How to Make the PERFECT Cup of Tea (and who was EARL GREY, anyway?)

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    From tea bags to loose leaf, not all tea is created equal. We teamed up with Harney & Sons to reveal the secrets to making the most flavorful brew - from kettle to cup. We even wade into controversial territory (milk before or after? sugar, too?!).
    PLUS we take a closer look at one of the world’s most popular teas - Earl Grey. What is it? What is bergamot? (Now there’s a hint!) What does this quintessential English tea have to do with Italy? And who the heck was Earl Grey, anyway?
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  • @iliyame2139
    @iliyame2139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    Quick note, temperature is important, don't use boiling water for green and white teas, same issues with tannins, green and white teas are more delicate and will release tannins before you get all the flavor if you use boiling water
    Source:I've been working in a tea shop for 2.5 years

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Nicely said! Yes, I should've emphasized that I was just focusing on black tea here!

    • @justsomeguy5074
      @justsomeguy5074 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Came to say this.... Boiling water would badly scald and ruin most of the teas I drink and is an ABSOLUTE NO-NO.

    • @simplybeauti3937
      @simplybeauti3937 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      wrestling

    • @vasoullakokkinou2206
      @vasoullakokkinou2206 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iliyame.

    • @KimAhrina11
      @KimAhrina11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      So what kind of water to use if we wanna drink green/ white teas?

  • @hudson6940
    @hudson6940 6 ปีที่แล้ว +733

    Took almost 6 minutes to actually start the tea making. Starts at around 5:34

    • @cyilenced
      @cyilenced 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Thanks daddy

    • @Melissa-yd4se
      @Melissa-yd4se 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thanks. Fast forwarded..

    • @1230986666
      @1230986666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you for your service

    • @wile123456
      @wile123456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      gotta get to the useless 10 minute mark

    • @ronskellington7523
      @ronskellington7523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It was actually some good context to tea in general but whatever

  • @thpenguinmonkey
    @thpenguinmonkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    this woman is very passionate about her tea

  • @quantumpuddles7591
    @quantumpuddles7591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    I know how to make tea
    Trow it in the harbor.

    • @dahyunsdefenseattorney9279
      @dahyunsdefenseattorney9279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      :0 *history class flash backs*

    • @bobbymcbobmcbilly322
      @bobbymcbobmcbilly322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ehhh that's not really "making" it but fair enough

    • @generic_asian_
      @generic_asian_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You Damn Americans you say you won the war of independence. We see it as a lucky god damn escape.

    • @EmpressGoldilocked
      @EmpressGoldilocked 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@generic_asian_ that's great! Now you know how WE (americans) felt.

    • @anotherpage7125
      @anotherpage7125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@generic_asian_ blasphemy

  • @jorgearredondo9323
    @jorgearredondo9323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I can’t believe I’m watching a video on how to make a perfect tea from a tea bag 😭

    • @GetUnrealistic
      @GetUnrealistic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Procrastination brought me here, what was your excuse? lol

    • @Justwatching22
      @Justwatching22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finding out is important!!!!

  • @mistergrandpasbakery9941
    @mistergrandpasbakery9941 6 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    I brew my tea like this but I flavor it with honey and a twist of lemon.

    • @gmusashi_45
      @gmusashi_45 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      yeap, and for those who's looking to level it up a bit, use raw honey. The taste between pasteurized from raw is night and day.

    • @JoshMr07
      @JoshMr07 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      honey and lemon tea is only acceptable when you have a cold. And never with an earl grey, just with plain old english breakfast.

    • @peacefulinvasion
      @peacefulinvasion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I actually choose based upon the type of tea I want and what i'm going for. But I never once thought about adding milk. Only in Chai.

    • @jessevu6830
      @jessevu6830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mister Grandpa's Bakery I’m allergic to honey

    • @fomocowboy
      @fomocowboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jessevu6830 then....... don't use honey....

  • @fuzzician
    @fuzzician 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Oops, looks like I'm *guilt-tea* of over-steeping! Currently enjoying a hot cup of Earl Grey with a splash of full-fat milk ;)

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I see what you did there. ;)

    • @markdjolly
      @markdjolly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, remember, it can get a bit *steep* buying lots of good quality tea but it's worth it!

    • @darrenmurray861
      @darrenmurray861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If India or Sri Lanka are off the list for filming, Mauritius has a tea industry, based in Bois cheri.

