The perfect cuppa

Thanks again Fungirl, if I am experiencing real chocolate and tea withdrawal I will be sure to PM you for help And if you can think of something I have here that you don't there let me know and I will return the favor. Not sure what that may be but you just never know!

And I had not one but two cups of tea this evening that were almost perfect!! I took your advice and tried the half and half... mmmmmmm much, much, nicer. I feel like I need to say it... Cheers 

I can't believe how anal some people are about their tea.  For me, as long as there's some tea, some milk, and some sugar in a cup, it's all good to me.  DH is one of those anal tea-drinkers.  He's a MIF person, and I just can't see how the tea could properly filter out of the bag when it has milk all over it.

As I'm typing this and looking back at "MIF," I can't help but be reminded of "MILF" from American Pie.  Mmm, tea and pie sounds good right about now.  My mind wanders. . . .

Mmmmmm...pie...

I just can't see how the tea could properly filter out of the bag when it has milk all over it.

MIF yes if you pour from a pot
MIL if brewed in the cup

because as you said it don't infuse

MIF yes if you pour from a pot
MIL if brewed in the cup

because as you said it don't infuse

yep, think that was actually mentioned earlier on!   

Sorry, I just can't get used to milk in tea!  I always get shocked looks over here when I refuse the milk. 

I don't take milk in my tea either. I just think it dilutes the tea taste and doesn't do much for me.  And I have never been one for a sweet tea taste either. Just straight cup of tea for me please!

So whispersarah then Whittards is the way to go for a plain every day type tea?  I am trying different varieties but haven't been blown away by much thus far.  I would happily bypass Tetleys, PG Tips, etc. for something better!  We have so many varieties of tea in our house it's getting ridiculous!   

Geeta, have you tried Yorkshire tea?
They even make one especially for hard-water areas (if you are in London).

I think I've tried it once at my office.  One of my coworkers is crazy about it so he brought in a box to keep at his desk.  We get plain old Tetley's in the machine.  I wasn't sure if Yorkshire is just like the rest of those - PG Tips, etc.  So it's better then?

stronger.
stronger= better, to me.
you might also try Nambarrie, if they have it down south.

I figured I'd just resurrect this thread instead of starting a new one...

My question is this:  if you had to pick tea bags, which is the best in your opinion?  I'm in the States and usually use Twinnings out of convenience, but I also have a British shop (well, technically it's Irish) that carries most of the big-name British teas.

I usually use loose leaf, but sometimes I can't be bothered and just want a quick cup.

Good one FunGirl.   I did get some Yorkshire on the recommendation of QG and it seems good - I'm just not really sure if my palate is so refined that I can tell the difference!  I do like Whittard's though...

When I used tea bags in the US, I usually bought Red Rose -- seemed to brew a stronger cup than other American brands (and I like my tea STRONG!).

Ive not had a cuppa yet, I really really prefer coffee, but right now I need to have decaf, so havent bothered making any yet...but apparently some members of df's family are very happy I will NOT drink instant...they know when I am around so is real coffee

Anyway Ive been thinking I should have tea and I think Id prefer it creamy and a bit sweet...but I wouldnt know the first thing about brewing it And my df absolutely HATES tea...yes he IS British haha (his whole family are tea fanatics, with the exception of a couple that like coffee).

Theres always iced tea!    In fact that sounds good...

I dont know how to select tea for ANY reason, I know this is about hot tea, but what would you all suggest for both ways?