You could try rooibos tea since it doesn't contain caffeine. Doesn't necessarily have to be loose-leaf, just buy a sizeable carton that contains 50 tiny bags or however much they usually have.
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You could try rooibos tea since it doesn't contain caffeine. Doesn't necessarily have to be loose-leaf, just buy a sizeable carton that contains 50 tiny bags or however much they usually have.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
1 teaspoon per cup is the usual proportion.
Cool. I'll add them to the list right now. I also added a few more retailers earlier. I don't want the list to be exhaustive, like the Reddit Tea List. I much rather give a few a suggestions from trusted sources.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
who knew coffee enthusiasts made shitty OTs
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
He's beginning to believe...
I've been wanting to get into tea for a while now.
For about the past year I've been drinking tea, but it is just Walmart brand tea bags because that is the only thing I can get from the store here. Even to my inexperienced palate they leave much to be desired, but I really crave the bitter taste so I keep drinking it. I guess I'll try to order something off one of those sites and see what i think.
I've noticed my teeth are noticeably more yellow since I've started drinking tea as well. A shame!
For about the past year I've been drinking tea, but it is just Walmart brand tea bags because that is the only thing I can get from the store here. Even to my inexperienced palate they leave much to be desired, but I really crave the bitter taste so I keep drinking it. I guess I'll try to order something off one of those sites and see what i think.
I've noticed my teeth are noticeably more yellow since I've started drinking tea as well. A shame!
you've become british
plasticpassion
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I recently found this great tea place with a vast amount of loose leaf teas. I just bought several types that are great (blood orange, green lemonade, and a few more I can't remember right now). They were all stored in these huge glass jars. My question is how long could those possibly stay fresh? There were probably at least a hundred different loose leaf varieties there. I can't imagine how long some of the less popular ones must stay there in the jars. However, so far the ones I've tried taste wonderful.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
They are all only 2 months old, I'm not worried about it. They have little zipper seals
It's probably been mentioned already in this thread, but try and see if you can get a sampler package of a whole bunch of teas through an online store. If they don't list something like that, you can always try emailing them and seeing if they can organize something like that for you at a certain price. That way you'll have a decent idea of what you enjoy and what puts you off.
Easystride
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I love Adagio's black mango tea. It is only $19 dollars for a 16 oz. bag. It taste quite similar to Caribou's black mango tea, and it is so much better than Trader Joes black mango tea bags.
Drinking some Gunpowder Green tea right now
Luckily, there is a pretty great tea place right by my house that has a good selection of loose leaf teas. (their gunpowder is cheaper than Adagio's prices)
Usually i go for Clouds and Mist green tea (also cheap), but i decided to go with something different. Really liked their Tie Guanyin tea - though that was just a sample and probably costs more than i am willing to spend
I definitely dont consider myself a Connoisseur of green tea since i am a lazy bastard and use boiling water, dump my loose leaf tea in my cup and poor that boiling water on top. Still tastes good, and dont have to worry about buying other crap to have a cup of tea
Luckily, there is a pretty great tea place right by my house that has a good selection of loose leaf teas. (their gunpowder is cheaper than Adagio's prices)
Usually i go for Clouds and Mist green tea (also cheap), but i decided to go with something different. Really liked their Tie Guanyin tea - though that was just a sample and probably costs more than i am willing to spend
I definitely dont consider myself a Connoisseur of green tea since i am a lazy bastard and use boiling water, dump my loose leaf tea in my cup and poor that boiling water on top. Still tastes good, and dont have to worry about buying other crap to have a cup of tea
Love drinking tea since I was a kid but for some reason I'm dead scared to trying that mix. Some say it's delicious though.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Please read this part with this on in the background: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bfzWj5a_Y4. If the song ends while reading please chase it with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr0tTbTbmVA
The majority of tea consumed by Americans is served ice cold and, with warm weather approaching, it's time to learn to make your own iced tea. A lot of people turn to pre-bottled teas, like those from Honest Tea, Harney & Sons, or Snapple, and at least 2 of those are perfectly fine if you're out and about without access to your equipment. But at home? You can do this.