  • @rudylikestowatch
    @rudylikestowatch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    TEA. EARL GREY. HOT.

    • @himesjon
      @himesjon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I dont know if you're the only one who posted this but well done.

    • @drkanchanlata874
      @drkanchanlata874 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aye, captain

    • @Kenoi_
      @Kenoi_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      E N G A G E

    • @fomocowboy
      @fomocowboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Specify temperature.

    • @seretamage4547
      @seretamage4547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice!

  • @TrueFoodTV
    @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    For all you guys who’ve asked us about doing a “How Does it Grow?” episode on tea. The answer is YES - it’s high on the list so long as we can secure the resources to film it… we’re working on it!

    • @kittydandelion
      @kittydandelion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hurrayyy

    • @mirror9571
      @mirror9571 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TRUE FOOD TV please film it in Darjeeling, India

    • @BenderTheBoiler
      @BenderTheBoiler 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE FOOD TV try early grey with honey and light cream, it's a game changer.

    • @Sciolist
      @Sciolist 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      AMAZING DORMITORY they do grow tea in us

    • @hilwaaablaal7744
      @hilwaaablaal7744 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are orriganilly villa s.govani becouse your face really from massina hhhh

  • @wongthong7
    @wongthong7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Oolong tea taste so good, tea is more healthy than coffee.

  • @TM-cx5zg
    @TM-cx5zg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This video speaks to my soul!! 👏👏 I love tea!!! Tea and books! And on that note, I don't know what I like best: the video, the history lesson, the George Orwell reference or that amazing Great Gatsby mug!!! 😍😍😍😍
    p.s. my Earl Grey is perfect sans tea and sugar. ;)

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This comment absolutely MADE MY NIGHT! We are two peas in a pod, it seems.

    • @TM-cx5zg
      @TM-cx5zg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awww!! I'm so flattered!! And you made my day! ❤❤❤

    • @purpleplumtrinkets
      @purpleplumtrinkets 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love tea too! I think I've become a flavor junkie though. With chai and tropical being at the top of my list. Does anyone know the best chai tea is in DC? I'm speaking of loose or bag tea.

    • @steampour
      @steampour 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Literature, history, tea... what's not to love?? :D I know a kindred spirit when I see one (hopefully you caught that literary reference). Y'know, I think you would LOVE my tea and history channel, SteamPour. Please go have a look!! th-cam.com/channels/wAAQg0fwlQs8zjJQBzaxGA.html Thank you.

  • @catadoption_pune
    @catadoption_pune 6 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Chai for me! Boiling the milk is essential ;). I would love love more tea videos.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Will do! Thanks for the feedback!

    • @Tsar_Nman
      @Tsar_Nman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s your recipe

  • @OzGeologyOfficial
    @OzGeologyOfficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Absolutely addicted to this wonderful channel.
    You are such an amazing presenter. I truly look forward to click on your videos all the time.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Such sweet comments. Thank you for the support!

  • @AbhishekDey91
    @AbhishekDey91 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I am an Indian, from Bengal... from where Darjeeling tea comes... Darjeeling tea requires less brewing time as its whole leaves and its the black tea which we have instead of putting milk.. While we also have Assam tea, which are the tea buds... which we boil in milk instead of water... to get a thick consistency...
    And Tea is called Chai in India! So don't call it Chai Tea... that sounds stupid.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Haha! Thanks for clearing up the "chai" point.

    • @19021986a
      @19021986a 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Abhishek Dey chai T

    • @isgadam
      @isgadam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Tea" and "Chai" both originate from different Chinese Languages (yes, they are more than just dialects) while Mandarin and Cantonese speaking population called it "chá", in Min Chinese it is referred as " té", "tèh", "tey" etc.
      Portuguese merchants imported tea through Macao, so they and other countries that imported it overland (such as Russians, Arabs, Turks etc) call it as "cha", "chai", "çay" etc. but Since Dutch merchants imported it from Fujian region and sell to Spain, Italy, England, Germany etc. these countries use the derivations of "tea".
      It gets even confusing lately since the American marketing geniuses(!) had the idea of calling tea prepared with milk and other herbs as "chai". That's why there are drinks called "Chai Tea Latte" sold at Starbucks all over the world.

