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I remember as a kid going to the local shop where the tea came scooped out of a big chest and was taken home in a white paper bag. Often accompanied by bacon, freshly sliced, thick, with the rind sometimes having hairs on it.
I remember much the same. It was a shop called Burgen’s. It had big curved windows either side of the door and the name in guilt lettering. Everything including tea was weighed out into dark blue or maroon sugar-paper bags.
As I entered, two things used to strike me: a wall of bulk biscuit tins and the smell of coffee from a grinder that was taller than me. That magical aroma has stayed with me ever since.
Coffee is refreshing and uplifting.
Cocoa is comforting and relaxing.
Tea is the backup.
As I entered, two things used to strike me: a wall of bulk biscuit tins and the smell of coffee from a grinder that was taller than me. That magical aroma has stayed with me ever since.
Coffee is refreshing and uplifting.
Cocoa is comforting and relaxing.
Tea is the backup.
i am a massive tea head. 25 cups a day easy. Always got a treacle thick pot of tea on the burner. I went to a tea tasting ceremony once in China. Tea is the only thing I take these days. I have it with the consistency of tar with almond milk. Good thread. Tea is not discussed enough given how amazingly brilliant it is . DD xxxxxx
Though not a teadrinker I have fond memories from mid-80´s.
Our gang of friends, when hanging out on the town at weekends, usually ended the night
at a friends house where his parents gave us tea and open top cheese sandwiches. I suppose the parents wanted to see us if we were allright and still alive.
No idea what kind of tea it was (brewed in a pot, not teabags) but I remember the taste of sweet tea combined with the cheesesandwiches.
Some years ago I bought loose tea (lemon tea, with dried strips of lemon peel). Drank it occasionally but then for some reason I stopped. Mainly because I can´t drink tea without putting a lot of sugar in it (can´t stand the taste of unsugared tea). And I don´t want a lot of sugar.
But funny how I easily drink very dark roasted coffee black without sugar.
Our gang of friends, when hanging out on the town at weekends, usually ended the night
at a friends house where his parents gave us tea and open top cheese sandwiches. I suppose the parents wanted to see us if we were allright and still alive.
No idea what kind of tea it was (brewed in a pot, not teabags) but I remember the taste of sweet tea combined with the cheesesandwiches.
Some years ago I bought loose tea (lemon tea, with dried strips of lemon peel). Drank it occasionally but then for some reason I stopped. Mainly because I can´t drink tea without putting a lot of sugar in it (can´t stand the taste of unsugared tea). And I don´t want a lot of sugar.
But funny how I easily drink very dark roasted coffee black without sugar.
Chai Masala is a nice tea. 1 sweetener (diabetes reasons) and milk. But i do enjoy it.
Lapsang Soushong.... Excellent choice sir. I like the smokiness that it imparts. Always have a box in the tea cupboard. Might even be my 2nd favourite tea after Yorkshire tea. I actually prefer a smoked rum over a dark/spiced one too
Not a fan of Green Tea. There's just something about it that just doesn't tickle my pickle. Perhaps a little bitter and acrid? if that makes sense? Only way ive found where i can be happy with green tea is if its a ginger based green... and then, only early in the day (for me)... Just to clarify... I'm about to go to bed... You've probably not been out of it long. So around 2 or 3pm... Ginger green tea could be appealing.
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Son1 brought me home Macha tea from Japan. Very prettily boxed, etc., all intructions in Japanese.
Fortunately Son1 knows enough to translate, so I brewed up the tea.
I have never drunk anything so much like there was a green bush in my cup in my life.
Very much an acquired taste. I felt over caffeined for hours.
Not a favourite I have to admit. Fairly wakes you up though, and the buzz lasts for hours.
Fortunately Son1 knows enough to translate, so I brewed up the tea.
I have never drunk anything so much like there was a green bush in my cup in my life.
Very much an acquired taste. I felt over caffeined for hours.
Not a favourite I have to admit. Fairly wakes you up though, and the buzz lasts for hours.
