧

[@21972012145525]

But we call some crackers biscuits too. Dinner biscuits are just crumbly rolls 😅

[@FireFr0ggy]

I'm mainly a coffee drinker but I find drinking tea so comforting. Coffee to get me started and through the day. Then a cup of (black) tea before bed to relax. Especially with a good book to read.

[@komal146]

i love Oat milk in beverages, especially in coffess. It's so much better than regular milk and easy to make too. edit: Bryanna, your grandma's tea rocks. Had to make it asap.

[@brydecuir9746]

I couldn’t agree more !! I’m so glad you tried it ❤🥹

[@neharai2023]

Finally!!! lovely to see how people around the world enjoy my favourite/comfort tea☕

[@sophiehill6904]

Wingspan is my favorite! Highly recommend their expansions too, especially the Oceania and Asia packs!

[@OrinSorinson]

The tea I'm drinking now is usually a black tea with rose and jasmine, with condensed milk and a bit of orange zest. It's very flowery and soft. Great for deserts.

[@terrawolf3802]

For me as an American, I drink tea with a splash of milk and some honey. I told my mother and her response was that's how your grandma (her mom) liked hers as well.

[@Jean2235177]

I love a good mug of builder’s tea. It is pure comfort…

[@sbg1911]

Oh Beryl! Ypu always put me in a great mood!

[@Yzarcos]

Nutmeg in black tea sounds so lovely. Also, I would love to see more of that cute pupper!

[@nevertheonexo]

I fricking LOVE Wingspan! It does sound strange to tell people you were playing a boardgame where you try to collect different birds lol doesn't sound super fun. But once you start playing it's soo addictive! I'd definitely recommend the expansion packs for the game!

[@alwkw3783]

Obscure, sobschmure! Keep doing what you're doing, Beryl! We love it!

[@fadnama]

I drink a lavender and vanilla London Fog 💜

[@eternity2863]

Beryl!! I love seeing all your gorgeous trinkets and dishes!! The scene of Trying Cay was staged so beautifully. Also more board games please?! ❤ Much love and warm wishes from VA ❤

[@dresden123456]

My favourite black tea (and the only black tea I drink, I prefere green or white) is strong black with my mum's quince syrupy thingy. It's not exactly jam but not syrup either because it's got thinly sliced quinces in it. We make it every autumn. It's much more flavourful than just lemon and it's full of vitamin C. I love quince products in general. (I'm from Poland BTW).

[@nicolechafetz3904]

Another winning video! Thank you for the community you’re creating amongst us! I will definitely be trying Sri Lanka soon. Generally this particular video would not have appealed to me. I am a COFFEE drinker. After all, I live in Seattle! However, recently I have been reminded that tea can be medicine for me when I have an asthma attack. Simply having hot fluid at the back of my mouth helps me calm my breathing when I’m feeling miserable. So I am trying to develop a tea culture. Thanks for the ideas and especially, THANKS, Sri Lanka!

[@tigeriussvarne177]

Moin Beryl. I think you covered all the biggest tea drinkers, well done! ^_^ Was so worried that I might have to inform you about Ostfriesentee, but all good. ;D And I just noticed that Ostfriesentee is like the people that drink it, a little bland and maybe bitter at first, but deep down very sweet.

[@charliebrown1184]

I loved this episode! Tea is such a simple but important day-to-day ritual to so many people around the world. Your cup of tea in the morning to get the day going, the one thing you offer to every guest in your home, your afternoon pick-me-up or putting the kettle on when you get home from a long day so you can finally sit down with a cup of tea. Enjoyed with friends, family, guests, coworkers. There's always time for tea, and I'm going to try as many of these recipes as I can!

[@rebeccaadams6225]

I put my tea bag in my cup first,then add the water. Let it steepe for a couple of minutes then add the milk. I take the tea bag out once it's strong enough! In England we all have our own little ways to make a good cuppa 😊 much love

[@ezgiltnsk]

Actually we only have it with baklava like twice a year, on holidays or a really special celebrations lika a birth or someone's first job ever. We mostly drink tea with breakfast.

[@amandacanny]

I drink tea (including Indian-style chai) just about every day, so I greatly enjoy watching the tea episodes

[@holliefayluck8363]

From Britain. Milk in last is the proper way.... also cookies here are separate from biscuits, cookie is its own thing and a digestive is a biscuit .

[@desertratsjc]

they're called digestive biscuits because when they were first released, people thought that baking soda was good for the digestion. And it's a biscuit, not a cookie!

[@lsmithgoose]

@@Stringbean0000 in the UK biscuits are everything Americans call cookies and the inverse is true also. Not a textural or definition thing. Only one we call cookies are "chocolate chip cookies" of which a brand called Maryland is the most commonly found, and its called that as an inherited Americanism. That and then maybe cookies from US chains like Subway we may call cookies.

