- Cold water - hardly worth mentioning, but for the strict ascetics, a cup of cold water can be regarded as a minimal cup of tea. It has the hydrating effect but none of the taste. And there's no ceremony in its preparation.
- Hot water - some dieters prefer this to a cup of tea, but the logic escapes me. My recommendation is to use this only if you're freezing and don't have warm clothes.
- Black tea - now we're in business. Still regarded as slightly kooky and alternative, it is nonetheless tea, with that soothing aroma.
- White tea - this is so English. But it's still missing something...
- White tea with sugar. Now we're in business. The standard cuppa.
- White tea with sugar and shortbread. The biscuit adds that touch of excess. One or two biscuits are acceptable. Any more and you're turning a drink into a meal.
- High tea - the pinnacle. Restrict this to more than once a year, or you'll spoil the effect.
What level of luxury do you experience? I'm normally in the 3 to 5 range.
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