How to Make the PERFECT Cup of Tea (and who was EARL GREY, anyway?)

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From tea bags to loose leaf, not all tea is created equal. We teamed up with Harney & Sons to reveal the secrets to making the most flavorful brew - from kettle to cup. We even wade into controversial territory (milk before or after? sugar, too?!).
PLUS we take a closer look at one of the world’s most popular teas - Earl Grey. What is it? What is bergamot? (Now there’s a hint!) What does this quintessential English tea have to do with Italy? And who the heck was Earl Grey, anyway?
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[@iliyame2139]

Quick note, temperature is important, don't use boiling water for green and white teas, same issues with tannins, green and white teas are more delicate and will release tannins before you get all the flavor if you use boiling water Source:I've been working in a tea shop for 2.5 years

[@TrueFoodTV]

Nicely said! Yes, I should've emphasized that I was just focusing on black tea here!

[@justsomeguy5074]

Came to say this.... Boiling water would badly scald and ruin most of the teas I drink and is an ABSOLUTE NO-NO.

[@simplybeauti3937]

wrestling

[@vasoullakokkinou2206]

Iliyame.

[@KimAhrina11]

So what kind of water to use if we wanna drink green/ white teas?

[@hudson6940]

Took almost 6 minutes to actually start the tea making. Starts at around 5:34

[@DirtyDan1173]

Thanks daddy

[@Melissa-yd4se]

Thanks. Fast forwarded..

[@1230986666]

Thank you for your service

[@wile123456]

gotta get to the useless 10 minute mark

[@ronskellington7523]

It was actually some good context to tea in general but whatever

[@thpenguinmonkey]

this woman is very passionate about her tea

[@harrisonwilbanks2380]

Shes highbas a kite

[@BoqPrecision]

@@harrisonwilbanks2380 plus some Glee club extracurricular activities surely...dat Dramatic effect

[@escapethisfate]

Its TEA after all

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Well.....she married a Brit, dude. Lol

[@bobotealovely2106]

Lol yeah

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I brew my tea like this but I flavor it with honey and a twist of lemon.

[@gmusashi_45]

yeap, and for those who's looking to level it up a bit, use raw honey. The taste between pasteurized from raw is night and day.

[@JoshMr07]

honey and lemon tea is only acceptable when you have a cold. And never with an earl grey, just with plain old english breakfast.

[@peacefulinvasion]

I actually choose based upon the type of tea I want and what i'm going for. But I never once thought about adding milk. Only in Chai.

[@jessevu6830]

Mister Grandpa's Bakery I’m allergic to honey

[@fomocowboy]

@@jessevu6830 then....... don't use honey....

[@jorgearredondo9323]

I can’t believe I’m watching a video on how to make a perfect tea from a tea bag 😭

[@GetUnrealistic]

Procrastination brought me here, what was your excuse? lol

[@Justwatching22]

Finding out is important!!!!

[@quantumpuddles7591]

I know how to make tea Trow it in the harbor.

[@dahyunsdefenseattorney9279]

:0 *history class flash backs*

[@bobbymcbobmcbilly322]

ehhh that's not really "making" it but fair enough

[@generic_asian_]

You Damn Americans you say you won the war of independence. We see it as a lucky god damn escape.

[@EmpressGoldilocked]

@@generic_asian_ that's great! Now you know how WE (americans) felt.

[@anotherpage7125]

@@generic_asian_ blasphemy

[@fuzzician]

Oops, looks like I'm *guilt-tea* of over-steeping! Currently enjoying a hot cup of Earl Grey with a splash of full-fat milk ;)

[@TrueFoodTV]

I see what you did there. ;)

[@markdjolly]

Well, remember, it can get a bit *steep* buying lots of good quality tea but it's worth it!

[@darrenmurray861]

If India or Sri Lanka are off the list for filming, Mauritius has a tea industry, based in Bois cheri.