    • @isgadam
      @isgadam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dh00mketu I am not sure about what you mean with that. Historically and Etymologically Tea originates from China (according to a legend, goes back to 2700 BCE) and not much to do with India. It's just that India is one of the biggest tea producers in the world and have their own tea culture but so Persia, Turkey, Morocco and even Russia too. (Turkey is by far the biggest Tea consumer when you look at the individual consumption). For more information regarding the origins of the word you can check the link below (or simply read the "Tea" article in Wikipedia):
      wals.info/chapter/138

    • @purpleplumtrinkets
      @purpleplumtrinkets 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isgadam I was just going to explain that it's not just the name! It's the herbs and spices! Oh good gracious, I sound like I'm talking about KFC🤦 let me stop lol

  • @ShoabAhmed
    @ShoabAhmed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This channel should be getting more love. Sad to see sponsored a video.. I was hoping it would be journey into different kinds of teas.. "Tea: How does it grow"

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I absolutely plan to do a HDIG tea episode. One day when we can afford to travel to a major tea growing region!

  • @zooplanton
    @zooplanton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You can do a video - How does it grow, tea leaves. Many newly-weds shoot their wedding images in tea farms.
    From a country of origin for tea, I rarely drink tea nowdays. Just wont make a fuss. Have been drinking pure water for many years.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Water is the best! Nothing wrong with that.

  • @JamesGaither11
    @JamesGaither11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another great video. Though I depart with you on the milk...I can't bring myself to add milk to a cup of tea lol

  • @BoxTunnel
    @BoxTunnel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an Englishman may I say that this video has restored my faith in the American people! Having travelled through many states from coast to coast, by car and motorcycle I can honestly say that I have never had a decent cuppa in your great nation. The Canadians were a little better, but not much. As you point out, the key ingredients are boiling water and a good quality tea bag. I still refuse to visit my sister for a cup because she insists on buying cheap bulk teabags made with the factory floor sweepings!
    I did take a sharp intake of breath with the milk - to me Earl Grey is best enjoyed black or with a hint of lemon - and even in an English Breakfast tea I will only add the tiniest amount of milk - just enough to turn it a dark orange colour. However these are personal tastes and if one prefers milky dishwater to a crisp clean brew that is your prerogative😉. Never sugar though!
    As an aside, during my time in the Royal Navy thirty years ago, a Royal Marines Sergeant taught me that the best way to quench your thirst during strenuous military exercises was a good hot cuppa - something to do with the hot liquid causing your body to start cooling itself. It's always worked for me.

    • @jcastro91235
      @jcastro91235 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankyou for Sharing

  • @RahulSingh-gm1df
    @RahulSingh-gm1df 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well we don't have 'Earl Grey' here in India, unfortunately. But, as a silver line, since we are the largest producers of Tea, we get a lot of loose tea to make out our own blends.
    However, I'd love to try 'Harney & Sons' once before I die.

    • @richlaue
      @richlaue 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't even have a tea bag in my house, and i live in the USA

    • @screwyu514
      @screwyu514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Goodwyn is my favourite tea brand. If nowhere, you'll find one at most airports or online in India.

  • @treavy1
    @treavy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i made my first perfect earl grey tea thanks to your video and thank you so much for your video youtube is the wonder of the online world its you i like and i like you the way you are you make every day special by just your being you and the best person your ever gonna be is your honest self!

  • @VideoRamin
    @VideoRamin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If there was an award for best supporting "acting" on TH-cam, then Mark Jolly should win the runner up!!!

    • @markdjolly
      @markdjolly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Runner up? Surely I'm a shoo-in for winner!

    • @VideoRamin
      @VideoRamin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These pretzels are making me thirsty....needed to work that line in!

  • @mikehong2691
    @mikehong2691 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For My Coffee&Tea Break!-I Put-One Earl Grey-Tea Bag In One Cup-With Water&Coffee In The Other Cup&ENJOY!-Raymond "Mike" Hong!&(No Creme&No Sugar&ENJOY!-Mike!)😎👍!!!!!!!!!

  • @kkagogo6566
    @kkagogo6566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My mother is from London, so I can say your instructions are spot on! I will add that tea tastes best out of a cup made of fine bone english china which tends to retain heat very well.

