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On September 29 2012 23:27 WindWolf wrote:Show nested quote +On September 29 2012 23:03 peacenl wrote:On September 29 2012 13:04 WindWolf wrote:On September 29 2012 04:12 peacenl wrote:On September 23 2012 16:08 WindWolf wrote:
So I need a little help.
I really like citrus-flavored black tea and I'm wondering what kind of unflavored black tea I'm gonna like. Your options for unflavored black tea (which compare to citrus type flavors) are limited, so I will also advise you to look at some others types of tea as well: - First flush darjeeling (Ambootia) black tea - Keemun red tea - Twining's Lady Grey These were my top 3 most recommended selections given your criteria  There are also these, if you want to try more diverse tea's that fit your criteria  - Bai lin gong fu black/red tea - White tea with peach, pear or pomegranate (watch for white tea that comes from Fujian). Silver Needle, Bai Mu Dan - Yunnan green/black (e.g., Yunnan gold) - Silk Oolong Formosa Tung Ting Maybe this can help you decide what kind of tea you can look for: I think that someone with your liking of citrus flavored black will really appreciate the Champagne fruit-like teas out there (taste & quality wise). Especially good white teas, Darjeeling black and Keemun will be a good choice because once you start developing a more refined taste sense you might want to go for some of the sweet and subtle tea's out there. Not to say that flavored black tea is barbaric, the flavor just masks the black tea flavor a lot, while it might be nicer to have a tea in where the tea and flavoring work together better. Thanks for the tips. I will look into what my local tea-store sells and try some of those when I need to but more tea I've tried Lady Grey earlier, and I liked it No problem! I like your tea policy. No new stuff until the old stuff is out. I wish I had your strength to do that  My limiting factor is the number of tea tins I have. My store requires you to buy at least 100g of loose weight tea, and I only have one 100g tin and two 50g tins. So essentially I can only have two types of non-bagged tea at a time.
Very true, it's just that some of the merchants use grip packages which don't require you to use a tin for storing.
I'm still updating the first post; PM me, if you want to add something! Let's make it the most complete single-page tea resource on the web <3
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ive recently started drinking tea again, did always drink a couple of cups of green tea a couple of years ago.
Started again when i had the flu a couple of weeks ago to sooth the throat and i drink a cup or two daily now, usually in the evening. Tried some bag tea's but they are horrible compared to the leaf ones which has much more taste. So never buying bags again!
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wow, this thread inspired me to go out and get some good tea. would anyone have a recommendation for something with low/no caffeine? I've started on a new medication and as a result I'm very sensitive to caffeine. Also, I've tried a few random cheap herbal teas but never liked a single one. They all had a funny aftertaste and even the main "flavour" (raspberry, etc.) wasn't quite to my liking. I am quite a fan of green or oolong tea though.
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My dad is a huge tea enthusiast so I tend to drink a lot. I don't know what type it is but its traditional Chinese Tea. Although its not actually a true tea, I really love drinking Wheat Tea. I just think it tastes so good.
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You should def add http://www.harney.com to the list. They have amazing teas at high quality and a good price.
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ti kuan yin is my fav! i'm thinking about heading to chinatown and getting one of those tea trays to dump your tea after you clean it.
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I'm somewhat new to being a tea enthusiast since I've started drinking it again. I'd like to learn more about better tea than just from the grocery store. I've only had tea from bags and I'd like to try the leaf ones. Any recommended? I usually just drink green tea, if it helps.
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On October 01 2012 08:57 StayPhrosty wrote:
wow, this thread inspired me to go out and get some good tea. would anyone have a recommendation for something with low/no caffeine? I've started on a new medication and as a result I'm very sensitive to caffeine. Also, I've tried a few random cheap herbal teas but never liked a single one. They all had a funny aftertaste and even the main "flavour" (raspberry, etc.) wasn't quite to my liking. I am quite a fan of green or oolong tea though.
Maybe vanilla rooibos (rooibos and vanilla work together amazingly well) or something with osmanthus or jasmine? It's always hard to advise someone, based on what they have tried.
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Inspired by this amazing thread I decided to try some Tea I have never drunk before. I've got some White Tea (Bai Mu Dan) today and I'm quite impressed 
Normally I am more a fan of strong flavours but this Bai Mu Dan is so smooth and soft. I think I have to get more of it!
Continue the good work. This is probably one of my favorite threads here on TL.