Basic Iced Tea
- Prepare your equipment as if you're brewing a normal cup of tea.
- Fill a large glass with ice (a 18 to 20oz beer glass works wonderfully).
- Instead of putting a cup of water over your tea leaves, half it. Use 4oz of water.
- At this time add any sweetener you may normally like in your tea. Stir to disolve
- Brew for the standard length of time.
- Pour into glass filled with ice, stir, and enjoy.
It's as easy as that. There are other methods of producing iced tea, but this is the quickest.
Next Level Procedure
- Purchase 1 can of frozen juice concentrate.
- Consult packaging of frozen juice concentrate to determine how much water you need.
- Half that amount of water and brew double strength tea of your choice with that amount of water. (E.G. packaging says to add 5 cups of water, brew 2.5 cups of tea using 5+ teaspoons of tea leaves.)
- Mix together juice concentrate, cold water, and double strength tea.
- Realize you've wasted your life having not done this sooner.
#GAMECHANGER. My favorite combination is Yerba Mate + Welch's White Grape Peach.
Drink Suggestions.
Half & Half / Arnold Palmer | 50% iced black tea + 50% lemonade.
Iced Lemon Mate | 75% iced yerba mate + 25% lemonade.
Boston Iced Tea | 75% iced black tea + 25% cranberry juice.
Of course you can mess with the ratios to tailor it to your preferences. I'd love to hear if you have any other interesting combinations.
Iced Lemon Mate | 75% iced yerba mate + 25% lemonade.
Boston Iced Tea | 75% iced black tea + 25% cranberry juice.
Of course you can mess with the ratios to tailor it to your preferences. I'd love to hear if you have any other interesting combinations.
Pictured: Iced Lemon Mate
Bonus game I shall impart onto you: slice lemons and lime, place into zip lock bag, and place in the freezer. After a few hours, you've got something you can add to ice to make any iced tea amazing.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Chrysanthemum tea is the best tea.
Also don't really like to mix milk or sugar. Kills the taste of the tea.
Also don't really like to mix milk or sugar. Kills the taste of the tea.
Hydranockz
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Tá brón orm mar níl mé ábalta Gaeilge a usáid anois. Chuaigh mo Ghaeilge síos an leithris ceithre bliana ó shin le mo leabhair
Enough silly talk
I've never used loose tea but I have seen it being sold at local farmer's markets. I have to invest in a nice strainer though.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
petethepanda
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I've been going crazy with Trader Joes boxes of basic green tea bags, 50 for $2. My body is like 25% green tea lately.
Been meaning to start doing iced tea this year.
Been meaning to start doing iced tea this year.
I've actually been to Teavana while visiting my parents in the US. We had some kind of orange sweet tea, cold. It was really good. Among my best tea experiences that we tried to replicate and failed. I'm familiar with Camellia Sinensis but I've never been there personally. An ex-gf's parents were obsessed with it and would buy like 10 different kinds every time they went. I've had a few green teas.
This thread makes me want to attempt tea again. Some day I'm gonna love it. Some day!
This thread has inspired me to brew myself a mug of green tea, haven't had any since yesterday.
Edit: Actually, you know what, I'm going to be adventurous today. I'm going to try some Black Tea with cardamom, which I've been meaning to try for a while now.
Edit 2: Mmmmmm.
It should taste fine. Adding milk will give your beverage an overall milder but creamier taste as well a thicker texture. it's worth trying at least once though honestly I reckon tea is best without milk (or sugar/sweeteners for that matter too).
Edit: Actually, you know what, I'm going to be adventurous today. I'm going to try some Black Tea with cardamom, which I've been meaning to try for a while now.
Edit 2: Mmmmmm.
It should taste fine. Adding milk will give your beverage an overall milder but creamier taste as well a thicker texture. it's worth trying at least once though honestly I reckon tea is best without milk (or sugar/sweeteners for that matter too).
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Aw, it looks like Samovar doesn't carry the Earl Grey lavender anymore. I enjoyed that blend. If you're looking to splurge sometime, try the Hawaiian teas. Expensive but fantastic.
