A tea expert declared the best way to make the perfect brew in a definitive list.
According to Jane Maylon, 66, a tea expert who runs a company selling afternoon tea hampers and has tried hundreds of teas - as well as scones, jams and sandwiches - an ideal cup is meticulously made.
Jane says there are seven simple rules to follow for a flawless British cuppa. There are some definite no-nos like reboiling water, putting milk in first - and even where you shouldn't dunk a biscuit. In fact, you shouldn't even let your kettle come to boil.
