Tea

[Patricia A]

A few years back, when I was advised to give up coffee, I discovered the wonderful world of tea. Pearled, leaved, herbal, spiced, bagged or loose, I love tea. Hot or iced, creamed or black, sweetened usually, but any way it's served I love tea.



Of course I never did give up coffee, but there you go.
What is your favorite tea?

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Ever since we went to London, Scotland and Ireland a few years ago I got hooked on mint teas, especially peppermint. I'm a "tea bag" man myself (oh god, now there's a double entendre!) although I keep swearing I am going to invest in a tea pot and some loose tea some day.

 

[Out of Order]

 

[Owenk]

I couldn't even get out of the hosue in the morning withour at least 4 mugs of strong hot tea.

 

[Sundrop]

....and so it begins........

 

[Sundrop]

My favorite tea is Southern brewed sweet iced tea, with just a bit of lemon.

I like raspberry and peach herbal tea......both iced and hot......and sometimes, mixed together.

Long Island iced tea also comes to mind.......but I'm no longer allowed to have tequila in mine. Apparently, it makes me kinda mean.......

 

[Patricia A]

Ever since we went to London, Scotland and Ireland a few years ago I got hooked on mint teas, especially peppermint. I'm a "tea bag" man myself (oh god, now there's a double entendre!) although I keep swearing I am going to invest in a tea pot and some loose tea some day.

Tea balls... that's all I'm saying. Tea balls.

 

[Patricia A]

 

[Spideyman]

Morning coffee- then tea remainder of the day and evening. Recently introduced to flowering tea. Wonderful taste with added beauty of the open flower.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

The only tea I drink...

And you get a figurine in every box. I have quite the collection.

 

[Patricia A]

These work too, but not as well for a cuppa loose leaf tea. The hinge on the spoons loosen up and you wind up with more residue in your cup than you might like. Of course if you like to read tea leaves, they are perfect. I like reading tea leaves... I even have a special cup for that. Good times.

 

[Patricia A]

Morning coffee- then tea remainder of the day and evening. Recently introduced to flowering tea. Wonderful taste with added beauty of the open flower.

I love these! I've never had one that wasn't absolutely delicious. It makes drinking tea more than just drinking tea. It's almost a Zen experience watching it unfold.

 

[80sFan]

I never was a fan of coffee, always tea since I was a girl. My favorite is Barry's Irish breakfast tea, but that's harder to find here. I like Red Rose (for reason DiO mentioned) but most days I drink a couple cups of Tetley (classic black) in the morning and Lipton in the afternoon.
The rest of my family likes Bigelow peppermint tea or mint blend (even the kids drink it on occasion).

 

[Patricia A]

The only tea I drink...

And you get a figurine in every box. I have quite the collection.

My mother got me started on Red Rose tea! When she passed into the clearing I inherited her collection of figurines. I keep them in a special box and display a different few ever so often. They make me happy and remind me of what a lovely woman she was.

 

[Sundrop]

Morning coffee- then tea remainder of the day and evening. Recently introduced to flowering tea. Wonderful taste with added beauty of the open flower.

That is so cool! It's like having tea and art appreciation at the same time.
I must know more........

 

[Spideyman]

That is so cool! It's like having tea and art appreciation at the same time.
I must know more........

Sundrop Flowering tea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Flowering Tea
After tea leaves are picked and still moist, they are sewn with cotton thread together with flowers into various shapes and bundles (tea leaves may also be scented with jasmine blossoms before sewing for a more floral flavor). Some shapes take one minute to sew, while other more elaborate designs containing lilies, chrysanthemum, or osmanthus flowers may take up to twelve minutes. The sewn leaves and flowers are shaped into bundles or rosettes and then undergo the usual drying and firing process. They require boiling water in order for the leaves to expand and unfurl

 

[no bounce no play]

This is my favorite tea

I'm not much of a tea drinker but I put that Red Rose tea on my shopping list.

 

[Patricia A]

This is my favorite tea
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I'm not much of a tea drinker but I put that Red Rose tea on my shopping list.

It's a really nice tea. The flavor is mild and crisp. It makes wonderful iced tea. I think you'll really like it. The darlin' little figurines are a total bonus too. Enjoy!

 

[Out of Order]

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[pegasus216]

I had to give up coffee also, so now I drink Celestial Seasons Honey Vanilla. I have one cup every morning. So good!