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Jun 10, 2019 2:17 AM
#151
irenic said: the only flavor of tea i drink is raspberry, and i don't mind what the brand is either. Is that fruit tea or raspberry leaf tea? |
Jun 10, 2019 2:52 AM
#152
traed said: irenic said: the only flavor of tea i drink is raspberry, and i don't mind what the brand is either. Is that fruit tea or raspberry leaf tea? oh it's the fruit tea. never tried the leaf tea version. |
Jun 10, 2019 2:57 AM
#153
If we're strictly talking pure tea, loose leaf is the best, no matter the type, though I do have a soft spot for Constant Comment. But the poll needs and "other" option, because the real answer is Royal Milk Tea. |
Jun 10, 2019 7:07 AM
#154
I drink almost only loose leaf white tea. |
Jun 10, 2019 4:52 PM
#155
Tea bag definitely, never been a fan of the other one |
Jun 14, 2019 2:22 PM
#156
Vorpality said: Done!If we're strictly talking pure tea, loose leaf is the best, no matter the type, though I do have a soft spot for Constant Comment. But the poll needs and "other" option, because the real answer is Royal Milk Tea. RandomFriday said: White tea is good!I drink almost only loose leaf white tea. Optigisa said: Loose is better than bagged.Tea bag definitely, never been a fan of the other one |
Jun 14, 2019 2:58 PM
#157
green tea all the way, every way. sometimes i produce an abomination and put some sugar and milk in it... let me stay anonymous. |
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Jun 14, 2019 3:23 PM
#158
Peppermint tea. I usually have black tea though since it's way more accessible. |
Jun 14, 2019 6:48 PM
#159
Favorite goes to Green tea of course, but coming in a close second is Tiguanyin tea. |
Aug 7, 2019 2:00 AM
#160
SuguChan said: Favorite goes to Green tea of course, but coming in a close second is Tiguanyin tea. Oooh! Great choices!! Where do you buy your favorite Tiguanyin tea? |
Aug 7, 2019 2:26 AM
#161
My favorite tea is Honestea, my ex hates it though. Nah a good black tea is all you really need. |
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Aug 7, 2019 3:08 AM
#162
Usually oolong or ginseng. pu'er when I can, the mall has a tea shop which sells some so I get it from there. other than that, I don't really have a preference.. if its tea, I drink. |
Aug 7, 2019 6:46 AM
#163
Taiwan's bubble tea and India's chai tea I would occasionally drink green tea too |
Aug 7, 2019 8:12 AM
#164
gamergirl001 said: Oooh! Great choices!! Where do you buy your favorite Tiguanyin tea? There was only one place I use to go to buy it, it was a Taiwanese tea-house called Formosa that sadly no longer exists here. There are however Asian food-stores here so I could probably find it there. Regardless to where I find that tea, I got to get it again! |
Aug 7, 2019 8:29 AM
#165
I really like Sweet and Iced Tea, but my favorite is, Bubble Tea. |
Aug 7, 2019 8:35 AM
#166
I usually drink iced tea, although of the tea I've had, my favorite is probably Sencha. |
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Aug 7, 2019 12:50 PM
#167
When it comes to tea I'm quite fond of earl grey. |
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Aug 7, 2019 1:42 PM
#168
Constant Comment spiced tea has always been good, also, just plain tea used for iced tea. |
Aug 7, 2019 1:51 PM
#169
I do not really care if it is in a bag or not. My favorite tea is linden tea. It is usually yellow, but it can become red if you boil it loose leaf and leave it for 5-10 minutes - this creates more aroma. I also like chamomile tea (both bags or loose). I can also drink green and black tea, but I find it quite boring. I hate any types of fruit-flavored tea. |
Aug 7, 2019 2:08 PM
#170
