How to Make a British Cup of Tea

By popular demand, I show you how to make a proper cup of tea the BRITISH way! Apologies to all of you in the UK as this will be stating the obvious - but I'd love to hear if you do it differently!
It's just a short 5 minute video tonight!
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  • @Tmitric
    @Tmitric2 ай бұрын

    As a British I can confirm that this is how British makes tea, great tutorial!

  • @siamgirl31
    @siamgirl312 жыл бұрын

    I’ve read some of the comments where people are dissatisfied with the length of this video. Makes me sad. Stephanie has been very clear about her Sunday schedule. She has always been consistent, and announces when changes will occur. Things are nuts around the world right now, if she had a normal Sunday video, she would have been raked through the coals for one thin or another. Maybe, if everyone just took the time to have a comforting cup of tea, the day would be brighter. Peace and love. 💃🌻❤️👍🏻🥰

  • @catherinedurbin9298

    @catherinedurbin9298

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen!!

  • @siamgirl31

    @siamgirl31

    2 жыл бұрын

    And can we also remember, someone just arrived from A horrible situation, and I’m sure it impacts the whole household. Can you imagine your homeland being ripped apart, and you show up to a party? Let’s all remember she shows us glimpses of her life, and HOME. I apologize for the rant.

  • @danielintheantipodes6741

    @danielintheantipodes6741

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@siamgirl31 No need to apologise. More's the pity, it needed to be said.

  • @lenoracooper7729

    @lenoracooper7729

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, she clearly stated in Venice that the Sunday videos were only coming back for a short time, they were NOT going to be a regular thing, so I invite those complaining to be happy that you were able to view ANY new content on on Sunday. SMH!!!

  • @sarahblue5112

    @sarahblue5112

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said!! 😊👍🏻 I'll change this to Well said, agreeing with all the above comments. Stephanie's vlogs are a pleasant vignette in my life every few days watched in between what I am doing, goodness, I don't need constantly entertained, we all certainly have a life and so does she. 😄

  • @colliedog5771
    @colliedog577114 күн бұрын

    I am British and this is true but I recommend putting sugar in at the start with the tea bag because the sugar will disolve propely.

  • @FemaleVillageElder
    @FemaleVillageElder2 жыл бұрын

    In between Stephanie’s delightful videos there is another vlog called Journey to the Chateau, starring two fun guys who have just found their Chateau and are just starting their journey. I’ve been supplementing my days when Stephanie doesn’t upload with these guys and they are quite enjoyable. I hope Stephanie, Patrick and Stuart know how much pleasure they bring to us during these stressful times. And the Pethericks too, of course. And Carol and Adrian of Chateau de la Ferte!

  • @andreamccurdy5022
    @andreamccurdy50222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stephanie! As a mostly-coffee-drinking, but-sometimes-tea-drinking American, I enjoy a good cup of tea but have always wondered if I was getting the most out of it. I so appreciate this video and looking forward to your afternoon tea vlog! ❤

  • @agyos
    @agyos2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this! Can't wait for the full presentation. Thank you!

  • @ingalillbelander1235
    @ingalillbelander12352 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us. I love Yorkshire tea! Was in Yorkshire for a couple of years ago and after that I used to by this massive amount of teabags so I never run out of tea ☕️ Just before Brexit I bought 1100 teabags!

  • @klmjtr
    @klmjtr2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been making my tea the British way my whole life and I had no idea 🤷🏼‍♀️🫖☕️🥛 Thank you this was a fun video! 😃 Can’t wait to see the next proper tea video! 👌

  • @mavep2855
    @mavep28552 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly lovely Sunday afternoon vlog! Thank you very much Stephanie🙏🏼❤️🍣☕️

  • @Natalia-ck7ii
    @Natalia-ck7ii2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best thing out there on the internet!! Yes Stephanie!!!🥰

  • @mallorybanting575
    @mallorybanting5752 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I drink my tea the same way. And much prefer it made single mug then a pot. I didn't mind the short video at all and in fact am happy to hear you talking about sewing and doing little projects again. Reminds me of the beginning days of your KZread channel! Plus and more importantly it means you are finding balance and time to do what you want to do besides editing! Thank you for sharing this with us. Perhaps those who don't like the short time frame need to be reminded that it didn't take you only 6 minutes or so to film, edit and upload it, but much longer! Cheers to you Lalanders!