[@TrueFoodTV]

For all you guys who’ve asked us about doing a “How Does it Grow?” episode on tea. The answer is YES - it’s high on the list so long as we can secure the resources to film it… we’re working on it!

[@kittydandelion]

hurrayyy

[@mirror9571]

TRUE FOOD TV please film it in Darjeeling, India

[@BenderTheBoiler]

TRUE FOOD TV try early grey with honey and light cream, it's a game changer.

[@Sciolist]

AMAZING DORMITORY they do grow tea in us

[@hilwaaablaal7744]

You are orriganilly villa s.govani becouse your face really from massina hhhh

[@rudylikestowatch]

TEA. EARL GREY. HOT.

[@himesjon]

I dont know if you're the only one who posted this but well done.

[@drkanchanlata874]

Aye, captain

[@Kenoi_]

E N G A G E

[@fomocowboy]

Specify temperature.

[@seretamage4547]

Nice!

[@wongthong7]

Oolong tea taste so good, tea is more healthy than coffee.

[@Commie-Comrade]

Indeed

[@deannalyndunn2002]

Oh how I LOVE my cup of Ear Grey tea! I actually get happy when I’m about to have the deliciousness! Thank you so much for answering those questions Ive always had but never knew till now! And btw I also like mine with milk and sugar! YUM! 😋

[@MUtley-rf8vg]

Wow, thank you for saving me from my own ignorance and years of bad tea. I was both not brewing hot enough and not removing the tea afterwards. I adjusted and there is a difference!

[@kkagogo6566]

My mother is from London, so I can say your instructions are spot on! I will add that tea tastes best out of a cup made of fine bone english china which tends to retain heat very well.

[@catadoption_pune]

Chai for me! Boiling the milk is essential ;). I would love love more tea videos.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Will do! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Tsar_Nman]

What’s your recipe

[@dmimimoo]

They have that brand where I work!! I was putting it on the shelves, and the smell was so great!! I had a feeling it was going to be a nice blend, so now I'm really tempted to try it!!! Thank you for explaining this to me, I really had no idea how to make tea this way, and I always left the tea bag in (for any tea) for a "stronger" flavor...but now I know why it never really worked lol Thank you!!

[@iiiamkayy_._.9169]

Perfect! I followed the steps and it is perfect! Your the best💐!

[@violethunter169]

I grew up drinking tea and our family always preferred the tea leaves that gave the darkest color and the strongest flavor to a cup. These days im more into green teas and drinking a "Apple Cinnamon" flavored one from Lipton. But I would love to try Earl Gray. Love your humor, love the tutorial and love the info, absolutely refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Also I understand the part completely about getting inspiration from your grandparents or ancestors and im pretty sure you are greatly influenced by your Italian heritage and its not just the tea or the citrus fruit (I forgot the name :) thanks so much for a great video Nicole as always ;)

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you, Violet! Hope you're enjoying a comfort cup tonight!

[@TM-cx5zg]

This video speaks to my soul!! 👏👏 I love tea!!! Tea and books! And on that note, I don't know what I like best: the video, the history lesson, the George Orwell reference or that amazing Great Gatsby mug!!! 😍😍😍😍 p.s. my Earl Grey is perfect sans tea and sugar. ;)

[@TrueFoodTV]

This comment absolutely MADE MY NIGHT! We are two peas in a pod, it seems.

[@TM-cx5zg]

Awww!! I'm so flattered!! And you made my day! ❤❤❤

[@purpleplumtrinkets]

I love tea too! I think I've become a flavor junkie though. With chai and tropical being at the top of my list. Does anyone know the best chai tea is in DC? I'm speaking of loose or bag tea.

[@steampour]

Literature, history, tea... what's not to love?? :D I know a kindred spirit when I see one (hopefully you caught that literary reference). Y'know, I think you would LOVE my tea and history channel, SteamPour. Please go have a look!! kzbin.info/door/wAAQg0fwlQs8zjJQBzaxGA Thank you.