  • @salimalrashdi525
    @salimalrashdi525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best voice with best tea make you calm what you call makes you comfortable
    thanks

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mikeshane2048
    @mikeshane2048 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That too much drinking tea is true and I witness it everyday,
    My dad became a tea lover after he went to England

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those English people spreading their addiction! ;)

  • @coolchris803
    @coolchris803 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My family is tea drinker and we tried all kinds of tea. By far Earl Grey is the favorite. Instead of sugar and milk to dilute the flavor, try honey. Another tea you should try is Pandan tea. It is aroma grass from Southeast Asia with black tea - do not add sugar or milk.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, I love the taste of pandan, but I've never had it in a tea!! I'll keep a look out. Thanks!

    • @coolchris803
      @coolchris803 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE FOOD TV By the way, I really enjoy your channel. I actually learn a lot from your videos.

  • @carltonouzts4941
    @carltonouzts4941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We Southerners are absolutely in love with iced teas. We have the countries only working tea plantation just outside Charleston.I can honestly say that the best glass of iced tea I have ever had was from the Charleston Tea Plantation.Give it a try if you are down our way.

    • @boboala1
      @boboala1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in southeast MO and we/I likes that iced tea, too! It enhances all spring/summertime/fall feasts, lunch, etc. I could gulp a big glass down right now - haven't had any iced tea in way too long! ;( I don't like my tea with lemon though (unless I add it) because then I should've just got a lemonade! Can you dig? Bless up & tea up!

  • @Jimbo-90
    @Jimbo-90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right, I’m from East Yorkshire and I’ll tell you how to brew up without listening to this bore fest, which is wrong.
    : Boil kettle, put teabag in cup. Pour water, put saucer or small plate over your cup leave 3-5 mins ( I leave for 5). Take off, stir with a splash of milk. Sugar if needed ( I don’t). Enjoy!
    Ice cubes in a brew? That’s a first!
    What a load of auld tripe! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @sammy9817
    @sammy9817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Tea with honey and lemon is heaven for me 🤗🤗

  • @afifzulkifli4494
    @afifzulkifli4494 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love tea and drink it everyday. My favourite is Japanese green tea and earl grey tea

  • @mazdaneo1
    @mazdaneo1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like tea..
    For English tea.. i like Garl Grey.
    But l like Chinese tea the most. And there many ways to brew chinese tea
    As it got different varieties of chinese tea.. from green tea to black tea. And most chinese tea doesn't comes with tea bags. We love to brew from the whole leaves... giving the best aroma possible. Water temp too must adjust according to which type of tea you are brewing. We also got diffrent varieties of tea pot shape and sizes to suit diffrent tea. We also got diff cup saiz too as we enjoying the good aromatic tea.. we like to sipping the tea to enjoying the aroma.
    Enjoy your cup of tea ya!

  • @damowazzo7481
    @damowazzo7481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Earl Grey tastes how some flowers smell!! Not my cuppa tea 🤭! To make a good cup of tea, you gotta understand and recognise the type water used to make the tea with (hard=higher calcium/magnesium or soft=lower. Soft water requires 2 mins more brewing time and hardwater in my personal opinion tastes by far the best, but the rest is quite accurate. Loving the Americans taking on the blessed British tea 😇 ☕️. Green mint tea with a 0.5 teaspoonful of sugar is 😘🤩❤️🥰😍

  • @OMGaNEWBIE
    @OMGaNEWBIE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I agree with all you've said, but instead of letting my tea steep for 5 min in an open cup, which allows for the water to cool down faster, I place a lid on top of my cup OR I make it in my stainless steel thermos coffee cup, which has it's own lid. This way, when I add the milk/cream, my tea hasn't cooled down. Nothing worse than drinking a lukewarm tea.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooh, nice one!

  • @joshhoward6547
    @joshhoward6547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to find a channel without any people pulling faces or making weird noises. Actual facts and good content with no terrible loud music drowning out all the commentary.

  • @mayday1164
    @mayday1164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I usually spend the time waiting for my tea to brew to make toast w/ honey or jam. It goes great with the tea since i only add milk to it.

  • @shadyworld1
    @shadyworld1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Personal Choice....
    Whole Milk Cup
    put it on low heat
    Add Sugar as you prefer
    Add English Breakfast Tea Leaves
    and Keep it until reach bubbling point
    Take it off heat
    use tea strainer and pour tea milk through it to your preferred Cup
    Enjoy !
    This is the Nubian Tea Milk Recipe
    From Egypt British occupied us and gave us tea and we created this recipe :)
    Try it ad give me ur opinion

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this idea! I definitely will try it. Reminds me of the method for making Indian chai.

