Category: Daily Living
high i am able to make a cup of tea on my own by poring in the milk first and then dipping my finger in to check that i have pored in the right amount. i then use a liquid level indicator to por the water. the problem is what do i do about poring in milk when making tea for some one else? i don't think people would want to drink tea wiv my fingers dipped in and i would like to make tea for other people but i cant because i feel nervous can you help? will be graitfull for ideas thanks.
A vary simple problem with a simple anser, ask people to plese pore there own milk and such in for them selves? And if they call themselves your friends they really should not mind if you have to stick one finger in just alittle way to make sure you don't over flow your cup, come on. Most people would be glad that your being independent. One thing to remember though, a lickwid level indecatore is never better then the good old fashind finger, so i would be really careful with that wile I'm dealing with boialing water. An axadent could happen vary easyly in this situation, and frankly I don't think it's worth it.
Arnt our lives complex enough? smile.
Hope this was helpful!
Tracey
i disagree, smile. there are liquid level indicators with 3 prongs on them. put in the water from the kettle first, then, once the water is up to the first two prongs, the liquid level indicator will beep intermittantly. pour the milk in, until the beeps become a continuous squeal. hth, Simon
i pour my milk in first, as i've had experiences with boiling water. secondly, i always wash my hands before dipping my finger in to see how far up the cup my milk is. any friend wouldn't criticise the way you do things. they'd accept it for how it's done. i do use a liquid level indicator and find them very helpful.
i guess it's different strokes for different folks really. far be it for me to agree with a death eater, grin, but that's right, no friend would criticize the way you do things. at least you're making a go of being indipendant, or hwever you spell it lol. but using a liquid level indicator doesn't have to be dangerous though as long as you pour the water in slowly enough, you'll do it.
Here's a thought.
If you know how much milk you usually put in, how about you measure it out separately. Clean hands or not, I'd personally not want to be getting it on my fingers if I could help it. Just my opinion, but, if you were looking for a solution to the problem of putting your fingers into the glass, that's what we should be trying to help you come up with, not telling you, well it can't be done, that's just something they'll have to deal with. Hosting a party or something, you won't want to be sticking your fingers into everyone's glasses. While it may not bother us, it might sighted friends. Sorry if my post sounds... snobbish or... NFBIsh... but that's um... sort of how I am. Not criticizing others, but she did ask, how could she do it without putting her fingers in the glass. Stop telling her it can't be done, just because you didn't think of a way to do it.
Upon reading your profile, I did notice, dear, that you have the right idea. Your quote is wonderful. Hold onto that and don't let it go.
Let me know if you need anythin else.
May you always find shade and water,
Amber
Amber,
I never said that she couldn't do it, I said that i would not do it her way and I would also explore other avanues. Just because we have been tought to do something one way does not meen it's the only way. We all need to keep open minds.
I was saying that I would not feel comfortable relieing on some electronic gadgit that could fail or work improperly, for my own persinal preffrence I like to use the sound and the fiel of what ever I'm poreing to be my gide.
Also if your not useing a huge amount of milk, creem, ec you could just guestamate how much to put in.
To each there own, but I hope I was some what helpfull.
Good luck!
Tracey
same here smile. just saying how i'd do it. and like the previous poster, i too use the sound of what i'm pouring. that as well as the indicator, works *for me*.
yep i agree with the last few posts.
for me, it's all in the sounds. If you know your cups, you can accurately gauge how far up the glass your liquid is by the harmonies that are produced when pouring from a few inches above the cup's rim. I'd suggest practicing with cold water first, as pouring too high will most certainly end in splash and a trip to the fridge for some ice if you're working with boiling things. If this doesn't work, or if you like to add your milk first, you could always count seconds. The only thing required there would be a muscle memory of the pouring position for your container, and appropriate compensation for decrease in volume.
lol sod that i'll stick to my liquid level indicator
Yes, I do it all the time with plain tea, and if people have problems with you sticking a clean finger in there, fuck them. Hell, tell them to make their teah if they have to be so ungreatful and so picky, because that's the only way you can do it.
agreed. Most of the time, I put the water in the cup cold before making the tea. I measure it with a clean finger. I'll either boil it in the microwave or put it in a kettle if it's loose. But I always have the right amount so that I don't burn myself when pouring it back into the cup. When it's done, I'll either use a liquid level indicator to pour the milk or just go by the sound, memory and my finger.