[@Gold_n_water]

Thanks! I learned something new today and I'm glad cause I love tea but always wondered about the bitter taste. Thanks!

[@pacos33s]

I really like the style of this video. Thank you for continuing this series.

[@TrueFoodTV]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@mikeshane2048]

That too much drinking tea is true and I witness it everyday, My dad became a tea lover after he went to England

[@TrueFoodTV]

Those English people spreading their addiction! ;)

[@RED-light_]

My favorite drink of the day. Oh how i love your channel

[@sara31773]

Thank you! And I learned something about grapes. I never consciously noticed the “dry mouth” feel when eating grapes but you’re absolutely right!

[@mysty6018]

I was just literally looking for "how to make a perfect cup of Earl Grey tea with milk and sugar" and here we go! Thanks a lot 😊😊😊😊😊😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@JamesGaither11]

Another great video. Though I depart with you on the milk...I can't bring myself to add milk to a cup of tea lol

[@TrueFoodTV]

That is very fair indeed!

[@shaniceleader2539]

it’s actually really good

[@zooplanton]

You can do a video - How does it grow, tea leaves. Many newly-weds shoot their wedding images in tea farms. From a country of origin for tea, I rarely drink tea nowdays. Just wont make a fuss. Have been drinking pure water for many years.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Water is the best! Nothing wrong with that.

[@johnmanuel8422]

Thanks for another great video. I'm from the south so tea for me has always been lots of ice and even more sugar..lol I look forward to trying this method.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Yes! When we filmed our HDIG pecan episode in GA, it was very difficult to find HOT tea! :)

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

We have been drinking tea for more years than we like to admit.... and yes, Earl Grey is one of our favorites!!! Nice video.... thanks for sharing!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank YOU for sharing!

[@OzGeologyOfficial]

Absolutely addicted to this wonderful channel. You are such an amazing presenter. I truly look forward to click on your videos all the time.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Such sweet comments. Thank you for the support!

[@mayday1164]

I usually spend the time waiting for my tea to brew to make toast w/ honey or jam. It goes great with the tea since i only add milk to it.

[@harmonykuban4230]

I always use heavy cream in mine :) thanks for an informational video! I always wondered what the opportune way of brewing my favorite tea is!

[@joshhoward6547]

Glad to find a channel without any people pulling faces or making weird noises. Actual facts and good content with no terrible loud music drowning out all the commentary.

[@VideoRamin]

If there was an award for best supporting "acting" on KZbin, then Mark Jolly should win the runner up!!!

[@markdjolly]

Runner up? Surely I'm a shoo-in for winner!

[@VideoRamin]

These pretzels are making me thirsty....needed to work that line in!

[@jamesmcconnell8807]

I'm British, from Northern Ireland, my family love drinking tea and my English university friends think we make tea weirdly. Boiling water into a metal teapot with three or four teabags (I use Tetney) depending on the size of the teapot teabags. We then put the teapot on the stove ring for a few minutes before pouring into the cups and adding a wee bit of milk

[@TrueFoodTV]

I could totally get behind that!

[@jamesmcconnell8807]

TRUE FOOD TV omg you've made my day just by replying =D ♥

[@JessiKicksAss]

I have to say I loved your video! And I drink my earl grey nearly the same except for, I like my milk steamed/frothed and I add honey instead of sugar. Thanks for all the information I'm definitely subscribing!

[@TrueFoodTV]

I'm so happy to have you watching - thank you! Steamed/frothed milk is awesome. I'm perhaps a touch too lazy to take that extra step. I'm impressed!

[@peterstang]

Very interesting! Thank you for the info.

[@lexking3249]

Haha. I like this video. Apparently I know how to make tea didn’t know ppl made it wrong. Lol

[@ShoabAhmed]

This channel should be getting more love. Sad to see sponsored a video.. I was hoping it would be journey into different kinds of teas.. "Tea: How does it grow"

[@TrueFoodTV]

I absolutely plan to do a HDIG tea episode. One day when we can afford to travel to a major tea growing region!

