"Where there's tea, there's hope"

[JohnRutherford]

Being from the south, until I was about 9 I had no idea that people consumed tea hot. I was raised on coffee, but when I turned nine, a friend of my mothers came back from across the pond and introduced me to tea. Currently I'm a fan of Twinning's Earl Grey and English Breakfast. I also have a soft-spot for Bigelow Earl Grey. Sugar and lemon for breakfast, sugar and milk anytime after 10:00 AM.

 

[MikePotts]

Fantastic photos, HH.

Since I left the UK 20 years ago, I've been converted to coffee - of which I drink way too much and am personally keeping Dunkin Donuts in business. I think it is time I rediscovered tea.

I'll be trying out some tea ideas from Simpson and Vail - thanks for that link, Dan!

I've been here 30 years now DJH, our local supermarket stocks PG Tips (in bags:eusa_doh but it's still the best 'bang' for the 'buck'

MP

 

[motorpsycho67]

I'm a PG Tips guy myself.

No sugar, lots of milk.

Constant Comment makes a nice iced tea.

 

[Dixie_Amazon]

Constant Comment was one of the first loose teas I tried. I still love it hot or iced.

 

[Stanley Doble]

Red Rose tea bags, brewed to a strong mahogany color. I like it with Carnation milk. Only in Canada? Pity.

 

[Dixie_Amazon]

Stumbled across these today. I adore Stephen Fry. :love:
[video=youtube_share;MYqpKpSh69s]http://youtu.be/MYqpKpSh69s[/video]
[video=youtube_share;VyQa0kIWBQ0]http://youtu.be/VyQa0kIWBQ0[/video]
[video=youtube_share;hVyuZmOi6Y0]http://youtu.be/hVyuZmOi6Y0[/video]

 

[olive bleu]

As i stated in an earlier post, i mainly drink Red Rose, however, I also love the flavour of Earl Grey. But my problem is I can never seem to get it strong enough.I usually buy Twinings. It doesn't matter how long I let it steep, I can leave it untill it is barely lukewarm, and it still tastes weak to me.Can anyone recommend an EG tea that has a bit more oomph?

 

[stevew443]

My favorite is a strong pot of China Black (Yunnan) brewed in my ancient Brown Betty and decanted into one of my ceramic pots, kept warm over a warmer. I am not supposed to have caffeine, but I do allow myself at least one pot of tea a week. I just love the entire ritual of brewing tea.

 

[stevew443]

As i stated in an earlier post, i mainly drink Red Rose, however, I also love the flavour of Earl Grey. But my problem is I can never seem to get it strong enough.I usually buy Twinings. It doesn't matter how long I let it steep, I can leave it untill it is barely lukewarm, and it still tastes weak to me.Can anyone recommend an EG tea that has a bit more oomph?

I get my teas online, and this company has been very good to me. Although I do not drink Earl Grey teas, I have ordered some for friends who do drink it and they seem to like what I sent to them quite well... http://www.svtea.com/products.asp?dept=13

 

[olive bleu]

Thanks stevew443, i'll have a look

 

[Hoofer]

Oh boy, what a thread!

Most of the time, I drink Earl Grey (or any other tea with bergamot), because bergamot for me, is like valerian for cats
When if i can get real, i drink Gyokuro tea.

 

[Warden]

Love the brown stuff, but it once cost me a job.

Went for a series of interviews for a job at the House of Lords in the UK.

Interview was at 11am and the panel spent 45 minutes debating what tea we should drink, in the end they asked me & I said Typhoo will do me. Did not get the job :-(

 

[Foxer55]

Constant Comment here because I l-o-v-e that orange aroma.

 

[Stray Cat]

Currently, I'm sipping nettle-tea (home-grown!)
([size=-2]not the sweetest of teas, let me tell you[/size])

According to Wikipedia:

Various types of Nettle have been studied for their effects on prostate hypertrophy, diabetes mellitus, rheumatic disease, hypertension, gastrointestinal symptoms, osteoarthritis, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, pain, constipation, gastrointestinal disease, headache, nausea, common cold, arthritis, asthma, bleeding, respiratory tract disease, allergic rhinitis, kidney disease, prostate cancer, skin disease and urinary tract disease.
In terms of allergies, nettle contains properties of an antihistamine to be used for treating reactions associated with the respiratory system.
Nettles can also be used to make a tisane known as "nettle tea".

 

[motorpsycho67]

Constant Comment here because I l-o-v-e that orange aroma.

My favorite iced tea

 

[Stray Cat]

As soon as I find the way how to lure my friends (I've succeeded twice so far!), I'm having another tea-party.
For some reason, my friends think a "tea party" is just an excuse to make the regular party.. and they get shocked when they are greeted with teacups and biscuits. [size=-2]I have NO idea why; the invites clearly state: TEA party[/size] [huh]

 

[Smithy]

I drink tea like it's going out of fashion (family were and are all big tea drinkers - grandparents were British so not surprising I suppose) and I've finally found the closest to the Holy Grail of the perfect cup of tea. It's a single origin Assam from the Dimakusi estate in the Assam hills overlooking Bhutan.

I must have tried a boatload of teas over the years and this is truly the best. If you see it or can hunt some down pick it up, you won't be disappointed.

 

[JazzyDame]

Ah, this is a marvelous thread! Green tea with mint, in excessive amounts, please. Everything in moderation...except tea.

 

[Stray Cat]

Everything in moderation...except tea.

What is that "moderation"-thing you talk about? :rofl:

 

[MarkJohn]

A new BBC series Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea starts on Wednesday 10 April, 9:00pm BBC1 for those in the UK... and those that get BBC programs elsewhere.... exploring Britain's love affair with tea.

I like VW [and tea ] so this promises to be a great watch.

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013...-tea-and-mad-men---3-shows-to-watch-this-week

I drink at least ten cups of tea a day, and cannot move in the morning, until I have two or three cups inside me.