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I approve of this thread so much. A great introduction to tea!
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On October 01 2012 10:34 RaYhN wrote:
ti kuan yin is my fav! i'm thinking about heading to chinatown and getting one of those tea trays to dump your tea after you clean it.
Oh I love Ti Kuan Yin; together with Dong Ding and Wu Yi Rock Wulong I would rate them the 3 best oolong that money can buy.
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Can somebody explain to me what the difference should be between taste of english breakfast and earl grey?
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this thread is awesome, love tea.. ^^ definitely going to read this more to find out about new kinds
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For me the best tea out there is Chai I drink it every day.
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Guys, I'm English, from London, and I have never had a cup of tea in my life.
Is there something wrong with me?
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Just had an interesting tea called Tiger Hill Nilgiri from good old Tealuxe. Had a sort of spiced flavor, almost like chai but a bit more bitter. Unfortunately I am pretty sure I added a wee bit too much milk and dulled the flavor more than I would have liked.
Speaking of Tealuxe, is it a decent place to get tea? I like it because they have so many varieties, a 20 oz cup of tea is pretty cheap, I don't have a way to brew tea myself here, and they have different brews on every day.
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On September 29 2012 04:12 peacenl wrote:Show nested quote +On September 23 2012 16:08 WindWolf wrote:
So I need a little help.
I really like citrus-flavored black tea and I'm wondering what kind of unflavored black tea I'm gonna like. Your options for unflavored black tea (which compare to citrus type flavors) are limited, so I will also advise you to look at some others types of tea as well: + Show Spoiler +- First flush darjeeling (Ambootia) black tea - Keemun red tea - Twining's Lady Grey These were my top 3 most recommended selections given your criteria There are also these, if you want to try more diverse tea's that fit your criteria - Bai lin gong fu black/red tea - White tea with peach, pear or pomegranate (watch for white tea that comes from Fujian). Silver Needle, Bai Mu Dan - Yunnan green/black (e.g., Yunnan gold) - Silk Oolong Formosa Tung Ting Maybe this can help you decide what kind of tea you can look for: I think that someone with your liking of citrus flavored black will really appreciate the Champagne fruit-like teas out there (taste & quality wise). Especially good white teas, Darjeeling black and Keemun will be a good choice because once you start developing a more refined taste sense you might want to go for some of the sweet and subtle tea's out there. Not to say that flavored black tea is barbaric, the flavor just masks the black tea flavor a lot, while it might be nicer to have a tea in where the tea and flavoring work together better.
My tea store had an unflavored black tea called Darjeeling BOP, and I liked it. It will just take some time to get used to it :p
As for you last point, I can understand what you're trying to say, but so far the only tea that I feel fit that criteria is Lipton's Tropical Fruit tea. It tastes good, but the fruit flavor is to strong in that tea.
On October 03 2012 09:11 Larkin wrote:
Guys, I'm English, from London, and I have never had a cup of tea in my life.
Is there something wrong with me?
No, there is nothing wrong with you. I didn't start drinking tea until I was 19 years old (Although I drank a cup when I 18, but at that time I was REALLY sick)
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Several coffee shops in South Africa have recently begun to sell "red espresso", which is concentrated rooibos served and presented in the style of ordinary espresso. This has given rise to rooibos-based variations of coffee drinks such as red lattes and red cappuccinos. Iced tea made from rooibos has recently been introduced in South Africa, Australia, and in the United States. A variant of a London Fog, known as a Cape Town Fog, can also be made using Rooibos steeped in steamed milk with vanilla syrup.
This! I have one nearly every day, makes me happy on the inside - anyone ever seen this outside of SA?
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On October 06 2012 22:34 EvilLiBraRian wrote:Show nested quote +Several coffee shops in South Africa have recently begun to sell "red espresso", which is concentrated rooibos served and presented in the style of ordinary espresso. This has given rise to rooibos-based variations of coffee drinks such as red lattes and red cappuccinos. Iced tea made from rooibos has recently been introduced in South Africa, Australia, and in the United States. A variant of a London Fog, known as a Cape Town Fog, can also be made using Rooibos steeped in steamed milk with vanilla syrup. This! I have one nearly every day, makes me happy on the inside - anyone ever seen this outside of SA?
I haven't heard of this, but iced tea rooibos sound nice. I've tried a rooibos tea once, and I liked it. Might try another rooibos tea next time
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Im arab so tea is my thaaaang~
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