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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

Hot water or milk first?

Winston

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Green

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Water then Milk

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By *inx.x3Woman
over a year ago

Bath

Water …. Obviously.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bookmarking so I can block people later

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hot water

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By *ormorantMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

In the pot or cup??

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Bookmarking so I can block heathens later "

Winston

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

Water always

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Milk shouldn't go in tea ever

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton


"Hot water or milk first?

Winston

"

Water. What sort of psycho do you think I am?!

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By *ieman80Man
over a year ago

halifax

Coffee tea is the devils drink

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Milk shouldn't go in tea ever "

New thread......

Winston

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By *uffolkClareClactonDaveCouple
over a year ago

Felixstowe/Clacton-on-Sea


"Hot water or milk first?

Winston

"

Hot water...always!

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By *atalie..Woman
over a year ago

Bolton


"Hot water or milk first?

Winston

"

You sir are too funny

Hot water first

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Winston!

Hot milk or cold water first?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Milk shouldn't go in tea ever "

Correct by the way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Water, coconut milk

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Winston!

Hot milk or cold water first?"

Actually, tea bag first.

Winston

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Hot water or milk first?

Winston

You sir are too funny

Hot water first "

Funny ha ha, or funny peculiar?

Winston

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By *ormorantMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire


"Winston!

Hot milk or cold water first?

Actually, tea bag first.

Winston "

Winston, I’m shocked your butler doesn’t use leaves and a pot..!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Winston!

Hot milk or cold water first?

Actually, tea bag first.

Winston

Winston, I’m shocked your butler doesn’t use leaves and a pot..!!"

He doesn’t pay me enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dammit, I thought this was going to be a gossip thread!

Milk first for the though.

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Winston!

Hot milk or cold water first?

Actually, tea bag first.

Winston

Winston, I’m shocked your butler doesn’t use leaves and a pot..!!

He doesn’t pay me enough "

It's his ^^^ day off.

Winston

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

Hot water followed by tea bag

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dammit, I thought this was going to be a gossip thread!

Milk first for the though."

Hmmm. You’re on thin ice. VERY THIN.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If God is real, then how do you explain some of the answers in this thread?

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By *anilla switchWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire

China cup, splash of semi skimmed, tea bag and piping hot water.

Builders brew please

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Assuming black tea, water if using a teabag directly in the mug, milk if pouring from a teapot or similar.

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"China cup, splash of semi skimmed, tea bag and piping hot water.

Builders brew please "

^^^^ here's a wrong un....

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dammit, I thought this was going to be a gossip thread!

Milk first for the though.

Hmmm. You’re on thin ice. VERY THIN. "

Haha I can do tea without milk but usually just earl grey (leaves in a pot with cardamon - lush!) or jasmine tea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...

Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...

Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...

"

It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON

who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st "

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot"

*New thread - teabag or tea pot?

Winston

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton


"If God is real, then how do you explain some of the answers in this thread? "

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Hot water or milk first?

Winston

You sir are too funny

Hot water first "

Don't encourage him.

Lady Astor

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Milk?!?! No.

No milk

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot

*New thread - teabag or tea pot?

Winston "

Depends. Yes. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot

*New thread - teabag or tea pot?

Winston "

I don’t know how but this feels classist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Milk?!?! No.

No milk"

Looking for a boyfriend?

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot"

Noooo you can't do milk 1st that just ruins it, let the tea stew in the water than add the amount of milk you like, different people like different amounts of milk, unless your on about 1 cup. but still no, i think it tastes totally different with milk 1st, i;m not disagreeing , as we all have different tastes, just saying my preference x

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot

*New thread - teabag or tea pot?

Winston

I don’t know how but this feels classist "

i don't even really drink tea anymore, but that would just be my preference pal

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

*Steve has rejoined the chat....

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Milk?!?! No.

No milk

Looking for a boyfriend? "

I drink green tea, mainly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black tea thank you. Add a sprig of mint if you want to go fancy but no milk

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON

This could be one of the biggest debates i have seen on here !!!! milk last in my opinion

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"Black tea thank you. Add a sprig of mint if you want to go fancy but no milk "

that just sounds posh, no disrespect intended btw xx

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot

Noooo you can't do milk 1st that just ruins it, let the tea stew in the water than add the amount of milk you like, different people like different amounts of milk, unless your on about 1 cup. but still no, i think it tastes totally different with milk 1st, i;m not disagreeing , as we all have different tastes, just saying my preference x"

I'm not disagreeing with you. The tea gets to the right strength the way I said too

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"who ever does milk 1st aren't human. got to let the tea stew 1st

That's why you do milk first when letting it mash in the teapot

Noooo you can't do milk 1st that just ruins it, let the tea stew in the water than add the amount of milk you like, different people like different amounts of milk, unless your on about 1 cup. but still no, i think it tastes totally different with milk 1st, i;m not disagreeing , as we all have different tastes, just saying my preference x

I'm not disagreeing with you. The tea gets to the right strength the way I said too "

to be honest i can't really comment that much as i squeeze my tea bad 10 times at the most then add milk, so i have mine weak as nats piss as the saying goes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Black tea thank you. Add a sprig of mint if you want to go fancy but no milk

that just sounds posh, no disrespect intended btw xx"

Its Moroccan tea, but mint grows like a , its far from posh!

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

I drink hot tea from a saucer. The old colonial way.