[@athag1]

I believe that in USA biscuits are called cookies - and scones are called biscuits! How’s that for miscommunication? Interesting stuff about the digestives. I’ve always wondered why they were called that, too.

[@Ebichuchu]

@@athag1 We have cookies, biscuits, and scones all as separate things in the US too, they’re just all different than in the UK 😂 Our cookie is British biscuit, our biscuit is usually a non sweet bread-like roll, and our scones that I have seen are just sweet and dense pastries

[@lsmithgoose]

@@athag1 US biscuits are different from scones even though they look the same! I am intrigued to try but theyre not crumbly sweet like scones but doughy and flaky

[@MatthewBrannigan]

When I was growing up as a kid in the 70s and 80s a biscuit was flat and in a packet in the supermarket; an Oreo or a custard cream or a rich tea are classic biscuits. A cookie however was something you bought in the bakery and picked up with tongs and put in a little bag. When my mum baked her own, she always called them cookies.

[@AnnaBell033]

So much fun!!! Will definitely try the ginger steeped black tea!

[@saena971]

When I was a kid, I used to go camping with my best friend and her dad. Her mom would always make up a container of what they called Russian Tea to send with us. It was instant black tea, Tang orange drink, and cinnamon. I have no idea if either instant tea or Tang are still made, or what this mixture actually tastes like, but in my memory it was easy, warming, and delicious, the perfect thing to drink around a campfire on a chilly night.

[@annbrookens945]

Oh! This was a big thing in the 70s or thereabouts! It was fun to mix together those powders and figure out what to keep it in. I'd forgotten about it; pretty good beverage!

[@21972012145525]

That sounds good. Almost like an orange cider. Tang is still definitely made. Had a glass in march because my sister bought it cuz she was “craving” it. Nostalgia

[@21972012145525]

@@annbrookens945 what is it called? I’d love to look up a recipe. Tang is just nostalgia

[@Elyza404]

I come from Finland which is the coffee consumption capital of the world but I fell in love with tea and tea ceremony while living in Japan. My own culture is very to the point with very minimal flourish, but learning Japanese tea ceremony that was all about symbolism, hospitality and learning how to make perfect matcha with a bamboo whisk was just absolutely beautiful and calming. It felt like a meditation of sorts even though your legs were burning from sitting in seiza for 15 minutes and the teacher would correct your form anytime the angle of your hands/head/bow were off. It something that I miss a lot since we dont really have anything similar here.

[@pb099]

Chai with Parle-G biscuits... They are the classic combination ❤ with the challenge of dipping it in the hot tea cup and having it before it breaks and falls apart.. which if happens, I must say feels quite devastating at the moment 😢😅

[@DavidHuffTexas]

Builder's tea is life. A retired priest at our Episcopal church who is orig from the Church of England explained that the name comes from the idea that strong black tea with milk and sugar is what you serve to the blue collar people in the building trades who come work on your house (like carpenters, plumbers, etc...).

[@jikannashi]

Tea episode!! So stoked, this is right up my alley. Definitely going to be trying some of these teas to make for myself! 🥰Love watching your videos Beryl! Keep up the great work.

[@andreacontreras2278]

Can’t say it often enough: I love your videos!❤ Thanks. P.S. your Turkish tea wasn’t hot enough. You would’ve have burnt your fingertips off holding the glass that way 😂

[@yipirinya1]

Love your recipes particularly the multicultural input - you are a great presenter - love the art and stories behind the recipes and art - love from Australia

[@andrewsmallbone]

Milk always goes in after the tea is brewed - otherwise you won't be able to judge the strength from the colour and aroma!

[@elanaviner404]

I love the variety and rare ways to prepare it! If you tried the regular I wouldn’t be here…well maybe because I enjoy watching people eat and enjoy food because i do.

[@annabui3196]

But bubble tea! Hehe I love all the iterations of tea here though. I have a big box of tea at home so this is a lot of new ideas to try! Also, I thought Wingspan was fun, but on replay, realized that there’s a lot of individual play. It would be nice if there was a little more interaction between players. It’s otherwise a very chill game to play!

[@pmclaughlin4111]

I swear. This is one of the best videos. If it doesn't go viral, I give up on internet people.

[@LifeOfAStan101]

an iced london fog is my favorite way of having black tea 😍

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

Woah, I love both iced tea and London fogs… never thought of icing a cambric! Definitely have to give that a try

[@jdane2277]

Re tea brewing: we all use mugs and tea balls or tea bags but the boiling water heats up the mug a lot. If you use a teapot, your tea pours out at the right temperature. If you don't have a teapot, I've seen people brew their tea in a clean washed saucepan (no grease, please!) for the same results. But you really should have a teapot if you love your tea.

[@0777sadie]

Bryannas gmas tea is almost exactly how I was raised. We use cinnamon sometimes instead of nutmeg. And I have to use a non dairy creamer bc I'm lactose intolerant. Same concept tho. Grew up in the Midwest. 😊 Happy memories.