Tea?

@SnIcKasS (1375)
Israel
October 17, 2006 2:54pm CST
do you drink tea?
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4 responses
howard96h
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
25 Feb 07
Once in a while, I prefer my coffee in the morning.
Quatrus
@Quatrus (56)
• Belgium
25 Feb 07
I'm also a coffee drinker, but tea goes once in a while.
Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
26 Feb 07
Yeah I do alot with dinner or I drink green tea. I curbs my appitite
Marie2473
@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
25 Feb 07
I love tea - howwever I almost never have time to sit down and have a cup. I do like the different teakinds that are, fruti tea, min tea and earl grey tea =) I wish I could have a cup right now.. hey - I can - we have alot here at work!
ukchriss
@ukchriss (2097)
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25 Feb 07
Tea Etiquette - Pick up your cup and saucer together - holding the saucer in one hand and cup in the other. The best way to hold a tea cup is to slip your index finger through the handle, up to almost the first knuckle, then balance and secure the cup by placing your thumb on the top of the handle and allowing the bottom of the handle to rest on your middle finger. Hold the cup lightly, by the handle - your pinky doesn't have to be extended (Contrary to popular belief, the ring and pinkie fingers should not be extended, but should rest by curving gently back toward your wrist). Hold the saucer under your cup while you sip your tea (lest you should spill or dribble). When stirring your tea, don't make noises by clinking the sides of the cup while stirring. Gently swish the tea back and forth being careful no to touch the sides of your cup if possible. Never leave your spoon in the cup and be sure not to sip your tea from the spoon either. After stirring, place your spoon quietly on the saucer, behind the cup, on the right hand side under the handle. Pick up your together - holding the saucer in one hand and cup in the other. The best way to hold a tea cup is to slip your index finger through the handle, up to almost the first knuckle, then balance and secure the cup by placing your thumb on the top of the handle and allowing the bottom of the handle to rest on your middle finger. Hold the cup lightly, by the handle - your pinky doesn't have to be extended (Contrary to popular belief, the ring and pinkie fingers should not be extended, but should rest by curving gently back toward your wrist). Hold the saucer under your cup while you sip your tea (lest you should spill or dribble). Milk is served with tea, not cream. Cream is too heavy and masks the taste of the tea. Although some pour their milk in the cup first, it is probably better to pour the milk in the tea after it is in the cup in order to get the correct amount. When serving lemon with tea, use lemon slices, not wedges. Either provide a small fork or lemon fork for your guests, or have the tea server can neatly place a slice in the tea cup after the tea has been poured. Be sure never to add lemon with milk since the lemon's citric acid will cause the proteins in the milk to curdle
Yes I drink a lot of tea, always in a mug! Tea is by far the most popular drink consumed in Britain today. Did you know that, Drinking regular cups of tea could help improve your memory, The latest research has shown that your daily cuppa provides you with antioxidants, contributes successfully to your daily fluid target and the low caffeine levels found in tea mean that you need never feel guilty about reaching for the tea pot. Tea is grown in many countries in the world. You have probably heard about Indian and China tea, but did you know that tea is grown in Africa and Indonesia? Health Facts and Nutrition Data Approximately 40% of the nation's fluid intake today will be tea Tea without milk has no calories. Using semi-skimmed milk adds around 13 calories per cup, but you also benefit from valuable minerals and calcium. Tea with milk provides 21% of daily calcium requirement in 4 cups. Tea contains some zinc and folic acid. Tea with milk contains Vitamin B6, Riboflavin B2 and Thiamine B1. Tea is a source of the minerals manganese, essential for bone growth and body development, and potassium, vital for maintaining body fluid levels. The average cup of tea contains less than half the level of caffeine than coffee, One cup contains only 50mg per 190ml cup. Tea is a natural source of fluoride and drinking four cups makes a significant contribution to your daily intake, Only 11% of UK water supply has fluoride added. Green and black teas are from the same plant, Camelia sinensis, and contain similar amounts of antioxidants and caffeine