Americans First Time Having Afternoon Tea! *SPILLS*
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Haha! Thrills & spills. Everything stops for tea here. :D
Ed looks like an absolute legend
You already have the tea as "milk second" as the tea is already in the water when you use a tea pot. Also - I did leave a previous comment saying you can use £50 notes in nice establishments etc when the bill is a decent amount
There’s an entire cow asking if anyone’s seen a Joel as it wants all its milk back!
And a sugarcane field asking if anyone’s seen a Will as it wants all its sugar back.
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(It was your first attempt and so fair play to you both)
I was thinking the same about the milk. LOL
Big love to Ed for showing you guys a natural, authentic way of doing things the British way. He’s a true representation of an ‘English Gent’
Joel's tea. Waaaay too much milk! 😂😂😂
More like tea flavored milk i recon ;)
It's his taste as he's drinking it 🤪 why the brits so sanctimonious?
@@juliecobbina2024
Lol! Calm down even Joel admitted it was too milky.
@@juliecobbina2024 Tea shouldn't be subjected to that much milk and I don't think Joel knew how much to put in so he kinda went overboard.
@@juliecobbina2024 He should have been put to the british tea inquisition for that heresy ;)
I found myself shouting Stop! Stop! Stop! as Joel was putting his milk in the tea. Great video guys and I'm glad you're enjoying the UK. Our old country ain't so bad.
It's always very interesting to see your own country through another's eyes. And a great couple of guys.
Agree . 👍💥
Especially when you get a genuinely nice guy like Ed showing them around. He was nicely spoken to...which helps when your not used to a lot of South West accents lol well any regional accents to be fair!
It really is
I don't see why foreigners think it's a novelty we drink so much tea it's just an alternative to coffee.
Thank you Ed for extending some British hospitality to Joel & Will and showing them around. Can't wait to see your cousin and you guys in the Lake District. Take care!
It's great to see a vlog where people experience rural England, not just London.
we have rural parts of London too
@@RunrigFan Nothing like the Cotswolds and the Lake District.
@@RunrigFan Yep I wish people would stop hating on London, According to the U.N & Forestry Commission Greater London meets the definition of a Forest in fact the largest urban forest on the planet due to amount of green spaces, As many trees as people 10 million plus, I find when people talk of London they just mean Buckingham Palace etc and the West End it's 620 sq m for chrissakes twice the size of NYC but the average visitor sees a tiny fraction and reckon they've seen it all
When you are given a large teapot that holds many cups of tea generally one person will be ‘mother’ and pour the tea into everyone’s cups. Then everyone can add their own milk and enjoy the colour that they prefer. I was willing you to add butter to your tea cake quickly before it cooled down too much. Loving your vlogs.
Me too Helen - it’s the mum thing!😄
@@sharonkay8638 It is!...Also I was tempted to ask would he like some tea with his milk?..
Oh boys such a pleasure to watch your tours of the uk really cheered me up not going to bother going abroad now as I have seen England through new eyes and you are both such pleasant company.regarding the tea everyone has a personal preference mine is what we call builders tea strong brewed not too much milk and sugar and a cup of tea is offered to anyone in distress lost boyfriend/dog, car accident, House collapse any type disaster. First thing we say is sit down I'll make you a cup of tea (not sure if it helps find boyfriend/dog or mends the car but is the tradional way of making people feel comfortable and not alone in their troubles.Hope sometime you get to see Wales we also have much history and beautiful mountains and beaches best wishes to you both from Swansea South Wales
I've noticed that Americans always let their toast go cold before buttering it. Why?
There’s a TV series in this …two 19-year old Americans travel around the UK, giving us Brits a delightfully fresh perspective on our own country. I’d watch ! Hope the BBC or ITV are watching 🤞🤞
Some important tea info, guys:
• There are generally two ways we brew tea: *1)* loose tea or tea bags in a pot, *2)* tea bag in a mug (the more common option these days).
• If you brew in a mug, you must *_not_* put milk in first because the fats and proteins in the milk severely hinder the brewing process.
• When using a pot, it's fine to put a drop of milk in the cup first, because the brewing is happening in the pot, not the cup.
• Fresh boiling water must be used in either method. Re-boiled water loses its dissolved oxygen, leading to an inferior brew.
