I'll have you people know that due entirely to this thread I have rekindled my tea addiction. I may not be British, but I'll gladly say "God save the Queen" while having a cuppa.
I'm not "Earl Grey Fan #1" but this Earl Grey was the cat's pajamas. I think I'll have to get some Twinings Assam because I've never had it and I'm too lazy to keep making loose leaf tea at work.
I notice some distaste for Teavana in this thread. I don't have any experience with them, but they have a location nearby. Why shouldn't I shop there, tea experts?
I notice some distaste for Teavana in this thread. I don't have any experience with them, but they have a location nearby. Why shouldn't I shop there, tea experts?
If their prices were roughly half or less of what they were I'd probably go there semi-regularly.
So I am running low on my incredible loose leaf earl grey that was given to me by a friend who does not have a name attached to it (thus, cannot procure more).
I need some recommendations. The first person who says Teavana will be strangled/shot.
Fellow US residents, I'm looking for a good tea shop to buy from. I'm in central Maryland and the only place real close to where I live is Teavana, which tends to be overpriced. Any recommendations, online or otherwise?
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KalTorakOne way or another, they all end up inthe Undercity.Registered Userregular
Though I generally drink breakfast tea more, helps wake me up.
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My hibiscus flowers showed up today. They make a pretty delicious tisane (I wasn't sure because I'd never had just straight up hibiscus flowers by themselves)
I'm thinking of ordering some loose leaf actual tea from the same folks.
I've been chugging down honey flavoured tea but that's not doing the trick. I'm pretty annoyed that right at the start of my school I get this throat ache. Gonna be losing sleep over this stupid illness.
You just need to rest it, gargle some salt water every few hours and take some soothing lozengers. Unfortunately it is one those things that take time. I hope you feel better soon.
You just need to rest it, gargle some salt water every few hours and take some soothing lozengers. Unfortunately it is one those things that take time. I hope you feel better soon.
Oh, salt water is a good trick. You can try a pinch of bicarbonated soda in it if you're feeling very brave
Sure sometimes I just get the kettle going then make a cup to go with some relaxing times, and that feels just fine. Other times I light some incense, turn off the lights, close the blind, light up some candles, make some tea and smoke. Every time I watch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_(1984_TV_series) I will always have a cup of green tea. With dinner, I have green tea. Cotton mouth? Green tea. No coffee? Green tea.
I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm thankful I live next to a Vietnamese market that sells five hundred packets of green tea for dirt cheap.
What I really want to have again is rose petal tea. My grandparents next door have a lot of rose bushes so I'm going to go this year and pick a lot and dry them out and make some, it's going to be awesome.
Picked up a teapot today. Wasn't going to, but it was shaped like the TARDIS and my sister and I saw it at the same time, then looked at each other. We had an understanding.
My question is: How often (if ever) should I use soap to wash it out? I wouldn't think it would be necessary every time we brew a batch, but my sister insists that it ought to happen occasionally. I don't want to taste suds in my tea.
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Frowning and much gritting of teeth as you boil the kettle and try not to think about it too much
We don't have a Sainsbury's nearby. I wouldn't know
Tesco's own wasn't terrible or anything but I'd sooner pay the extra and be a brand rube
I thought loose leaf was where it was at
Loose leaf is for if you want to make a fuss over your cup of tea. For people coming over and whatnot.
Its just too much of a faff for everyday use, with the amount of tea we drink.
so good
I think many of us have already made our thoughts known on EB but yes it is indeed most palatable
Adagio? This is their highest rated earl grey
Though I generally drink breakfast tea more, helps wake me up.
edit: Yes they still have Johnny Vegas.
i can't drink it, what's your opinon?
I can't imagine how people enjoy this and I grew up with the stuff, could go out and pick it over the fence : b
I bought some of this once and it was amazing. I want to try it without vanilla or any other flavors though, just to see what it's like.
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I'm thinking of ordering some loose leaf actual tea from the same folks.
I don't like Lady Grey much but maybe it nukes the hell out of sore throats!
Or just make a hot toddy.
Oh, salt water is a good trick. You can try a pinch of bicarbonated soda in it if you're feeling very brave
I'm not a doctor, but yes.
Yes it would.
Sure sometimes I just get the kettle going then make a cup to go with some relaxing times, and that feels just fine. Other times I light some incense, turn off the lights, close the blind, light up some candles, make some tea and smoke. Every time I watch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_(1984_TV_series) I will always have a cup of green tea. With dinner, I have green tea. Cotton mouth? Green tea. No coffee? Green tea.
I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm thankful I live next to a Vietnamese market that sells five hundred packets of green tea for dirt cheap.
One day.
Picked up a teapot today. Wasn't going to, but it was shaped like the TARDIS and my sister and I saw it at the same time, then looked at each other. We had an understanding.
My question is: How often (if ever) should I use soap to wash it out? I wouldn't think it would be necessary every time we brew a batch, but my sister insists that it ought to happen occasionally. I don't want to taste suds in my tea.
What's a good washing habit for this thing? http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/teapots-teapot-sets/ceramic-teapots/p/japanese-square-teapot