How to drink Tea - The Proper Way!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I am going to show you how to drink tea - the proper way! I’ll also be showing you how to make a beautiful decoupage Tea-Box to store your tea. Stay tuned til the end of the video to find out if you are the lucky winner of the framed botanical prints that I am giving away for my Birthday.
I decided to make this video after receiving a lot of requests from you who asked how to properly brew tea. It was only whilst filming this episode that I realised just how much there is to know about tea!
My Wedgwood Tea Set:
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I have no clue how this is recommended to me but tonight I'm going to receive a world-class cultural education.
Same.
Lol me too - random recommendation and I'm quite pleased. Normally I ignore most recommendations.
Hahah
Girl same
Haha, c'mon, you know it. I do know WHY it was suDdEnlY recommended to me.
This young man’s sincerity and gentle speaking voice is extremely relaxing. I was ready for a strange and eccentric person, but oddly enough I feel completely put at ease.
Wow, thank you! x x Nicolas
I agree and addicting too!
Awww
I too feel very at ease . It’s extremely refreshing to enjoy content that is down to earth , educational and that has good old fashioned charm ( something that is very rare these days) . He is such a lovely , delightful young gentleman . Sincerely wishing him all the best in his future endeavours :) .
Intresting enjoyed Nicolas thankyou
I was ready to laugh at this, but not gonna lie, I can't hate on anyone that starts their video with the sensible advice that the most important thing is you and your guests are enjoying yourselves.
Sorry but I still laughed...
@@siennachristy it just seems strange to me. Not that it's bad. Just strange that's all.
I can't imagine being this indulgent when there are real world issues around us.
But he's not harming anyone so more power to the brother ✊🏾
You know why? Because everyone is worried about what is called "Good Looking" all the time. It always contaminates the pleasure of living! You have to have good manners in life, yes, but also fun, spontaneity and the joy of living! This is what makes us unique and keeps us young ! ;)
Maybe bcz there jealous and never got anywhere in life
@@TCt83067695 nigga
Can we take a moment to admire his skin? #skingoals
So young and a few times gone under the knife... :/
How about the FABULOUS hair. Girl, I'm shook.
Admire his skin? Evrything we can see in him, including his skin is not the result from a natural process of care. Your question should be, instead, sth like this: Can we take a moment to count how many times has this guy gone under the knife and got bottox and hyaluronic acid amongst others...?
And lips
@@ismaelrosa8091 So what if he did get procedures done? Did it harm anyone? Did you pay for them? If you have nothing nice to say then keep it to yourself.
Nicolas, you are a breathe of fresh air among this toxic world we live in. I simply relish your videos. They instantly transport me to a time and place where peace and tranquillity abound. Once again thank you. ❤️🫖
Thank you so much x
I totally relate to that
Not only peace and tranquility, but also refinement, manners, and elegance.
Nicholas, you are the most charming and adorable person I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. The world needs more people like you! Thank you for brightening my day!
Me: How the hell did I end up here?
Friends: You want us to go to a different video?
Me: Hush, you heathens! We are receiving a lesson in etiquette.
Dear Nickolas, you can’t imagine what a gift you are! Your quiet elegance, beautiful way of doing things..well I can just go on and on. Between COVID and other unpleasant things going on in the states, you are a safe, nurturing and peaceful place to visit. Thank you for the gift you share. You are very beautiful ❤️🇺🇸
He is indeed
@@MissMotshabi I was fortunate enough to happen upon Nicholas' TH-cam channel. Now it is my favorite way to relax at the end of a stressful day. Very talented, and so generous in sharing his knowledge and gifts.
I want to date the kind of person who will give me loose leaf tea on a first date. :) I absolutely love your writing desk. Thank you for sharing everything today.
Congrats to the winner!
It was a good start to our date!
The first date must have been very keen. An online store here in Canada sells a 100g/3.52 oz cannister of Earl Grey French Blue for C$188, on sale for C$113. I thoroughly enjoyed Nicolas' video.