• Microwaving does not guarantee evenly heated, near-boiling water, and probably messes with dissolved minerals, hence the foam on top.
Enjoy! ☕
Also, when tea first came to the UK, teapots, and cups, were made out of bone China, very thin porcelain. So you would warm the teapot, to help it brew, but also to prevent the teapot from cracking. And they also put the milk in first, into the cup, so that the very hot tea, wouldn't crack the delicate cups.
Spiritman Productions. Totally agree with you. I would never pour the tea in the cup and then add the milk.
Will's tea pouring was perfect!
noooo he was OK but he didnt hold the top
And enough Milk to obviously Sink a Royal Naval Battle Ship.. what's happening here. Just saying. A tiny emount is plenty. Otherwise it's Simply Hot Milk. As following that l unfortunately refused to watch him drink it. 🥛🥛🥛☕️❌️
To be fair Joel had took the weight out the pot emptying most of it on the table.🤣🤣😂
I smiled throughout their videos - delightful young men.
I find that the strange and wonderful thing about tea is that it’s the most refreshing drink you have even in the hottest of weather. I think it opens up the pores in you skin, helps you to sweat, and by doing so, cools you down. It’s 4 to 6 cups a day for me, sometimes more.
May be deluded.
@@markpalmer8083 Not so! Science has shown that drinking hot drinks have a negligible effect on core body temperature, whereas cold drinks do. A hot drink upon hitting the stomach hardly affects your heart rate, whereas a cold drink hitting the stomach cools the blood down and your heart has to beat faster to compensate for the cooling effect and faster heartrate means you get hotter. 😄 Even though we all go for the cold drinks on a hot day when instead we should be drinking tea/coffee to maintain core temp. 😀
@@alancharles1681 very well said! Drinking and eating hot drinks and food actually cools you down faster than anything cold, which heats you up faster!
Eating broths and soups in the summer to help keep you cool and having salads and ice cream in the winter will help warm you up!!!
Yup, hot countries don't have cold drinks or foods.
4-6? nothing lol. i have around 10 in a pint glass
I think, Joel, that was a cup of tea-flavoured milk lol. Glad you and Will both enjoyed your first real English tea time. On to the Lake District and looking forward to the big surprise.
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Tea flavoured milk got me good,
Cannot prepare for a surprise,thank you 💙💎🕊️
Thanks Ed! How cool was he showing you around? Toasted teacakes are good, especially with 8/10 cups of tea! Someone needs to send you a teapot, Joel, so you can practise at home for your next UK trip.
With a homemade knitting tea cosy x
This is so ace. A whole video on a cuppa tea and the drama! This should be on TV, 2 young lads doing mundane British things while being American.
The reason that traditionally the milk went in first is that in the 1700s, the porcelain often broke when boiling water was poured into it. Putting the milk in first lowered the temperature when the water was added.
so funny to hear the shock of "Some people have 5 cups of tea a day" hahaha - I don't drink carbonated drinks or alcohol so I have about 15+ brews (cups of tea) a day - that's probably why we have the sayings over here of "tea-total" and "tea belly" 😂
Or when we finally have had our fill of tea we say " I'm all tea'd up" lol
@@hopper7234 me too
same here! 5? is that all, i have about 2 an hourmourning to evening!
I love how they used the sugar dispenser!! If you tip it completely upside down it will deliver one teaspoon of sugar, I know it looks like you will empty the jar that way, but you won't.
I have just commented about the 'Sugar Shot Shaker' and few people nowadays knowing how to use them. I should have read through the comments first... LOL
@@stewedfishproductions7959 Don't worry! No one expects you to read through hundreds of comments before posting!
@@stewedfishproductions7959 A lot of people 'shake' the sugar onto a teaspoon so they know how many spoonfuls they are getting.
@@peterc.1618- You don't appreciate the simple, but clever way the 'dispenser' works! The 'Sugar Shot Shaker' came out in about the 40/50's (cannot recall exactly at moment). It became very popular as rationing was still around. It should only be refilled to about two thirds full (to work correctly). The 'pipe' that sticks up from the top actually goes down to near the base of the dispenser. If you pick it up and (without hesitation) turn it upside down over the tea or coffee, it dispenses exactly a teaspoon of sugar and no more... Turn it quickly upright again and repeat for a second 'shot' of sugar (thus its name. Hope that makes sense?
