Potterverse characters and tea. - ... More Tea

[Steve]

---  Sharon Hayes <s.hayes at ...> wrote:
>
> 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 - maybewith 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?  ...  
> Personally, (as 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.
> 
> ...
>
> I actually think Hermione would take Lady Grey tea with a 
> dash of milk becuase it's very ladylike....
> 
> 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 :-)
> 

bboyminn:

Ohhh..tea. First, I'm a hot (or cold) tea with lemon kind of
guy. Now that that is settled, could I indulge you all with
some general tea questions.

Milk - before or after? That is, tea in the cup and add milk,
or milk in the cup and add tea? One problem I have with milk 
in tea is that the tea cools down when you pour the milk in. 
Then I find myself drinking unpleasant luke-warm tea. As a 
side note, I don't mind artificial 'creamer' in my coffee, 
but it just doesn't seem to work the well with tea. 

Second, how is Lipton Tea regarded in the UK? Lipton is made 
from Orange Pekoe (which is not orange flavored) and other
Pekoe cut black teas. It is mild and slightly sweet, and I
love it. If find more sophisticated teas like Earl Grey a
little too strong. 

I love bottled Ice Tea (Lipton or Nestea with lemon). I try 
to convince myself it's healthier, but it has a lot of sugar 
in it. Nearly as much as most sodas. 

As to characters teas, getting back on topic, I have to wonder
whether Dumbledore is a strict traditionalist or if he has
a more adventurous spirit? Though, I suspect after 100 years
he is probably a bit bored with Earl Grey, and would try
a variety of herbal and flavored teas, or exotic teas from
the Far East.

I have to wonder if Dumbledore hasn't tried some Thai or
Vietnamese style teas that have condensed milk added to them.
They are usually very sweet and flavorful. 

Also, for Dumbledore, I think he would want a good strong
tea in the morning so, perhaps, Irish Breakfast tea is right.
Then as the day moves on, he would progress to milder teas, 
finally settling on a herbal tea in the evening. Though, I'm
sure he frequently adds something exotic to the mix.

Hermione I agree, would want a very lady like tea and want to
drink it in a very lady-like way. 

McGonagall, strictly Earl Grey in my book. A first rate no
nonsense tea. If it good enough for Captain Picard, it's
good enough for Prof. McGonagall.

Snape, I see him as a dark and strong black tea kind of guy. 

Ron and Harry, I think you've all got them pegged. Until the
end of the Series they are all drinking 'kid' tea; hot and
sweet with milk. As are most of the other students, with
the exception of those students who want to appear oh-so very
mature and sophisticated. 

In that light, Percy is also a strictly Earl Grey man. 

Draco and Lucius would want to drink a very traditional tea,
so either Earl Grey or a custom blend, though nothing to
exotic for everyday use. 

Just a few questions and thoughts.

Steve/bboyminn