Question

Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.

Answer 1

Tea is one of the mainstays of civilizations of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Eire. But, it is not found in the recipes of cookery books. The nicest manner in which tea must be prepared has become a subject matter of violent disputes among tea-loving persons even within a family. Indian tea fits in with the author’s description of the “nicest cup of tea” as it rejuvenates the drinker with wisdom, stimulation, bravery, and optimism. One cup of strong tea is equal to twenty weak ones. The best tea is prepared by boiling tea leaves first and then adding milk to taste.

Milk first schools and tea first schools still fight. Tea prepared in earthen pot or chinaware is good. The real flavor of tea should never be imprisoned by strainers. Consuming tea leaves will not harm one’s health. Adding sugar to tea will naturally ruin its real flavor and taste. The author advises misguided people who drink sweet tea to desist from the practice for a fortnight. He guarantees them that they would like the natural taste of tea and would never again add sugar to tea. Tea should be taken in a cylindrical or breakfast cup to enjoy it. Shallow and flat cups don’t retain warmth and taste for a long time.