Question for my British friends across the pond

[Alan Sharif]

Inspite of my surname I am English born and bred, I simply have an all year tan that is the envy of my friends and colleagues. I drink tea every day, as hot as possible, and whilst I used to have a little milk I have been drinking it black for around six months now.
Like most people here this is seldom in a cup and saucer, through there is a 1940's style cafe in Stratford Upon Avon I visted around a month ago that does serve tea this way, and not in bags either!

[Perturabo]

I often drink tea from a half-a-litre mug.

[Blackhorse]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

Definitely a tea guy here. That's why we were so pissed that you threw it all in the river!

Harbor, sir. We threw it in Boston Harbor.

Or "harbour", if that is more your cup of tea.
[:)]

[ilovestrategy]

Someone showed me loose tea leaves years ago and I haven't used a bag since.

[junk2drive]

I have a ball with a chain and a spoon type. But when it is 120f 50c it is cold tea, Luzziane preferred over Lipton and black. McDonalds sweet tea is the perfect quick fix on the road.

[sabre1]

Yorkshire Gold, some honey and milk, or rock crystals. Always loose leaf tea for the best cup.

I prefer coffee in the morning and lots of tea in the afternoon.

Coffee temperature should be around 200 degrees in a French Press for 4 minutes.

Green tea around 160 degrees and steep for 2 minutes. You can infuse the same leaves again and add a little time for green tea. The color and taste become more subtle with each infusion, usually no more than 3 times.

Black Tea, 212 degrees and steep for about 3-4 minutes.

Yes I use a thermometer for checking the temperature and yes it makes a difference in taste.

Brunn makes the best coffee maker in my opinion, and there are LOTS of opinions. Coffee should always be ground fresh and then used immediately. If you are really into it you can buy your own roaster, but I just can't get myself to take that next step.

[junk2drive]

Reminds me of the coffee/tea thread at wargamer a while ago.

[Perturabo]

Besides tea, I drink a lot of cocoa.

[Toby42]

There was a scene in A Bridge Too Far, where the Brits stopped to have tea instead of rushing towards Arnhem. That wasn't for real, was it??

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Treale

There was a scene in A Bridge Too Far, where the Brits stopped to have tea instead of rushing towards Arnhem. That wasn't for real, was it??

Warspite1

There was a scene in the film Gallipoli. Apparently the Aussies were sent to their deaths while the British sat on the beach drinking tea [8|]. Yeah right.......

Sadly, the stereotype of our preoccupation with drinking tea, helps make us an easy target for Hollywood (and anyone else who wants to have a go) [:(].

Anyway enough of all that, its 7.30am and I need to get started as I have a full day of household chores to get through. Mmmmm....to hell with that, I think I'll have a nice cuppa instead.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Blackhorse

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

Definitely a tea guy here. That's why we were so pissed that you threw it all in the river!

Harbor, sir. We threw it in Boston Harbor.

Or "harbour", if that is more your cup of tea.
[:)]

Warspite1

[:)]

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Treale

There was a scene in A Bridge Too Far, where the Brits stopped to have tea instead of rushing towards Arnhem. That wasn't for real, was it??

Warspite1

There was a scene in the film Gallipoli. Apparently the Aussies were sent to their deaths while the British sat on the beach drinking tea [8|]. Yeah right.......

Sadly, the stereotype of our preoccupation with drinking tea, helps make us an easy target for Hollywood (and anyone else who wants to have a go) [:(].

Anyway enough of all that, its 7.30am and I need to get started as I have a full day of household chores to get through. Mmmmm....to hell with that, I think I'll have a nice cuppa instead.

According to Anthony Beevor in the book "The Battle for Normandy" a large portion of the Brittish soldiers made a cup of tea after they had landed on Sword beach. Some made the tea while they still were under enemy fire. This irritaded the navy personel that still had to run landing ships under fire.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Treale

There was a scene in A Bridge Too Far, where the Brits stopped to have tea instead of rushing towards Arnhem. That wasn't for real, was it??

Warspite1

There was a scene in the film Gallipoli. Apparently the Aussies were sent to their deaths while the British sat on the beach drinking tea [8|]. Yeah right.......

Sadly, the stereotype of our preoccupation with drinking tea, helps make us an easy target for Hollywood (and anyone else who wants to have a go) [:(].

Anyway enough of all that, its 7.30am and I need to get started as I have a full day of household chores to get through. Mmmmm....to hell with that, I think I'll have a nice cuppa instead.

According to Anthony Beevor in the book "The Battle for Normandy" a large portion of the Brittish soldiers made a cup of tea after they had landed on Sword beach. Some made the tea while they still were under enemy fire. This irritaded the navy personel that still had to run landing ships under fire.

