Anyone know the secret of having a nice cuppa from a thermos without that unpleasant inexplicable thermosy flavour to it?
No I haven't. But is that a recommendation based on years of experience or just a shot in the dark Ziggy? :WINK1:
Not personally, i've learned to put up with the "Egout du Vacuum" But some of the older guys used to do that, especially the ones that drank earl grey.
Thanks Ziggy, I'll have a go at that, with mere Yorkshire Tea I'm afraid, and let you know if the Eau de Gasmask persists.
I'd rather go without than put up with something that has been stewing for a few hours. I'm guessing the water will have cooled down quite considerably if done the other way, and you cant make a cuppa without boiling water.
Not anymore, if you use one of the new stainless steel thermos flasks and use it correctly ie:- pre heat by filling it with boiling water and kept overnight Next morning before work, Fill with boiling water Take seperate tea, milk and sugar and make as required = A very acceptable cuppa and a pound a cup cheaper than the burger van Alternate acceptable is to, pre heat the flask as previous Then in the morning fill with fresh brewed tea, then just add milk and sugar to each cuppa Not leaving the tea leaves or teabags in off course prevents it from brewing further and becoming stewed tea :-) Any tea is better than NO tea Jack McH
[quote="Jack McHammocklashing, post: 546820, member: 8 Any tea is better than NO tea Jack McH[/quote] Jack, you cannot be serious, man. I always stick to coffee when out, it just tastes awful all the time, so you know what to expect. Tea varies wildly, so is always a gamble.
I'm with Jack on this, there are a few places where Tea tastes awful usually it's the coffee bar chains like Starbucks as the staff don't seem to have a clue how to make a proper cuppa even though they charge an arm and a leg for it. Back to the OP: I agree these new stainless steel flasks are much better than the old thermos style. I make tea in a teapot, at the same time pour the remaining boiling water into the flask to get it steaming. Then I heat up the milk in a separate cup in the microwave so it’s nearly boiling. Empty hot water from flask, pour in brewed tea and hot milk. That way everything is as hot as possible and stays that way for a few hours. But the main trick is to take along a pottery mug, I think drinking from the thermos flask top is the main reason for the nasty plasticky taste.
