By Jeremy Lister
Many people probably missed it but it was International Tea Day on Saturday 21 May and it is on that day because the tea harvesting season starts in May in most of the countries that produce tea. I know this because Yorkshire tea sent me a package from England and there was a handwritten note inside telling me about International Tea Day. They also sent me an email with some interesting recipes and information about tea.
With regards to the great milk first (miffy) or tea first (tiffy) debate. I am a firm believer of having tea in your cup first and then adding the milk. To make my perfect cup of tea I make the tea as strong as possible and put enough milk in so that it looks like the tea has a slight tan colour. Dad also likes a very strong cup (bucket) of tea but he likes to pre-warm his very large cup and put the tea bag(s) in with the hot water straight away to let it brew. Then the tea bags must come out BEFORE the milk is added. Mum doesn’t drink tea, she’s a coffee drinker but Nonna and Dan Dan both like tea. My everyday tea is Yorkshire gold but I like trying different teas and have a tea collection in the kitchen at home. For my birthday mum ordered some special teas from England for me that you can’t buy in Australia including Yorkshire bedtime tea with vanilla and nutmeg, Yorkshire malty biscuit brew and Yorkshire breakfasty toast & jam. I hope that you’re enjoying a cup of tea while you’re reading my column. Happy International Tea Day!!!
