It's coming up to that time of year where nothing warms the soul better than a soothing cup of hot tea. Who loves tea? And what kind of tea? Black, green, herbal, fruit infusion...what are your favorites? What brands and flavors are tastiest to you?
I'm drinking a cup of Celestial Seasonings Peppermint tea and it's satin smooth ( I thought you could only say that about fine malt liquor but it really suits this tea!) And it electrified my sinuses when I inhaled the heady fragrance of the tea bag as I was waiting for the water to boil. That was an unexpected bonus. :lol:
I like the green tea I drink at Chinese restaurants but every time I brew it at home it tastes disgusting. I don't know if I'm making it too strong or too weak but I have yet to find a brand I like.
I'm addicted to the fruit infusions I buy at Trader Joes; doesn't matter what flavor but the red fruits are especially good.
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SWGB
If I don't feel like coffee I'll have Irish Breakfast. In the afternoon I'll have English Afternoon Tea or Earl Grey for a little pick me up. I know caffeine is all the same, but it seems smoother when you drink tea. Nothing knocks me out quite like Chamomile. Hubby loves the stuff with all sorts of fruit in it.
I did have a lovely recipe for mint tea.
6-8 pears diced
2 tbsp. honey
Juice of one lime
2 tbsp. sugar
Bag of mint tea
Dice pears and sprinkle with sugar. Then mix honey, lime, and contents of tea bag. Toss pears with sugar in the mixture and marinate for 1 hour in fridge. It's unreal on a hot summer day.
I did have a lovely recipe for mint tea.
6-8 pears diced
2 tbsp. honey
Juice of one lime
2 tbsp. sugar
Bag of mint tea
Dice pears and sprinkle with sugar. Then mix honey, lime, and contents of tea bag. Toss pears with sugar in the mixture and marinate for 1 hour in fridge. It's unreal on a hot summer day.
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Meow
I used to drink hot tea, but quit for some reason. I remember liking Raspberry tea. I also like a good Earl Grey. Now, I like my tea iced and I like a half and half. 😀
Beach Fanatic
I loved Trader Joes Orange Spice Rooibus Tea -- but they stopped carrying it. (That drives me crazy about Trader Joes) Now I'm in search of another Rooibus or herbal tea -- I usually drink it at night, so no caffeine. Last night I tried their Spicey Chai Rooibus but it was too spicey. I like citrus-y. Any suggestions?
SoWal Expert
Earl Grey--hands down.
Drink a ton of the stuff in winter...no sugar, no cream, no lemon.
Drink a ton of the stuff in winter...no sugar, no cream, no lemon.
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Mermaid, I went to the Celestial Seasonings building in Boulder, Co and went in the Peppermint Room where they store all the peppermint tea. UNBELIEVABLE sensation. I could have stayed all day.
I love all kinds of tea - but prefer to mostly drink herbal. Have a pantry full of CS. Am drinking decaf green right now.
G
I love all kinds of tea - but prefer to mostly drink herbal. Have a pantry full of CS. Am drinking decaf green right now.
G
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I'm into White Tea these days. Better than Green some say. I especially like the Island Mango and Peach flavor by Lipton. There are several quaint tea rooms and antique shops up in DeFuniak that make for a pleasant afternoon event. Sanford and Sisters and Nook and Cranny are worth a try. The Big Store is a good place to pick up select tea, tea pots and gifts.
Beach Lover
Silver needle tea from Teaavana or the Pistachio Apple is really good. I love that store, you can order it on-line also.
Beach Fanatic
Mermaid, I tried lots of brands of green tea looking for one that is smooth and not bitter. I really like Long Life Organic Green Tea.
I get it from vitacost.com. Lots of teas at this site.
I get it from vitacost.com. Lots of teas at this site.
SoWal Insider
4:00PM Tea and Crumpets.
Aveda - yum, yum~~~~~~~
Aveda - yum, yum~~~~~~~
pickyAuthor
Mark T. Wendell - London Fruit & Herb Teas
I grew up with this tea company. My mother is the daughter of two Irish immigrants so she knew a good cup of tea. I think she'd sooner have died of thirst than drink Lipton off the grocery shelf! She always ordered from Mark Wendell, and it was always loose tea. I never saw a tea bag until I went to college. I had no idea that such a convenience even existed. :lol:
Anway, the London Fruit & Herb teas are only one of the brands carried but I always seem to end up with their tissanes because they're so flavorful. I'm on a fruit kick lately.
Does anyone bother with loose tea anymore? I still do but only half the time. I used to be a purist but my standards have dropped!