@@stewedfishproductions7959 I don't take sugar but I do know how the shaker is supposed to work; I was simply reporting my observations on its use by a lot of people.
Toasted teacake and tea with tea pot and cosy. Our favourite Scottish comic Billy Connolly once said about the tea cosy : Never trust a man, who, when left alone with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on his head.
You two guys are absolutely awesome, so natural and polite. Keep enjoying your holiday
Tea: a cup first thing in the morning, another with breakfast, another mid morning, another with lunch, another mid afternoon, another with evening meal, another after evening meal and one last cup before bed. That makes 8 cups on a typical day. If I'm having a bad day make that at least 10 cups because a good cup of tea is known to solve any crisis.
I love to see people explore parts of England outside of London. London is amazing but it is not a representation of the whole of England at all, which you are probably realising haha!! I can't wait to see you visit the Lake District, my grandparents live up there so I go there quite often and it is beautiful!
The Loch Ness monster is not in the Lake District. It is in 🏴 in Loch Ness which runs from Inverness to Fort William.
Will is such a Pro. Well done! Although Joel should be credited on how tea etiquette can go wrong.
Almost expected the torches to be lit and the pitchforks grabbed ;)
Slurping definitely a no-no! :)
Perfect tea is the colour of he-mans face.
@@dang1086 😆 👍
@@dang1086 haha - love it - I'll remember that.
Lovely to have you here mate, hope you're having a blast 🇬🇧💗
My gran had a knitted tea cosy like that. Grannies knit them or you can get them at local fetes quite often. I prefer the quilted ones as, yiu can see, the tea gets all over them and yiu have to put them in the washing machines.
Toasted tea cakes with lashings of butter. I had to go out and get some when I saw the preview yesterday.
Tea - you used to have to put the milk in first when the poor quality of pottery / china cups meant they shattered when you put hot liquids in them. Now we put in the milk afterwards as you can temper the strength of the tea much better.
Not had sugar in tea since the great sugar shortage. Tea tastes much better without sugar.
Scones have raisins in them too.
They were sultanas, not raisins.
@@Ladymaryruth "Because". Because of what. I pour tea first, then add a dash of milk and some sugar. It tastes better to me when done in this order. 🙂
You are brilliant, Joel. You are such an American. 😂😂😂
I’d have been so happy to have a tea cake instead of a scone. It was dry, because you needed to spread the butter across the whole surface. I wouldn’t say it was like a bagel though as bagels are much thicker and chewier (at least they are in NJ), but burger bun is a better comparison. Ed was a superstar for showing you around and making sure you got a cuppa in the afternoon!! I’m looking forward to the next vlog.
- I hope that Ed took Joel and Will to visit Broadway Tower! And Arlington Row at Bibury.
I think Will was reminded of a Cinnamon Raisin bagel which has a similar flavour to a teacake although a completely different texture.
This cracked me up, I don't know why Americans get hung up on afternoon Tea, the concentration on both you and wills face was like a military operation lol. PS, too much milk in Joel, not only do you lose the flavour but you also make it cold. I normally drink between 4 -8 cups a coffee day, not really a fan of cold drinks tbh although I am getting better lol. Enjoy the rest of your break bud.
8 cuppas a day
@@connoroneill9406 depends on the size of mug/cup, my dad used to average 6 pint mugs of tea a day
As a Brit, I actually found myself shouting "STOP" at the screen when the water kept on pouring in. It should be about 80% water, topped with 15% milk, leaving 5% space to the top of the cup so you can actually drink it without spilling it down yourself. As for the sugar, I go without, but most people seem to go with 1 slightly heaped measured teaspoon. It is, to be fair, a military operation and everyone likes theirs slightly stronger or weaker. 😉
@@emmashaw278 well, other than the maths being a bit off… I agree 😂
Wow, that's a lot of milk in your tea! Personally, if you can learn to drink tea without sugar, it is a much more thirst quenching beverage. Nice vlogs J.
I have to disagree, not a tea lover but I have to have sugar, no sugar dries my mouth out and makes me thirstier.
I am British ,living in London. I am afraid guys THIS IS NOT AFTERNOON TEA . THIS is just tea with a bun .Afternoon tea comes on a Tier Cake Stand , with a selection of cakes and sandwiches in petite sizes ,with jam and butter and tea in a Tea Pot .