Definitely. Lower quality tea is almost intended to get some milk and sugar added to it.
Milk oolongs are fantastic. I keep it, roasted oolong, and a regular oolong on tap at all times.
IrishNinja
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nice OP! subbing.
i'm trying to incoporate more teas, but im mostly just either sticking with safe green stuff i'm used to, or trying out random stuff at the nearby asian market. this one sleepytime tea doesn't taste so hot, but i think it does make me tired.
i'm fond of the flower tea i get with dim sun, but when i buy it at said market, it goes bad kinda quick if i don't use it up. any suggestions, or stuff like that? i tend to like ti pretty minimal, don't even add much sugar.
i'm trying to incoporate more teas, but im mostly just either sticking with safe green stuff i'm used to, or trying out random stuff at the nearby asian market. this one sleepytime tea doesn't taste so hot, but i think it does make me tired.
i'm fond of the flower tea i get with dim sun, but when i buy it at said market, it goes bad kinda quick if i don't use it up. any suggestions, or stuff like that? i tend to like ti pretty minimal, don't even add much sugar.
Apeopleman
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Tea> coffee
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I like to stir in some honey as well.
Tá brón orm mar níl mé ábalta Gaeilge a usáid anois. Chuaigh mo Ghaeilge síos an leithris ceithre bliana ó shin le mo leabhair
Enough silly talk
I've never used loose tea but I have seen it being sold at local farmer's markets. I have to invest in a nice strainer though.
Haha, mine will be down the toilet soon enough.
So well, I wanna get in this stuff. Kinda getting tired of cheap bagged tea.
I already have a temperature-specific kettle but I have no clue regarding the brewing thing. Can I get some suggestions for specific products (preferably Amazon)? I looked at this previously since I don't need large volumes but whatever, I don't even know if it fits my cups.
Regarding tea, I have a shop near me (Le Palais des Thés, a french chain) that seems to have a variety in loose tea.. so is there any popular name I can look for and try? I can only buy in 100g bulks (~$7/100g for most of the types) so I don't wanna go wild.
I already have a temperature-specific kettle but I have no clue regarding the brewing thing. Can I get some suggestions for specific products (preferably Amazon)? I looked at this previously since I don't need large volumes but whatever, I don't even know if it fits my cups.
Regarding tea, I have a shop near me (Le Palais des Thés, a french chain) that seems to have a variety in loose tea.. so is there any popular name I can look for and try? I can only buy in 100g bulks (~$7/100g for most of the types) so I don't wanna go wild.
For the UK I recommend http://www.mysteryteahouse.com. They even have a tea room where you can try different teas and have a bit of lunch too! Was only there last week for some lovely Green Apple Black Tea
You really dont NEED any of that stuff. So long as you have boiling water, a cup, and loose leaf tea, you will be fine. Will it taste as good? Probably not, but dupping the tea leaves directly into the mug and then pouring the water on top of that is not going to ruin the tea
As for cheap green tea - Gunpowder is a good bet. If you want something a bit more expensive, Dragonwell. Real famous low-mid range tea that everyone has
For the UK I recommend http://www.mysteryteahouse.com. They even have a tea room where you can try different teas and have a bit of lunch too! Was only there last week for some lovely Green Apple Black Tea
Thanks for the link...
If any other UK gaffers know anymore sellers post them up...I use Whittards only due to not knowing any other reputable sellers.
Macha ice cream. always have it when I get drunk. ym
I usually get this when I'm at a sushi place. Trader Joe's also sells green tea mochi, which is quite amazing.
Speaking of matcha, I haven't had any in a while... so expensive!
well sort of what you said. It's worth noting that if someone is drinking green tea, it's best to pour a little cold water in first so avoid the hot water going directly on the tea leaves to help ensure they don't get seared. I doubt most people, when boiling water, make sure the water is at the exact right temp and a bit of cold water first can help avoid ruining the flavour of the tea.
Deadly Cyclone
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Just bought 3 samples from Adagio! I like the sample thing, $2 for a 5 cup sample is nice.
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