what tea are you drinking these days?
yorkshire tea
Anonymous :
23 days ago :
No.1784
>>1789
>>1784
I like earl grey but it's definitely an acquired taste. vaguely funny anecdote: in Scandinavia, tea is popular, but more often herbal teas and infusions than bog standard black tea as we drink in the UK. So if you ask for normal english breakfast tea they will often delightedly say 'oh yes! we have earl grey!' - assuming that all Brits drink earl grey, because it's definitely the most english sounding tea. obviously to many (most?) british tea drinkers this is tantamount to offering to take a hot wazz in your cuppa, lol.
I'm drinking earl grey I found in the work break room. I want to try more puerh tea.
Anonymous :
23 days ago :
No.1789
>>1813
>>1789
I always thought earl grey and english breakfast were like cousins. I drink more dandelion root tea than black or green teas so I feel like a bumpkin when discussing tea.
>>1784
I'm drinking earl grey I found in the work break room. I want to try more puerh tea.
I like earl grey but it's definitely an acquired taste. vaguely funny anecdote: in Scandinavia, tea is popular, but more often herbal teas and infusions than bog standard black tea as we drink in the UK. So if you ask for normal english breakfast tea they will often delightedly say 'oh yes! we have earl grey!' - assuming that all Brits drink earl grey, because it's definitely the most english sounding tea. obviously to many (most?) british tea drinkers this is tantamount to offering to take a hot wazz in your cuppa, lol.
Since it was quite chilly this morning I just had a couple generous pots of 'Golden Monkey' black tea with milk and honey.
I also recently enjoyed some Dancong "Duckshit" Oolong Tea, I'm learning gongfu preparation and this really brings out a lot of nice flavors.
I used to really enjoy drinking niche teas, but these days I just take whatever my hand reaches first in the pantry. My roommates have a lot of cheap tea reserves, and I am a cheap man, so I drink for free. I sometimes will do a loose leaf green jasmine, and I have a big bag of Chinese milky oolong that I should get back to drinking (but burnt myself out on).
Anonymous :
23 days ago :
No.1813
>>1818
>>1813
nah the bergamot makes it quite distinctive. if earl grey and english breakfast are cousins, then earl grey is the goth cousin with the purple hair, lol
>>1789
>>1784
I like earl grey but it's definitely an acquired taste. vaguely funny anecdote: in Scandinavia, tea is popular, but more often herbal teas and infusions than bog standard black tea as we drink in the UK. So if you ask for normal english breakfast tea they will often delightedly say 'oh yes! we have earl grey!' - assuming that all Brits drink earl grey, because it's definitely the most english sounding tea. obviously to many (most?) british tea drinkers this is tantamount to offering to take a hot wazz in your cuppa, lol.
I always thought earl grey and english breakfast were like cousins. I drink more dandelion root tea than black or green teas so I feel like a bumpkin when discussing tea.
This is what I've got in the cupboard at the moment, though I've been stuck on coffee for a good while now.
>>1813
>>1789
I always thought earl grey and english breakfast were like cousins. I drink more dandelion root tea than black or green teas so I feel like a bumpkin when discussing tea.
nah the bergamot makes it quite distinctive. if earl grey and english breakfast are cousins, then earl grey is the goth cousin with the purple hair, lol
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.1932
>>2304
>>1932
Rooibos really is the best tisane, which I've been preferring due to the lack of caffeine and iron absorption interference.
Honeybush is similar to rooibos, but tastes a little sweeter.
>>2199
>using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste
Something interesting to try is the Gong Fu method where you steep for e.g. 20 seconds, drink it, add water to the same leaves and steep for 40 seconds and so on. That way you get to understand the flavours extracted at different points and the nuances of your tea.
Actually after doing that, I've started preferring using more tea and a shorter steep for my usual cuppa.
Im drinking a red rooibos right now :)
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.1940
>>1941
>>1940
I have a cold right now (actually think it's probably COVID lol) and that sounds fucking ideal
>>1949>>1940
Isn't that a Celestial Seasonings blend? I heard its founders connected with some sort of cult.
>>1988 >>2199>>1940 holy shit, another tea factory worker, hey
Right now my place is packing fukamushicha so I've been drinking a lot recently and was surprised that it was naturally sweet. I always that that the ppl on /r/tea were annoying and performative about using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste... I was shocked
i work at a tea factory so whatever they give me. I prefer the taste of "honey vanilla chamomile" blend
>>1941
>>1940
I have a cold right now (actually think it's probably COVID lol) and that sounds fucking ideal
haha listen to your body and get some or make it yourself. you'll feel better I promise
>>1949>>1940
Isn't that a Celestial Seasonings blend? I heard its founders connected with some sort of cult.
