Orwell writes an essay on how to prepare a perfect cup of tea. He goes into detail on the perfect cup and the shape of the cup, the temperature to heat the tea, how much cream and milk to add and what order to add it, what tea is the most desirable, and how real tea lovers should make sure not to destroy the flavor of the tea by adding sugar that masks the taste of the tea. Orwell really details how the making of tea is almost like an art form; there are so many ways to make tea and to perfect the flavor that one wants to achieve. George Orwell’s perfect cup of tea is not everybody’s ideal cup of tea. Like most things in life, the perfect cup of tea is subjective; tea is like painting a picture. It is hard to find that perfect blend, but it is gratifying once you do and lasts. The discussion and freewriting helped me see which words were repeated and what phrases were important. It also gives me an insight into how tea making is a craft that needs to be practiced and mastered. Furthermore the article details the importance of tea in culture and society and how it has evolved over the years.
This photo is from the Grim brother’s tales, and it is of a black cat sitting on a branch of a tree. I thought it was interesting because one would not expect a cat in this location.
