Queen Elizabeth II's tea of choice was Earl Grey, with a splash of milk and no sugar – made using loose leaf tea. According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, she preferred it extra hot. 'Hot tea has to be hot,' he told Coffee Friend.
Did you know that King Charles's favourite tea is Darjeeling, which he drinks with honey and milk as part of his late breakfast? Darjeeling tea is known as the "champagne of tea" and has a delicate taste with notes of wildflower honey and muscatel.
As it goes her Majesty loves nothing better than a cup of tea to start her day off right and her all-time favourite is a refreshing drop of Earl Grey with a splash of milk and no sugar.
Princess Kate, on the other hand, is reported to take after the late Queen Elizabeth and prefers the delicacy of a cup of Earl Grey, with a sweet twist, reports Luxurious magazine.
Her favourite Earl Grey would be served with shortbread biscuits and, even when she was out and about, her servants would prepare tea for her to drink in her Royal carriage. Queen Victoria was also partial to a slice of cake.
Her majesty enjoyed teatime and was a big fan of tea sandwiches, always with the crusts removed. Her favorite filling was smoked salmon and cream cheese.
This is the case with Prince Harry's favorite roast chicken. According to the chef (Darren McGrady) who formerly cooked for both Harry as well as his brother, the heir to the throne Prince William, it consists of just two ingredients: a whole chicken and kosher salt (per YouTube).
Therefore, consumption of green or black tea can reduce blood pressure in individuals within pre-hypertensive and hypertensive ranges, although studies of longer duration and stronger methodological quality are warranted to confirm these findings.
As most of you know, Freddie's favourite was Earl Grey tea with a little milk and two sugars. On the odd occasion Earl Grey might not be available at a hotel, so normal Breakfast blend was drunk. At home a cup of tea was at his bedside at 9 am each day no matter what time he went to bed.
For instance, a few years ago, a single Pu-Erh tea cake weighing around 375 grams was auctioned for a staggering $300,000. However, it is Da Hong Pao, not Pu-Erh, that holds the record for the highest tea price, reaching an astounding $1.2 million per kilogram.
According to the English writer Evelyn Waugh, All nannies and many governesses… put the milk in first. And, by the way, Queen Elizabeth II adds the milk last.
The Queen's favorite variety of this classic French treat was the bombe glacée coppelia, which is comprised of coffee-flavored ice cream stuffed with candied nuts and topped with liquor-infused espresso beans and whipped cream.
It's also difficult to eat long pastas silently. This wasn't an unusual practice for the Queen. She consistently banned shellfish, rare meat, foreign water and any food that was too spicy or too exotic. Queen Elizabeth wanted everything to go smoothly during her trips and had no room for gastrointestinal catastrophes.
Rather than peeling the banana and holding it while she ate it, Queen Elizabeth would instead use a fork and knife 🍽️🍌 Etiquette expert William Hanson demonstrated the exact method by first cutting off the bottom, slice the banana lengthwise, then into smaller bite-sized pieces, which she would proceed to eat with a ...
While she preferred to drink coffee over tea, she still had a favorite flavor of tea, and it was not the traditional English Breakfast or the classic Earl Grey. Instead, it was Rose Pouchong, a black tea with rose petals.
Queen Elizabeth's favorite tea can be found in your local grocery store or easily ordered on Amazon. Her cup of choice is from British tea maker Twinings, a brand that has been officially serving the royal family since 1837. Find more of the Queen's favorite foods here.
Tea time remains an important tradition in the royal family today. Queen Elizabeth II was known to enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in the morning, while King Charles is a fan of Darjeeling tea. The royal family also hosts an annual garden party at Buckingham Palace, where guests are treated to tea, sandwiches, and cakes.
In British culture, lapsang souchong has been popularly associated with Winston Churchill, who enjoyed the tea, but it is used more in Russian-labelled blends, especially those sweetened with spices and citrus.
Da Hong Pao, the legendary Big Red Robe, is steeped in history and rarity. Priced at an astonishing $1.2 million per kilogram or $2,400 per cup, this tea is a symbol of opulence and tradition. Originating from the misty Wuyi Mountains in China, Da Hong Pao's roots trace back to the Ming Dynasty.
Royal sources have previously come forward and spoken of how Earl Grey tea was The Queen's favorite hot drink. “Psychological research suggests that people who enjoy Earl Grey tea are linked to class and are mature in their personality.
