one for the scientists..
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Topic: one for the scientists..
Posted By: sleeper
Subject: one for the scientists..
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 07:59
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Whilst making the tea, I have been pondering this question. Maybe someone on here knows the answer... When you make tea, if you put the sugar in while the teabag is still in the mug, does it absorb some of the sugar, thus making it less sweet??? hmmmmmm...
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Posted By: mmm-five
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 08:16
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The water in the tea leaves will absorb some sugar solution, however if you wring the teabag out to get most of the water out then the amount of sugar loss will be less than 5% and probably unnoticeable. ------------- |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 08:23
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good answer, but what about the paper in the bag? -------------
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 08:28
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What was your basis for the 5% assumption? Wouldn't you need to know the grade of tea and nature of the bag itself before calculting %lost? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 08:45
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yes the capillaric effect of the bag fibres and leaf density must be taken into account. -------------
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:06
Without a doubt ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:09
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busy day again derek? -------------
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:10
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I'm struggling here today, I gotta admit. Whoever took my motivation can they please return it to my desk! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:15
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The only sugar that the tea bag will absorb will be that which is disolved in the water that the tea bag absorbs. Assuming the sugar is totally dissolved and the tea is stirred to give a total homogeneous mix then any sugar removed will be proportional to the amount of water removed and hence will not have any effect on the sweetness of the tea. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:15
definately not guilty ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Derek M5 wrote:Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:16
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tuesdays are usually pants. like wednesdays and mondays...
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:20
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I think the formula for it is:- ((t/w) * s) ^ w = x where t = weight of tea (mg) w = volume of water (ml) s = weight of sugar (mg) w = force of wringing (P [1 P = 1 Newton/sq m]) x is the result which indicates that you have far too much time on your hands! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:25
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How true! ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: BMWE34sport
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 09:54
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Oh my word there are some truely bored people today ..... ------------- 1991 525 Sport 
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 10:15
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It becomes less of a problem if you suck the teabag after use. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk 
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 10:47
Nah, 'cos if the bags splits then you end up trying to get the leaves out from between yer teeth ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 10:54
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lol! -------------
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 10:56
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And we haven't even started on whether you get a greater capilliary draw on a pyramind bag versus standard!! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 11:16
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and what about all those in the Scottish Region who re-use their teabags? (memo to myself - prepare for some slaps!) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 11:21
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So by your own argument K, does that mean you'd need less sugar on the second use? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 12:39
*tea-soaked GROAN* -------------   
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Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 13:33
Sorry, much as I'd like to help, our house is a sugar free zone. Will be interested in any conclusions other than there's a lot of very bored people about today  ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735 
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 14:21
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To ensure zero sugar loss, remove teabag before adding sugar..... ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: G0ph3r
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 14:54
Or, as we do it...Put the teabags into a pot, add hot, but not scolding, water. To a cup or mug add a little milk if required. Then pour only the required amount from the pot to almost fill the cup. Add the required amount of sugar to the cup, stir, then serve. No loss of sugar or milk and you could even have seconds if the pot can accomodate.  ------------- '94 E36 320i 
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Posted By: NOISUFNOC
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 15:06
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Dont know what is being suggested about us scottish members. Ive managed to make a duvet cover from my recycling of my teabags, and as Doive points out you can suck your teabags once used. You can bleach you old tea bags then dry them thus enabling you to reuse them and they look good as new. And you dont even need to waste sugar, its way to expensive, simply dunk a chocolate biscuit until tea reaches desired sweetness then serve as usual. cheers ------------- 528 for now |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 16:58
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 18:06
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..you can also use old t-bags as miniture grow bags by putting a slit in the middle and planting a seed in it. It does work.. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 18:13
"Ah...will ye not have a cup.... ?" -------------
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Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 19:08
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Thats not the way Charlie Dimmock does it! ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 19:39
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A bullet would be wasted on you lot. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 07:51
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But why would you want to grow miniature tea bags? I prefer a mugful meself! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 08:39
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doing it that way, you can't adjust the tone, strength and hue for a perfect cup though. -------------
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 10:01
ooooooOOOOOOOoooooh... sounds like someone didn't get their breakfast in bed today... ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 10:03
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I only drink camomile tea or fruit teas..and the bag should be steeped in the hot water for as long as possible to get the right measure of flavour out of it....allegedly
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 11:42
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enough of this tea-bagging please, oops sorry wrong forum! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |