Question

Discuss how the essay reveals the factual points and the author’s personal opinions on the preparation of tea.

Answer 1

The author’s opinion: The maimer of making the nicest cup of tea is the subject matter of violent disputes. China tea doesn’t give stimulation, wisdom, bravery, or optimism. Indian tea means ‘a nice cup of tea’. The army tea tastes grease and whitewash. The method of swilling tea out with hot water is not a good practice. One strong cup of tea is better than twenty weak ones. One can swallow considerable quantities of tea. One should take the teapot to the kettle and not the other way about. If you use already boiled water or freshly brought it to boil does not make any difference in the taste of tea. One should remove the cream off before adding the milk to tea. By putting tea leaves in first and stirring them as one pours milk one can regulate the amount of milk. Tea must be drunk without sugar for enjoying the real flavor and taste.