Yes that's it. I don't know much about the founders' background but the brand's inception was tied to some new age mysticism crap.
They are not involved with our company anymore
>> 10/10 looks good you should have us over for tea
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.2181
>>2193
>>2181
Aw come on, Lapsang souchong is an acquired taste, true, but it is interesting.
These days, I'm enjoying a French brand which creates very curious/unique perfumed teas.
>>2031
Where is a good place to buy a tea pot? I have a metal one and it pours like shit.
https://santokunyc.com/collections/teapot-1
I have the 15oz model from this company and love it! Great range of colors too, Antique Green is what I picked.
>>2038Lapsang souchong for that smoky something
>"I always enjoy sharing a cozy hot cup of Lapsang Souchong tea!"
-Dr. Robotnik
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.2195
>>2197 >>2200
>>2195
I get stuff shipped from this site sparrowtail teas. I think it's just one guy running it out of his house on the east coast.
Do you anons order your teas or buy local? A new loose leaf place opened near me, which I want to check out. Loose leaf local shops usually upcharge considerably though and I find it pretty annoying.
>>2193
>>2181
Aw come on, Lapsang souchong is an acquired taste, true, but it is interesting.
These days, I'm enjoying a French brand which creates very curious/unique perfumed teas.
I love lapsang souchong, the Robotnik quote is what got me to try it.
>>2195Do you anons order your teas or buy local? A new loose leaf place opened near me, which I want to check out. Loose leaf local shops usually upcharge considerably though and I find it pretty annoying.
I have to order it. If there was a local spot I'd probably be too introverted to go anyway.
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.2199
>>2304
>>1932
Rooibos really is the best tisane, which I've been preferring due to the lack of caffeine and iron absorption interference.
Honeybush is similar to rooibos, but tastes a little sweeter.
>>2199
>using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste
Something interesting to try is the Gong Fu method where you steep for e.g. 20 seconds, drink it, add water to the same leaves and steep for 40 seconds and so on. That way you get to understand the flavours extracted at different points and the nuances of your tea.
Actually after doing that, I've started preferring using more tea and a shorter steep for my usual cuppa.
>>1940
i work at a tea factory so whatever they give me. I prefer the taste of "honey vanilla chamomile" blend
holy shit, another tea factory worker, hey
Right now my place is packing fukamushicha so I've been drinking a lot recently and was surprised that it was naturally sweet. I always that that the ppl on /r/tea were annoying and performative about using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste... I was shocked
>>2195
Do you anons order your teas or buy local? A new loose leaf place opened near me, which I want to check out. Loose leaf local shops usually upcharge considerably though and I find it pretty annoying.
I get stuff shipped from this site sparrowtail teas. I think it's just one guy running it out of his house on the east coast.
I just make the Costco green tea hot in a set of cups that was my dad's. Sometimes I put a tiny bit of butter in it.
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2231
>>3988
>>2231
London fogs are great. I first got to try them in Vancouver, when I went back to my small town Minnesota cafe they were completely unequipped to make them. That was a few years ago, now it seems like most cafes can make them.
In a world where I could drink milk without its consequences on my skin, I would be drinking a London Fog every morning. Earl Grey tea, honey or vanilla, and steamed milk. A drink for the patrician academic.
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2304
>>2344
>>2304
>iron absorption interference
Is this a good thing or a bad thing
>>1932
Im drinking a red rooibos right now :)
Rooibos really is the best tisane, which I've been preferring due to the lack of caffeine and iron absorption interference.
Honeybush is similar to rooibos, but tastes a little sweeter.
>>2199>>1940 holy shit, another tea factory worker, hey
Right now my place is packing fukamushicha so I've been drinking a lot recently and was surprised that it was naturally sweet. I always that that the ppl on /r/tea were annoying and performative about using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste... I was shocked
>using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste
Something interesting to try is the Gong Fu method where you steep for e.g. 20 seconds, drink it, add water to the same leaves and steep for 40 seconds and so on. That way you get to understand the flavours extracted at different points and the nuances of your tea.
Actually after doing that, I've started preferring using more tea and a shorter steep for my usual cuppa.
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2344
>>2345
>>2344
Oops I could've written that more clearly. It's a good thing for rooibos.
In regular tea and coffee, tannins can bind to iron you've consumed and prevent it from being absorbed, which is apparently why many cultures drink tea with lemon besides taste (vitamin C boosts iron absorption).