Hey Joel! Love the videos, enjoy the rest of your trip mate
Thanks for the tea about … well, tea! ☕️
"I have no opinion" are the words of someone who puts the milk in first... Loving the UK vlogs so far Joel!
I put the milk.in first and have never had any complaints about my cuppas 😄
Well, that's when I make one from the kettle - if I had a pot I'd put the milk in afterwards.
I dont mind either but putting the milk in first allows me to measure by eye how much ive put in.
It really don’t matter so much if the tea is made in a pot - the optimal brewing is boiling water and milk cools this down and spoils the brew - HOWEVER if it’s made in a teapot the entire brewing process is done in the teapot with no milk to spoil the brewing process
If you're pouring tea from a teapot it's ok to put the milk first ...
@@geekexmachina same, that's why I do it milk first when makimg from a kettle. And Iike a glass cup too, so it's even easier.
These videos are so wholesome! I start off with coffee in the morning and then switch to tea in the afternoon. I probably have 3 cups of coffee (strong with 2 sugars) and 4 cups of tea (strong with 1 sugar) per day. I like a nice cuppa before I go to bed as I find it relaxes me.
What a treasure Ed was to find! Seemed like a genuinely helpful and kind bloke. Looking forward to seeing what you think of the Lake District.
the lads have done a great job at making these videos for us. cheers guys.
Really enjoyed this. What a nice guy Ed was. Can't wait for next video.
You seem a bit happier today, I hope the UK is not letting you down - if you head up to North Wales I’ll show you round and treat Ya to a proper afternoon tea, not that harsh teacake version - I think it’s common for most ppl to drink at least 5 cups of tea a day, I’m a coffee drinker and do at least 5 or more cups a day.. it’s just what we do in the UK 🤣🤣🤣
That was sweet of you to share your experience so promptly. I'm glad someone extended some hospitality to you. The Lake District should be a visual thrill for you both.
OMG you guys are so funny. Love the video. Very authentic venue to enjoy a cup of tea and and a buttered tea cake. Looking forward to tomorrow's video.
Just a splash of milk does the job, and no sugar it ruins a good brew.😁
Hey Joel...you put far to much milk in your tea 🍵 I would call that dishwater 😅🤣😂 love watching all your reactions over here...love from London ❤ 🇬🇧
Here we go typical pompous Brits
@@juliecobbina2024 ow yes..hahaha
Or witch's pee, as my old Mum used to call it!
Hi Joel, a great vlog again. The thing with drinking tea is everyone finds their own tastes. Some have it weak and milky, some like it strong and dark. Sugar is optional too, if you like it sweet then have it that way, I personally don’t take sugar in it! Tea cakes should always be toasted and slathered with butter, not margarine, but this again is down to personal preference! They go perfectly when drinking afternoon tea! It’s a pity that they had run out of scones, I’m sure that you and Will would have liked them, they’re delicious with clotted cream and jam! I can’t wait for your next instalment of your Great British Odyssey!
I drink about 4 cups a day.
2 cups of Yorkshire tea and 2 cups of green tea.
I detest coffee.
I love a currant tea cake though. Reminds me of my childhood.
Loving the videos x
I absolutely love the banter - you’re such a joy to watch and listen to.
This is so funny! Well done Joel.
Such fun watching u both enjoying and almost relaxing......Thank You
" d'ya take notes, would you take a £50 ? "..love the after story . Ahh. Pouring tea, napkins, little tea cups. Aww you guys are delightful.
Great vid man! 😂 I'm glad u had a fun time in the Coffee Pot cafe. You're very lucky seeing beautiful/authentic parts of our country as not many tourists consider this area whilst on their travels. Looking forward to the next episode.😃
Really enjoying how you’re viewing the UK for the first time. If you’re excited about the views in Bath and the Cotswold, you’ll explode when you get to the Lake District and Scotland. Keep going with the tea there’s no right or wrong - keep trying different strengths, milky or without, sweet or without sugar, different flavours (Breakfast tea is stronger, Earl grey, etc). The only rule is check how long you steep / brew the tea ie. leave in the pot, too long and it’ll be bitter and no amount of milk and sugar will save it.