Most of the teas I've bought over the years are bagged, just because it's easier and less messy than loose. Similar to my feelings on loose tobacco. As far as flavors, I've probably had hundreds or even thousands of different combos and variations, some more well-known and some obscure, from all types of citrus and tropical fruits, herbal, medicinal, etc. Some I've only bought once or twice because they're very expensive or difficult to find (some have even been discontinued by manufacturers). Love kukicha Japanese twig tea, chocolate peppermint tea, cactus tea, and lemon herbal nighttime recipe tea. Also Madras (Indian) tea and Turkish tea with rock sugar. Just going based on the more regular and accessible ones I can have practically every day and never get tired of though, I would say my absolute favorites are Twinings Earl Grey extra bold and Scottish Breakfast Tea. The latter is annoyingly hard to find at times. There used to be a British foodstuffs store nearby which closed that always had it, but it's usually not in regular grocery stores. If you also love English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast blends, the Scottish Breakfast blend outclasses them all in its heartiness and super malty flavor profile. |
Aug 7, 2019 5:23 PM
#171
Does arizona tea count? I would list their southern style brewed tea as the best I've ever tried. |
Aug 8, 2019 12:47 AM
#172
Whats-up said: Yes Arizona tea counts lol.Does arizona tea count? I would list their southern style brewed tea as the best I've ever tried. Great teas above everyone!! |
Aug 8, 2019 1:38 AM
#173
i have loose and bagged but prolly have loose more often new york breakfast and buddhas tears are amaaazing oh my lord |
Aug 8, 2019 1:49 AM
#174
ghostlybreeze said: i have loose and bagged but prolly have loose more often new york breakfast and buddhas tears are amaaazing oh my lord I’m quite fond of a good jasmine tea!! |
Aug 8, 2019 1:56 AM
#175
My favorite teas are: -Hibiscus Tea -Green Tea -Chai Tea -Sleepy Tea -Lemon Tea -Eucalyptus -Sweet Violet Tea -Rosemary Tea -Peppermint or Mint |
Aug 8, 2019 2:01 AM
#176
Xstasy said: My favorite teas are: -Hibiscus Tea -Green Tea -Chai Tea -Sleepy Tea -Lemon Tea -Eucalyptus -Sweet Violet Tea -Rosemary Tea -Peppermint or Mint Paromi has a great sleepy tea which I absolutely love! |
Aug 9, 2019 3:58 AM
#177
I'm a tea fanatic.My favorites are green tea, jasmine tea, chamomile and wild berry mix! |
Aug 9, 2019 8:09 AM
#179
I love: green tea chai tea lemon tea and this super amazing strawberry tea that I got for christmas last year. And I only use teabags, the loose leaf ones are hard to find where I live. |
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Aug 9, 2019 11:27 AM
#180
obviously the best cuppa has a teabag in it. |
Aug 9, 2019 11:38 AM
#181
Peppermint Tea. So refreshing and the taste is just perfect. |
Aug 9, 2019 11:41 AM
#182
You can't beat a nice cup of traditional English breakfast tea with lots of milk and sugar (yeah I'm one of those). Yorkshire Gold is the best supermarket brand but Tregothnan makes the king of cuppas. Incredibly rich in flavour and the first to be grown right here in the UK. |
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Aug 9, 2019 3:05 PM
#183
ManicMayo said: I bought a pack of Yorkshire Gold at a tea festival. It’s good with sugar. Though I use rock sugar.You can't beat a nice cup of traditional English breakfast tea with lots of milk and sugar (yeah I'm one of those). Yorkshire Gold is the best supermarket brand but Tregothnan makes the king of cuppas. Incredibly rich in flavour and the first to be grown right here in the UK. |
Aug 9, 2019 9:27 PM
#184
I think I posted about some oolong a while back. That's still true. But variety is the spice of life. Since then, some stand outs were
While I do like chai mixes, they're usually served with milk or creamer so I can't really consider that a pure "tea". Without milk, it tastes like a somewhat complicated black tea, but not nearly as good. I've also had the opportunity to harvest a number of herbs growing in the backyard, and it's been interesting to have a taste test.
All were brewed with just boiling water (not fully boiled), steeped for 5-10 minutes. |
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Aug 10, 2019 1:15 AM
#185
katsucats said: I think I posted about some oolong a while back. That's still true. But variety is the spice of life. Since then, some stand outs were
While I do like chai mixes, they're usually served with milk or creamer so I can't really consider that a pure "tea". Without milk, it tastes like a somewhat complicated black tea, but not nearly as good. I've also had the opportunity to harvest a number of herbs growing in the backyard, and it's been interesting to have a taste test.