Rooibos and other tisanes don't contain tannins (or oxalates which do the same thing with calcium, although they may have benefits too).
It's just that I've had to fix my low iron levels in the past, while you might not have to care about things like tannins.
>>2304
>>1932
Rooibos really is the best tisane, which I've been preferring due to the lack of caffeine and iron absorption interference.
Honeybush is similar to rooibos, but tastes a little sweeter.
>>2199
>using the right temperature water and brewing for certain amounts of time but it really does change the taste
Something interesting to try is the Gong Fu method where you steep for e.g. 20 seconds, drink it, add water to the same leaves and steep for 40 seconds and so on. That way you get to understand the flavours extracted at different points and the nuances of your tea.
Actually after doing that, I've started preferring using more tea and a shorter steep for my usual cuppa.
>iron absorption interference
Is this a good thing or a bad thing
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2345
>>2350
>>2345
Oh, that's interesting. I've been told I have low iron in the past, when I tried to donate blood about three years ago, but I don't think any of my annual blood checks have ever picked up on it again.
I started drinking a lot of herbal teas when I developed tinnitus and tried to see if removing caffeine would lower the noise. It didn't, so now I'm back to coffee and tea lol.
>>2344
>>2304
>iron absorption interference
Is this a good thing or a bad thing
Oops I could've written that more clearly. It's a good thing for rooibos.
In regular tea and coffee, tannins can bind to iron you've consumed and prevent it from being absorbed, which is apparently why many cultures drink tea with lemon besides taste (vitamin C boosts iron absorption).
Rooibos and other tisanes don't contain tannins (or oxalates which do the same thing with calcium, although they may have benefits too).
It's just that I've had to fix my low iron levels in the past, while you might not have to care about things like tannins.
>>2345
>>2344
Oops I could've written that more clearly. It's a good thing for rooibos.
In regular tea and coffee, tannins can bind to iron you've consumed and prevent it from being absorbed, which is apparently why many cultures drink tea with lemon besides taste (vitamin C boosts iron absorption).
Rooibos and other tisanes don't contain tannins (or oxalates which do the same thing with calcium, although they may have benefits too).
It's just that I've had to fix my low iron levels in the past, while you might not have to care about things like tannins.
Oh, that's interesting. I've been told I have low iron in the past, when I tried to donate blood about three years ago, but I don't think any of my annual blood checks have ever picked up on it again.
I started drinking a lot of herbal teas when I developed tinnitus and tried to see if removing caffeine would lower the noise. It didn't, so now I'm back to coffee and tea lol.
I'm currently a broke uni student so I buy 99p boxes of 60 teabags from Best One but otherwise I take PG tips because I liked the monkey ads as a kid
>>1773 (OP)
Black Early Grey
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2379
>>2380
>>2379
where do you live that you buy lipton? i'm asking because no one in the uk buys that stuff but it is the most common brand of british style tea abroad for some bizarre reason
Lipton yellow label (black tea). It is the most basic thing in the world but it is nice
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2380
>>2383
>>2380
not anon but in southern US it was the most common tea to buy for making iced tea, especially sweet tea.
>>2379
Lipton yellow label (black tea). It is the most basic thing in the world but it is nice
where do you live that you buy lipton? i'm asking because no one in the uk buys that stuff but it is the most common brand of british style tea abroad for some bizarre reason
Anonymous :
21 days ago :
No.2390
>>2391
>>2390
i had two cups last night and knocked out instantly, i don't even remember falling asleep
>>2387
getting really into valerian/chamomile tea blends because it's healthier than xanax
How is valerian, I've thought about trying it for inducing dreams reasons
Anonymous :
15 days ago :
No.3247
>>3258
>>3247
Absolutely love genmaicha, the roasted rice brings out deep flavours.
I've been trying lots of different loose leaf teas recently -- I gave up nicotine a while ago so I've been trying to use tea as a way of replacing the ritual, kind of.
Currently enjoying 玄米茶 i.e. "Genmaicha" which means "Brown Rice Tea". It's essentially Sencha green tea leaves mixed with toasted brown rice, which gives the otherwise clean green taste a subtle kind of malty warmth.
Hoping to pick up a few new teas from a local shop next week. I'll report back.
>>3247
I've been trying lots of different loose leaf teas recently -- I gave up nicotine a while ago so I've been trying to use tea as a way of replacing the ritual, kind of.
Currently enjoying 玄米茶 i.e. "Genmaicha" which means "Brown Rice Tea". It's essentially Sencha green tea leaves mixed with toasted brown rice, which gives the otherwise clean green taste a subtle kind of malty warmth.
Hoping to pick up a few new teas from a local shop next week. I'll report back.
