English Breakfast Tea Protocol

Article I: Introduction

Section 1, Article 1, Paragraph 1: The English Breakfast Tea Protocol is a comprehensive guide to the most civilized and refined way of consuming the most sacred beverage in the world: tea.

Section 1, Article 1, Paragraph 2: It is imperative that you follow this protocol to the letter, or risk being labeled a Philistine and cast out into the cold, dark world of unsophisticated tea drinkers.

Section 2: Tea Types

Subsection 2.1: Black Teas

Earl Grey, Assam, Ceylon... the list goes on and on.

Subsection 2.2: Green Teas

Dragon Well, Sencha, Matcha... the list goes on and on.

Subsection 2.3: Oolong and White Teas

Tai Ping, Wuyi... the list goes on and on.

Section 3: Tea Preparation

Subsection 3.1: Kettles and Pots

To properly prepare English Breakfast Tea, one must first heat the kettle until the steam escapes with a loud and piercing whistle.

Subsection 3.2: Tea Leaves and Infusers

Use one tea bag, or, if you are a true connoisseur, one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea.

Subsection 3.3: Milk and Sugar

Add milk and sugar to taste, but be warned: too much sugar is a travesty.

Appendix

Appendix A: A Guide to Proper Tea Etiquette.

Appendix B: A List of Approved Tea Parties.

Appendix C: A Glossary of Tea Terms.