Tea is probably the most widely consumed beverage in India. Every Indian home has a dedicated box for tea – or chai as we call it – in the pantry. A hot cup of tea not only helps to kick-start the morning but also fills us with the energy that we need throughout the day. If you search, you will find that tea leaves are mainly available in two forms – lose tea leaves and tea bags. Where a hot cup of tea is prepared by boiling tea leaves in hot water, tea bags are dipped in hot water to get the job done. This is the reason why we often prefer to keep a few tea bags in the store to make an instant cup of tea. But have you been spilling tea while dipping the bag in the cup or taking it out? If yes, then we fear you must have been doing it wrong for so long. fret not; As always, we have your back! We bring you a simple trick that will help you use tea bags neatly, without spilling a single drop of tea.
Masterchef Pankaj Bhadauria shared a short video on his Instagram explaining the etiquette of tea. “Tea Bag Etiquette: What Do You Do With the Teabags in Your Cup? Find Out!” She wrote alongside the post.
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Chef Pankaj Bhadauria shares how to use tea bags the right way:
She begins the video by explaining what not to do with tea bags. “Don’t roll it around the spoon,” says Chef Pankaj. Instead, all you have to do is press the teabag against the wall of the cup and set it aside on a plate with a spoon. Pressing it against the wall of the cup helps to remove excess water from the bag and avoids any leakage. and that is all!
Watch the full video here:
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