I have around 8 cups of tea a day :) it's nice to see you enjoying the countryside and going off the 'normal' places to visit :)
I'm so pleased you are enjoying our country. It really helps that the weather has been good - not pissing down the whole time, which is not at all unusual! Enjoy your stay.
Loving every second of your vlogs 😁😁😁 but your cup of tea was pretty naff! Will did a good job with the teapot and Ed was a great sport joining in.
Well, apart from the fact that 2 pm is still lunchtime and NEVER tea time, it was a good video!
Yes tea time is 4 pm!
@@doctorf1144 Well anything after 3pm really ?
its never too light or dark everyone is different, and if you have a builders tea, omg the spoon stands on its own
You guys are too precious for words…love you both. I had a great time watching you pour the tea from the tea pot (with the cosy) and eating your toasted tea cake. Too bad they didn’t have scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam though….get some as soon as you see them. When I arrived in America and had dollar pancakes and maple syrup and ice cream for the first time - I honestly thought I might have died and arrived in heaven. Have a great trip. XXXX
I landed back from my holiday in the US the same day you landed here!
Really enjoying your videos of my country. So interesting to see it through your eyes, I hope you’re having the best time. Look forward to more!
i have to say I am so enjoying your vlogs in the UK.! Fantastic, well done. I drink around 3 cups of tea aday. Usually these days the 'afternoon' is saved for fancy occasions. Go to places like The Ritz, The Savoy next time. I see a very good future for you two!
Love this. Here’s some helpful info.
Afternoon tea is actually a plate of sandwiches or small savoury treats, followed by small cakes or cream scones with a pot of tea, traditionally taken between 2 and 4pm. It dates back to a time when (mostly wealthy British folk) would have a large breakfast and evening dinner around 8pm, so this would fill that hunger gap in between those two main meals.
A “cream tea” is a lighter version consisting of scones with jam and cream accompanied by a pot of tea.
Anything else is just tea and biscuits, tea and cake, tea and a tea cake. We don’t usually say “let’s take afternoon tea” if it’s like this.
To experience a proper afternoon tea you are better off going to a hotel or restaurant and paying about £30 you get the full immersive experience which is just as much about the atmosphere and how the table is laid out as it is the food and drink itself 👍
BTW that kind of sugar dispenser is meant to be turned over more aggressively, then it will dispense 1 table spoon exactly and stop. It only works properly if you're not shy with it. Also, It is not really a tea cake if you don't butter it!
Teaspoon?
@@jimjam7764 Yh thats what i meant to say
Hi, There is no debate about if milk goes in first unless the person arguing is uneducated. The proper way and the reason for it - Milk goes in first, this was to stop the very fine china cups they used years ago from cracking from the hot water. If today using a normal cup it doesnt matter,, although a true tea drinker would probably shudder at the thoughts of putting any milk in tea lol.
That was such fun to watch. I have between 6-8 cups of tea a day. Enjoy the lakes x
A knitted tea cosy wow not seen them in years. My gran used to have one as I can remember. As a tea drinker myself I'll get through probably 7 - 10 cups what .
Joel, if you have another pot of tea while in the Lakes, it's easier to get your desired shade if you stir the tea as you slowly pour the milk in.
Despite only living in Liverpool, which is not far, I've never been to the Lakes, so will be experiencing it along with you both. Hope you love it.
The time you'll really appreciate this is when you're older. You'll be able to look back over the next 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 years + and relive this experience and remember how you used to be. Most people only have memories or photographs. I certainly wish I had this type of thing to look back on. When I travelled around Europe at your age, I did 14 countries in 30 days and I don't have one photograph to look back on - sad face!.
Joel, when you were pouring the milk I was shouting "No, stop, it's too much." It's a drop of milk not a gallon. 🤣
A big shout out to Ed for being such cool guy and showing the lads around.
Generally, I drink 3 cups in the morning and 3 in the afternoon, though my cup is 20oz/600ml, so it ends up at least 3 litres of tea a day. Easy to do when working in an office.
Another great video, really enjoying watching you appreciating this beautiful country of ours, not so beautiful where I live though. It made me chuckle watching you getting to grips with a teapot, I still use one for my 5 or 6 cups that I drink a day but I still make a mess with mine too. I always put the milk in 1st unless I'm not using a teapot for any reason.