[@diwucalberich462]

I love green tea and earl grey so much, thank you for the proper brewing tutorial :D i usually make earl grey with honey only

[@TrueFoodTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy sipping! :)

[@tobalcmc]

Brewing my earl gray right now :) Lovely video, as always!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Cheers!

[@joelaguilar9682]

Another great video! I started drinking tea after I found out coffee wasn't giving me the kick anymore. It's been one of my best decisions ever. Personally I prefer Chai blends, with lots of spices. I buy the spices whole and some loose leaf black and green tea, then brew it all together. Keep these amazing videos coming!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Oh, I love chai! And you make your own blend - very impressive!

[@AbhishekDey91]

I am an Indian, from Bengal... from where Darjeeling tea comes... Darjeeling tea requires less brewing time as its whole leaves and its the black tea which we have instead of putting milk.. While we also have Assam tea, which are the tea buds... which we boil in milk instead of water... to get a thick consistency... And Tea is called Chai in India! So don't call it Chai Tea... that sounds stupid.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Haha! Thanks for clearing up the "chai" point.

[@19021986a]

Abhishek Dey chai T

[@enesfarukballi9790]

"Tea" and "Chai" both originate from different Chinese Languages (yes, they are more than just dialects) while Mandarin and Cantonese speaking population called it "chá", in Min Chinese it is referred as " té", "tèh", "tey" etc. Portuguese merchants imported tea through Macao, so they and other countries that imported it overland (such as Russians, Arabs, Turks etc) call it as "cha", "chai", "çay" etc. but Since Dutch merchants imported it from Fujian region and sell to Spain, Italy, England, Germany etc. these countries use the derivations of "tea". It gets even confusing lately since the American marketing geniuses(!) had the idea of calling tea prepared with milk and other herbs as "chai". That's why there are drinks called "Chai Tea Latte" sold at Starbucks all over the world.

[@enesfarukballi9790]

@@dh00mketu I am not sure about what you mean with that. Historically and Etymologically Tea originates from China (according to a legend, goes back to 2700 BCE) and not much to do with India. It's just that India is one of the biggest tea producers in the world and have their own tea culture but so Persia, Turkey, Morocco and even Russia too. (Turkey is by far the biggest Tea consumer when you look at the individual consumption). For more information regarding the origins of the word you can check the link below (or simply read the "Tea" article in Wikipedia): wals.info/chapter/138

[@purpleplumtrinkets]

@@enesfarukballi9790 I was just going to explain that it's not just the name! It's the herbs and spices! Oh good gracious, I sound like I'm talking about KFC🤦 let me stop lol

[@SwirlingAether]

This checks out. Ever since the episode aired we’ve come a tea family. We now own 5 Harney and Sons tins, and just today found the Earl Grey Imperial flavor (We’ve had trouble finding Earl Grey, but found other flavors). It is...amazing. Honestly I love every flavor of Harney and Sons that I’ve tried so far. So thank you for that ❤️

[@TrueFoodTV]

That is so awesome to hear!! Thanks for dropping this note! Remember, there's a link below the video that you can click to buy all H&S flavors. It is incredible how much there is to explore. Enjoy your new tea journey!!

[@millinotmilli5624]

I love earl grey so much. Im a tea addict and i was so happy you made a video about it. Thank you so much!

[@millinotmilli5624]

earl grey with milk...... whyyy............... whyyyyy!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Hahaha! I know, I know! It's shameful! ;)

[@RahulSingh-gm1df]

Well we don't have 'Earl Grey' here in India, unfortunately. But, as a silver line, since we are the largest producers of Tea, we get a lot of loose tea to make out our own blends. However, I'd love to try 'Harney & Sons' once before I die.

[@richlaue]

I don't even have a tea bag in my house, and i live in the USA

[@screwyu514]

Goodwyn is my favourite tea brand. If nowhere, you'll find one at most airports or online in India.