    • @shadyworld1
      @shadyworld1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE FOOD TV
      British Influence Here and There always include Tea 😊

    • @markdjolly
      @markdjolly 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is fascinating - reminds me of the tea i had while traveling through Rajasthan where they boil it up from the get-go with camel's milk, delicious.

  • @deannalyndunn2002
    @deannalyndunn2002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh how I LOVE my cup of Ear Grey tea! I actually get happy when I’m about to have the deliciousness! Thank you so much for answering those questions Ive always had but never knew till now! And btw I also like mine with milk and sugar! YUM! 😋

  • @itiswhatitis153
    @itiswhatitis153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best cuppa tea...for normal white tea..Add half cup of milk, top up with boiled water. Add a tea bag. Please in microwave for a minute and half on high. Take out add sugar and enjoy...Mum in laws approval..try it

  • @bolanleadisa
    @bolanleadisa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Currently having a cup of English breakfast tea with a splash of full fat milk and half a teaspoon of honey!

  • @edienandy
    @edienandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes!!! My cup of tea just isn’t tea without the milk and sugar. And of course one must add the milk last. As you said any other way would just be silly. And I only do milk and sugar with black tea, milk and sugar with green tea is an abomination and absolutely not what Satan intended for us at all.

  • @lexking3249
    @lexking3249 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Haha. I like this video. Apparently I know how to make tea didn’t know ppl made it wrong. Lol

  • @zsrz4877
    @zsrz4877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk. I love tea, but I don’t like hot tea. I just throw a tea bag into Icy water and stir it up. And it tastes great to me. Ice tea any time I want it, and I don’t bother with sugar or milk.

  • @violethunter169
    @violethunter169 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up drinking tea and our family always preferred the tea leaves that gave the darkest color and the strongest flavor to a cup. These days im more into green teas and drinking a "Apple Cinnamon" flavored one from Lipton. But I would love to try Earl Gray. Love your humor, love the tutorial and love the info, absolutely refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Also I understand the part completely about getting inspiration from your grandparents or ancestors and im pretty sure you are greatly influenced by your Italian heritage and its not just the tea or the citrus fruit (I forgot the name :) thanks so much for a great video Nicole as always ;)

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Violet! Hope you're enjoying a comfort cup tonight!

  • @t0n0k0
    @t0n0k0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Europe rightfully so drinks black tea, yes with milk. Not creamers.
    Tea is still a home made brew, like WE MADE it be. All natural. 😀

  • @aristo999999999
    @aristo999999999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I prefer green or oolong tea, or jasmine (or flower aroma) black tea. If it is a good tea, I hot tea without any sugar or milk, as it would ruin the taste. Otherwise better to be cold tea with little bit of sugar. For some reason I never like earl grey much.

  • @hmmm4more
    @hmmm4more 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hate ordering tea in north america. always brings hot water to table and tea bag separate. don't they get it? sooner water hits tea , the better the tea is. You can request it and still they bring
    it like that. sickening.

  • @waryful3
    @waryful3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *_I try to drink it as hot as possible, that's what makes it so good!_*

    • @_BWKC
      @_BWKC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And you can get cancer(free)

  • @robertosalinas5712
    @robertosalinas5712 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I have to search for an Earl grey in my country :l

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do you live?

  • @wyette25
    @wyette25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I prefer my Earl Grey tea plain and pure,
    I put honey and lemon on my black tea sometimes

  • @007Chakochi
    @007Chakochi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never liked Earl Grey. I prefer orthodox indian tea with milk and sugar.

  • @moneshkannan9045
    @moneshkannan9045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should come to India for a perfect cup of tea... And I like your channel very much and you are the nicest person ever...☺

  • @markabad8798
    @markabad8798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice new vid! Im happy youre back!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Glad to be back with a new one. :)

  • @raegancayce7272
    @raegancayce7272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:45 when she starts the recipe

  • @kaush882
    @kaush882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka is also very very good, do try it too :)

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    damn, that's why my tea sucks...it had to be boiling water. thank goodness for this video.

  • @cneuoqet
    @cneuoqet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unfortunately most of the time when you order black tea in public places, you‘re being offered „Earl Grey“. However black tea is so much more than just Earl Grey with it‘s bergamot aroma that overpowers the aroma of the actual tea itself. Try lighter teas, like Darjeeling or Keemun that are not perfumed or stronger ones like Assam. Tea has so much more to offer, than just the heavily perfumed Earl Grey - give it a try!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keemun is very popular in our house as well! Assam, too.