All were brewed with just boiling water (not fully boiled), steeped for 5-10 minutes. I love that you have a list! That anise hyssop flower would be good as a night tea! I have rosemary growing in my backyard. I may try it! How many sprigs/amount do you use? |
Aug 10, 2019 1:26 AM
#186
gamergirl001 said: Just whatever that fits into a tablespoon or two's worth. That's how much loose leaf tea I usually use. I have rosemary growing in my backyard. I may try it! How many sprigs/amount do you use? Rosemary seems to keep its flavor well dried. I put a plate of it in the microwave and then pluck off all the needles and store them into little glass mason jars. It should be similar fresh. Just tried rosemary 'Chef's Choice' tea again. On the front of the palate, it tastes like water, maybe a bit of a nutty note. But underneath that, the unmistakable piney, resinous, camphorous fragrance that rosemary is known for can definitely be tasted. It reminds me of a very light green/white tea with a very nutty undertone. On first sip, it doesn't taste like anything, but it comes out when you swish it around in the mouth. It does seem to wake me up a bit, but in a weird way, like the light outside my window seems more immediate, and I find myself more focused on the text appearing on the screen as I type this instead of the next word I should type. Not sure if it's just placebo or what. |
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Aug 10, 2019 1:30 PM
#187
katsucats said: gamergirl001 said: Just whatever that fits into a tablespoon or two's worth. That's how much loose leaf tea I usually use. I have rosemary growing in my backyard. I may try it! How many sprigs/amount do you use? Rosemary seems to keep its flavor well dried. I put a plate of it in the microwave and then pluck off all the needles and store them into little glass mason jars. It should be similar fresh. I'll try that out sometime! Ever had these iced or just hot? |
Aug 10, 2019 1:38 PM
#188
gamergirl001 said: I updated my last post. I usually drink tea hot. I like iced tea, but don't have the patience or foresight to chill it.I'll try that out sometime! Ever had these iced or just hot? |
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Aug 10, 2019 1:47 PM
#189
katsucats said: gamergirl001 said: I updated my last post. I usually drink tea hot. I like iced tea, but don't have the patience or foresight to chill it.I'll try that out sometime! Ever had these iced or just hot? Gotcha! Maybe use more rosemary or try it w/fresh? You brew western style right? If you want a stronger tea use more rosemary. Not time. You can cold brew it in the fridge overnight. |
Aug 10, 2019 2:03 PM
#190
gamergirl001 said: Sure, I'll try using more leaves, and the cold brew. It's usually a bit expensive using tons of leaves per cup, and I don't really care about the subtle variations from one cup to the next. But in this case, I have 3 bushes so I doubt I will ever run out.katsucats said: gamergirl001 said: I'll try that out sometime! Ever had these iced or just hot? Gotcha! Maybe use more rosemary or try it w/fresh? You brew western style right? If you want a stronger tea use more rosemary. Not time. You can cold brew it in the fridge overnight. By the way, I'm getting like a very mild cannabis sativa effect from this (the head rush) if you know what I mean. It's the same kind of thing where I'm staring out the window and I'm just lost in the artistic experience of it, but at the same time I find it hard to focus on logical things like finishing a post or writing code. Considering this is the second time this happened, I'm not sure if this is placebo. Please let me know if you get any kind of a mood effect with this. |
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Aug 10, 2019 2:36 PM
#191
katsucats said: gamergirl001 said: Sure, I'll try using more leaves, and the cold brew. It's usually a bit expensive using tons of leaves per cup, and I don't really care about the subtle variations from one cup to the next. But in this case, I have 3 bushes so I doubt I will ever run out.katsucats said: gamergirl001 said: I updated my last post. I usually drink tea hot. I like iced tea, but don't have the patience or foresight to chill it.I'll try that out sometime! Ever had these iced or just hot? Gotcha! Maybe use more rosemary or try it w/fresh? You brew western style right? If you want a stronger tea use more rosemary. Not time. You can cold brew it in the fridge