The Perfect Cup of Tea? | Becky Sheeran

Has Becky Sheeran - AKA YouTuber TalkBeckyTalk - discovered the secrets to making the PERFECT cup of tea? Possibly, but you'll have to watch the video to find out what they are. Water temperature, brewing time, the type of tea and even what you drink it out of can all make a difference. Follow Becky's tips and make sure you let us know if it makes the perfect cup of tea for you!

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[BobbyParrish]

Great tips Becky, I am enjoying a black tea with dried mango now! Cheers

[MrVaskor]

I inherited some loose leaf tea among my mother's things. I suspect that it is actually some tea that she sent me out to buy from a local shop on the last day of a trip to India twenty years ago when we were staying at our grandparents' house, about half an hour before travelling to the airport. Since that was the last day I saw my grandparents (they had both passed on by the time I next visited India in 2011), I can recall the memory clearly, although the tea still seems good now.

[donalskehan]

Never knew half of these tea-rrefic tips! :)

[MrEquusQuagga]

Don't use a ceramic cup because it cools down too quickly? I don't think that's a great argument, definitely going to still use my ceramic mugs.

[Nak_]

+TalkBeckyTalk In Argentina it is very common to drink tea with a bit of milk. We call it "Té con leche" (tea with milk). Personally, I like to drink tea just as it is, or to add a dash of lemon juice, a few drops of vanilla essence or add a 4-5 dried jasmine petals. You can also add honey, cinnamon sticks, eucalyptus leaves or the seeds, and many more things.

[justmadeit]

My tip of the day: Try Morrison's breakfast tea, its a black box with yellow at the sides. Its got a great taste. Much better than their normal tea that's in a red box I think. Also twinnings breakfast tea, pg gold is nice and Yorkshire

[goose]

I use a baby teapot, rinse with boiling water, add tea bag and pour on water really hammering that bag. Allow to sit in a tea cosy for 2 mins. Add dash of milk in a fine bone china cup and pour in the tea. The ultimate tea making method. Thankyou.

[Alotonherplate]

No more bag bothering for me! Thanks for the tips Becky. I love being made to rethink old culinary habits.

[ChrisJunkFood]

EVERY time I watch your videos Becky, I drink a cup of tea... It's meant to be!

[robin]

"next time you are in the office or YOU'RE IN A RUSH" . 1.boil up - wait one minute 2.pour in mug - leave two minutes 3. add milk - leave it 6 minutes. 
Seems like a lot of waiting if you're in a rush, make the "perfect tea" when you got time

[Friendshipnmillion]

TalkBeckyTalk Jamie Oliver I don't drink Tea much myself. I don't want to brag, however - I do know a fair bit of history about Tea & how versatile it is. Tea can also be used as an ingredient to steam something with. Tea can also be used as part of an ingredients list to a short-cut method of making Master-stock & cooked/brewed Tea leaves {loose or from a bag} can be used to flavour things like Scones, muffins & salads. I know Kendaily   **will love this video**. :)

[SpaceLifeMo]

It's 2am and i'm watching a video clip on perfect tea, Love your vids Becky x

[MattMcGraw]

Thanks Becky! I'm a Californian and its summer so my perfect "cuppa" has to be iced tea. Not sure if you drink much iced tea in the UK. I love it! Cheers.

[moonflowersenna]

I actually never tried tea with milk :o I'll be sure to try it. Do you warm the milk first or do you just add cold milk?

[TheHoinoel]

Great video. I'm gonna try this out now!

[ceremus]

Protip if you're being mindful of your brewing temp: *Scald* the mug first by pouring in a splash of water before you put in the teabag. Toss this water, put in your teabag, pour in your remaining hot water (make sure you have enough) and *cover* your mug. Scalding the mug first brings it up to temperature, so you don't lose heat when you start brewing. Covering the mug will prevent heat from escaping (much like a teapot) which will keep your tea brewing at its optimum temperature.

Pouring in your hot water to a cold uncovered vessel will lower the water temperature by several degrees, which will affect the tea's flavor extraction.

[ivettpap]

I usually drink black tea with almond milk, one teaspoon sugar and a little bit of rose water :)

[venturout]

I have glass mugs, are they any good?

[devinahalim]

If I didnt add milk into my tea, after I finished drink it, can i re-brew the same tea bag? Some people say dont but what do u think?

[karinw]

Yey another great tea-video, thanks Becky! :-)