[@alexandreandrejow7711]

Just watched all your videos You are doing a great work. Congrats!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you so much!! Glad to have you watching.

[@TheChinobi23]

Great info, i am getting into tea now and love it and this tips helped a lot i can taste it much better now thanks

[@mmacleod312]

I discovered your videos after watching the oatmeal hack, and was SO impressed that subscribed (I'll be picking up old fashioned oats and will make it tonight for tomorrow; I can't wait!). And after watching this video, I have to say, you were meant to do this and are really in your element! I usually end up fast forwarding to the recipe part, but I find myself hanging onto your every word! Lol. Great delivery! And I'm glad I did, really great historical info that I can share with friends the next time I make them an Earl Grey tea (my fav!). And what a great story and connection from your roots to your husband's. Super cute! ☕❤ The rest of the tea stuff I knew, but what a great idea to warm the mug first! I was like, oh right! Duh! Why haven't I been doing that?! Lol. Anywho, keep up your awesome videos, they are very enjoyable to watch! Cheers!

[@TrueFoodTV]

What a lovely, lovely comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to write -- and subscribe! -- I'm thrilled to have you watching. And I hope to hear from you again. (Let me know what you think of the oatmeal!) To keep on the theme of Italy/citrus, may I suggest your next video be "The Flying Farmer" -- all about an amazing 80+ year old lemon farmer in Amalfi. It was a really special video for me to make. xx

[@mmacleod312]

TRUE FOOD TV Thanks! Will do! I meant to make the oatmeal last night but 2 kids under 2 got busy putting them to bed, dishes from dinner, working out, etc. Lol. I will definitely prep tonight to try to tomorrow morning! I'll keep you posted! Cheers! 😀👍

[@mazdaneo1]

I like tea.. For English tea.. i like Garl Grey. But l like Chinese tea the most. And there many ways to brew chinese tea As it got different varieties of chinese tea.. from green tea to black tea. And most chinese tea doesn't comes with tea bags. We love to brew from the whole leaves... giving the best aroma possible. Water temp too must adjust according to which type of tea you are brewing. We also got diffrent varieties of tea pot shape and sizes to suit diffrent tea. We also got diff cup saiz too as we enjoying the good aromatic tea.. we like to sipping the tea to enjoying the aroma. Enjoy your cup of tea ya!

[@coralcub]

I love love looooove this channel.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you!

[@N4Nai]

My father used to make moring tea in this way using Earl Grey. However he would make his own blend by taking normal tea leaves and mix in a Earl Grey. It used to be his signature tea and was enjoyed by us all. Thank you this video.

[@munirabdul7275]

Just had a cup of earl grey enjoyed it so much that I felt I needed to know its origins, glad I ended up here, my next cup will be epic...

[@sammy9817]

Tea with honey and lemon is heaven for me 🤗🤗

[@carltonouzts4941]

We Southerners are absolutely in love with iced teas. We have the countries only working tea plantation just outside Charleston.I can honestly say that the best glass of iced tea I have ever had was from the Charleston Tea Plantation.Give it a try if you are down our way.

[@boboala1]

I live in southeast MO and we/I likes that iced tea, too! It enhances all spring/summertime/fall feasts, lunch, etc. I could gulp a big glass down right now - haven't had any iced tea in way too long! ;( I don't like my tea with lemon though (unless I add it) because then I should've just got a lemonade! Can you dig? Bless up & tea up!

[@drjpica]

❤❤ Thank you have been making my own tea for couple of months and I’ve been doing it totally wrong. I knew I must be doing something bad when I saw a movie where two people made fun of a third person because they couldn’t make a good cup of tea -and I realized there was probably a lot more to it than me putting ingredients together like a Neanderthal. Your history lesson at the beginning of the presentation was perfect. A ++

[@1992IvanHuynh]

Haha, i find this video of yours is lovely and funny because I didnt know how to make a good cup of tea and it wasnt my things until i got married to my British husband too. Love your video. As always

[@TrueFoodTV]

You know what I'm talking about then! ;)

[@aaronaasbury5959]

I absolutely love your channel. I am a coffee drinker. But now I want to try tea, you convinced me. I'm going to try it just the way you suggested. Wish me luck.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Good luck! And let me know what you think. I love coffee as much as I love tea. But it is a completely different experience entirely!

