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Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:53 on 28th May 2009 On 27th May 2009 22:50, Ricardo Malagueño wrote:
It depends on the tea their serving Ricardo. If it's Lipton or Bigelow you'll need the alcohol to wash it down.   |
David Seager Posts: 77 Joined: 22nd Feb 2010 Location: USA | quotePosted at 01:46 on 9th April 2010 May I piggyback on this thread for a general question about tea? Is it true that the closest thing to real authentic British tea is what is commonly sold as the so-called "English Breakfast" tea? And that such store brands as Lipton or Salada are rather weak in comparison? |
Rob Faleer Posts: 703 Joined: 10th Jun 2005 Location: USA | quotePosted at 02:55 on 9th April 2010 Lipton and Salada are pretty weak-kneed, though Red Rose is a bit better when it comes to tea commonly consumed in the States. My current favorite is Punjana Irish Breakfast Tea blended by Thompson's in Belfast--definitely a tea that puts hair on your chest! Yorkshire Gold (Taylors of Harrowgate) is also a favorite of mine, as is Lifeboat Tea (Williamson). Another one to look for is Taylors of Harrowgate's Scottish Breakfast Tea--very strong and malty. I must drink at least 5 cups of strong tea a day--with milk of course (no sugar). |
Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 08:53 on 9th April 2010 That Rob is a true Englishman! Lol Can't beat a nice strong cuppa... |
| Rob Faleer Posts: 703 Joined: 10th Jun 2005 Location: USA | quotePosted at 12:14 on 9th April 2010 Thanks Ron--that is a true compliment! Yep, you can have your coffee--it's strong hot tea that gets me through the day! England and St. George! |
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa | quotePosted at 15:05 on 9th April 2010 Just never, never, ever, (unless you think you are dying so don't care), drink the tea at railway stations. (or airports or any where else that serves tea in polystyrene cups!) Maybe a miracle has happened and this is no longer the case, but it has always been my experience!! |
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 17:14 on 9th April 2010 I'm perfectly content on a daily maintenance basis with Bigelow's "English Teatime" or PG Tips (with milk and Splenda). When I have time to sit down with a proper china cup/saucer, I like to brew a bit of Buckingham Palace Garden Party tea, a lighter afternoon blend (supposedly the same as that served at Her Majesty's spring garden party). |
lancashirelove Posts: 1987 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:42 on 9th April 2010 most 'everyday' domestic cups of tea drunk in the Uk are Tetley tea bags or PG tips drunk from a ceramic 'mug'. Its made by pouring boiling water over a tea bag in the mug, strain the tea bag after a few seconds and dispose of it. add milk and white sugar to taste, allow to cool for a few minutes. Its an aquired taste so dont be surprised if you are tasting it for the first time, it could taste awful. Diferent teas and ways of serving them differ greatly depending on the location |
| cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa | quotePosted at 18:18 on 9th April 2010 |
| lancashirelove Posts: 1987 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 19:16 on 9th April 2010 I wouldnt drink Tea (or milk) until I was about 26 years of age Cath. I now have about 4 cups a day, still hate the taste but its so relaxing Lol. |