The fragrance is a luxurious gift
I would offer you a warm tea in my special way :)
I use your videos for ASMR and they're absolutely brilliant. They calm me down at the same time as cheering me up. Thanks Nicolas!
You are such a precious gem in a very difficult time. Thank you for being you. ☺️
My pleasure!
@@NicolasFairford 🥰
I've noticed that you very rarely say 'Um' or "Uh" and I'm so envious because I use them for filler words quite often
Thank you! I try my best but it is a skill that needs practise x
@@NicolasFairford you are so endearing and handsome like a fairy tale 💗💗💗💗💗
Read more, it breaks the habit.
LOVE your username/pfp!
I am an American tea drinker; no coffee for me to my dear departed Mother’s slight displeasure. This is the story: My mother’s mother, dear Grandmother Bess loved her tea and when I was four she gave me a little baby blue tea pot which I still have and treasure as I’m now 80! Anyway, she always made tea such a lovely time for just the two of us that the story goes I refused to alter my beverage in deference to my special delights with Grandmother! Needless to say, my early cups were more warm water with a quick swirl of tea leaf but the effect was enough for my young taste buds! My favorite tea now: PG’s Black tips! Ps Nicolas, as always you have made my end of week a total delight by your post...love your box!
Thanks for sharing your story! x
Amazing story.
PG Tips are my fav too. Fellow American.
What a lovely memory of your beloved grandmother. Amazing that you kept the teapot that she gave you even though you were only 4. R.I.P to your lovely posh granny. Xxxx love from Surrey in England. Xx
Olivia Casino
Another American tea drinker here.
It’s like a time machine to an era of elegance and beauty, yet so needed today. Hopefully, when this nightmare is over, we can rediscover the good use of time and simple pleasures. And, treating each other as the miraculous, marvelous creatures we are.
Though I am more of a "coffee person", I can appreciate how graceful the tea culture is.
Yrs me too. Im a coffee pot, I often wished I liked tea... ugh!!
Enjoy your coffee x
@Charisma Girl Cool, didn't know about it, but i will check it out
You may be better off. Being an American tea drinker is going against the grain.
Coffee can be just as graceful.... substitute the tea and do the same thing. Classic dining at its best.
I’m American but my family celebrates tea often. My friends always ask me what the rules are. In truth, I’m not an expert. Thanks for making this video that I can refer them to. Much appreciated!
I'm so glad it was useful!
Being an American I throw a teabag into a mug of hot water and it sloshes around with me, teabag and all, getting quite cold as I move through my morning. Yet I still enjoy it. Nicolas, all three of your tea chests are truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
@Jody McWilliams, me too!!! I just did the same thing, teabag, mug, and all that goes along with it! However , since I am loving this channel, I think there's a wee chance I can level up!😊
@J Smith Thanks to Nicolas I did upgrade to one of my mom’s bone China tea cups and saucer; however, as nice as it is for enjoying tea, I get that nervous feeling that I’m going to break it, so it goes back on the shelf and out comes the mug. What can I say.
@@jodymcwilliams8327 a lady just like me 🤣😂🤣😂
@@jodymcwilliams8327 , I completely understand !!! 😁😁😁
Do what makes you happy! x
This channel is TH-cam's version of Masterpiece Theatre - and I'm here for it
Another tip for green tea: I have learned to pair green tea with another tea, like mint (or orange citrus). I get the benefits of green tea, but the pairing removes the bitterness and you get another lovely flavor (also, hibiscus is lovely to add--you may buy in powdered form, or I have even dried the flowers and then used a dried blossom or two--they really lend a lovely flavor and color to otherwise bland green tea)...your tea box is a lovely touch--next time you have tea, show us the tea in your box. Sophie has really become a signature on each episode--I love it...I look for her each time...she is a doll baby...dts
Yes! I always add fresh mint leaves to my green tea, bruising them with my fingers first to release the essential oils.
I add cloves, cinnamon, or ginger
I found, that the bitterness stem from prolonging the green tea in the boiling water and the boiling water exacerbates it. The pairing is delicious; I enjoy it with lemon & ginseng.
