Help me prepare tea-Earl Grey

naj · June 22nd, 2006, 08:26 AM

Hi! After reading the thread about "Favourite tea", i was tempted to try Earl Grey. I found it in the grocery but i have no direction to make it. How do i prepare a cup of this tea(milk tea)?
Im waiting for someone to come by and help me make my cup of tea....eager to rty.
Thank you in advance.
Naj

Snow White · June 22nd, 2006, 08:39 AM

Is it a tea bag or loose leaf tea?

Ursula · June 22nd, 2006, 08:45 AM

Make it as you would ordinary black tea. But if you normally spice your black tea, don't spice this.

naj · June 22nd, 2006, 09:20 AM

Its tea bags(cut the tea bags=loose tea).
I want to make milk tea..shoudl i just add the milk or is there something else to it?
TIA.
Naj

lovey · June 22nd, 2006, 09:45 AM

Hi Naj,
Earl Grey is wonderful. Once you find what works for you I'm sure you'll love it.

Well, here's what I do, for what it's worth.
1. put a mug of water in the microwave for a minute, 30 seconds.
2. put the tea bag in for about 4 minutes
3. put half-n-half or milk in (i put about two tablespoons; i like it creamy)
4. add a teaspoon or so of sugar

of course, when I'm not rushed for time, I like to boil the water in the kettle and pour over the tea bag... just feels nicer and i think it tastes better.

if you don't use sugar, maybe you could use honey.

the creamier the milk, the better! For example 1% or even 2% milk isn't creamy enough for me.

Hope you find what works for you, and enjoy!

naj · June 22nd, 2006, 09:51 AM

Thanks lovey . Indian whole milk is 3% fat. So after boiling for a while it gets about 4% fat maybe..so ive got some yummy creamy Earl Grey i guess.
**Runs off to make a cup**
Naj

lovey · June 22nd, 2006, 10:01 AM

You're welcome!

Tell me how it turns out!

jessie58 · June 22nd, 2006, 10:01 PM

No offense Lovey but never make a tea in the microwave, it spoils the flavor of the tea for some reason.

Naj, Earl Grey has a delicate and distinct flavor and I know the milk tea that you speak of, you will lose the flavor if you make it the Indian way. It does have a beautifu flavor that will come through in your milk tea, but you should really boil some water and pour it into a cup and let it steep for two minutes, remove the bag and add a little milk and sugar if you like sweet tea. Drink when piping hot. I just finished a cup as I found this thread. It's my favorite.

lovey · June 23rd, 2006, 12:13 AM

Jessie58,
No offense taken! But I boil my water in the microwave-- I don't put the tea in there. (Not sure if you thought that.)
Like I said in my post, I do it for hurry's sake and I'm sure my tea isn't as great as it could be. But it works for me!

**Stephanie** · June 23rd, 2006, 12:14 AM

I boil water on the stove, steep my tea bag for about 4 minutes, add some heavy cream and a little bit of honey. I love it. Earl Grey rocks my world.

June 22nd, 2006, 08:26 AM	#1
naj Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Location: India Age: 34 Posts: 135	Help me prepare tea-Earl Grey Hi! After reading the thread about "Favourite tea", i was tempted to try Earl Grey. I found it in the grocery but i have no direction to make it. How do i prepare a cup of this tea(milk tea)? Im waiting for someone to come by and help me make my cup of tea....eager to rty. Thank you in advance. Naj __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=sienna] [url=http://chatter.thebeautybottle.com/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=43][U][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3][B]Earthy skincare[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/U][/url]:calm: [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]1b/M/iii Black hair with red highlights in sun.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]Coneless convert, Herb washer, henna addict.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]Skin type will soon be up..[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkolivegreen][COLOR=darkgreen]Dry skin brushing and aloe gel addict[/COLOR].[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][COLOR=black](Avatar-the famous Afghani girl by National geographic)[/COLOR][/I]

June 22nd, 2006, 08:39 AM	#2
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June 22nd, 2006, 08:45 AM	#3
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June 22nd, 2006, 09:20 AM	#4
naj Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Location: India Age: 34 Posts: 135	Its tea bags(cut the tea bags=loose tea). I want to make milk tea..shoudl i just add the milk or is there something else to it? TIA. Naj __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=sienna] [url=http://chatter.thebeautybottle.com/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=43][U][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3][B]Earthy skincare[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/U][/url]:calm: [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]1b/M/iii Black hair with red highlights in sun.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]Coneless convert, Herb washer, henna addict.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]Skin type will soon be up..[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkolivegreen][COLOR=darkgreen]Dry skin brushing and aloe gel addict[/COLOR].[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][COLOR=black](Avatar-the famous Afghani girl by National geographic)[/COLOR][/I]

June 22nd, 2006, 09:45 AM	#5
lovey Raw Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 26	Hi Naj, Earl Grey is wonderful. Once you find what works for you I'm sure you'll love it. Well, here's what I do, for what it's worth. 1. put a mug of water in the microwave for a minute, 30 seconds. 2. put the tea bag in for about 4 minutes 3. put half-n-half or milk in (i put about two tablespoons; i like it creamy) 4. add a teaspoon or so of sugar of course, when I'm not rushed for time, I like to boil the water in the kettle and pour over the tea bag... just feels nicer and i think it tastes better. if you don't use sugar, maybe you could use honey. the creamier the milk, the better! For example 1% or even 2% milk isn't creamy enough for me. Hope you find what works for you, and enjoy! __________________ [SIZE=1]You broke the bonds and you[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Loosed the chains[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Carried the cross of all my shame[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]You know I believe it.[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.[/SIZE]

June 22nd, 2006, 09:51 AM	#6
naj Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Location: India Age: 34 Posts: 135	Thanks lovey . Indian whole milk is 3% fat. So after boiling for a while it gets about 4% fat maybe..so ive got some yummy creamy Earl Grey i guess. Runs off to make a cup Naj __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=sienna] [url=http://chatter.thebeautybottle.com/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=43][U][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3][B]Earthy skincare[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/U][/url]:calm: [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]1b/M/iii Black hair with red highlights in sun.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]Coneless convert, Herb washer, henna addict.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkgreen]Skin type will soon be up..[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=2][COLOR=darkolivegreen][COLOR=darkgreen]Dry skin brushing and aloe gel addict[/COLOR].[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][COLOR=black](Avatar-the famous Afghani girl by National geographic)[/COLOR][/I]

June 22nd, 2006, 10:01 AM	#7
lovey Raw Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 26	You're welcome! Tell me how it turns out! __________________ [SIZE=1]You broke the bonds and you[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Loosed the chains[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Carried the cross of all my shame[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]You know I believe it.[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.[/SIZE]

June 22nd, 2006, 10:01 PM	#8
jessie58 Tranquil Beauty Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Age: 61 Posts: 740	No offense Lovey but never make a tea in the microwave, it spoils the flavor of the tea for some reason. Naj, Earl Grey has a delicate and distinct flavor and I know the milk tea that you speak of, you will lose the flavor if you make it the Indian way. It does have a beautifu flavor that will come through in your milk tea, but you should really boil some water and pour it into a cup and let it steep for two minutes, remove the bag and add a little milk and sugar if you like sweet tea. Drink when piping hot. I just finished a cup as I found this thread. It's my favorite.

June 23rd, 2006, 12:13 AM	#9
lovey Raw Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 26	Jessie58, No offense taken! But I boil my water in the microwave-- I don't put the tea in there. (Not sure if you thought that.) Like I said in my post, I do it for hurry's sake and I'm sure my tea isn't as great as it could be. But it works for me! __________________ [SIZE=1]You broke the bonds and you[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Loosed the chains[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Carried the cross of all my shame[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]You know I believe it.[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.[/SIZE]

June 23rd, 2006, 12:14 AM	#10
Stephanie Aphrodite Join Date: March 2006 Location: Southern USA Age: 38 Posts: 472	I boil water on the stove, steep my tea bag for about 4 minutes, add some heavy cream and a little bit of honey. I love it. Earl Grey rocks my world. __________________ [CENTER]:kiss: [SIZE=2][URL="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3MZWLDXD952XA"]Donate today! Help Support TBB & TLHC![/URL][/SIZE] :kiss: [SIZE=1][B]Clicking on our sponsors at the top :flower: of the page is another option that :flower: will help keep us going![/B][/SIZE] [/CENTER]

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