  • @jamesmcconnell8807
    @jamesmcconnell8807 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm British, from Northern Ireland, my family love drinking tea and my English university friends think we make tea weirdly.
    Boiling water into a metal teapot with three or four teabags (I use Tetney) depending on the size of the teapot teabags. We then put the teapot on the stove ring for a few minutes before pouring into the cups and adding a wee bit of milk

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I could totally get behind that!

    • @jamesmcconnell8807
      @jamesmcconnell8807 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE FOOD TV omg you've made my day just by replying =D ♥

  • @sublot
    @sublot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t even need to watch this video to know she wasn’t British.

  • @FidaAifiya
    @FidaAifiya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    is that sewing machine table behind you?

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, good eye! It was my grandmother's!

  • @supralife9724
    @supralife9724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i like to add a slice of lemon and some sugar in my tea and let it sit a bit so when you sip the tea you get this nice sweet lemon flavor mix with the earl gray

    • @atemplarsplaylist5039
      @atemplarsplaylist5039 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. If your british you have committed a sin against our culture. I’m joking but the best way is no fruit, sugar and milk in the tea is the way to go

    • @7yep4336dfgvvh
      @7yep4336dfgvvh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sugar will negate the benefits of tea. Also, one needs to keep in mind that herbal aromated teas are not 'true teas'. They have no caffeine, and typically a lot less antioxidants

  • @RED-light_
    @RED-light_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite drink of the day. Oh how i love your channel

  • @naturalgardener5577
    @naturalgardener5577 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every tea goes well with local honey. Thanks for the great video.

  • @anionna6915
    @anionna6915 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love love love earl grey as a matter of fact I'm drinking it rn

  • @youhannamagedfares
    @youhannamagedfares 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should try dissolving powder milk instead of adding liquid milk. About a table spoon gives a much better flavour to any tea (especially Earl Grey and black tea)

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting! I'll have to experiment!

  • @joelaguilar9682
    @joelaguilar9682 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another great video!
    I started drinking tea after I found out coffee wasn't giving me the kick anymore. It's been one of my best decisions ever.
    Personally I prefer Chai blends, with lots of spices. I buy the spices whole and some loose leaf black and green tea, then brew it all together.
    Keep these amazing videos coming!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, I love chai! And you make your own blend - very impressive!

  • @ikanberapi2189
    @ikanberapi2189 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i use creamer and brown sugar, pretty nice

  • @edw4671
    @edw4671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m going to be that stereotypical southerner who recommends a tall glass of sweet iced tea. Growing up, when we asked for tea it was understood that it was going to be iced just like pop. I’ve sense learned to love hot tea as well (London Fog is my favorite way to enjoy a cup of Earl Grey), but good ol’ sweet iced tea will always stick with me.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad you mentioned this! When we were down in Georgia filming our HDIG pecan episode, we had a lot of fun trying to get hot tea. It was definitely not the norm!

  • @mariadi1069
    @mariadi1069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hm! I live in uk, that you say young lady is very debatable! 😂

  • @kloydarnepena454
    @kloydarnepena454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now I love the Italians!!!q

  • @Wookiemonsterfreak
    @Wookiemonsterfreak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok so I just decided to give thumbs down to all computer voice health info clips. For now on, I only click vids with a face. How do these computer voice clips make it to the top of a search? Bah!!!
    So, yours was the first vid on bergamot tea with a face. Im only 30 secs in and already I’m smiling. Nice intro ... looking forward to the rest. Thumbs up already!
    Anyone else with me? Thumbs down all computer voice vids? Let’s see real faces and true people putting in the effort. I’m sure content providers using computer voice work hard, but if they can’t show a face, then jsut have someone else stand in, not a computer. Bluah ...
    Thanks for a face vid!!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! Hope you stay for more. ;)

  • @sniptheelftiktok
    @sniptheelftiktok 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Orange pekoe tea runs deep in my veins. It's the tea of choice for my family for generations. It was the only tea available I'm sure for many many years. I always enjoy it with some sugar and milk... And yes, it's the tea bag variety that is most prominent around my family's households. What everyones opinions on whats best to do with the bag when done? Leave it in? Just scoop it out? Squish it against the side of the mug to get all that extra tea-y goodness out?