Absolutely love genmaicha, the roasted rice brings out deep flavours.
Lemon and ginger has been my go to recently.
Anonymous :
15 days ago :
No.3312
>>3393
>>3312
I might have to try yerba again -- I bought some last year to try, but I always fucked up the brew / felt like I was doing it wrong. Do you drink it from a bombilla with a filter-straw? I never got the hang of it.
Tereré because yerba is dirt cheap compared to tea, isn't loaded with heavy metals or fluoride, and allows for multiple steepings on top of that.
I like genmaicha too, very unique taste.
My favourite tea currently is a white tea blend with orange and lemon zest.
who knows a good lapsang
Anonymous :
14 days ago :
No.3393
>>3415
>>3393
I dump however much (typically 20-30g) into a quart Mason jar rather than a mate, fill it with cold water, and drink it with a bombilla (the filter straw). Whenever the water gets low, I add more. If I'm feeling a hot brew, I heat water to about 60c and brew it the same way. If you want it more concentrated, just use a smaller jar. It's not the "traditional way" but it works to get a lindy form of caffeine and potassium into my body.
>>3312
Tereré because yerba is dirt cheap compared to tea, isn't loaded with heavy metals or fluoride, and allows for multiple steepings on top of that.
I might have to try yerba again -- I bought some last year to try, but I always fucked up the brew / felt like I was doing it wrong. Do you drink it from a bombilla with a filter-straw? I never got the hang of it.
Anonymous :
14 days ago :
No.3405
>>3406
>>3405
Is green tea actually healthier than black tea or does it just taste like it should be healthier? I mean it's the same plant right?
Earl grey, English or Irish breakfast
I buy green tea packets because it's good for you, but it tastes like grass so the purchases are aspirational only.
Anonymous :
14 days ago :
No.3406
>>3418
>>3406
The difference between green and black tea is the processing. Black is further oxidized, aka aged, and sometimes heated. Green is not oxidized. The argument for green being healthier is usually that it contains more antioxidants and less caffeine than black tea, which is due to it being less aged. Whether that's true or not is beyond me, but I doubt that drinking green tea or not will determine your bodily health as much as the more obvious factors.
>>3405
Earl grey, English or Irish breakfast
I buy green tea packets because it's good for you, but it tastes like grass so the purchases are aspirational only.
Is green tea actually healthier than black tea or does it just taste like it should be healthier? I mean it's the same plant right?
>>3393
>>3312
I might have to try yerba again -- I bought some last year to try, but I always fucked up the brew / felt like I was doing it wrong. Do you drink it from a bombilla with a filter-straw? I never got the hang of it.
I dump however much (typically 20-30g) into a quart Mason jar rather than a mate, fill it with cold water, and drink it with a bombilla (the filter straw). Whenever the water gets low, I add more. If I'm feeling a hot brew, I heat water to about 60c and brew it the same way. If you want it more concentrated, just use a smaller jar. It's not the "traditional way" but it works to get a lindy form of caffeine and potassium into my body.
>>3406
>>3405
Is green tea actually healthier than black tea or does it just taste like it should be healthier? I mean it's the same plant right?
The difference between green and black tea is the processing. Black is further oxidized, aka aged, and sometimes heated. Green is not oxidized. The argument for green being healthier is usually that it contains more antioxidants and less caffeine than black tea, which is due to it being less aged. Whether that's true or not is beyond me, but I doubt that drinking green tea or not will determine your bodily health as much as the more obvious factors.
Is gong fu brewing worth the meme?
Brought a mountain of tea back with me from Egypt. Been enjoying ‘Bedouin tea’, hibiscus and strawberry powdered tea lately, they left it to dry under the desert sun and smashed it into powder or so. Then just add it to hot water and it slowly dissolves, super tasty.
Yunnan Purple tea. Slightly floral, no astringency, when I tried it about a year ago it instantly became my favorite.
Golden Yaupon holly tea for days where I don't need much caffeine. The taste is in-between tea and coffee, and it never makes me jittery.
Organic rooibos at night. Rooibos is the one product I've noticed where the organic version tastes notably different.
>>2231
In a world where I could drink milk without its consequences on my skin, I would be drinking a London Fog every morning. Earl Grey tea, honey or vanilla, and steamed milk. A drink for the patrician academic.
London fogs are great. I first got to try them in Vancouver, when I went back to my small town Minnesota cafe they were completely unequipped to make them. That was a few years ago, now it seems like most cafes can make them.
I picked up this tea from the supermarket the other day and have been loving it. It has a sort of 'smoky' flavour to it.