[@OMGaNEWBIE]

I agree with all you've said, but instead of letting my tea steep for 5 min in an open cup, which allows for the water to cool down faster, I place a lid on top of my cup OR I make it in my stainless steel thermos coffee cup, which has it's own lid. This way, when I add the milk/cream, my tea hasn't cooled down. Nothing worse than drinking a lukewarm tea.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Ooh, nice one!

[@TexasRazor]

Great background, as well as brewing technique. Funny thing is, I sat down with a cup of Harney and Son’s Earl Grey to watch this for the first time. Definitely second the recommendation: they are an outstanding tea company.

[@Esther-ps3vx]

Still binge-watching and finally I saw the person behind the camera. You two are so talented. I am from India now living in the US and I love my cup of chai with ginger and cardamom. Earl Grey is one of my favorites.

[@bolanleadisa]

Currently having a cup of English breakfast tea with a splash of full fat milk and half a teaspoon of honey!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Nice!!

[@harrykurniawan8177]

I've never seen anything greater than this video... I'm in awe right now

[@LiemNguyen-fh6qk]

You would make a great professor, I enjoy all your historical lectures!. Awesome!

[@davidcaruso9123]

Bravissima! Another great video and as always information packed ! I would drink a cup of tea with you and your family anyway especially in Calabria! Ciao bella!

[@davidcaruso9123]

Any day I meant , you gotta love spell check ciao!

[@anionna6915]

I love love love earl grey as a matter of fact I'm drinking it rn

[@TrueFoodTV]

High-five!

[@waryful3]

*_I try to drink it as hot as possible, that's what makes it so good!_*

[@_BWKC]

And you can get cancer(free)

[@bethanyhutchinson6714]

I looove tea! Earl Grey is good, I also love Harney and Sons Paris tea!

[@TrueFoodTV]

I think that's a second vote for H&S Paris tea! Nice!!

[@peaches3392]

This Video Was Fabulous!!! Thank You!! I didn't know what a tea kittle was until I went to Europe Its a household fixture. In America our kittle is the microwave!! LOL!!! Again, Thanks.🎄

[@wyette25]

I prefer my Earl Grey tea plain and pure, I put honey and lemon on my black tea sometimes

[@JogieGlenMait16]

damn, that's why my tea sucks...it had to be boiling water. thank goodness for this video.

[@MelodicalJazzyphile723]

Niiiiiice! I'm widdit! I appreciate your extensive elaboration on the do's & dont's of the tea brewing process. I'll be sure to pay it forward. #PeaceLoveandLight🔥

[@jeea3364]

Thank you...you are such a lovely speaker....the way you explain things...wow....amazing...plz do more video on how to grow....

[@aristo999999999]

I prefer green or oolong tea, or jasmine (or flower aroma) black tea. If it is a good tea, I hot tea without any sugar or milk, as it would ruin the taste. Otherwise better to be cold tea with little bit of sugar. For some reason I never like earl grey much.

[@kevinpanamaroff4760]

Once again you have out done yourself. Your ability to share and help in simple and fun ways is much appreciated.

[@TrueFoodTV]

What a kind comment! Thank you so much!

[@brianfuller5868]

Great video and tea is awesome. Thanks Nicole. I love your passion and your knowledge. You have a great camera personality.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you so much for all of these generous comments, Brian! I really appreciate the encouragement!