  • @iuliafaur7428
    @iuliafaur7428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually recommend steeping the tea for over 10 minutes to release more tannins. I find that the bitterness goes even better with milk and honey.

  • @alexandreandrejow7711
    @alexandreandrejow7711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just watched all your videos
    You are doing a great work. Congrats!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! Glad to have you watching.

  • @buddiebudd547
    @buddiebudd547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is so perfect right now for my Tea faze! ❤💓💓💓
    What do you suggest if i love my tea cold?
    My husband told me "hey u know that girl you like and think thats super pretty, she just uploaded a tea video" hahaha 💖💖

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw, how sweet are you?! Welcome to my tea world! ;) I think EG would be lovely cold with its hint of citrus. Have you tried it that way yet?

    • @markdjolly
      @markdjolly 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well played, Mr. Herrera, sir!

    • @elizabethwentz8211
      @elizabethwentz8211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love Earl Gray iced!

  • @caloycoral
    @caloycoral 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love love looooove this channel.

  • @dublinerscraic7946
    @dublinerscraic7946 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Southern Italian, like my family! I knew there was something familiar there

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Southern Italian in the house! ;)

  • @cokospringer3
    @cokospringer3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg literally took 5 mins before she even started making the actual tea 💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️ so much talking lol, jjust get to the instructions!

  • @seandonohue4414
    @seandonohue4414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay people, what's the verdict? To squeeze or not to squeeze the teabag after brewing? That is the question!!

    • @bonanzatime
      @bonanzatime 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I was wondering.?

  • @harrykurniawan8177
    @harrykurniawan8177 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've never seen anything greater than this video... I'm in awe right now

  • @mangeshburange6471
    @mangeshburange6471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tea in India is like a wake up drink , evening break ,and for get-togethers
    We add many more ingredients like lemon grass,ginger,spices like cardamom,cloves, cinnamon
    Use them,it would definately change your preference

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Indian chai! It definitely wakes you up!

    • @mangeshburange6471
      @mangeshburange6471 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE FOOD TV ,you said CHAI,oye hoye, coolest person ever

    • @mangeshburange6471
      @mangeshburange6471 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      LagiNaLangAko23 , sometimes, every day is a different experimentation

  • @aaronaasbury5959
    @aaronaasbury5959 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love your channel. I am a coffee drinker. But now I want to try tea, you convinced me. I'm going to try it just the way you suggested. Wish me luck.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck! And let me know what you think. I love coffee as much as I love tea. But it is a completely different experience entirely!

  • @thanatosignis5702
    @thanatosignis5702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loose leaf for life! But I do love Earl Grey tea and Bergamot, citrus in general ;)

  • @christophersmith8014
    @christophersmith8014 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I assumed Bergamot was an herb. It's fun to learn that it's a citrus. Also, yes to cream and sugar. A little bit of heavy cream in a strong cup of tea. Definitely always add the cream and sugar after brewing since it also affects the waters ability to draw out the compounds from the tea leaves. Tea contains polyphenols but no tannic acid, and the addition of lemon juice prevents the polyphenols from binding any nonheme iron and calcium (thereby allowing you to absorb any iron and calcium in the plant based food you eat with your tea). Since bergamot is a citrus I wonder if it has the same effect as lemon juice. That may explain part of why Earl Grey is so good. And finally I drink most of my teas brewed at 175F or crab eyes stage, but I do like boiling water for earl grey.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right: black tea indeed contains tannins (plant polyphenols) but not tannic acid. But that's a very interesting question about the bergamot. My guess is that it doesn't have the same effect, since the bergamot added to EG is an oil from the rind, not the juice.
      Thanks for a great comment, Christopher!

  • @ashiquebasheer7990
    @ashiquebasheer7990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here in Kerala we prepare our tea differently
    We add tea leaves to boiling milk and later we add sugar to the still boiling tea and let it in the boiling condition 2 to 3 minutes. Mmwwwaah delicious it is.

  • @evrenshistar1378
    @evrenshistar1378 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like my tea with no milk, we call it 'Teh-O'.
    Love earl grey but my fav is camomile tea with honey.
    Nice vid and Happy Holiday.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! You too!

  • @chanceDdog2009
    @chanceDdog2009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Growing up mom had an herb garden for tea. ...
    Lemmon grass, mint. Wormroot and many others.