Its worth adding and you probably figured this out. There are traditions and what people normally do and an overlap between them. So on your visit you likely see a lot of the first less of the second. For example when im at work i dont have traditional afternoon tea, i usually have a cuppa at my desk and maybe a pack of crisps and do a crossword ( doing a crossword is considered traditional). Im more likely to have scones on holiday and teacakes for breakfast. Also some traditions are class related as well as location related.
Well done boys your doing an amazing job the Lake District is a beautiful place and I loved your attempt at making a cup of tea enjoy your next trip take care and keep safe x x
Joel, drinking tea is a big part of the English way of life. Personally, I drink on average, 6 cups a day sometimes more. A tip for you, stir the tea in the teapot before you pour and let it brew for a couple of minutes. Not too much milk though. Toasted tea cakes are lovely and quite different in taste to scones. You need to have a proper ‘afternoon tea’ with all the trimmings. Enjoy the Lake District & Edinburgh (I live in Northumberland between the two. If you take the train from Edinburgh to Kings Cross you will pass through, or stop, at Alnmouth my local station. We have a beautiful coastline, you can see it from the train. Really enjoying your videos. Safe travels.
you murdered that Tea 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Usually at least 4 cups of tea a day I would say is pretty normal. Everyone takes their tea differently….some like it weak, some strong ( the longer you leave it before pouring the stronger it gets) some with milk, and or sugar, some not. You have to experiment a bit! Your friend showed you the right way…hold the teapot by the handle & put your other hand on the lid knob…it will help you control the tilt of the pot. You did put a LOT of milk in….about a third of that might have given you a better taste. That toasted tea cake…tastes a lot better with butter spread on it. This is so interesting watching you boys discover our country….I hope you continue to have a great time!
Give it another few weeks and you guys could possibly pass as being civilised. :)
They really left the american caveman-tourist at home for sure ;) Glad to see americans can do tourism proper without being "see you next tuesday"s ;)
I must admit i laughed out loud with Joels efforts at trying to drink tea...what seems like perfectly normal to us must seem quite a challenge for Americans not used to doing that. Great video guys...
I see Joel likes tea with his milk.
Oh yes I usually have around 5 mugs of tea most days. I also drink tea without milk or sugar to get the full flavour, yes you can get all sorts of different tea!
Breakfast, mid morning for elevenses (another British tradition), lunch, mid afternoon and then another after work. If I go into the office you can add another mug to that list, first thing I do getting into the office is make a cup of tea! Weekends not as much. Loving seeing you experience our country and culture, looks like you have enjoyed it!
In Joel’s defence pouring the first cup of tea from a pot is the most difficult one. I don’t drink tea (or coffee for that matter) but it’s not uncommon for some folks to have 2 or 3 cups of tea in a single meal. (Some consider it greedy to have more than 2 in succession though) I know of brits who will have between 6 and 9 cups of tea a day. Good to see you enjoying some of our ‘traditions’ keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next video.
Re the milk: if you have good quality cups they can tolerate hot water so putting the tea in first is fine, poor quality cups can't take very hot liquid so putting milk in first cools the tea. These days all cups can tolerate very hot water, so it's down to preference.
I have never shouted at the computer so much before in my life... "stop pouring the milk!!!!" 🤣 Looks like you had an amazing time so far, really enjoying the videos!
butter the teacake while its piping hot, loads of butter so it soaks in, i would have a cube of butter to each side of tea cake... delish
I’m so excited for the Lake District considering we know about it more through the channel than actually visiting it lol
Thanks
Hi Joel. You will love the
Lake District. Also do you like the British accents over here?
Loving your UK blogs JP. It's so nice to see you enjoying our beautiful scenery and going to places other foreign tourists dont usually visit. Look forward to seeing tomorrow's
Ladies and gentlemen we have a slurper. Only kidding Joel drink your tea how you want.
Ed's tea was exactly how I have it, Will's was a PERFECT first effort but Joel yours was TERRIBLE I'm afraid. Brilliant video as usual my man.