[@markabad8798]

Nice new vid! Im happy youre back!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thanks! Glad to be back with a new one. :)

[@raegancayce7272]

4:45 when she starts the recipe

[@edw4671]

I’m going to be that stereotypical southerner who recommends a tall glass of sweet iced tea. Growing up, when we asked for tea it was understood that it was going to be iced just like pop. I’ve sense learned to love hot tea as well (London Fog is my favorite way to enjoy a cup of Earl Grey), but good ol’ sweet iced tea will always stick with me.

[@TrueFoodTV]

I'm so glad you mentioned this! When we were down in Georgia filming our HDIG pecan episode, we had a lot of fun trying to get hot tea. It was definitely not the norm!

[@nicholausjamesjay83]

I would have guessed Cuban, but I guess you look Italian as well. Thanks for making the videos. We really enjoy them!

[@BoxTunnel]

As an Englishman may I say that this video has restored my faith in the American people! Having travelled through many states from coast to coast, by car and motorcycle I can honestly say that I have never had a decent cuppa in your great nation. The Canadians were a little better, but not much. As you point out, the key ingredients are boiling water and a good quality tea bag. I still refuse to visit my sister for a cup because she insists on buying cheap bulk teabags made with the factory floor sweepings! I did take a sharp intake of breath with the milk - to me Earl Grey is best enjoyed black or with a hint of lemon - and even in an English Breakfast tea I will only add the tiniest amount of milk - just enough to turn it a dark orange colour. However these are personal tastes and if one prefers milky dishwater to a crisp clean brew that is your prerogative😉. Never sugar though! As an aside, during my time in the Royal Navy thirty years ago, a Royal Marines Sergeant taught me that the best way to quench your thirst during strenuous military exercises was a good hot cuppa - something to do with the hot liquid causing your body to start cooling itself. It's always worked for me.

[@jcastro91235]

Thankyou for Sharing

[@moneshkannan9045]

You should come to India for a perfect cup of tea... And I like your channel very much and you are the nicest person ever...☺

[@evrenshistar1378]

I like my tea with no milk, we call it 'Teh-O'. Love earl grey but my fav is camomile tea with honey. Nice vid and Happy Holiday.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you! You too!

[@XantiaD]

Harney and Sons' Winter White Earl Gray - I had a pot of it this morning. Wonderful, wonderful stuff and a favorite of mine. Just a little sugar in my tea, thanks. I rarely drink it with milk.

[@Mirsab]

Didn't plan on watching the whole video...but ended up watching the whole video 😂 Yes! we make tea with milk and sugar too, as a kid I didn't even really know that tea is also often drunk without milk. Although I make good tea (according to my parents), I don't drink it myself unless on rare occasions, but I make tea a lot, for them of course. However now I'm interested in starting tea drinking with Earl Grey! Because that might have a unique flavor. Ps. Great video as always!

[@kloydarnepena454]

Now I love the Italians!!!q

[@GeoffBernard]

As a new convert to tea, this video could not have come at a better time! Down with tea bags! (Visit your local famer's market/natural food store for inexpensive loose leas tea.) As always, I loved the video!! BTW - I'm loving the small clips of Mark. It makes the videos entertaining! I can't seem to hold back on the comments on this video. I also became a fan of essential oils and - BURGAMOT!! OMG - My fav. I had no idea Earl Gray had bergamot in it. You guys are awesome.

[@mahikantha]

Geoff Bernard try ceylon tea

[@GeoffBernard]

I will! Just got my first cooked pureh and it was quite an experience. I also just got my first black teak which is why I said it's good timing on this video:) Thanks for the advice!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Geoff, welcome to tea land!! Haha! I loved your comments. And I'm so glad you're finding those glimpses of Mark as fun as they are to make. ;)

[@markdjolly]

Thanks Geoff - we always have a blast making these films, and I live for my, um, 1.5 seconds of fame!

[@GeoffBernard]

You, sir are living my dream. Looking forward to the next one ;)

[@salimalrashdi525]

best voice with best tea make you calm what you call makes you comfortable thanks

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@ijuldzulfadli903]

You guys work really hard. Think that this is the chillest vid you've done so far. Take a sip!