  • @catherineneal5370
    @catherineneal53702 жыл бұрын

    As always, great content.

  • @Simonsglasses_
    @Simonsglasses_2 жыл бұрын

    These are the videos I love in between the diaries! 🫖🤍 Thank you Stephanie for clarifying this! Thanks Dan for filming 😍

  • @nancycowan6109
    @nancycowan61092 жыл бұрын

    Your cup of tea and your lovely instructions make me quite happy. Thanks for your sweet little video. ❤️

  • @taunyahenderson5241
    @taunyahenderson52412 жыл бұрын

    I loved that video, Stephanie! Good job Dan as well.

  • @sueharper1976
    @sueharper19762 жыл бұрын

    A lovely little vlog Stephanie, thank you for brightening us all up as usual. You made me laugh out loud - and I’m British!! You take care, much love xx

  • @moredistractions
    @moredistractions2 жыл бұрын

    I loved the tea acceptance graciousness level comparison portion of the video best, excellent work, Steph!

  • @katrinawagner6842
    @katrinawagner68422 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the next proper tea video!!!!!!!

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga85102 жыл бұрын

    Great as always Stephanie! Good to know I’ve been doing it correctly!

  • @jeanburgin160
    @jeanburgin1602 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial!!! Many thanks.

  • @estherquezada9054
    @estherquezada90542 жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @patriciaodoherty5202
    @patriciaodoherty52022 жыл бұрын

    I love to listen to you and thank you for the tip to help me when I offer tea to my glass painting students from the UK.I love your blue and white kitchen.Your dress is lovely too!

  • @susanjolly1794
    @susanjolly17942 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this.

  • @evelynpeavy
    @evelynpeavy2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I needed to know this.💕

  • @valeriebarris4825
    @valeriebarris48252 жыл бұрын

    I really loved this lesson. Thank you beautiful one.

  • @jeanfrench2918
    @jeanfrench29182 жыл бұрын

    Love it! ❤️

  • @karolinemariesyversen5002
    @karolinemariesyversen50022 жыл бұрын

    This video was tea-rrific, Stephanie! 🤩💞😅

  • @kristinedunkleman8767
    @kristinedunkleman87672 жыл бұрын

    I live in TN but raised in Western New York, South of Buffalo. We also made our tea that way as you Brits do. Boiling water over the tea bag. We also preheated the teapot if more than a cup was wanted.

  • @pattyhill4682

    @pattyhill4682

    2 жыл бұрын

    We don't add milk in tea in Mississippi.

  • @tamaliaalisjahbana9354

    @tamaliaalisjahbana9354

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where is TN?

  • @jenniferrayhill2000

    @jenniferrayhill2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tennessee in US

  • @grace7701

    @grace7701

    2 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in New England with a lot of tea drinkers (I am both coffee and tea drinker equally) and we always made tea this same way. I hate when ordering tea and thry give yiu hot water and a tea bag, awful lol

  • @kristinedunkleman8767

    @kristinedunkleman8767

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@grace7701 and you are lucky if the water is even warm. Went to Olive Garden for lunch and it was not only hot water it was enough for almost another cup of tea. Meal was pretty good also.

  • @ariellesoullighting4309
    @ariellesoullighting43092 жыл бұрын

    This was really cool!! Thank you for posting. I always wondered after watching The Mentalist.

  • @Twistnsine
    @Twistnsine2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for clarifying this Stephanie 🙏😍❤️

  • @bernadenecarr5418
    @bernadenecarr54182 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! 😊

  • @Britbabe53
    @Britbabe532 жыл бұрын

    Perfect every time!

  • @michaeldixon3951
    @michaeldixon39512 жыл бұрын

    I quite literally was just looking in my cupboard to see which tea was calling for me. Looks like I’m about to find out!

  • @gloriagavaneli9862
    @gloriagavaneli98622 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steph for a light hearted tea break as only you can do it

  • @carolann6072
    @carolann60722 жыл бұрын

    Now I want a cup of tea! Thank you for the information - and I even have some Yorkshire tea in the cupboard!

  • @alexander-maximiliansandku1685
    @alexander-maximiliansandku16852 жыл бұрын

    I have just seen a old chateau diaries 128 from over a year ago. It was so nice and true.Please don't change to much in your direction. It makes it so special

  • @laurel7570
    @laurel75702 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That cleared up a lot of questions for me.

