The quality of the tea is paramount. After that, the only important thing is that the water must be boiling when it hits the tea. Tea bags aren't even discussed, but she has opinions on the use of milk, lemon and sugar. With some very pale, fine teas milk does spoil the flavor. Lemon can certainly spoil it.
Fine teas make taking tea an occasion.
They are for sipping as opposed to mere thirst-quenching, she says. They are nice to have after dinner, for breakfast, too. But you can really find teas that suit you for any time of day. Bissell's books include Food Lover's Introduction to Britain and Times Cookbook. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved.