[HPFGU-OTChatter] Potterverse characters and tea.

[Sharon Hayes]

xuxu said:

I've been musing about how the HP characters take
their tea.

I'd say Snape being from the north and a modest family
would favor
strong blends, and probably good Assam when he has the
means - maybe
with sugar, but never milk.
<snip>.

Harry and Ron would drink anything giving that there
is plenty of
sugar and milk.
<snip>

Sharon:
So, why is it plebeian to take milk in your tea?  I believe that the GM of Twinings takes his tea with milk.  Personally 9as you may have guessed!) I also take tea with milk (no sugar) and I think both Draco and Lucius would too--and yes, definitely Early Grey--or a special custom blend.

Of course, Snape would never take milk, because he's probably lacto-intolerant. (It's the sour look on his face that gives it away.)

I actually think Hermione would take Lady Grey tea with a dash of milk becuase it's very ladylike. Also, tea is full of antioxidants, while coffee is too stimulating. She cares too much about her health to drink coffee.

Harry and Ron you've nailed--mostly for the sugar. Hot, sugary tea would be a staple amongst Hogwarts students, much like treacle tart, I would think.

I actually think Albus would prefer Irish Breakfast tea--hot and strong, with milk and sugar. Either that or Chai tea, because it's exotic. Albus is a bit of an enigma, with his strong tea and his lemon drops :-)





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