Warspite1

Of course there are a number of vignettes that can be told. There was a scene in the film A Bridge Too Far:

Corporal Hancock: Sir.
[Offers mug of tea]
Major General Urquhart: Hancock. I've got lunatics laughing at me from the woods. My original plan has been scuppered now that the jeeps haven't arrived. My communications are completely broken down. Do you really believe any of that can be helped by a cup of tea?
Corporal Hancock: Couldn't hurt, sir.
[Urquhart accepts his mug of tea]

The stereotypical pre-occupation with tea can be used to convey humour, a stiff upper lip/defiant attitude or indeed (and as some film makers love) to show the British in the worst possible light - Gallipoli being a typical crass example.

[JeffroK]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Treale

There was a scene in A Bridge Too Far, where the Brits stopped to have tea instead of rushing towards Arnhem. That wasn't for real, was it??

Warspite1

There was a scene in the film Gallipoli. Apparently the Aussies were sent to their deaths while the British sat on the beach drinking tea [8|]. Yeah right.......

That'd be right, using up all the hot water.

Being a former colony or 6, lots of tea is drunk in OZ, Coffee is getting into the act now we are past the Nescafe instant stage.
The influx of migrants means we get Greek, Turkish coffee as well as, unfortunatley, starbucks and Gloria Jeans,

I drink far too much Tea, Black and no sugar. (Also do Chai the right way!!) Used to work where the milk looked like Yougurt and the mice left deposits in the sugar. I also like to set up the coffee machine and brew a pot occaisionally.

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Of course there are a number of vignettes that can be told. There was a scene in the film A Bridge Too Far:

Corporal Hancock: Sir.
[Offers mug of tea]
Major General Urquhart: Hancock. I've got lunatics laughing at me from the woods. My original plan has been scuppered now that the jeeps haven't arrived. My communications are completely broken down. Do you really believe any of that can be helped by a cup of tea?
Corporal Hancock: Couldn't hurt, sir.
[Urquhart accepts his mug of tea]

The stereotypical pre-occupation with tea can be used to convey humour, a stiff upper lip/defiant attitude or indeed (and as some film makers love) to show the British in the worst possible light - Gallipoli being a typical crass example.

In my humble opinion this scene puts Corporal Hancock and General Urquhart in the best possible light. There is a time when there is no time for tea. This one is obviously not such a time so a cup of tea can indeed not hurt here. [:)]

Gallipoli, on the other hand, I am told is a movie that does it utmost to put the British at their worst. It is such a long time since I saw this movie that I do not remember anything at all.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Of course there are a number of vignettes that can be told. There was a scene in the film A Bridge Too Far:

Corporal Hancock: Sir.
[Offers mug of tea]
Major General Urquhart: Hancock. I've got lunatics laughing at me from the woods. My original plan has been scuppered now that the jeeps haven't arrived. My communications are completely broken down. Do you really believe any of that can be helped by a cup of tea?
Corporal Hancock: Couldn't hurt, sir.
[Urquhart accepts his mug of tea]

The stereotypical pre-occupation with tea can be used to convey humour, a stiff upper lip/defiant attitude or indeed (and as some film makers love) to show the British in the worst possible light - Gallipoli being a typical crass example.

In my humble opinion this scene puts Corporal Hancock and General Urquhart in the best possible light. There is a time when there is no time for tea. This one is obviously not such a time so a cup of tea can indeed not hurt here. [:)]

Gallipoli, on the other hand, I am told is a movie that does it utmost to put the British at their worst. It is such a long time since I saw this movie that I do not remember anything at all.

Warspite1

Exactly - its a humorous vignette and works well.

Gallipoli was an excellent film that, quite rightly, honours the sacrifice of Aussie troops during the ill-fated campaign. It has a superb soundtrack (Jean michel Jarre and Albinoni - great combo!).

[sprior]

I have a ball with a chain

I do too, but she pefers to be called Mrs P.

[sprior]

The RN drinks tea almost th the exclusion of coffee at sea. Even the Missile Comprtment of SSBNs has a boiler for making tea. (First thing you do when taking over the watch - drink tea. One of the last things, make sure the boiler is full and hot for the next watch).

[redcoat]

I think the British Army pretty much runs on “Strong British blend” NAAFI Break Tea.

NAAFI tea is currently for sale on the Ringtons website and 50p from the sale of each box goes to Help for Heroes.

[warspite1]

I've just watched Doctor Who with the kids (recorded from yesterday) and what did he say? "Nothing like a nice cuppa"

Well if its good enough for the Doctor.....[:)]