Comments on: All About Tea

By: Erin from long island

Erin from long island — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:16:17 +0000

I am with Banu! Although I will occasionally get seasonal stuff in bags, like the various hoiday teas by celestial seasonings, I am a loose tea person as well. I usually buy bulk of black, darjeeling, yerba mate, stevia, honeybush, and rooibis and blend them as I desire, incorporating any spices, vanilla bean, herbs that I have in the cabinets or the garden.

Pineaple sage and fresh mint are out of this world in tea…as are basil and marigold!

By: Banu B Bingor

Banu B Bingor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:28:28 +0000

Well… I’m a tea-lover, and I think I’m a “good” tea-drinker.

First of all I never drink tea-bag brews if it’s not a must do! Because no matter what the brand is the tea used in tea bags are all just “dust” of tea.

Once you start using loose leaf tea you can never give it up and never turn back to tea bags

I have a few kinds of fav. teas. Let’s group them.

Greens: Jasmine pearls (you must! try )
Moroccan mint
Sencha (Japanese)
Blacks: Darjeeling is always #1!!
A blend of Assam and a bit of Ceylon with loads of cloves, cinnamon stick pieces, ginger pieces and sometimes dried orange peel… You know this blend is also called Christmas blend.. My fav.! This blend is also goes well with simple green tea.

And of course… Earl Grey… is always a joy….

And when do I drink tea?

Almost any time of day… I mostly prefer black teas for breakfast. The brisk taste of -especially Assam- is perfect for breakfasts. (And of course it’s up to your breakfast traditions. Let’s say as an example that a cup of light green tea wouldn’t match a rich English breakfast :p)

I prefer green Morroccan mint tea after dinners. So digestive…

And I like trying new kinds of teas during the day if I have any chance.

And I can reccomend rooibos tea as a day-time drink…

Hope this helps a bit

I can talk about tea for ages!!!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:46:52 +0000

I’ve found more and more that I love iced tea year round. I’m a huge fan of green teas, and lately Earl Grey has been my go-to choice. Stash is also my preferred brand as I have never been disappointed with any of their options. They have a Green and White Fusion tea that is always in my cupboard. During these pre-Christmas days, I love a good steaming cup of Earl Grey in the late afternoon as the sun goes down.

By: Allie (Random Teaspoon)

Allie (Random Teaspoon) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:54 +0000

Don’t make me choose among my Tea children. I love them all equally! No, I really have a few favorites…love that Jasmine since she tastes like flowers, Green with lemon, Earl Grey, good old Good Earth and Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride!

By: molly - the particular kitchen

molly - the particular kitchen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:59:20 +0000

living in england, i’m definitely spoiled for choice when it comes to tea! but my morning favourite is clipper’s pure green tea. otherwise, i’ll go for peppermint or camomile to calm down. if i have a cold, then i don’t even bother with a tea bag and just steep some chopped up ginger root and a slice of lemon in a mug of hot water.

By: Beverley

Beverley — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:32:44 +0000

Earl Grey – love the aroma and the taste
These cold windy eveings, I have had some lovely cups of mint tea – great to sip while reading in the tub.

By: DailyChef

DailyChef — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:17:45 +0000

I love Earl Grey and green teas. Call me spoiled, but I strongly prefer tea leaves to bags, particularly for green tea.

By: jb

jb — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:16:02 +0000

Green teas, and especially Jasmines are my faves (I generally prefer loose leaf to bags, too). I could, and often do, drink tea all day long. I used to be more of a coffee drinker, but after a few cups my mouth is feeling like it’s coated with smoke and my stomach starts to churn (could be because I only take it black, too).

Zesty you should give Tazo a try- sooooo good. I love their Zen, and have recently discovered their Cucumber White. Light, refreshing, and delicious!

By: Janna (Just Flourishing)

Janna (Just Flourishing) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:11:34 +0000

I love Yogi teas.

Since you like that stash tea, you would probably love the Tahitian Vanilla Hazelnut tea from Yogi.
http://www.yogiproducts.com/products/details/tahitian-vanilla-hazelnut/

It’s my current favorite. Yum!

By: akgirl

akgirl — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:57:21 +0000

I drink tea almost every week day morning at work. I almost never drink tea at home! I’m a big fan of Choice Organic’s Moroccan Mint Green Tea. I’m a picky tea person and the other Moroccan mints I’ve tried just don’t measure up.