My mom grows her own herbs, peppermint and spearmint among them.
Might pick some one day and use them in an appropriate tea.
Tea Drinkers
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#102
Posté 09 mai 2012 - 09:10
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All very interesting. I'm now curious as to whether anyone has tried flower teas (as it were) and what their recommendations would be and why.
#103
Posté 09 mai 2012 - 09:28
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Oh, I love tea! Especially Red Bush tea. And Earl Grey, with only the tiniest drop of milk. I like milk with my tea, not tea with my milk, after all.
I always have some berry-flavoured tea in the morning though, it perks me right up. And Peppermint or Ginger tea if I'm feeling a bit ill.
@ObakaSama, closest I've had is 'Raspberry, Rosehip and Echinacea' tea. That was lovely! Very fruity and invigorating.
I always have some berry-flavoured tea in the morning though, it perks me right up. And Peppermint or Ginger tea if I'm feeling a bit ill.
@ObakaSama, closest I've had is 'Raspberry, Rosehip and Echinacea' tea. That was lovely! Very fruity and invigorating.
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#104
Posté 09 mai 2012 - 09:38
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I like Jasmine tea. Very aromatic and light lively taste.
#106
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 01:46
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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.
I told my English friend that I know of a Brit who doesn't drink tea.
He responded with, "No you don't."
LOOOOOL
#107
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 01:47
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I drink Arnold Palmers with some frequency. I don't know if that counts.
#108
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 02:11
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TheBlackBaron wrote...
I drink Arnold Palmers with some frequency. I don't know if that counts.
It half counts.
#109
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 03:30
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I'm a big fan of Earl Grey, taken straight and strong enough to be mistaken for industrial solvent.
I'm weird, I know, but I like the taste--it's invigorating.
I'm weird, I know, but I like the taste--it's invigorating.
#110
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 03:33
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Different strokes for different blokes.
#111
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 10:59
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Having a nice mug of Highland Blend tea after a hard days labour. Strong Black tea that comes in the traditional tea tins.
#114
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 03:39
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In Kenya here, tea production is common along with coffee. I really should get a lemon iced tea...
#115
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 03:44
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And I'm gonna make a cup or two of Black Dragon later.
#116
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 03:57
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Currently kicking back with some vanilla chai. It's much different to the chai I've had before at a local tea/coffee shop. The chai from my local was a very milky chai, which meant the spices and flavours just didn't really get to brew as normal tea would. A touch disappointing I think though I may give it another try. I know we're discussing tea here though I would add that a chai latte worked pretty well rather than the chai tea I had.
#117
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:00
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Making a good cup of tea requires a lot of testing.
People think its easy, but to get the best cup(to fit your taste), you've got to keep trying different amounts of whatever's going in there till you find the perfect balance.
People think its easy, but to get the best cup(to fit your taste), you've got to keep trying different amounts of whatever's going in there till you find the perfect balance.
#118
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:14
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Indeed. One thing of interest might be the Japanese tea ceremony. Only seen a snippet of what that entails but there's a lot to it. Might look into it some more when I can.
I suppose if we're just making a cuppa at home, then the kettle we use would be quite important as well. After all, that sort of tea requires decently boiled water. On that note, current kettle is somewhat lacking on that front; it clicks off as soon as the water boils and I'm sure if it boils a bit longer tea would be better. Then again...I live in a hard water region.....
I suppose if we're just making a cuppa at home, then the kettle we use would be quite important as well. After all, that sort of tea requires decently boiled water. On that note, current kettle is somewhat lacking on that front; it clicks off as soon as the water boils and I'm sure if it boils a bit longer tea would be better. Then again...I live in a hard water region.....
#119
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:15
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My dad brought up the Japanese tea ceremony last time I discussed tea with him actually.
Very interested.
Very interested.
#120
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:33
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For those who want a brief overlook of what we're talking about, Way of Tea/Japanese Tea Ceremony
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#121
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:50
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LPPrince: Master in the art of tea-making.
Anyone when they were young seenan episode of Spongebob where he competes agaisnt Poseidon in a kraby patty making contest? Spongebob makes one but he puts so much love into it such as tucking in some pickles with a slice of cheese, kissing the top of their heads (little faces have been drawn on) and reading them a story.
I can picture LPPrince doing this. But to a cup of tea.
Anyone when they were young seenan episode of Spongebob where he competes agaisnt Poseidon in a kraby patty making contest? Spongebob makes one but he puts so much love into it such as tucking in some pickles with a slice of cheese, kissing the top of their heads (little faces have been drawn on) and reading them a story.
I can picture LPPrince doing this. But to a cup of tea.
#122
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:54
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Honestly. I'm not that kind of guy.
I just work body and mind- meaning I do A LOT of research(since I'm not in school right now).
Gotta keep my mind sharp, so I try to learn in my spare time.
Since I drink tea, I did research on it, went back on past experiences, and came to know about it.
Perhaps a little more than your average tea drinker, but nowhere close to real tea connoisseurs.
I just work body and mind- meaning I do A LOT of research(since I'm not in school right now).
Gotta keep my mind sharp, so I try to learn in my spare time.
Since I drink tea, I did research on it, went back on past experiences, and came to know about it.
Perhaps a little more than your average tea drinker, but nowhere close to real tea connoisseurs.
#123
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 04:59
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Already know of it, have been in one actully. Tea ceremony that is.
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#125
Posté 10 mai 2012 - 05:03
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LPPrince wrote...
Honestly. I'm not that kind of guy.
I just work body and mind- meaning I do A LOT of research(since I'm not in school right now).
Gotta keep my mind sharp, so I try to learn in my spare time.
Since I drink tea, I did research on it, went back on past experiences, and came to know about it.
Perhaps a little more than your average tea drinker, but nowhere close to real tea connoisseurs.
Good, glad you do. I find it quite rewarding when you actually learn new information, in any topic really. Maybe there is hope for Humanity.