I grew up with this tea company. My mother is the daughter of two Irish immigrants so she knew a good cup of tea. I think she'd sooner have died of thirst than drink Lipton off the grocery shelf! She always ordered from Mark Wendell, and it was always loose tea. I never saw a tea bag until I went to college. I had no idea that such a convenience even existed. :lol:
Anway, the London Fruit & Herb teas are only one of the brands carried but I always seem to end up with their tissanes because they're so flavorful. I'm on a fruit kick lately.
Does anyone bother with loose tea anymore? I still do but only half the time. I used to be a purist but my standards have dropped!
Beach Lover
I didn't use loose teas until I was introduced to Teaavana and now that is all I use. I love the tea strainer that you can put on a cup and then the large one that you can use on a pitcher to make iced tea. Great stuff!
Beach Fanatic
Passion tea is good and nice for a change and it is this raspberry color. Good hot or cold!
SoWal Expert
I don't drink tea in Florida (unless it's Thai iced tea), but I have a cup almost every afternoon when I visit relatives in the land of blizzards.
Green Tea, Raspberry, Echinacea, etc. I like it all! Maybe I'll add some honey, but I usually drink it straight.
Mama Scooterbug got me a pottery mug w/ a cap so it keeps the tea warm while I sip and read near the fire.
P.S. Celestial Seasonings rocks - simply by not having a string and tag on their tea bags they produce TONS less waste than other tea manufacturers who do.
Green Tea, Raspberry, Echinacea, etc. I like it all! Maybe I'll add some honey, but I usually drink it straight.
Mama Scooterbug got me a pottery mug w/ a cap so it keeps the tea warm while I sip and read near the fire.
P.S. Celestial Seasonings rocks - simply by not having a string and tag on their tea bags they produce TONS less waste than other tea manufacturers who do.
margarita brocolia
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I am drinking Twining's Irish Breakfast right now. In my cabinet is that & English Breakfast in bags, plus loose leaf Peaches & Cream Black tea from Weston Gardens In Bloom where I used to work. It is very nice and I use it in my little individual teapot w/strainer. I also like their Ginger Peach black tea.
I am embarrassed to say that I have a bag of loose leaf tea from China (can't read Chinese) so don't know what I have, but it has never been opened and I've had it more than a year. :blush: ..Not a fan of green tea (and yes I know it would be good for me.)
The best tea I've had was given to me by the Irish girl we hosted. I don't remember the brand but it was in gold foil (bagged tea), fair trade, and came from Marks & Spencers. Would love to be having it right now!
Gidget, the tea I am drinking now is in a Celestial Seasonings mug that came from the Boulder tea place. 😀
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I am drinking Twining's Irish Breakfast right now. In my cabinet is that & English Breakfast in bags, plus loose leaf Peaches & Cream Black tea from Weston Gardens In Bloom where I used to work. It is very nice and I use it in my little individual teapot w/strainer. I also like their Ginger Peach black tea.
I am embarrassed to say that I have a bag of loose leaf tea from China (can't read Chinese) so don't know what I have, but it has never been opened and I've had it more than a year. :blush: ..Not a fan of green tea (and yes I know it would be good for me.)
The best tea I've had was given to me by the Irish girl we hosted. I don't remember the brand but it was in gold foil (bagged tea), fair trade, and came from Marks & Spencers. Would love to be having it right now!
Gidget, the tea I am drinking now is in a Celestial Seasonings mug that came from the Boulder tea place. 😀
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And, there's always CocaTea from Peru for those days you need an extra boost. 😀
SoWal Expert
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I am drinking Twining's Irish Breakfast right now. In my cabinet is that & English Breakfast in bags, plus loose leaf Peaches & Cream Black tea from Weston Gardens In Bloom where I used to work. It is very nice and I use it in my little individual teapot w/strainer. I also like their Ginger Peach black tea.
I am embarrassed to say that I have a bag of loose leaf tea from China (can't read Chinese) so don't know what I have, but it has never been opened and I've had it more than a year. :blush: ..Not a fan of green tea (and yes I know it would be good for me.)
The best tea I've had was given to me by the Irish girl we hosted. I don't remember the brand but it was in gold foil (bagged tea), fair trade, and came from Marks & Spencers. Would love to be having it right now!
Gidget, the tea I am drinking now is in a Celestial Seasonings mug that came from the Boulder tea place. 😀
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You gave me this!! :wub:
Beach Lover
Organic White Peony tea by Choice is delicious!
Beach Fanatic
Russian Earl Grey
Chamomile Flowers
Lemon Verbena
Chamomile Flowers
Lemon Verbena
margarita brocolia
You gave me this!! :wub:.
I forgot about that! You mentioned Earl Grey - I think that has the best aroma! I buy it sometimes just for the smell! 😀
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