The Delicate Art of British Tea Making

[@magoshighlands4074]

Interestingly enough, the reason milk is put in first is because proper bone china will crack and even EXPLODE if you pour the hot water in before the milk, hence, milk first, water after

[@LazyCookPete]

Now there's a good point!

[@mrkrasker9609]

This is the most informative video on British tea making I have see to date. No other video I have seen explained not washing the inside of the pot, I can see how you would wash away the characteristic flavors by scrubbing the pot clean. Cheers Pete

[@LazyCookPete]

Thanks Mr Krasker! It's the little things that make the difference. We even have regional variations on whether we call it brewing or mashing. Technically it is mashing of course; because the leaves are infused in boiled water, where brewing requires fermentation using yeast. I hope I don't sound pedantic.

[@mrkrasker9609]

Not at all pedantic, it is the little things as you say that make life enjoyable. I don't think anyone would tell the lads in that tea poster that they where pedantic, I do believe the world is lacking civility and decorum and it would do people well to slow down and sit and enjoy a cup of tea.

[@LazyCookPete]

Thanks! The guys in the poster are friends from the Whistlestop Motorcycle Club in Rhuddlan, North Wales, one of whom is my brother Richard. The guy with the pinkie sticking up is called 'Dozer' cos he once barged his way through a brick wall! They are great guys to know, but you're right - you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them! Tea has that calming and civilizing effect

[@user-horsesass]

Bloody brilliant

[@LazyCookPete]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for your interest! Enjoy.

[@allthings8953]

I really enjoyed this video. A little bit of history there that I didn't know😊. Thanks for sharing👍

[@LazyCookPete]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your continued support Crissy!

[@susanjoahill2095]

my favourite drink. i need two tea bags in my cuppa, and milk last, i like strong tea. i have also tried that diplomat tea brand from aldi, the earl grey tea which was lovely

[@LazyCookPete]

Wow you do like it strong! I'm a big fan of Earl Grey too; I love that bergamot taste, a nice afternoon tea. Thanks for your support Susan.

[@Samdotvlog]

Big thumbs up sir. looks like taste good.

[@LazyCookPete]

Thanks Sam! We Brits are lost without our tea!

[@Frootyloops629]

this is the most British thing i have ever see...good stuff

[@LazyCookPete]

Thanks Havock-Ace, much appreciated!

[@davedump4943]

Proper old school Pete 👍🏻

[@LazyCookPete]

Most of the time I'm a tea bag in a mug bloke, but it's nice to go old school now and then. Thanks for watching Dave!

[@Tillyeats]

Nothing better than a freshly brewed tea! ahhhhh

[@LazyCookPete]

I thoroughly concur TillyEats!

[@SidnacGlitz]

Thank you for this informative video. Found your channel through Taste of Trini. I recently found her channel as well. I think I might have some tea as well

[@LazyCookPete]

Hi Candis! Taste of Trini is great and a really good friend. I'm glad you like the video. There's nothing quite as good as nice cuppa! Thanks for your interest.

[@Cookshop_Channel]

Thanks for the informative video, Pete! The whole ritual and history behind British tea is very interesting -- you read accounts of people brewing up in the most inhospitable conditions -- even though I'm a black coffee guy and will pour any old swill down my throat as long as it's caffeinated!

[@LazyCookPete]

You're right there CYB. I remember trying to make brews on a Scottish mountain, with wind driven rain coming uphill and into my frozen face! There are some aspects of military life I'm more than happy to leave behind me. I believe tea has a higher caffeine content than coffee; but by the way it is infused, less of it finds solution with water than with coffee.

[@spark_6710]

I love Typhoo & Yorkshire ,yorkshire the best amongth those 3 ! I drink Yorkshire tea more often ! I forgot how P G tasted ! I have bought it & drunk it for a short awhile ,though ! I love English breakfast tea a lot !! But I LOVE LOVE Irish breakfast tea more now !!! And of course ,I LOVE earl grey tea ,I've always have since 13 ? Since reading Agatha Christy mentioned a lot in her book I was reading !📚 Lol. It was my No.1 tea ...til a decade ago, Irish breakfast tea took over !! Lol. I love London breakfast tea as well.,but very very hard to find !! 🫖😋👍💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞

[@LazyCookPete]

I like Yorkshire Tea too and I'm very fond of Earl Grey. My brother prefers English Breakfast Tea. There is one Irish tea I really love and that's Bewleys Irish Afternoon Tea, it reminds me of a happy time I had in Dublin in 2002.

[@spark_6710]

@@LazyCookPete Heyy ! I don't think I've heard of that brand !? But,I've seen or read about Irish afternoon tea ,but never seen it here in tge U.S. !! That must be a very good one & must had been real nice to have it in Ireland !!! Thank you for your reply ! 💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞

[@rachelscats5251]

@@spark_6710 thank you Love for sending you this video it was wonderful ❤

[@spark_6710]

@@rachelscats5251Hey ! You're welcome !Are you drinking that Eco organic Earl grey still !? I have just placed 3rd ,wait !? 4th ? Lol order a while ago ! 😅

[@rachelscats5251]

@@spark_6710 I've been getting the Celestial Tea brand too

[@ChrisTheButcher]

I agree with Mr Krasker..nice one Pete😉

[@LazyCookPete]

Thanks Chris! I'm sipping tea as I write this response :)

[@dariowiter3078]

Loose leaf tea is best.....'nough said! 🇬🇧☕😁

[@LazyCookPete]

Oh yeah! Thanks Dario 😀

[@Matthew_James]

I always add my milk and sugar last. Then again I am in Canada!

[@LazyCookPete]

Hahaha it's a key identifier!

[@tulip__qatar]

British karak😂 l like it

[@LazyCookPete]

Thanks for watching tulip__qatar Y, and thanks again for commenting!

[@nicolosalemi7344]

Didn’t you put any sugar?😦

[@LazyCookPete]

I don't take sugar, you take sugar if you want to.