For those of us relishing the first season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and thankful for this century’s technology and comforts, some of us find ourselves longing for a few of their genteel traditions.
1. Fill the kettle with fresh water from the tap. Yes, your grandmother was right: water that has been boiled already will affect the taste of the tea. 2. As it approaches the boil, warm the teapot by ...