That Wedgwood teapot and the entire teacups/saucers, plates and the rest of the matching set are so very lovely and timeless. Their colors bring a smile to my heart! I feel your passion and your appreciation of little things in life!😘
Your video is 20 minutes of pure delight! Thank you...
Wow, thank you!
I watched your first video, when the channel didn't have many view; I love how much your channel has grown so much and how humble you are ! You are such an old soul; like me. I don't have any friends, and I watch you while drinking tea, and I feel like I am at your house having a tea party and I have a friend! Thank you for making me feel less lonely. Ps. You have beautiful; captivating eyes, body, mind, soul house; and literally everything else.
You have said it all, my words
I too love Nicolas
He brings the world to a halt as all the lockdowns have created.
Did you receive your shot, wondering what one to choose
I'm an older American and I am in love with your channel. It is so very nice to see a younger person who is both well educated and well spoken. You are truly an inspiration. Please don't ever change.
Like some others I have no idea how I landed here. So glad I did. Just easy watching and easy listening. Your beautiful soul shines bright young man.
53 yrs old and learning proper tea....lol
So perfectly timed as I am starting to collect pieces.
i’m literally having a tea party TONIGHT, this video is perfect timing
Aww he he so easy to watch. Love him!😍
I hope it was fun! x
Nobody has tea parties at night
During a pandemic? Gurl...
@Charisma Girl do you think that's what Hannah was doing?
Everything in his surroundings are absolutely exquisite. He has this flair for Hampton style home decoration. I was fascinated with his teapot and cups, so lovely and timeless in a way. Currently I deviated from collecting floral wallpapers to teacups. It sure great to hear someone in this channel, promoting the finest things in life. J'adore J'adore J'adore... Tres Tres belle.
Tea box is beautiful. Sophie is adorable. She looks just like my boy, Ming. They are God's gift to us.
Thank you so much x
I only discovered this guy’s channel yesterday but I’m already in love with him 😄 he’s like some kind of benevolent aristocrat from a bygone age 💙 I want to have tea with him and see what happens when his relaxed and exquisite gentlemanly nature meets my hot blooded Hispanic temperament 😍
Jojofc88, you will melt into a mellow pool of inner warmth and joy
That made me lol
Whenever I visited my aunt it was my task to make the tea as you have just made it! Afterwards I had to was the bone China and put it away. It taught me how to respect and appreciate nice things at an early age! Most of the things I love to this day is my fine bone chinaware! Thanks so much dear 💐
Wonderful!
Love how the emphasis is on giving a good and fun experience and not looking boring and stiff. Also I'm watching the whole thing. Cool.
I've been to an exhibition of ancient tea cups and it really opened my mind on a world I did not know!!!!
Try this comparison: pour two cups of Earl Grey side by side, one with the milk in first, one with the tea in first. Hold them up to the light. The one with the milk in first will be ‘clean’, the one with the tea in first will have a scum or oily skin on its surface. This is because you get a different chemical reaction adding hot to cold and cold to hot - with the latter the milk and the bergamot oil separate. The reaction is much less noticeable if you use skimmed milk. This is why it’s generally accepted that Earl Grey, which should contain genuine bergamot oil and often contains other citrus, is better without milk. BTW Mark’s & Spencer sell a unique blend called Empress Grey, which is similar to Earl Grey but more citrusy, it’s worth trying.
Wow, thank you for this information. Always open for learning something new. Very cool. Will purchase the Empress Grey soon. 😷 Be safe
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Thank you !
I have a suggestion. What about adding hot milk ? Could it work well?😉
Thank you!
Since I lived in England I enjoy tea very much . I came to Australia 40 years ago from Balkan country and lived in Bakingamshire for two years I never was shore what is the right way to enjoy tea.Thanks to you I enjoy better my daily tea with milk.I am an Aquarius as well and like to arrange flowers,antique furniture and your. Ideas are great to followe!
This brings back hearty memories of when I would do tea in the afternoon with friends in my studio flat in Edinburgh, feels so long ago. I will be sure to use your tips the next time I have a get together.
I could listen to you for hours. I am over 70 and found your channel recently and thoroughly enjoy it, and you. Very calming. Thank you.