I guess we can feel the heat of the cup from outside as well? I do that by that way, though. and as per the sugar and such, I'll be having a perfect spoon for that.
I'm not a cook. but I do make good tea or a good chai and a good coffee.
Raaj.
I like the idea of pouring the water into the cup as a measure. If your using one of those electric kettels, my suggestion is to add your sugar and milk first, then add a little hot water. I then sturr up the milk water and sugar. Then I add more waterslowly. Finally I add the teabag last. If worst comesto worst, what you could do is do like the ladies of old use to do it. Just put your water into a small kettel, have your sugar bowl, and your milk. Let them fix their own tea.
I asked my Mom, who's totallysighted and one of the most honest people Iknow, how she'd feel if a blind person made her a cup of tea andused a clean finger to measure it. She said she couldunderstand other people's objections but had none of her own. In fact, just the opposite. She says people need to get over themselves. While she emphasizes cleanness, she says that being completely jerm-free isn't a good idea, since you'll catch stuff faster.
I do it the traditional Chinese/asian way, since I am Chinese, no sugar or milk but I do stop the pourring or in my case of late pressing the hot water tap and stick a very much clean finger in the teapot, yes a traditional asian teapot, and see just about where the water is.
I put the tea bag(s) in there and then get the water and wait for five to ten minutes and drink. Delicious. Mmmmmmmmmmm!
I'd love to see one of those teapots. Do you know if the tea you use is available in loose variety? I usually prefer that over bagged.
Yeah, we have tea leaves too, I know you can get them at any Asian markets. It's basically that kind of tea, and the traditional kettles should be there too. I have a glass one now, but I know the little cute China ones are there too, and they are really nice. I know they also have small cups like they use in one of those Chinese teahouses
Step 1. Wash your hands. Step 2. Pour the crap in the mug. Step 3. Sell your liquid level indicator on ebay to an incompitant blind person or a sighted person who collects random novelty crap. You don't need one of those. Even with hot liquids, you can use your finger tip and pour slowely and carefully. You've got to be frigging kidding me. Step 4. Tell your friends to suck it up, that your hands are clean, and to get over it. Step 5. Visit www.adagio.com or www.teavana.com, buy some quality tea, a good tea-pot with a built in strainer, a nice sturdy kettle and raise your tea drinking experience from the mundane to the enspired.
I can't believe that there are 20 messages on this topic. Hey, I'll add mine and make it 21.
I would never presume to put milk in someone's tea. This is because i don't drink it and have absolutely no idea how much they want. Remember most teapots can be purchased with matching sugar bowls and creamers or pitchers. pour your milk in the pitcher, stick it on the table with your sugar and a plate of lemon slices. Then, invite your friends to come sit back and chill. The whole process of making our own mugs the way we like them is part of the whole tea drinking experience and mystique.
This works for blind and sighted alike.
Oh yes, to even make it better. Put some nice cookies on the plate or cucumber sandwiches. When are you inviting me over?
Finally, thanks for the good tea sites. I'll try those. The only ones I use are http://wwwstashtea.com and www:englishteastore.com. There is another great one called annies teatime, but I haven't actually purchased anything from them. My friend terri has bought the layered dish for the deserts and the tongs for the sugar cubes and said they are reasonable and fast.
If you must use milk and don't feel comfortable pouring it, they do make shelf stable cream substitute in individual serving cups which can be purchased at any store. Just open the little pack thingy and dump it in. Ick!!!