"A proper cup of tea"Not

[natenaaron]

Was told someone wanted a proper cup of tea. I pulled out the oolong and 24oz tetsubin. I was given the what the >>>> face.



I guess proper tea is in a bag from a yellow box.

I had the oolong, three infusions.

 

[ackvil]

For many, it's a Lipton teabag.

 

[Mick]

Yep, for some folks if it does not come in a bag with a string attached it just ain't tea

 

[TexLaw]

It's true. I've had folks look at loose tea like it was a pile of pig iron.

 

[Lightcs1776]

After having loose leaf tears for the past several years, the idea of tea from a bag just doesn't work. And oolong was a great choice. Glad you enjoyed your tea.

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[LostHighway]

Pending further information I'm not convinced that loose tea was the issue. While I would have asked more questions before making tea, in the absence of further clarification I would have assumed that a "proper" cup of tea meant tea in the British tradition:
black tea, probably of Indian or Sri Lankan origin
Brown Betty pot
probably with milk, not skim (although I would have asked before assuming milk)
possibly with sugar (a definite ask)

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

I would have assumed that a "proper" cup of tea meant tea in the British tradition:
black tea, probably of Indian or Sri Lankan origin
Brown Betty pot
probably with milk, not skim (although I would have asked before assuming milk)
possibly with sugar (a definite ask)

Ahhh, that's a fine cuppa!

 

[galopede]

Yep, sounds like proper Builder's Tea to me. The best!

Gareth

 

[natenaaron]

Apparently caffeine was the issue. Later I was asked if I wanted tea with actual caffeine.

 

[TexLaw]

As opposed to pseudo-caffeine?

 

[natenaaron]

I don't get it either. I guess she feels loose leaf tea has no caffeine. Her loss.