A right royal cuppa: Aide to Prince Charles reveals HRH likes milk added AFTER his tea is poured – so, do you agree?
- Prince Charles likes milk added after his tea has been poured, it’s been revealed
- Hospitality manager at Dumfries House, Evan Samson, 27, offered the insight
- HRH is a regular north of the border and rescued the Queen Mother’s former favourite Scottish home in 2007 with a grant from the Prince’s Charitable fund
A member of Prince Charles’ staff has waded into the debate on whether tea or milk should come first when enjoying a brew, saying HRH has a firm opinion on the issue.
The 71-year-old royal apparently gives staff at Dumfries House in Scotland strict instructions when preparing his hot beverages.
Hospitality manager at the 2,000-acre stately home, Evan Samson, 27, told The Times, that while sugar or organic honey can be added before you pour – milk should only ever go in last.
Evan Samson, 27, who is the hospitality manager at Dumfries House, revealed that Prince Charles, 71, (pictured in Canada in 2014) prefers milk to be added to his tea after it’s been poured
Prince Charles (pictured in Wales in 2017) reportedly asks for milk to be presented alongside the teapot, so guests can top up if they wish
Offering a detailed description, Evan said tea must be heated to 100°C for Earl Grey or English breakfast and then measured with a thermometer to ensure accuracy.
He revealed Charles also has specifications on how the drink should be presented, expecting the handle of the teacup to be ‘placed to the right, with the teaspoon under the handle.’
In addition, staff must present a jug of milk in case guests want to top up their cuppa, which is a special brew supplied to the royal household by tea giant Twinings.
Dumfries House, in Ayrshire, runs hospitality courses for butlers where the best are selected to serve tea to Prince Charles on his visits and at occasions at Buckingham Palace.
Prince Charles has often been spied drinking tea at openings and events, such as at the opening of the Said Business School’s new building at Oxford University in 2013
An expert believes we should all be drinking tea like Prince Charles as honey can compliment the delicate flavours of tea, especially with green tea (pictured in 2013 at the Central London Samaritans)
Former royal butler Grant Harrold, previously revealed that the Queen also enjoys her tea with milk added after and said it’s a tradition that dates back to the 18th Century.
Speaking to Business Insider, he claimed she enjoys her tea in a traditional way with the leaves left inside the teapot.
The debate over when milk should be added to tea has been the heated subject of many online forums.
Despite agreeing on the controversial topic, Prince Charles and the Queen have conflicting views when it comes to sweeteners – with the reigning monarch opting for no sugar.