Leaving the teabag in

[electrogirl]

I've seen this weird trend of caffeine addiction being cool for some poncey people.

'oh I can't function without my morning coffee!'

Like that.

Maybe teabags lef tin tea is becoming business woman chic.

 

[Bakunin]

I've seen this weird trend of caffeine addiction being cool for some poncey people.

'oh I can't function without my morning coffee!'

Like that.

Maybe teabags left in tea is becoming business woman chic.

I am not a business woman.

I currently have a cup of tea that has been brewing for a good ten or so minutes, with the bag still in it, naturally, and I intend to enjoy my latest cup of tea as soon as I've finished my afternoon pies.

And I'm not poncey either, so ner.

 

[spacemonkey]

I've seen this weird trend of caffeine addiction being cool for some poncey people.

'oh I can't function without my morning coffee!'

Someone in my last office was like that.

They'd make such a big deal about going to Starbucks. Every morning he would walk in smugly, cup in hand, like he was in an American TV drama or something.

 

[bluestreak]

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The list of people who don't really like tea, they just like tea flavoured hot water.

 

[ChrisFilter]

You leave them in while you're drinking? So the teabags bob up like croutons in a cuppasoup?

that's skank.

No... that's magic.

 

[Riklet]

I really quite like strong tea, but there's a delicate balance I find between getting a proper caffeine hit, and the bag tainting the flavour a bit...

I'll leave the bag in sometimes, mostly it submurges it's self caffeine-submarine style n you don't even notice it. Generally i'd rather have it stew for a few minutes n give it a good stir after that though. I was put off tea for years by my mum who dips an earl grey bag in water for about 30 seconds and then adds 1/3 of a cup of milk. It's wrong 'un! Never again...

 

[northeastoipunk]

im a coffee person and strictly nescafe original nothing else does you can forget all yer perculated rubbish im a heathen
on the tea front i only drink it when hungover and i like it very weak and sweet no milk

 

[butchersapron]

I really quite like strong tea, but there's a delicate balance I find between getting a proper caffeine hit, and the bag tainting the flavour a bit...

Use a fucking tea pot then.

 

[Riklet]

Use a fucking tea pot then.

Nahhh, tea pots can be a bit unfulfilling when brewin' for one, especially mine which leaks when you pour and is quite big. My tea always ends up a bit too cold by the time I feel like another mug, and then I resort to microwave reheating which makes leaving-the-teabag-in seem like a cultured option...

I may hunt out a smaller teapot shaped like some amusing animal though. *Adds to to-do list*

 

[skyscraper101]

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The list of people who don't really like tea, they just like tea flavoured hot water.

No. Because unless you're drinking black tea, as soon as you put milk in the cup, the teabag doesn't get to brew much more anyway.

The reason for this is because milk is an emulsion of butterfat globules and water. Once you've added it to the cup, the consistency of the tea and milk is a lot thicker and less able to pass through the tiny perforations of a teabag.

So all you're getting for your troubles is a tiny bit more brew and a yukky teabag floating around your mouth everytime you go sip. Its scientifically proven wrongness. If you brew your tea properly in the first place you don't need to leave a skanky bag in there swimming about and not doing much at all.

 

[ChrisFilter]

Use a fucking tea pot then.

Only the working class use teapots.

 

[bluestreak]

No. Because unless you're drinking black tea, as soon as you put milk in the cup, the teabag doesn't get to brew much more anyway.

The reason for this is because milk is an emulsion of butterfat globules and water. Once you've added it to the cup, the consistency of the tea and milk is a lot thicker and less able to pass through the tiny perforations of a teabag.

So all you're getting for your troubles is a tiny bit more brew and a yukky teabag floating around your mouth everytime you go sip. Its scientifically proven wrongness. If you brew your tea properly in the first place you don't need to leave a skanky bag in there swimming about and not doing much at all.

An interesting idea. So are you suggesting that the increased tea strength of a cuppa with the bag left in is actually a placebo?

Also, no-one who uses teabags is brewing tea properly. If I wanted to have a proper cuppa it would be brewed in a teapot.

 

[electrogirl]

No. Because unless you're drinking black tea, as soon as you put milk in the cup, the teabag doesn't get to brew much more anyway.

The reason for this is because milk is an emulsion of butterfat globules and water. Once you've added it to the cup, the consistency of the tea and milk is a lot thicker and less able to pass through the tiny perforations of a teabag.

So all you're getting for your troubles is a tiny bit more brew and a yukky teabag floating around your mouth everytime you go sip. Its scientifically proven wrongness. If you brew your tea properly in the first place you don't need to leave a skanky bag in there swimming about and not doing much at all.

butterfat globules.

 

[Geri]

butchersapron


The list of people who don't really like tea, they just like tea flavoured hot water.

