The butler also revealed the steps to prepare a royal cup of tea; pour the tea into the cup from a teapot, add milk to the cup after the tea and never before, stir back and forth (never use a circular motion and never touch the sides). Lastly, you should always sip from the cup and never slurp.

How does royalty drink tea?

According to her royal butler, Grant Harrold, Queen Elizabeth drinks tea "the traditional way ... made with tea leaves in a teapot and poured into fine bone china teacup" (via Hello!). And while the queen certainly likes milk with her tea, she never adds the milk to her cup before she adds her tea.

What do the Royals have for tea?

The most logical place to start is Her Majesty, who supposedly serves afternoon tea on a daily basis, with her favourite teas including Assam and Earl Grey, royal butler Grant Harrold revealed.