When you brew tea it’s normally 1 to 2 mins and you’ll see the colour of the tea on its own that’s what the “tea cozy” is for keeping the tea hot until its brewed. There’s a whole language about tea e.g. letting the tea brew too long and the tea is “stewed” it tastes different, too strong and slightly twisted flavour. Once you’ve let it brewed for a couple of minutes you can start pouring the tea into the cups “or nowadays” mugs. Start the milk with a dribble no sugar and taste it, go from there? I think your doing a brilliant job working out the foibles of a new country, all you need to do is “go for it” and enjoy the experience, in English you could say “Fill yer Boots aah kid” or just dive right in until yer full. Are you planning for a “Sunday Dinner”? I hope you continue to have a great visit
I think the idea of “afternoon tea” was popularised by the Victorians. There are many posh hotels and department stores that provide it as an experience. Typically it involves a small selection of sandwiches and a few cakes, all served on the finest bone china. It’s not a cheap experience though, with some places charging about £75 per head.
Personally I could happily drink three pots of tea a day, after breakfast, lunch and dinner.
£75??? 😯 What a ripoff! I would never pay that for a few little sandwiches & cakes.
What! 😯 Where was that, The Ritz?
@@79BlackRose At Claridges in London (far classier than the Ritz haha) afternoon tea is around that price! And for men, you have to wear a tie, or you're allowed in!!
@@zeee149 They can provide me with a tie for that price, hahaha! 😆
Afternoon tea started around 1840 by Anna The seventh Duchess of Bedford , The Duchess would be hunger after 4'oclock in the afternoon , the evening meal at that time was around 8 pm , thus leaving a long period between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
A common misconception these days is that Afternoon Tea is synonymous with High Tea. It’s a bit counter-intuitive, but traditionally High Tea refers to the habit of the working class gathering at the end of a long day of work for a cup of tea. It is thought that the term High Tea came about in reference the table and chairs around which workers would gather after work. Typically these would be tall chairs around a high kitchen table. High Tea would usually be accompanied by some sort of hot savory meal such as stew.
So, while Afternoon Tea was being served in the parlor upstairs with it’s low, comfortable furnishings, High Tea was being served for workers downstairs in the kitchen or other work spaces.
Stir the tea as you pour the milk in so you know how dark or light you want it. I have around 6 cups of tea per day.
Loving the vids, just subbed.
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Welcome newbie Harry I'm a new subscriber too
Thanks for joining Kim and Harry, great to have you :)
What a great guy Ed was. I agreed with him in the scores for you cups of your tea! 😁 I was shouting out to you Joel ...stop! To much milk 😁 such a pity you didn’t get to have a afternoon scone cream tea. Hope you get to have one before you head back home. Another great vlog Joel. Hope you are both enjoying your time in the UK as much as we are all watching you. Can’t wait for your next adventure! 😉👍
You need to put two fingers on the lid on top of the tea cosy (with the opposite hand) as you pour, so you don't spill the tea. This is hilarious. Mind you I don't think I could use cutlery like Americans do. P.S. (Eight mugs of Yorkshire tea a day is my average. 2 cups with every meal and one mid morning and mid afternoon).
Six or seven cups a day along with a couple of cups of coffee. Teacakes need LOTS of butter which should partly melt into the bread - don't let it get cold before you butter it.
for a builders tea, you add a lot of sugar & milk to very well brewed tea.
Edit: On a more serious note, you add however much milk & or sugar to suit your personal tastes. Good on Ed for showing you around and you got lucky to get such a friendly local to act as a guide (lucky as in if you'd been a few minutes earlier or later you might have missed him).
Tea is something you get the hang of, and you make it to your own personal taste. But a buttered, toasted tea cake is a good choice to substitute for a scone, which are denser than a bread, and drier and crumblier.
Looking forward to the next installment of your adventures...
You and Wil take good care 'til then. Be safe, fellas. :)
Always funny with Joel, like taking a kid out but great.
5:20 - You've entered the tea debate territory - Everyone likes their tea with different amounts of milk and/or sugar, and the only way to make it properly is to do it their way. Also depends on when you put the milk in.
I’d have been more generous with the scores. I’d have given Will 9/10 and Joel 5/10 (with extra marks for going first).
I’m so glad you had a local to show you around making sure you had a more fulfilling experience. Ed seemed to be the perfect guide.
Bring on tomorrow’s video. I thought the surprise might have been you doing some fell running but maybe not. I look forward to meeting your cousin.👍🏼