[@sniptheelftiktok]

Orange pekoe tea runs deep in my veins. It's the tea of choice for my family for generations. It was the only tea available I'm sure for many many years. I always enjoy it with some sugar and milk... And yes, it's the tea bag variety that is most prominent around my family's households. What everyones opinions on whats best to do with the bag when done? Leave it in? Just scoop it out? Squish it against the side of the mug to get all that extra tea-y goodness out?

[@christophersmith8014]

I assumed Bergamot was an herb. It's fun to learn that it's a citrus. Also, yes to cream and sugar. A little bit of heavy cream in a strong cup of tea. Definitely always add the cream and sugar after brewing since it also affects the waters ability to draw out the compounds from the tea leaves. Tea contains polyphenols but no tannic acid, and the addition of lemon juice prevents the polyphenols from binding any nonheme iron and calcium (thereby allowing you to absorb any iron and calcium in the plant based food you eat with your tea). Since bergamot is a citrus I wonder if it has the same effect as lemon juice. That may explain part of why Earl Grey is so good. And finally I drink most of my teas brewed at 175F or crab eyes stage, but I do like boiling water for earl grey.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Right: black tea indeed contains tannins (plant polyphenols) but not tannic acid. But that's a very interesting question about the bergamot. My guess is that it doesn't have the same effect, since the bergamot added to EG is an oil from the rind, not the juice. Thanks for a great comment, Christopher!

[@romeblanchard3419]

This is one of the KZbin channels where you rarely see negative comments. This channel is a treasure!!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you!!

[@rogerhuber3133]

Good info but when you remove the tea bag from the cup do you squeeze the liquid out of the bag or just discard the bag? Can you reuse the bags?

[@FidaAifiya]

is that sewing machine table behind you?

[@TrueFoodTV]

Yes, good eye! It was my grandmother's!

[@mahikantha]

Best tea brand is ceylon tea from sri lanka and dajilin india tea also good chinese tea is so bitter taste i like to drink tea with milk

[@TrueFoodTV]

High-five for tea with milk! ;)

[@treavy-n1d]

i made my first perfect earl grey tea thanks to your video and thank you so much for your video youtube is the wonder of the online world its you i like and i like you the way you are you make every day special by just your being you and the best person your ever gonna be is your honest self!

[@cyndimelendez2652]

Im a beginner and love tea now. When making a pot how much water per each tea bag or tsp of loose tea?

[@AvailableUsernameTed]

Milk! Sugar! for Earl Grey? nay. Also my English aunties say to dunk the bags into the boiled water. Not pour boiling water over the bag. Haarumph!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Tee-hee! I love your English aunties. But I'm not dunking my tea INTO the water! ;)

[@LastMinuteLaura]

Earl Grey?!?! It tastes like poison! Okay, so , not quite poison, but it does taste like Froot Loops, or Potpouri. I have never been able to understand it. Red Rose Black Tea is where it is at! Basic is Best

[@TrueFoodTV]

Ha!! I think there are a lot of EGs out there that DO taste like potpourri. But I swear, good ones, like Harney &Sons, do get the balance right!

[@rumblefish9]

Last Minute Laura I love Earl Grey. Jasmine tea... now that's potpourri

[@kvarley87]

it does remind me of fruit loops! thats kinda why i love it.

[@purpleplumtrinkets]

You are not exaggerating,it tastes perfumy to me to. Potpourri is kinda spot on. Not that I've ever drank it.lol

[@shevaankapuwatte]

I love how you present but what I love the most is how normal you are

[@dr.kraemer]

I'm very reminded of me in how the accent is all over the place when taking about something that's associated with another accent. Love your work every time!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Oh, it's probably not the subject matter. My accent was contaminated a long time ago by the Brits in my life. My accent is ALWAYS all over the place! ;)

[@dr.kraemer]

Mine also, especially if I've had a pint or two. I really appreciate your work, thank you so much!