Coming from a major tea drinking nation and town I must say I love this video! A lot to learn...much love from Kenya.
How adorable and enchanting is Nicholas.. I can listen to him speaking for hours .. an idea for Valentines 💝 video , Nicholas read some of his favorite Valentines cards or poems ♥
I wonder which strange kind of algorithm has suggested this video to me. But finally I enjoyed it very much. I love that tasteful atmosphere, your stylistically confident way of presentation and the possibility to spend an English teatime with you in times of being forced not to travel due to the pandemic situation we have. Thank you for being your guest.
My goodness. I'm so mesmerized. My grandfather is a Londoner in the US and I've never heard anyone so posh besides him....but also SO amazingly refreshing.
I’m so gonna start talking and acting extremely proper like this when I spill the tea! 💋☕️💋☕️💋
My second favourite tea channel after Tea Time with Gary & Terry
This one likes to order oolong while looking at the waiters bag and giggles like a girl with his feminine hand over his mouth at the double entendres.
Nicholas, I love listening to you and watching your beautiful approach to decor. I actually feel like I transport myself to another place and time. Thank you Nicholas for letting come along with you on your journey.
I am 70 years old and I drink tea since my childhood, but I have learned a lot today. You are an amazing young man with an excellent education and a very nice voice. Greetings from Spain.
I really appreciate that you give options even if their taboo. This is helpful for the new tea drinkers such as myself. Thank you!
That's very interesting and different from how we drink tea in Taiwan. Hopefully one day we can both try the tea ritual from each other's countries!
Yes,Please share
Thank you, Nicolas. This was delightful. I married a Brit who will only ever drink tea at home. Understandably, he has found few California restaurants and cafes that can serve it properly, but we have found good tea houses and a few coffeehouses that understand how to handle the water.
Sounds great! Thank you so much x
@@NicolasFairford Nicolas, I love white tulips, also any white flowers..., so elegant! Love your videos!
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Lovely as always and that early grey tea looks and sounds amazing ❤️
Thank you Audrey! Hopefully we can have tea together at some point this year! X
Audrey Coyne! I subscribe to your channel here in Dallas, TX! Have a great day!
@@NicolasFairford Don't forget to invite me! Ha-Ha! Love you!
Earl grey...
@@NicolasFairford not surprised at all to learn you two most elegant and charming people are friends
This is so calming, elegant and useful. Thank you so so much 😭❤️
Just found your channel here in the states. You are an absolute doll if this old lady may be so bold. So much class you have young man. Refreshingly brilliant. New subscriber! Keep it up.
I'm your new subscriber. I'm not British but have been a life long student and eventually a teacher of English Literature. Somehow your videos bring to my mind the amazing worlds of Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite eras that I read about in the books... Great to see you invest so much of yourself into these videos and present in the most calm and polished way. Just wanna say thank you. Its midnight where I am and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Much love and respect 🍀
Seriously, what captivated me at first wasn't the knowledge on tea drinking, but your hypnotizing voice.
It has a unique quality of making me feel calm and peaceful.
We only drink tea (no coffee) and mainly use loose tea. Its procurement and preparation is solely the responsibility of my husband. Over time you get an increasingly sensitive taste. In the past, green tea seemed like "grass water" to me, tasteless at best. Today I love him and the possible nuances. When entering the tea world, I recommend Oolong and Yunnan teas. Flavored tea with artificial substances should be avoided as they spoil the taste. Real flower aromas, on the other hand, can be a wonderful enrichment (as with the featured Earl Gray).
If you drink tea with milk and sugar (not only in Great Britain, but also in Northern Germany this is a tradition) a strong asam, cylon or a nice blend is a good choice. There is tea for all walks of life.
A beautiful tea box - a great inspiration!
Congratulations to Amanda on the beautiful pictures!
Thanks for your words of wisdom x
I truly adore your vlogs. Kindness, and mannerisms are a lost art. I am so glad that my parents taught me how to “handle@ any situation at a table.
Nothing like a good afternoon tea with a good friend love it.💞
The best!