  • @michaeldriebeekvanderven
    @michaeldriebeekvanderven2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this, Stephanie 💖🫖

  • @carolinedenaro866
    @carolinedenaro8662 жыл бұрын

    love it!!! I understand, I believe all tea lovers would understand, GREAT fun loving video!!!

  • @SD-hs2pk
    @SD-hs2pk2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely, thank you!

  • @sherrimclaughlin-ryan2501
    @sherrimclaughlin-ryan25012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for that!

  • @htukram
    @htukram2 жыл бұрын

    I'm Canadian and love my black tea! One of the things I love about visiting the UK is that you can always be assured of a good cuppa, just about anywhere. ☺️

  • @htukram

    @htukram

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make that black tea with milk, of course

  • @UDUMBARA_Helsinki
    @UDUMBARA_Helsinki2 жыл бұрын

    What attention to the details, as usual, even the earrings❣🍵🌿

  • @MidnightMelodie
    @MidnightMelodie2 жыл бұрын

    I have now been thoroughly educated in the art of tea. Thanks Stephanie!

  • @gisellenorbury2369
    @gisellenorbury23692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stephanie

  • @maggiemastalerz2946
    @maggiemastalerz29462 жыл бұрын

    I started making my tea the way you presented .and I love it!

  • @amyellen3845
    @amyellen38452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this vital information. Cheers!

  • @margarethrennikoff8262
    @margarethrennikoff8262 Жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats a nice cup of tea. So soothing ❤

  • @littlebird585
    @littlebird5852 жыл бұрын

    5 minutes brew is my favorite and then some half and half - best cup of tea ever!!!

  • @sunflowershanti4940
    @sunflowershanti49402 жыл бұрын

    🌻Thanks Stephanie!

  • @dig3671
    @dig36712 жыл бұрын

    I watched your blog late last night and found myself making tea!!! When I normally would go to bed with a glass of water!! Actually very nice!

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite92612 жыл бұрын

    I love the British way. This is how we grew up making our tea. I use orange pepper, Tetley, and I love it. I will have to try Yorkshire tea sometime.

  • @lizzybetbutt6040
    @lizzybetbutt60402 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Loved it. Looking forward to the afternoon tea video.

  • @lisayun8995
    @lisayun89952 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Yorkshire Gold after watching this and I love it! Amazon sells it, at least in the US where I am. Make sure you get the tea bags that don't have strings or tags, they are smaller. Get the bags without strings, they are larger and perfect for one cup. American and Asian tea bags with strings are so small I'll have to use 2 or 3 per cup to get any sort of flavor. I'm so happy you posted this because I love this tea, thank you!

  • @TheChateauDiaries

    @TheChateauDiaries

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy you’re enjoying it!

  • @user-dw9dc5pk5u
    @user-dw9dc5pk5u2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I've watched other videos but this one has been the most informative!

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy89232 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed. Love to all ❤

  • @LA-jf1zn
    @LA-jf1zn2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. 🌷🌷🌷

  • @patriciaodoherty5202
    @patriciaodoherty52022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @karherineedwards3595
    @karherineedwards35952 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the cup of tea video. No spilled tea here! It is the way I make tea, anyway. Thank you for sharing!

  • @andreafurnell4535
    @andreafurnell45352 жыл бұрын

    I love it Stephanie do any comical shorts you can dream up ... My dad would of loved this and you for it ... As an Englishman in Canada it was the bain of his life!

  • @katieirish5765
    @katieirish57652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I always wanted to know.

  • @reverendleeharris
    @reverendleeharris27 күн бұрын

    This was outstanding!

  • @ilenet9911
    @ilenet99112 жыл бұрын

    so glad i have been making it correctly!! i am ready to have steph over now!!

  • @hedgiecc
    @hedgiecc2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! ☕️😊

  • @saraheschweiler4939
    @saraheschweiler49392 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the British tea-lesson, @TheChateauDiaries! Cheers! 💚🌿💐🌿🫖☕🍶🌿💐🌿💚

  • @helenpowell4106
    @helenpowell41062 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Wonderful.

  • @forumcafe.coffeehomemadeca8038
    @forumcafe.coffeehomemadeca80382 жыл бұрын

    Love it.