overnight. By the way, I'm getting like a very mild cannabis sativa effect from this (the head rush) if you know what I mean. It's the same kind of thing where I'm staring out the window and I'm just lost in the artistic experience of it, but at the same time I find it hard to focus on logical things like finishing a post or writing code. Considering this is the second time this happened, I'm not sure if this is placebo. Please let me know if you get any kind of a mood effect with this. Not sure what you mean by the head rush. Try researching on it. Are you using tap or filtered water? Maybe its the water? I always use filtered water then heat it up to whatever degree. I'm going to try this out next week! Gotta get all my caffeine intake out. Makes it more |
Aug 10, 2019 4:17 PM
#192
gamergirl001 said: Nope, it's not the water, that doesn't make any sense. I tried using 3 fresh sprigs steeped for 3 minutes. Not sure if it's the resin or the stems in the fresh rosemary or what, but it develops a bitter, astringent taste (like tea). Aside from that, there's a minty taste, but it doesn't really add any of the flavor I wanted. From what I read online, dried rosemary is more concentrated.Not sure what you mean by the head rush. Try researching on it. Are you using tap or filtered water? Maybe its the water? I always use filtered water then heat it up to whatever degree. I'm going to try this out next week! Gotta get all my caffeine intake out. Makes it more As for the effect, the best explanation I can come up with is that rosemary contains eucaplyptol and camphor oils, which give it its taste, but are also mild stimulants, and have been shown in studies to have an effect on concentration and feelings of reduced anxiety, warmth, and change in alertness. At low doses. At high doses, it causes seizures. So I wouldn't necessarily drink a pitcher of this daily. I'm guessing you've never smoked any weed or anything, because using too many leaves felt like eating 1/4 of a gummy. And according to one report I found by a druggie that tried smoking it for whatever reason, he said, "It's like drinking 3 beers." Luckily, I haven't had a seizure yet. Webmd says it's safe if you stick to the 1 dried tsp per cup recommendation and another site said to stick to 1-2 cups. With that said, I'm pretty sure my mug is 1.5 cups, and I drank 2 of them, and put way more than 1 tsp, and I'm still alive... so far. lol |
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Aug 10, 2019 4:27 PM
#193
Aug 10, 2019 6:46 PM
#194
katsucats said: gamergirl001 said: Nope, it's not the water, that doesn't make any sense. I tried using 3 fresh sprigs steeped for 3 minutes. Not sure if it's the resin or the stems in the fresh rosemary or what, but it develops a bitter, astringent taste (like tea). Aside from that, there's a minty taste, but it doesn't really add any of the flavor I wanted. From what I read online, dried rosemary is more concentrated.Not sure what you mean by the head rush. Try researching on it. Are you using tap or filtered water? Maybe its the water? I always use filtered water then heat it up to whatever degree. I'm going to try this out next week! Gotta get all my caffeine intake out. Makes it more As for the effect, the best explanation I can come up with is that rosemary contains eucaplyptol and camphor oils, which give it its taste, but are also mild stimulants, and have been shown in studies to have an effect on concentration and feelings of reduced anxiety, warmth, and change in alertness. At low doses. At high doses, it causes seizures. So I wouldn't necessarily drink a pitcher of this daily. I'm guessing you've never smoked any weed or anything, because using too many leaves felt like eating 1/4 of a gummy. And according to one report I found by a druggie that tried smoking it for whatever reason, he said, "It's like drinking 3 beers." Luckily, I haven't had a seizure yet. Webmd says it's safe if you stick to the 1 dried tsp per cup recommendation and another site said to stick to 1-2 cups. With that said, I'm pretty sure my mug is 1.5 cups, and I drank 2 of them, and put way more than 1 tsp, and I'm still alive... so far. lol I'll see on another site & see what they come up with. |
Aug 12, 2019 5:06 PM
#195
Sweet said: i don't care about anything else as long as it's GREEN TEA. Couldn't agree more! Matcha or Sencha, Green Tea is the best. |
Aug 12, 2019 6:26 PM
#196