  • @GeoffBernard
    @GeoffBernard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a new convert to tea, this video could not have come at a better time! Down with tea bags! (Visit your local famer's market/natural food store for inexpensive loose leas tea.)
    As always, I loved the video!!
    BTW - I'm loving the small clips of Mark. It makes the videos entertaining!
    I can't seem to hold back on the comments on this video. I also became a fan of essential oils and - BURGAMOT!! OMG - My fav. I had no idea Earl Gray had bergamot in it.
    You guys are awesome.

    • @mahikantha
      @mahikantha 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Geoff Bernard try ceylon tea

    • @GeoffBernard
      @GeoffBernard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will! Just got my first cooked pureh and it was quite an experience. I also just got my first black teak which is why I said it's good timing on this video:)
      Thanks for the advice!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Geoff, welcome to tea land!! Haha! I loved your comments. And I'm so glad you're finding those glimpses of Mark as fun as they are to make. ;)

    • @markdjolly
      @markdjolly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Geoff - we always have a blast making these films, and I live for my, um, 1.5 seconds of fame!

    • @GeoffBernard
      @GeoffBernard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You, sir are living my dream. Looking forward to the next one ;)

  • @manspeej
    @manspeej 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m Saudi Arabian and I put an ice cube as well

  • @mahikantha
    @mahikantha 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best tea brand is ceylon tea from sri lanka and dajilin india tea also good chinese tea is so bitter taste i like to drink tea with milk

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      High-five for tea with milk! ;)

  • @kirali5823
    @kirali5823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    well, I WOULD watch more videos if there were any !!!! :D that I haven't seen ;)
    don't 'official' and 'correct' tea-drinkers squeeze the bag a bit after getting it out of the water?....? or is that bitter Already? and is your english cameraman your english husband ??? :D much love to you ♥!!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, that's the guy! ;) Much love back. We promise MORE videos in 2018!!

  • @kevinpanamaroff4760
    @kevinpanamaroff4760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Once again you have out done yourself. Your ability to share and help in simple and fun ways is much appreciated.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a kind comment! Thank you so much!

  • @kloydarnepena454
    @kloydarnepena454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this...you're in the comfort of your home...less stressfull for you...any topic would be nice as long as you are there taking it up....anything and everything....im game...ha,ha,ha!!!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Kloyd. :))

    • @kloydarnepena454
      @kloydarnepena454 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE FOOD TV @ as always you are simply amazing!

  • @LastMinuteLaura
    @LastMinuteLaura 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Earl Grey?!?!
    It tastes like poison!
    Okay, so , not quite poison, but it does taste like Froot Loops, or Potpouri.
    I have never been able to understand it.
    Red Rose Black Tea is where it is at!
    Basic is Best

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha!! I think there are a lot of EGs out there that DO taste like potpourri. But I swear, good ones, like Harney &Sons, do get the balance right!

    • @rumblefish9
      @rumblefish9 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Last Minute Laura I love Earl Grey. Jasmine tea... now that's potpourri

    • @kvarley87
      @kvarley87 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      it does remind me of fruit loops! thats kinda why i love it.

    • @purpleplumtrinkets
      @purpleplumtrinkets 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not exaggerating,it tastes perfumy to me to. Potpourri is kinda spot on. Not that I've ever drank it.lol

  • @Channel-uc6kp
    @Channel-uc6kp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching... Best Tea is in India

  • @AvailableUsernameTed
    @AvailableUsernameTed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Milk! Sugar! for Earl Grey? nay. Also my English aunties say to dunk the bags into the boiled water. Not pour boiling water over the bag. Haarumph!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Tee-hee! I love your English aunties. But I'm not dunking my tea INTO the water! ;)

  • @Morgoth_the_Tyrant
    @Morgoth_the_Tyrant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never get between this woman and her tea

  • @KajiXD
    @KajiXD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite tea is chinese jasmine

  • @bethanyhutchinson6714
    @bethanyhutchinson6714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I looove tea! Earl Grey is good, I also love Harney and Sons Paris tea!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think that's a second vote for H&S Paris tea! Nice!!

  • @scooby1647
    @scooby1647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where's the fecking tea pot?

  • @donaldsaunders3059
    @donaldsaunders3059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love a cup of strong tea with honey and milk and I leave the tea bag in the cup lol