  • @cagarden8808
    @cagarden88082 жыл бұрын

    Loved today’s tea tutorial! Tea tastes better when I pour boiling water on a tea bag. I’ve tried preparing it the other way and noticed the tea is less flavorful. Lately, I’ve been drinking jasmine green tea with dim sum. Earl Grey tea is my second choice. Hope you’ll soon recover from your cold. 🌻 Thank you!

  • @ellaaltman2137
    @ellaaltman21372 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ms. S - always fun and educational. When I first moved to UK my partner was less than enamored with my tea making skills. Just like driving my BMW on the narrow lanes that resulted in my thwacking many parked cars side mirrors, after a while I became a pretty good tea maker and was able to navigate the narrow roads without incident. Totally spot on.

  • @monicateeling8693
    @monicateeling86932 жыл бұрын

    Loved this 😁😁😁😁😁

  • @cecilea6938
    @cecilea69382 жыл бұрын

    Stéphanie, merci d'avoir pris la peine de faire cette jolie petite vidéo sur le thé anglais :) It was much appreciated in this sad time. Lots of people have already told you that you helped them maintain their mental health during lock down; I wasn't so much affected by lock downs but now I can tell you that you, and Dan, and all the Lalanders, are literally saving my sanity these days. That, and videos of funny dogs :) Keep going Steph! :)

  • @stefanycarty851
    @stefanycarty8512 жыл бұрын

    I’m quite ready for the loose leaf tea guide!!

  • @wendyhart8968
    @wendyhart89682 жыл бұрын

    Who knew. I must be English, I have been doing my tea exactly as you described for the correct English method. Thank you for sharing.

  • @helen4976
    @helen49762 жыл бұрын

    Great instructional video

  • @4425evergreen
    @4425evergreen2 жыл бұрын

    great video! i am an american enjoying a proper cup o tea for the first time!

  • @eileenstoupe9512
    @eileenstoupe95122 жыл бұрын

    Love the video Stephanie, despite not being a tea drinker, and I will forthwith correct my tea-for-friends making efforts! I would also love to serve them Marmite but not sure that would go down so well! I have lived in Norway for years and felt instantly at home with the coffee drinking culture here but even I was shocked at the limpid "hot" water in a mug and accompanying tea bag that you find everywhere (except when visiting the aforementioned Brit friends!). Lovely start to the week!

  • @Marykguise
    @Marykguise2 жыл бұрын

    Very cute and funny!! And helpful to know!! :) ☕️

  • @ericduffield524
    @ericduffield5242 жыл бұрын

    Good video Stephanie! I brew tea your way, and I love good old Yorkshire tea. I like some honey in my black tea, and lemon with a floral tea. - Eric in IL

  • @knightonwarbeck1969
    @knightonwarbeck19692 жыл бұрын

    My Welsh grandfather loved his Earl Grey with milk. His wife, my Polish grandmother, adopted tea drinking because of him. She drank pipping hot tea. She boiled the water for 5 minutes to ensure it was hot enough... I kid you not. The time it took to pour the boiling water into her tea cup - these few seconds - made the tea cold. Never seen anything like it. If there was a way to prevent her lips from being burned when sipping from the rim of the pot, she would have happily engaged. R.I.P. grandma and grandpa Davey. You brought up some great memories Stephanie. Thank you so very much.

  • @anamaria2053
    @anamaria20532 жыл бұрын

    I’ve learned a good deal today. Thank you!

  • @robynw77ify
    @robynw77ify2 жыл бұрын

    My mother was born in Belfast , Northern Ireland. She taught me how to make tea. Thanks for bringing back great memories. 🥰

  • @TheShellie35
    @TheShellie352 жыл бұрын

    haha you nailed it Steph! that's exactly the best way to make tea :)

  • @sheilacleaver1923
    @sheilacleaver19232 жыл бұрын

    Well Stephanie I had just got into bed ….watched this …had to.get up and make a cup of Yorkshire tea!😂 Loved this & loved your perfectly co-ordinated outfit in front of the dresser😘 ‘Butler’ Dan (yet another job description) did a good job too🤙 xx

  • @darrendaz1
    @darrendaz1Ай бұрын

    Spot on !

  • @josephinetetley-jones2727
    @josephinetetley-jones27272 жыл бұрын

    I love that my daughter has the same dress as you!

