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  • S Simon Lee Shugar

    So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

    Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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    glennPattonPub
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    I believe the method of boiling water first, milk second. In opposition to the milk then boiling water comes from the "Upstairs/Downstairs" era (19th Century) when those that could afford it had bone china cups that could take the heat of boiling water first, those 'Downstairs' had pottery cups/mugs that would be damaged with the temperature meaning milk in first. Also there is a difference in the chemistry milk in first forms a colloid, milk second a mixture (not a chemist so unsure, failed A-Level) Pat on the back for being 'Upstairs' slight cuff round the ear for not using a tea pot :)

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    • S Simon Lee Shugar

      So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

      Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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      We did this quite extensively here[^].

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      • S Simon Lee Shugar

        So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

        Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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        You lost me at tea-bag Can't stand the stuff :~

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        • K Klaus Werner Konrad

          Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

          tea bag

          :mad:

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          Simon Lee Shugar
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          Relax, maybe have a cup of tea?

          Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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          • S Simon Lee Shugar

            So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

            Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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            If you put sugar in with the tea bag the tea bag absorbs much of the sugar from the finished drink. Stir it in after removing the tea bag and you may not need such a ridiculous amount. Also 60 seconds is nowhere near enough time, the tea bag should sit in there heading towards 5 minutes. And just the slightest dash of milk.

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              We did this quite extensively here[^].

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              Simon Lee Shugar
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              Ah my bad, I was still just an innocent little lurker back then!

              Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                We did this quite extensively here[^].

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                Oh thanks, missed that! got something to read at lunch time!

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                • S Simon Lee Shugar

                  So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

                  Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                  Jorgen Andersson
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                  1. Add tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Pour it in the sink. 4. Take three measures of medium roast Mandheeling, 2 measures of medium-light roasted Antigua and one measure of Espresso Forte (pure Arabica beans) 5. Grind medium coarse and pour it into a French press 6. Add 94oC water and stir lightly. 7. When the beans has started to sink down push the plunger down and serve.

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                  • J Jorgen Andersson

                    1. Add tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Pour it in the sink. 4. Take three measures of medium roast Mandheeling, 2 measures of medium-light roasted Antigua and one measure of Espresso Forte (pure Arabica beans) 5. Grind medium coarse and pour it into a French press 6. Add 94oC water and stir lightly. 7. When the beans has started to sink down push the plunger down and serve.

                    Be excellent to each other. And... PARTY ON, DUDES! Abraham Lincoln

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                    Bergholt Stuttley Johnson
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                    1. Add tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Pour it in the sink. 4. Take three measures of medium roast Mandheeling, 2 measures of medium-light roasted Antigua and one measure of Espresso Forte (pure Arabica beans) 5. Grind medium coarse and pour it into a French press 6. Add 94oC water and stir lightly. 7. When the beans has started to sink down push the plunger down and serve To the Dog. FIFY damm coffee stinking up the place is the last thing we need at least with Tea you dont force your preference on anyone within 200 yards, coffee drinkers should be treated like smokers and forced to perform thier nasty habit outside

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                    • S Simon Lee Shugar

                      So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

                      Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                      Rage
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                      Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

                      Add sugar (3 for me)

                      Unless you have a huge cup, you are making a cup of sugar drown in tea.

                      ~RaGE();

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                      • R Rage

                        Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

                        Add sugar (3 for me)

                        Unless you have a huge cup, you are making a cup of sugar drown in tea.

                        ~RaGE();

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                        Simon Lee Shugar
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                        I like to claim its all due to my surname, "Shugar" or if your the wife its because I am just too sweet. If your being realistic I've just got a sweet tooth. Though in the office they do ask me how much tea would I like with my sugar! :)

                        Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                          1. Add tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Pour it in the sink. 4. Take three measures of medium roast Mandheeling, 2 measures of medium-light roasted Antigua and one measure of Espresso Forte (pure Arabica beans) 5. Grind medium coarse and pour it into a French press 6. Add 94oC water and stir lightly. 7. When the beans has started to sink down push the plunger down and serve To the Dog. FIFY damm coffee stinking up the place is the last thing we need at least with Tea you dont force your preference on anyone within 200 yards, coffee drinkers should be treated like smokers and forced to perform thier nasty habit outside

                          You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.

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                          Jorgen Andersson
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                          :laugh:

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                          • S Simon Lee Shugar

                            So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

                            Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                            How many parts tea and milk? /Fredrik

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                            • S Simon Lee Shugar

                              So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

                              Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                              Gary Wheeler
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                              Buy a cup of coffee. Any cup of coffee. Coffee from a gas station vending machine.

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                              • K Kenneth Haugland

                                Shouldnt you preheat you cup also? :laugh:

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                                I work with a guy who makes Starbucks (we have one on floor 13 of our building) preheat his coffee cup!

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                                • S Simon Lee Shugar

                                  So this has been a long standing discussion amongst many of our great peers, especially those of us who call ourselves British, it is my belief that there is only one way, the right way to make the perfect cuppa (demonstrated below). So my question today is; How do you make your 'perfect cup of tea'? (pseudo code is allowed within your example). 1. Add sugar (3 for me) and tea bag. 2. Pour bowling water into cup, give it a thorough stir and then let it brew for 60 seconds. 3. Squeeze tea bag with spoon to insure as much flavour is kept and remove tea bag from cup. 4. Give it a stir and add the milk so it blends so your tea blends nicely. 5. Give it one last thorough stir, you'll see tiny bubbles form in the middle, it means it done. 6. Congratulate self, pat on the back and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.

                                  Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                                  1. Throw away tea, teapot, teacup and (optional) strainer. 2) Buy coffee, large mug, and a cafetiere. 3) Make coffee. 4) Drink and enjoy.

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                                    1. Throw away tea, teapot, teacup and (optional) strainer. 2) Buy coffee, large mug, and a cafetiere. 3) Make coffee. 4) Drink and enjoy.

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                                    1. Throw away tea, teapot, teacup and (optional) strainer. 2) Buy coffee, large mug, and a cafetiere. 3) Make coffee. 4) Drink and enjoy. fll the office with the overpowering stench of coffee turning the stomachs of those who hate coffee FIFY get yee banished to the smokers area outside and stop inflicting your stench on others

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                                      1. Throw away tea, teapot, teacup and (optional) strainer. 2) Buy coffee, large mug, and a cafetiere. 3) Make coffee. 4) Drink and enjoy.

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                                      Simon Lee Shugar
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                                      I have a coffee every now and again drawn to the smell mostly. We did experiment with banana nesquik + coffee the other day and it was suprisingly good. We called it Cofana as Banoffee is taken!

                                      Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the grim reaper" - Robert Alton Harris

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                                        1. Throw away tea, teapot, teacup and (optional) strainer. 2) Buy coffee, large mug, and a cafetiere. 3) Make coffee. 4) Drink and enjoy. fll the office with the overpowering stench of coffee turning the stomachs of those who hate coffee FIFY get yee banished to the smokers area outside and stop inflicting your stench on others

                                        You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.

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                                        Trust me, there are worse things to smell in a cubicle environment! X|

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                                        • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                          Trust me, there are worse things to smell in a cubicle environment! X|

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                                          Bergholt Stuttley Johnson
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                                          actually I would disagree, even the smell of last nights curry does not linger like that of coffee

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