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How to Make Someone a Comforting Pot of Tea
Short videos for when making someone tea is the kindest thing you can do.
How this collection works
- Who watches this
- You — the person showing up. These videos aren't for the recipient.
- When
- Before a conversation, when you're not sure what to say. Watch alone, take a beat.
- What each beat is for
- Caption orients you before watching. Takeaway is the line to hold onto. Reflection questions turn watching into a small decision.
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How to make a pot of tea
William Hanson · 1 min
An etiquette expert on the proper-pot method: warm pot, off-the-boil water, four minutes, milk last.
Takeaway
Warm the pot first, pour water just off the boil, and give it a full four minutes. Most of "bad tea" is just tea that was rushed.
Reflection
01
Name the person you'll make a pot for this week, and write down how they take it — milk, sugar, strength.
02
Set a four-minute timer the next time you brew, instead of pulling the bag the moment the colour looks right.
03
Warm the pot or mug first next time — try it once and see if they notice the difference.
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