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"Black tea thank you. Add a sprig of mint if you want to go fancy but no milk

that just sounds posh, no disrespect intended btw xx

Its Moroccan tea, but mint grows like a , its far from posh! "

i have never tried it, but i will, it does sound like it could be nice. i'll let you know in the future. do i add a polo or an extra strong mint ?? ( joking ) xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hot water first, milk last. Bloody heathens thinking it’s different to that. Ban ‘em, ban ‘em all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Green "

Same

Couldn’t drink normal tea if my life depended on it, bleugh

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"Green

Same

Couldn’t drink normal tea if my life depended on it, bleugh "

green isn't too bad as i will drink that without milk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Coffee tea is the devils drink "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...

Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...

It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me"

“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brew the loose leaves in a pot of hot water… using a tea strainer pour the brew into a fine china cup (with saucer) which has already had milk poured in, set it down next to your warmed scone, with butter & jam on each side.

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By *aptain Caveman41Man
over a year ago

Home

Water then tea bag then milk

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...

Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...

It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me

“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”"

it might say that but a lot of people when drinking tea with milk can have reactions once it hits the stomach, IE the stomach acid disagrees with the mixture and causes the person to be sick, but all people are different and have different tolerances to different things

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...

Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...

It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me

“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”"

Codswallop. All tea is acidic (pH 4.9-5.5 ish) and it contains tannic acid. Milk is alkaline so if anything, adding milk should neutralise it a bit but most people add very little, so unlikely to have much effect.

Epicatechin is found more in cocoa and green tea but much less so in black tea (who adds milk to green tea?!??)

Tea contains antioxidants, yes, but adding milk isn't making any difference to them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Green

Same

Couldn’t drink normal tea if my life depended on it, bleugh

green isn't too bad as i will drink that without milk "

I don’t mind green or English breakfast tea, but like them both weak & without milk, (but I take sugar)

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"Brew the loose leaves in a pot of hot water… using a tea strainer pour the brew into a fine china cup (with saucer) which has already had milk poured in, set it down next to your warmed scone, with butter & jam on each side. "

now you are being posh, us northerners use tea bags lol

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By *cotty1376Man
over a year ago

PRESTON


"Green

Same

Couldn’t drink normal tea if my life depended on it, bleugh

green isn't too bad as i will drink that without milk

I don’t mind green or English breakfast tea, but like them both weak & without milk, (but I take sugar) "

i'm exactly the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One can enjoy teas any way they like them; but I’d always recommend they be sure to taste the teas without milk first to really appreciate the true flavours...

Some teas are exceptionally good without milk...

It's true. But it's a pretty rare black tea that I prefer without milk. It cuts through the tannin, for me

“According to Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Milk makes tea acidic. Tea has potent antioxidants catechins and epicatechins, but adding milk cuts down the amount of these antioxidants making this otherwise healthy drink a source of inflammation and acidity.”

Codswallop. All tea is acidic (pH 4.9-5.5 ish) and it contains tannic acid. Milk is alkaline so if anything, adding milk should neutralise it a bit but most people add very little, so unlikely to have much effect.

Epicatechin is found more in cocoa and green tea but much less so in black tea (who adds milk to green tea?!??)

Tea contains antioxidants, yes, but adding milk isn't making any difference to them. "

Given that both tea and milk contain health-promoting compounds and nutrients, combing the two may seem beneficial - bottom line is it’s down to personal preference.

Also, medics recommend now and again that if you are used to having it with milk, then have it occasionally without milk because you could increase the benefit to your heart.

Tea connoisseurs do suggest without milk is far better. They’re the real experts, but again it’s down to personal taste...

Each to own...

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
over a year ago

Bodmin

Well I never expected to see so many wrong uns in such a thread with such an innocent sounding title!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

China has a lot to answer for in terms of why we Brits seem to add milk to tea.

btw, Green Tea, is known to be less acidic than Black Tea, with a pH of 7-10. Herbal Teas like Chamomile Tea, Mint Tea and Fennel Teas are very close to neutral, ranging between 6-7 on the pH scale, while Fruit Teas like Blackberry and Rosehip are very acidic, ranging between 2-3 on the pH scale.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I drink enough tea to sink a battleship when I arise of a morning, but it's always boiling water, brew for a couple of minutes, then a splash of blue top with no sugar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Brew the loose leaves in a pot of hot water… using a tea strainer pour the brew into a fine china cup (with saucer) which has already had milk poured in, set it down next to your warmed scone, with butter & jam on each side.

now you are being posh, us northerners use tea bags lol "

Northern? I’m further north than you lol, but that’s how Mrs Q does, I just have it in a mug that’s a bit chipped

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

What concerns me the most about this thread, is several mentions of Tea Bags

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I drink hot tea from a saucer. The old colonial way."

Sounds like something a dog might do

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By *uietlycheekyMan
over a year ago

aberdeen

Bag it, water it , sugar it, milk it … drink it

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By *merald Eyes XWoman
over a year ago

Can you find me….

Water

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By *ellanbennyCouple
over a year ago

cambs

Water, always water

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden


"I drink hot tea from a saucer. The old colonial way.

Sounds like something a dog might do "

xx

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

Who's making me a cuppa?

Please

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

It depends. If making it with a kettle, then water first.

If I’m making it from a pot then I line the bottom with milk, add the brewed tea and then more milk if necessary

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Who's making me a cuppa?

Please "

I’ve just brewed up, so why not. How you having it?

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

If you're milk first, block me.

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By *instonandLadyAstor OP   Couple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Who's making me a cuppa?

Please "

How do you take it?

Winston

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

There I was thinking that this was going to be the long awaited thread in my honour.

Alas

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