Clearly you have never seen his tea - it's strong enough to stand a spoon up in!

 

[Dillinger4]

If I wanted to have a proper cuppa it would be brewed in a teapot.

Truth. I love my teapot.

 

[idioteque]

My teapot doesn't retain enough warmth, I need to make it a cosy

 

[Dillinger4]

My teapot doesn't retain enough warmth, I need to make it a cosy

What you need to do, is boil the kettle, fill your teapot with hot water, put the lid on, swish it about until it is warmed, and then make your tea in it. It will stay warm for ages that way.

A cosy works as well though.

 

[scifisam]

What you need to do, is boil the kettle, fill your teapot with hot water, put the lid on, swish it about until it is warmed, and then make your tea in it. It will stay warm for ages that way.

A cosy works as well though.

That's how my Grandad used to like it. He was very particular about it being done that particular way.

 

[Dillinger4]

That's how my Grandad used to like it. He was very particular about it being done that particular way.

Keeps your pot warm!

 

[skyscraper101]

An interesting idea. So are you suggesting that the increased tea strength of a cuppa with the bag left in is actually a placebo?

Also, no-one who uses teabags is brewing tea properly. If I wanted to have a proper cuppa it would be brewed in a teapot.

Its not all placebo because there is a slight extra boost but it is minimal compared to a good brewing with boiling hot water alone.

 

[bluestreak]

Interesting. Well, this is how i make a cup of tea:

pour boiling water into mug containing only teabag.

faff.

add milk and sugar.

stir vigorously to ensure adequate milk and sugar distribution.

consume.

well, it may be unnecessary but i think it makes it taste stronger. and nice and stewed towards the end.

 

[bluestreak]

Clearly you have never seen his tea - it's strong enough to stand a spoon up in!

Good man. I will excise his name from the weak-tea drinkers register

 

[northeastoipunk]

Only the working class use teapots.

hey chris youve just pinched my catchphrase

 

[Kuso]

I was just considering this very thing tonight actually. I'm up at my folk's and their tea is rank! About half a cup of milk and you'd think the tea bag was alive cuz it seems to jump out as soon as any hot water goes into the cup.

Tea bag left in and just a tiny splash of milk for me please. And a coupla sugars...

 

[Bakunin]

I was just considering this very thing tonight actually. I'm up at my folk's and their tea is rank! About half a cup of milk and you'd think the tea bag was alive cuz it seems to jump out as soon as any hot water goes into the cup.

Tea bag left in and just a tiny splash of milk for me please. And a coupla sugars...

Yay, good Sir!

Verily, thou speakest the truth!

 

[Maggot]

I'm a wrong 'un but it totally depends on the tea....

True.

At home i use decent teabags and the tea is strong enough that I don't have to leave the bag in.

At work I have to get my tea from cafes which use cheapo weak teabags. They have to be left in to get the full effect.

 

[Geri]

I was just considering this very thing tonight actually. I'm up at my folk's and their tea is rank! About half a cup of milk and you'd think the tea bag was alive cuz it seems to jump out as soon as any hot water goes into the cup.

This is how a woman at works makes tea. If she makes me one, I have to tell her to leave the bag in, just so that I can get some flavour.

She also makes herself between 4 and 8 cups at the same time.

 

[cliche guevara]

No. Because unless you're drinking black tea, as soon as you put milk in the cup, the teabag doesn't get to brew much more anyway.

The reason for this is because milk is an emulsion of butterfat globules and water. Once you've added it to the cup, the consistency of the tea and milk is a lot thicker and less able to pass through the tiny perforations of a teabag.

So all you're getting for your troubles is a tiny bit more brew and a yukky teabag floating around your mouth everytime you go sip. Its scientifically proven wrongness. If you brew your tea properly in the first place you don't need to leave a skanky bag in there swimming about and not doing much at all.

Wow, you learn something every day. From now on I will only be adding milk once the tea has reached sufficient strength. Thank you.

Good man. I will excise his name from the weak-tea drinkers register

I am no drinker of weak tea! Just because I eventually take the bag out doesn't mean that I don't allow it to brew first.
My brothers ex-girlfriend once made me a cup of tea, she put the bag in the cup, poured on the water, then poured on the milk and removed the bag. The bag could not have been in the cup longer than eight seconds. I'm glad they split up.

 

[Kuso]

This is how a woman at works makes tea. If she makes me one, I have to tell her to leave the bag in, just so that I can get some flavour.

She also makes herself between 4 and 8 cups at the same time.

like does she drink them in quick succession? Don't they go cold? does she drink them cold? what size are the cups???

 

[electrogirl]

like does she drink them in quick succession? Don't they go cold? does she drink them cold? what size are the cups???

All this went through my head too. I want answers.