I don’t know why this showed up in my feed just randomly but I love ❤️ this guy!!! He makes me feel so calm and relaxed. I definitely will subscribe and watch him all the time. I am more of a coffee person but I am inspired to try tea 🫖 Cheers from Washington USA 🇺🇸
the bergamot oil in Earl Grey tea can curdle the milk. Hence why you shouldn't add milk to Earl Grey tea. Bergamot is a small citrus fruit very similar to lemon or bitter lemon
Interesting..thank you!
Never had that happen. . But, thank you 😊
Likewise, when adding both milk and lemon to tea, the same curdling would occur.
Bergamot is divine. When I tear into a packet of the Twining’s ‘Earl Grey’ tea, I always close my eyes and smell the empty paper tea wrapper. It is one of my favorite things to do and brings peace and serenity!
I love this video Nicolas, as I had not known many of the things you mentioned about the water and many other little details.
The wooden boxes you have painted and designed are beautiful!!! I see that a wooden yellow box holds your color pencils. You a very talented! An artist, as well! Happy Birthday wishes!
I have drank it with milk and it never curdled, but interesting!
Such kind and thoughtful of you "As long as everybody joining me for tea is having fun and enjoying themselves that is what matters." Beautiful and informative video as always.
Thank you!
For years I’ve been drinking coffee and it’s only the last year that I’ve really enjoyed tea. I agree with you the cup is as important as the tea itself. Loved your decoupage box, that will be the next little bit of art on my list. Thank you Nicolas, another good video.
Thank you so much x
New favorite channel. So relaxing and educational
Perfect as always!!!! Thank you for the super video. We love you here in Austria, my son who is three years old already says Nicolas Fairford when he wants to make me smile. Have a great weekend.
That is the sweetest thing ever! x
I will never take advice from anyone else on TH-cam about the proper way to drink tea again!! This is it!! I loved this video 😊 It’s very calming!!
I would love to meet a guy who was into the finer, classier things of life 🙏🏽💕 This video was quite amazing and therapeutic 💕
Me too. No rough tumble guys for me.
I didn’t know I needed this channel in my life until right now.
"I think it's very sweet."
I see that pun, bro.
Like the ambience and the visuals. Your tone and pace is also pleasant.
Kudos to you Mr. Sweet.
My husband really enjoyed this episode. We love hot tea. I am ordering your favorite Earl Grey. Thank you for sharing and letting us understand more about afternoon tea.
Your video popped up on my feed.... LOVE your aesthetic.. Love and miss England. Subscribed immediately. Thank you for a dose of British culture and beauty.... Hope to get back to London soon.... praying you and yours are safe and sane.
iv'e never felt so relaxed watching a video on yt.
Glad to hear that!
You had me at “if you’re not having fun, then what is the point?” ❤️
Nobody mentioning this adorable dog just chilling on the top of the chair in the background @3:00!?
Such a delightful experience having tea your way Nicolas! You are are a sparkling jewel who is so loved by our heavenly Father.May your soul leap for joy as you hear him whispering your name while you sleep drawing you so close as you listen to his heart beat.
I absolutely love your passion for fine bone china crokery. I own lots myself and cant get enough of them. Your such a real posh boy you are. Royal Albert is definitely my favourite. Xxxxx
Thank you dear Nick! Your tea journey was fabulous, I love watching your crafts, they are adorable, you are a natural artist, you love to create, and this is rare for a young man in today's society, too much electronics is not good. Your videos are very beautiful, I liked your tea cups, your boxes and tea strainer. With best wishes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Happy to have shared this delicious tea with you Nicolas ❣️ I appreciate each time these little moments spent with you 🥰 ✨ Thank you so much 💞
My pleasure 😊
If I had the time and money I would hire this guy to teach me English etiquette and all the proper ways. Totally stumbled upon this video randomly, this guy is amazing.
Beautiful tea boxes Nicolas! I learned in tea school that the only type of tea that you add milk to is Black tea. It's the only type robust enough for milk. But I do prefer only lemon in my black teas as well. Thanks for another lovely video.
My pleasure!
