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And no, the microwave is not a valid option.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 16 hours ago

The microwave is a fundamental part of the Make Tea -> Forget About Tea -> Reheat Tea cycle.

Also, I have to put the bag in first, because otherwise I've no idea how much room I need to leave for it (which you'd think I'd be able to eyeball by now, but apparently not).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 14 hours ago

The coffee grounds.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

First water, then teabag, then cup.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago

Found the topologist.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 16 hours ago

Doesn't really matter, as long as you add the sugar while the liquid is hot enough to go into supersaturated solution.

Then chill and add ice.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Teabag

Boiling water

Leave a for a couple of minutes

Remove teabag

Add milk

Kids distract me so I never end up drinking it

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago

Teabag first just because the water will take a bit to heat up and I might as well do it while I'm waiting

[–] [email protected] 2 points 15 hours ago

An interesting alternative that I've found (for when making English breakfast or something similar) is to steep the teabag in the milk first before adding the hot water. I find that it cuts down on the bitterness and makes a much smoother tea.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 17 hours ago

Teabag. Make sure the water doesn't hit straight on the teabag, but kinda dunk it so it's fully wet while pouring.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago

I've a sweet tooth and like a bit of honey in my tea. So, I put a dab of honey in the cup while the kettle goes, then pour the boiling water in, and use one of those little electric milk frothers to stir it up thoroughly. While the water is still spinning, I toss the tea bag in, and throw the lid on the cup to let it steep for however long.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago

Put the tea in a tea infuser thingy. Boil water in a kettle. Pour water in teapot. Let infuse required number of minutes depending the tea. Remove tea holder from tea pot. Enjoy nice tea ;)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 15 hours ago

Teabag, sugar, then water and milk.

I'm not sure how normal this is, largely because this is coming from the same person who pours milk before her cereal LMAO

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago

Teabag, pour water over the bag and if there's a significant amount of detritus coming out of the bag discard that water and repour until the water is clear.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago

Teabag! It just makes more sense to me...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

How about cooking hotdogs in a kettle?

Fish fingers in the toaster?

I've started leaving the bag in, the OG tea in Spain is gash, need to double bag.

Big Carrefour sells Yorkshire (for a treat) and, Mercadona sells PG Tips.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago

Fish fingers in the kettle.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago

Water then bag: I brew in a pot and used to use one of those diffuser baskets that rests just below the lid. I switched to bags but kept the order of operations the same.

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