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[LPPrince]

I was wondering if I should switch sweeteners.

From honey to something else, such as sugar crystals.

[Ryllen Laerth Kriel]

Never switch from honey, it's best as far as I'm concerned. Maybe switch your type of honey. There's a really great white honey from Hawaii that I found a couple of years back. Damn tasty if used right on scones or in nice teas.

[LPPrince]

I like the honey I use. Its basic as hell.

I was just interested in other sweeteners.

[Zanallen]

I like my tea as I like my women: cold and bitter.

[OBakaSama]

Currently Darjeeling all the way for me. Not a fan of Earl Grey, never really got into it, currently have some Chai on the go as well. Tried Lapsang Souchoung one time and that was interesting.

Had a look on the Adagio site and it looks amazing. Would love to try it out but international shipping is just too much to bear.

[TullyAckland]

I feel like reading this thread I've stepped into a new world I had no idea existed. Sure, I've dabbled in the odd Earl Grey but now I'm intrigued.

I'll be sure to try some of the ones you're mentioning here. See if I can tear myself away from a life of coffee and sodas... after all, I'm British. It's a crime I don't drink it more regularly.

[Merchant2006]

I like my tea black.

Like my men.

[Gotholhorakh]

Most certainly - and am now going to have to make some.

I'm probably most fond of Glengettie, also Yorkshire Tea make the best bulk buy commercial tea - and it's very good for making reliable cuppas when you have a water supply that's "tea hostile" (if you're particular about the taste) such as in lots of Eastern England.

Also drink lots of other teas, with some herbal/fruit ones for variety.

Modifié par Gotholhorakh, 09 mai 2012 - 12:39 .

[OBakaSama]

For some reason I've never really considered fruit teas to be proper tea; have had quite a bit of it in the past and currently (also) have peppermint on the go.

Green tea is supposed to be good for detox I think.

[Mercannis]

There is a myth that only the English have tea time, in reality it extends to all of Great Britain. I was totally oblivious to the fact that im a tea obsessive until it was pointed out by my dutch wife and work colleagues. I usually consume between 6-12 mugs a day of Earl Gray (Used to be Tetley back in Scotland ) with milk and sugar of course.

It was also jokingly commented on that they had found the source of my power. I seem to be immune to the cold well in their eyes anyway.

[LPPrince]

Recent studies suggest white tea is about 10% better for your health than its green counterpart.

[LPPrince]

TullyAckland wrote...

I feel like reading this thread I've stepped into a new world I had no idea existed. Sure, I've dabbled in the odd Earl Grey but now I'm intrigued.

I'll be sure to try some of the ones you're mentioning here. See if I can tear myself away from a life of coffee and sodas... after all, I'm British. It's a crime I don't drink it more regularly.

You sound like you thrive off of caffeine sources, hahaha.

[LPPrince]

Mercannis wrote...

There is a myth that only the English have tea time, in reality it extends to all of Great Britain.

Beware. A lot of folks in the states think England and Great Britain are two words for the exact same thing. /faaail

[OBakaSama]

Is that right? Well...regardless of the health benefits I still favour Darjeeling. 

Actually, not that familiar with white tea. Might be something to check out at some point.

[LPPrince]

Think of white tea as that super sensitive tea. Delicate, would be how I'd describe it.

[LPPrince]

Oh, and since someone asked via PM, I am indeed a Sagittarius.



Which is ironic, because I'm also an archer and I love horses.

[sreaction]

yerba matte and stevia mmm good... after about 4 cups zing...

[LPPrince]

sreaction wrote...

yerba matte and stevia mmm good... after about 4 cups zing...

I don't think I've ever had yerba, but I know that you have to drink it a certain way.

Very interesting drink. Preparation and all that. South American.

[Aerevane]

I often drink Rooibos tea; nothing fancy though.

When I'm at an Asian restaurant, I do often pick tea; I liek black usually.

[LPPrince]

I've only ever had Rooibos iced. With acai berry in there.

For folks who are lost, Rooibos as I stated a few pages ago is also known as "Red tea".

African.

[Aerevane]

LPPrince wrote...

I've only ever had Rooibos iced. With acai berry in there.

For folks who are lost, Rooibos as I stated a few pages ago is also known as "Red tea".

African.

Rooibos is pretty common here though (Netherlands, Continental Europe).

I don't like tea cold or iced, or whatever, usually because it's too damn sweet (and when I sweet my tea, I add honey or something - usually with earl grey).

*Edit: Fail on Epic scale corrected.

Modifié par Aerevane, 09 mai 2012 - 07:00 .

[LPPrince]

You mean sweet, I hope. hahaha

Sweating your tea sounds a tad unpleasant. Perhaps a little salty for my taste.

[Aerevane]

LPPrince wrote...

You mean sweet, I hope. hahaha

Sweating your tea sounds a tad unpleasant. Perhaps a little salty for my taste.

No, no, I meant sweat. All that hard labor has to add to the taste .

[LPPrince]

Aerevane wrote...

LPPrince wrote...

You mean sweet, I hope. hahaha

Sweating your tea sounds a tad unpleasant. Perhaps a little salty for my taste.

No, no, I meant sweat. All that hard labor has to add to the taste .

I'm currently drinking a cup of tea(Black Dragon Pearls from the OP).

MAKE THE SWEAT GO AWAAAAY

[Alyka]

I like Earl Grey...hot. Like Captain Picard lol. Very dark,black teas are better hot IMO.If they're sipped iced cold, I find that the tannins are more prevalent and can draw your mouth (ie: the astringent effect from bitters that can give a dry feeling in the cheeks).
The only sweeteners I like in my tea are white and raw sugar and honey.I do not like milk in any of my teas.

White and green teas are delicate in flavor and therefore are best served at room temperature, unsweetened, and can accompany a meal. The kind that is usually served in chinese restaurants is called Oolong.

Because teas are astringent and aid in digestion, they can be drunk shortly before,during, or after a meal.

My grandmother and I used to make sun tea.You take tea bags (usually orange pekoe or a "red" tea), put them in a glass container along with water and let it sit in the sun for a couple of hours. The heat from the sun brews the tea naturally.This is the most delicious tea I've ever had, especially when it is sweetened and served with ice.
My family and I also used to pick wild mint tea in the woods.We would dry the leaves in paper grocery bags and always made a couple gallons worth at a time, boiling it in big pots.It must be consumed within a week though, because it can turn slightly slimey after awhile.It's very refreshing in the summertime.

I've had egyptian chamomile tea (whole flowers) and I can tell you that it is not the same as the chamomile tea you buy in the regular grocery store (which is usually roman chamomile).After I drank one cup of egyptian chamomile, I felt a little...high.And not a slight relaxed feeling, more like buzzed. lol

I really want to try Hemp or cannibis tea.Let's just say that I know from previous experience(s) what effects they can have in other uses...hehe. But, I want to try it because it has lower levels of THC and I'm assuming it can give a better calming effect than catnip or chamomile.

Hibiscus is yummy! I would compare it to the fruity flavor of red raspberries with a faint floral note.