I’m not a tea drinker but I’ve never seen a tea drinker not take the teabag out. All the better to get a second cup for free, so to speak. But I’m confused, the third panel is Arlo passing on the teacup and choosing the coffee mug for his tea.
My father and his siblings were born on the Lower East Side of New York to a mother who grew up in the East End of London. They always removed their tea bags before drinking a cuppa.
My folks are Glaswegian. They come from a long line of tea drinkers. I learned to make tea as a boy and the tea bag NEVER went in the cup. A tea pot was heated, water boiled, bags set aside. As the water was boiling, the heated pot was emptied, the bags placed inside and the appropriate amount of water was poured into the pot. A tea cozy was placed over the pot and the cups, milk, sugar, teapot and the Peek Freans Shortcake cookies were placed on a tray and brought to the living room. Everyone had their preference of tea strength and my job was to remember them. That, even 60 years later, is the correct way to have tea.
I just had to get a tea pot to steep the bag in then pour in a proppa tea cuppa. Looked and looked for one and finally got one at the Good Will, cheap. THEN , now I seen all white ones, same size as one I got, but all white costing, 4 times more than I paid and mine will probably last longer. Just tastes better than in a mug
When I was a tad, my English great-grandmother used to ladle strong, sweet milky tea down our throats. I’ve backed off on both the milk and sugar a bit, but I still like it strong. I drink other teas au naturel, but Indian and Assamese blacks get milk and sugar.
I love the British snobbishness about tea, and only using loose leaves. Just about everything set in Britain (TV shows, movies, books) shows them making instant coffee. I don’t drink coffee, but even I know better.
Ahuehuete over 3 years ago
Wait a minute! I thought Arlo was American! If he is, why didn’t he leave the teabag in the mug?
Da'Dad over 3 years ago
I’m not a tea drinker but I’ve never seen a tea drinker not take the teabag out. All the better to get a second cup for free, so to speak. But I’m confused, the third panel is Arlo passing on the teacup and choosing the coffee mug for his tea.
nosirrom over 3 years ago
Well I guess I’m not a procrastinator. I choose coffee.
Larry Kroeger Premium Member over 3 years ago
I am a procrastinator, but I’ll take hot chocolate with Disaronno amaretto over coffee or tea any day.
noktar Premium Member over 3 years ago
The best tea is enjoyed in a transparent and thin-waisted glass
mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m lazy, I microwave the water until hot and leave the bag in the mug for a sufficient amount of time for a robust cuppa.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 3 years ago
Tea was meant to be ice cold and sweet (with NO lemon). Yes, I am from the south, why do you ask?
morningglory73 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Oh so true.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
My father and his siblings were born on the Lower East Side of New York to a mother who grew up in the East End of London. They always removed their tea bags before drinking a cuppa.
joedon2007 over 3 years ago
Sitting here having breakfast waiting for kettle to whistle. Didn’t see red mug in cabinet.
Jimmyk939 over 3 years ago
My folks are Glaswegian. They come from a long line of tea drinkers. I learned to make tea as a boy and the tea bag NEVER went in the cup. A tea pot was heated, water boiled, bags set aside. As the water was boiling, the heated pot was emptied, the bags placed inside and the appropriate amount of water was poured into the pot. A tea cozy was placed over the pot and the cups, milk, sugar, teapot and the Peek Freans Shortcake cookies were placed on a tray and brought to the living room. Everyone had their preference of tea strength and my job was to remember them. That, even 60 years later, is the correct way to have tea.
joe.altmaier over 3 years ago
Ok, now show a coffee person making a latte.
royq27 over 3 years ago
I was going to write a comment an hour ago, but made a cuppa instead…
jr1234 over 3 years ago
I just had to get a tea pot to steep the bag in then pour in a proppa tea cuppa. Looked and looked for one and finally got one at the Good Will, cheap. THEN , now I seen all white ones, same size as one I got, but all white costing, 4 times more than I paid and mine will probably last longer. Just tastes better than in a mug
Tyge over 3 years ago
And Jimmy J has presented us with the perfect example.
John Leonard Premium Member over 3 years ago
When I was a tad, my English great-grandmother used to ladle strong, sweet milky tea down our throats. I’ve backed off on both the milk and sugar a bit, but I still like it strong. I drink other teas au naturel, but Indian and Assamese blacks get milk and sugar.
HarryLime Premium Member over 3 years ago
Procrastination is an art form.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
I’m the 1 out 10 that prefers coffee, but I don’t procrastinate when it comes making coffee.
htenhoeve over 3 years ago
I love the idea of tea. I love the taste of coffee. such a problem. Coffee wins almost every time.
Da'Dad over 3 years ago
But nobody has answered why Arlo passed on the teacup and choose a coffee mug.
Bee1950 over 3 years ago
He is American. He Used a teabag instead of an infuser or teapot with real tea.
dv1093 over 3 years ago
OK – Things are back to normal. I don’t get it.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Java. Tea, only if it’s iced. And sweet.
cwillis over 3 years ago
Hot tea, milk and sugar, that’s how my grandmother taught me.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 3 years ago
I make tea to drink cold and more than on mug full. Except when it is very cold.
bevgreyjones over 3 years ago
I love the British snobbishness about tea, and only using loose leaves. Just about everything set in Britain (TV shows, movies, books) shows them making instant coffee. I don’t drink coffee, but even I know better.
Awesome Steelers over 3 years ago
I drank my Green tea this morning… Got to Luv it!
mikeywilly over 3 years ago
Not my daughter in law. She’s a areal go getter. Drinks mostly tea.
tomfromthe50s over 2 years ago
awhere does
tomfromthe50s over 2 years ago
Where does that quote come from?