Pokkan said: A good gyokuro too! Sweet said: i don't care about anything else as long as it's GREEN TEA. Couldn't agree more! Matcha or Sencha, Green Tea is the best. I forgot the Japanese name for it but ice brewing is perfect for Japanese green teas. Ice brewing is where you put tea in a cup and fill it with ice until the ice melts! So easy! |
Mar 11, 2020 9:45 PM
#197
@anixt4n i made a thread...... enjoy lol. |
Mar 11, 2020 9:48 PM
#198
@gamergirl001 truly a tea sensei xD tyty |
Mar 12, 2020 12:31 AM
#199
gamergirl001 said: The best herbal tea I've now tried up to date is the Nashia inaguensis (e.g. Pineapple Verbena, Moujean Tea, Bahama Berry) native to Inagua Island in the Bahamas. It has a delicate but complex floral taste that easily beats the more well known Aglaia odorata (e.g. Chinese rice flower) and Osmanthus fragrans (e.g. Osmanthus). It doesn't have the astringency that comes from Jasmine either. The only problem is I'm not sure where you can obtain this so you'll probably have to grow it yourself. The plant itself isn't that rare in online nurseries, but it needs particular care (it can't dry out) and yield isn't amazing; as such, I've never seen the dried tea offered anywhere.@anixt4n i made a thread...... enjoy lol. I'm also going to try to get my hands on some coca plants (the ones they make cocaine out of). My cousin tried tea from its leaves and said it was amazing, and the effect from unprocessed leaves isn't supposed to be more than coffee. Among Chinese tea, I'm partial to a Longjing (Dragonwell) with Rose mix, and Lapsang Pouchong, which smells as smokey as a seedy bar, definitely an acquired taste. I've probably tried a dozen random herbal teas (I've bought and now grow 50+ herbs in my backyard), and I've been to tea tastings at a local tea room, and I have to say, out of everything, it's still pineapple verbena on my mind... (besides fruit teas, but sugar is cheating). Not a fan of Japanese green teas. Too easy to get wrong with the high tannin content. You could steep it a little long or with water a little too hot and it turns into an astringent mess. I've always felt that Chinese teas, even green teas, are more forgiving, and certainly most herbal teas. Now that I've had some herbal teas that rival real teas, the only problem is it's hard to get a regular supply of them. |
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Mar 12, 2020 12:53 AM
#200
katsucats said: Mabe you can email a company and see where they get it? That herbal & dragonwell with rose sounds good. Making coke on the side? :pgamergirl001 said: The best herbal tea I've now tried up to date is the Nashia inaguensis (e.g. Pineapple Verbena, Moujean Tea, Bahama Berry) native to Inagua Island in the Bahamas. It has a delicate but complex floral taste that easily beats the more well known Aglaia odorata (e.g. Chinese rice flower) and Osmanthus fragrans (e.g. Osmanthus). It doesn't have the astringency that comes from Jasmine either. The only problem is I'm not sure where you can obtain this so you'll probably have to grow it yourself. The plant itself isn't that rare in online nurseries, but it needs particular care (it can't dry out) and yield isn't amazing; as such, I've never seen the dried tea offered anywhere.@anixt4n i made a thread...... enjoy lol. I'm also going to try to get my hands on some coca plants (the ones they make cocaine out of). My cousin tried tea from its leaves and said it was amazing, and the effect from unprocessed leaves isn't supposed to be more than coffee. Among Chinese tea, I'm partial to a Longjing (Dragonwell) with Rose mix, and Lapsang Pouchong, which smells as smokey as a seedy bar, definitely an acquired taste. I've probably tried a dozen random herbal teas (I've bought and now grow 50+ herbs in my backyard), and I've been to tea tastings at a local tea room, and I have to say, out of everything, it's still pineapple verbena on my mind... (besides fruit teas, but sugar is cheating). Not a fan of Japanese green teas. Too easy to get wrong with the high tannin content. You could steep it a little long or with water a little too hot and it turns into an astringent mess. I've always felt that Chinese teas, even green teas, are more forgiving, and certainly most herbal teas. Now that I've had some herbal teas that rival real teas, the only problem is it's hard to get a regular supply of them. You shoul try cold brewing Japanese tea instead of hot. Only takes 3 hours too. |
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