I like mine served strong with a dash of milk and a spoonful of honey. How do you like your tea?

A nice cup of tea is the perfect way to start a day and the best way to end a day. Refreshing, fragrant and not as bitter tasting as coffee. A good cuppa will bring a smile to any sad face.

How to brew the perfect cup of British tea

The British method:

  • Rinse mug
  • Dry mug
  • Add tea bag
  • Pour in hot water
  • Stir well
  • Brew for 20 seconds
  • Grab the edge of the tea bag
  • Manoeuvre the bag against the inside edge of the mug
  • Press teaspoon onto the tea bag
  • Let juice run into the water
  • Remove bag
  • Add sugar
  • Add milk
  • Stir well

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Recipe Scorecard
Quality Comment Rating

Best Quality:

Refreshes the psyche after a long day.

100

Crunchiness:

None. can blow bubbles in it and slurp it.

0

Messiness:

Do you dribble?

3

Stickiness:

Only with half a pound of honey or a bag of sugar.

1

Greasiness:

No grease when the mug's clean.

0

Danger:

Could scold if spilled while boiling hot.

5

Guilt Factor:

High if you only make your own when in company. None at other times.

5

Time to Make:

30 Seconds

100

Great British Mug of Tea