Title: In the Night Kitchen
Artist: Karasu Hime
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http://www.ssf-moonshadow.com/art/archives/InterludeinKitchen.jpgCommentary: I always pictured this as an exhausted Severus avoiding Hogwarts and sneaking into Grimmauld Place instead. He goes to the kitchen to relax in the quiet, gather his thoughts while nursing a strong cup of black tea. Now tea isn't just throwing the bag in hot water straight out of the microwave. To really enjoy tea, you have to do it right and have the right tea! For this, I imagine Severus going for a black tea, slightly biting to wake his senses up and loaded with caffeine to keep him going just a little bit longer.
Source: Alton Brown's Perfect Cup of Tea Recipe @
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/perfect-cup-of-tea-recipe/index.htmlIngredients:
4 heaping teaspoons loose tea
4 cups water
Instructions:
Place loose tea leaves into a warmed tea kettle. Pour heated water over loose tea leaves. Let steep. Strain tea and serve.
*Note: For Oolong and Green tea, water should simmer at 200 degrees F. and 180 degrees F.
*For Irish and English tea bring water to a full boil.
*Black tea should soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Oolong tea should soak for 4 to 7 minutes. Green Tea should soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
Submitted by: wolfiefics (Bagoas Alexandros or Wolfie, whichever you prefer)