These videos are almost cathartic for me. I don't why, but I feel immensely relieved listening to him.
Your arrangements are fit for royalty! So beautiful!
Thank you so much x
I'm going to Echo the sentiments of the people who have no idea how your videos got recommended, but we are so glad that we did! Thank you so much for this beautiful video! I can't wait to see more!
Wow, thank you!
Though it's been over ten years, the Starbucks across the street from the office in which I worked in Washington, DC, used to serve Earl Grey tea with milk under the moniker: A London Fog. It was my first experience with the concoction and I became a big fan; unfortunately, the drink did not catch on and was removed from the menu after a while. Nonetheless, I recommend the combination for anyone who enjoys the delicious flavor of Earl Grey and also likes milk in their tea. Thanks, Nicolas, for the charming tea tutorial: sixty-three likes without one detractor. Well done you!
Cute story! x
They will still make it for you, even though it isn’t on the menu, you may have to explain what it is, but they will still make it for you!!!
London Fog is an Earl Grey tea latte with vanilla syrup added. Apparently originated in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
I’m so glad you popped up in my feed somehow. I watch one of your videos each morning while I eat my breakfast. You are so soothing and lovely. I can’t wait to see what you will be doing next.
Soothing as always Nicolas....I drink decaf tea myself, having done my own research Yorkshire tea is the best.
Thank you!
This handsome lad is mesmerizing I truly enjoy watching his tutorials
Eeekkkk!!! I was so excited to see you posted a new video!!! Your videos have inspired me in so many ways. It’s a breath of fresh creative air!
Thank you!
Nicolas, your "little gray cells on which one must rely" are quite active yet by nature you are able to put peole at ease. It's a rare combo.
OMG, I love the way you talk, so elegant. any mad people will come a cat after hearing your voice LOL I am serious
Oh I just love your way Nicolas! I’ve always shied away from formal teas at even the nicer hotels in the US out of fear of doing the wrong thing and it all looks so stodgy. I’ve always felt so much more comfortable taking tea at home and when my three children were younger, I used to do daily tea parties with them and they used to love to invite their friends over for ‘tea with the Queen’ and it was always a huge hit, even with the most rough and tumble of the boys. Your tea box is absolutely perfect and you’ve inspired me to make my own! Thank you for another beautiful video Nicolas!
Your living room looks so cozy!!. Please make a home tour of your entire place. 👏👏 I was listening to you, but also watching the people outside pass by. One of them even peeked through your window. :)
I love how people in the past used table lamps to lighten up their room without making it too bright.
And i love how you also use it in this urban modern day.
Love this video, enjoyed the music, your peaceful voice, the tea tips and the tea box, so unique, congrats to the winner!
I found your page lately and I’m really enjoying to watch your videos! You give me so much inspiration and joy of each . Thank you so much!
Thank you Nicolas. I enjoyed learning about tea and decoupage.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Now that I am semi retired and looking to move to a new place, I am looking forward to creativity and fun doing things I never had time for. I just love watching your videos. I can forget what’s going on in the world and create my own. What a nice gift to have!!
I absolutely love your video, can't wait to try my hand at making the tea chest. Thanks a ton for sharing, blessings to you . . . .
You are so welcome!
There is something about your voice and your making of these tea boxes that is so soothing. I absolutely love the art work of not only the boxes but your entire decor of the apartment, and those gorgeous porcelain? figurines of the leopards? are so elegant. I am far from proper or gentle lol 😉 but I love everything you introduce. I also love to see old English country cottages.
Ohhhh my... the most British man in the room...teaching us to have a proper tea! Can my day get any better? No, I think Not!
This might be the best thing on the internet
I find this to be therapeutic. Thank you Nicolas! New subscriber here.
I can’t stop watching your videos. Your soothing voice is everything. Thanks for the amazing tips.
this is about to become my new favourite youtube channel. wow, i’m already obsessed!!!
Your accent should be held in a box and released in a museum for everyone to hear. 👏👏👌
I was watching this video last night, in bed and fell asleep with your soothing voice 😄 ok, watching the rest now 😉💖