The internet is shocked at this woman’s unconventional tea-brewing method: ‘This is a disgrace’
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In the realm of culinary experimentation, there are those who push the boundaries of tradition and those who staunchly defend tried-and-true methods.
When it comes to making a cup of tea, a beverage steeped in tradition and ritual, particularly in the United Kingdom, any deviation from the norm can stir up quite a controversy.
This was precisely the case when a mum decided to brew her tea in a unique way.
Whitney Ainscough shared her unconventional tea-making method on social media, leaving viewers flabbergasted and, in some cases, downright outraged.
The video showed Ainscough placing a teabag in a mug, adding cold water and a bit of sugar, and then placing the mug in her air fryer.
To add to the shock, the air fryer still contained a few leftover chips from a previous meal.
After setting the timer for six minutes, the mum quickly glanced at her brewing concoction.
‘So, that's cooking. So, as you can tell, the colour is starting to come out,’ she said, as she recommended adding milk.
Once the timer reached six minutes, she was prepared to enjoy her piping hot tea, saying, ‘Absolutely banging. So all you [have] got to do is chuck the tea bag out and it's ready—voila.’
She also warned her viewers to exercise caution as the mug can be ‘quite hot’ afterwards.
Ainscough's method was met with a wave of criticism.
'This is a disgrace to us Brits,' one commenter said.
‘How dare you make it in an air fryer? That is actually diabolical.’
'Spilling milk in the air fryer was my final straw,' another replied.
One even offered to buy Ainscough a kettle, saying, ‘Six [minutes] for that. I’m good [with] two minutes for a kettle to boil for me, and it will be decent.’
While some were figuratively reduced to tears, others found humour in the video, joking about the leftover chips in the air fryer.
‘Looks like a chippy tea,’ one joked.
‘Love a cuppa with a hint of chip fat,’ another chimed.
‘Should have put dinner in at the same time, so it’s all ready together,’ a third jibbed.
Air fryers are specifically engineered to cook dry food, so it is not recommended to boil any liquids in your appliance.
Cooking methods such as poaching, braising, or boiling food are best performed on a stovetop.
Despite the controversy, Ainscough's video certainly captured the internet's attention, proving once again that when it comes to food and drink, everyone has their own unique tastes and methods.
While we’re on the topic of controversial cooking methods, you would not believe what this Aussie woman used when cooking ground meat. Read more about her odd cooking trick here.
What do you think of this unconventional tea-making method? Would you ever consider brewing your tea in an air fryer, or do you prefer the traditional kettle method? Let us know in the comments below!
When it comes to making a cup of tea, a beverage steeped in tradition and ritual, particularly in the United Kingdom, any deviation from the norm can stir up quite a controversy.
This was precisely the case when a mum decided to brew her tea in a unique way.
Whitney Ainscough shared her unconventional tea-making method on social media, leaving viewers flabbergasted and, in some cases, downright outraged.
The video showed Ainscough placing a teabag in a mug, adding cold water and a bit of sugar, and then placing the mug in her air fryer.
To add to the shock, the air fryer still contained a few leftover chips from a previous meal.
The internet was up in arms as Whitney Aiscough shared her odd tea-brewing method using an air fryer. Credits: Tiktok / Itsmebadmom
After setting the timer for six minutes, the mum quickly glanced at her brewing concoction.
‘So, that's cooking. So, as you can tell, the colour is starting to come out,’ she said, as she recommended adding milk.
Once the timer reached six minutes, she was prepared to enjoy her piping hot tea, saying, ‘Absolutely banging. So all you [have] got to do is chuck the tea bag out and it's ready—voila.’
She also warned her viewers to exercise caution as the mug can be ‘quite hot’ afterwards.
Ainscough's method was met with a wave of criticism.
'This is a disgrace to us Brits,' one commenter said.
‘How dare you make it in an air fryer? That is actually diabolical.’
'Spilling milk in the air fryer was my final straw,' another replied.
One even offered to buy Ainscough a kettle, saying, ‘Six [minutes] for that. I’m good [with] two minutes for a kettle to boil for me, and it will be decent.’
While some were figuratively reduced to tears, others found humour in the video, joking about the leftover chips in the air fryer.
‘Looks like a chippy tea,’ one joked.
‘Love a cuppa with a hint of chip fat,’ another chimed.
‘Should have put dinner in at the same time, so it’s all ready together,’ a third jibbed.
Air fryers are specifically engineered to cook dry food, so it is not recommended to boil any liquids in your appliance.
Cooking methods such as poaching, braising, or boiling food are best performed on a stovetop.
Despite the controversy, Ainscough's video certainly captured the internet's attention, proving once again that when it comes to food and drink, everyone has their own unique tastes and methods.
While we’re on the topic of controversial cooking methods, you would not believe what this Aussie woman used when cooking ground meat. Read more about her odd cooking trick here.
What do you think of this unconventional tea-making method? Would you ever consider brewing your tea in an air fryer, or do you prefer the traditional kettle method? Let us know in the comments below!
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