  • @maurad5378
    @maurad53782 жыл бұрын

    I loved this! Now I know why my tea comes too light. I put the bag in afterward! Definitely will follow your steps. Your pretty dress looks lovely against the blouse and white China! ♥️✌🏼

  • @simonbond6941
    @simonbond69414 ай бұрын

    This is spot on 🎉!

  • @dreamchaseruk
    @dreamchaseruk2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely vlog. Off to get a cup of coffee, I'm British but love coffee 😉❤️. I do make however, a biscoff tea latte. It's hot milk, poured directly into the (Yorkshire tea biscoff tea bag), and then stir. Add sugar if needed. But a lovely warming take on a cup of tea, especially at night time. Hope you are all keeping well ❤️

  • @danaholt6261
    @danaholt62612 жыл бұрын

    Well that was simple and to the point 😀

  • @hilltopgirl2665
    @hilltopgirl26652 жыл бұрын

    Working in the bush, in Australia, you boil the water in the billy,( a pot over the campfire) chuck in however much loose tea you want and you have it. Best stirred with a peeled gum stick with a leaf off a eucalyptus tree ( also called a gum tree). Then you pour into a battered tin mug and attempt to hold said mug. Sitting on either a log or near by rock. If you have a folding chair or /and a tea bag you're a ring- in- just visiting for the day . My personal love is Russian Caravan tea from Twinning. Smoky and delicious but that's here in my office watching you.

  • @TheChateauDiaries

    @TheChateauDiaries

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love this 😊

  • @LaReynedEpee

    @LaReynedEpee

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm making it this way from now on 😄

  • @mosermingo847
    @mosermingo8472 жыл бұрын

    That was fun!

  • @sharib5922
    @sharib5922 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! This American makes her tea this British way, always have and always will👍🏻❤️can’t wait for the Afternoon tea tutorial! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @evederus
    @evederus10 күн бұрын

    Thank you love, you were soooo helpful ❤️ cheers

  • @cwebb4872
    @cwebb48722 жыл бұрын

    Lol what a great vlog, 😀😀😀💕 I have 2 cups of builders tea, with toast butter and marmite!!! I LOVE IT

  • @HoneyAppleFarm
    @HoneyAppleFarm2 жыл бұрын

    That was good fun!

  • @1977Heather
    @1977Heather2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the perfect colour a cup of tea should be, you just can't beat Yorkshire tea!! ❤

  • @pennydif8551
    @pennydif85512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Stephanie, this subject is a constant cause for distressing talks with my daughter who believes the milk should go in the cup first with the tea bag!! I adore my tea but not hers! I’ll be sharing this with her soon!

  • @lyndaking7519
    @lyndaking75192 жыл бұрын

    Oh fantastic, you are wearing the teacup earrings I sent to you! So pleased you eventually received them 😍

  • @TheChateauDiaries

    @TheChateauDiaries

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love them! Thank you so much, I was hoping you’d see me wearing them ❤️

  • @kyliemclain759
    @kyliemclain7592 жыл бұрын

    Love it I make my tea that way as well

  • @joyeddlemon798
    @joyeddlemon7982 жыл бұрын

    Love this little video so much. They don’t always have to be 30 minutes long. I love the short ones too. Look at Dan’s 5 minute videos so full of content. 😄You could do Tuesday videos again with shorts or 5 minute videos. I’m TN born and raised (southern) and this is how I make hot tea also minus the milk. I’m a coffee girl myself but occasionally drink hot tea. Yes in the south we differentiate between hot and cold tea. Ice cold sweet tea is a southern staple for most. The argument here is 1 cup of sugar vs 2 cups of sugar per gallon 🤣🤣for me one cup per gallon is perfect. ( I don’t drink it anymore. No one needs to be drinking that much sugar🤭). Black coffee and water are my drinks of choice……and wine……and beer😃😃

  • @hahna77

    @hahna77

    2 жыл бұрын

    We do 1/2 cup of sugar to 3 family sized tea bags, but the rest of my family and friends all use a full cup. I agree that 2 cups is just too much.

  • @joyeddlemon798

    @joyeddlemon798

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hahna77 yes I imagine the 1/2 cup of sugar tastes really good.

  • @joyeddlemon798

    @joyeddlemon798

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@deesa3500 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