If you enjoy that, you should try my ADHD meds (not being serious)... Taste of nothing, 12 hours of absolute focus. Good or bad? Well, depends what you focus on... Prior to them.... Focus didn't exist. Random thoughts ruled the roost.
Now... meh, but a consistent meh. Its a start i guess.
I wrote somewhere here that I don´t fancy tea and prefer coffee.
But now I have found a tea that is to my liking; lapsang souchong.
First heard about it in the movie Phantom Thread but paid no more attention to it.
Then some time ago I read about it and the description of it sounded like it was someting I might like.
Ordered a 60g bag of it to try and yes; I really like it. Being smokey it suits my taste buds. I have always liked smokey flavoured food.
But now I have found a tea that is to my liking; lapsang souchong.
First heard about it in the movie Phantom Thread but paid no more attention to it.
Then some time ago I read about it and the description of it sounded like it was someting I might like.
Ordered a 60g bag of it to try and yes; I really like it. Being smokey it suits my taste buds. I have always liked smokey flavoured food.
Big fan of Lapsang Souchong. Smokey goodness. Chai masala is pretty good too.
Funny that’s where I gained my love of tea, never liked it before then. Drank it standard eg nato. Probably liked it in the field as a warm up and energy drink eg the sugar
Nowadays can only drink ringtons breakfast tea nothing tastes as good or sometimes green tea.
What a wonderful thread, thanks Toddy for starting this discussion, it's been fascinating to read up on everyone's tea drinking habits.
It's a hard one to explain, but I always take great comfort from a nice cup of tea. I drink it in various forms throughout the day. I go big during the mornings and usually have a good strong tea on the go (just a splash of milk). I probably average a cup per hour, but I ease off after lunch and mix things up a bit with some Darjeeling (the Champagne of tea!), Earl Grey or even some herbal teas. Chamomile is nice, but I almost always end the day with a cup of peppermint tea (it's good for digestion).
Yorkshire tea is my go-to brew and have it in tea bags and loose leaf form. I also have a weird and wonderful selection of teas from various independant outlets that I pick up from the local markets and farm shops in my area.
I can thoroughly recommend adding a small pinch of lapsang souchong to your normal everyday blend of tea as it brings a lovely smokey aroma to your brew. I like to do that when out camping.
Red bush tea (or Rooibos) is a lovely option if you fancy a good de-caffeinated tea. Goes well with or without milk.
Chai tea is a wonderful thing to enjoy if you fancy something sweet and works well when you fancy dunking a biscuit.
My brew kit is probably one of my most prized posessions when out camping and often something that I refuse to compromise on when going on my more minimalist adventures. I usually opt for loose leaf tea. Aside from tasting better, it's also easier to dispose of the used leaves as opposed to a tea bag. Oh and I always use Nido milk powder with my brews on camping trips. Milk powder often feels like a bit of a compromise, but Nido is s full fat milk powder and seems to taste so much better than the other variants. I also use Nido in my porridge (yes I can hear the Scots and porridge purists screaming at me already!!).
It's a hard one to explain, but I always take great comfort from a nice cup of tea. I drink it in various forms throughout the day. I go big during the mornings and usually have a good strong tea on the go (just a splash of milk). I probably average a cup per hour, but I ease off after lunch and mix things up a bit with some Darjeeling (the Champagne of tea!), Earl Grey or even some herbal teas. Chamomile is nice, but I almost always end the day with a cup of peppermint tea (it's good for digestion).
Yorkshire tea is my go-to brew and have it in tea bags and loose leaf form. I also have a weird and wonderful selection of teas from various independant outlets that I pick up from the local markets and farm shops in my area.
I can thoroughly recommend adding a small pinch of lapsang souchong to your normal everyday blend of tea as it brings a lovely smokey aroma to your brew. I like to do that when out camping.
Red bush tea (or Rooibos) is a lovely option if you fancy a good de-caffeinated tea. Goes well with or without milk.
Chai tea is a wonderful thing to enjoy if you fancy something sweet and works well when you fancy dunking a biscuit.
My brew kit is probably one of my most prized posessions when out camping and often something that I refuse to compromise on when going on my more minimalist adventures. I usually opt for loose leaf tea. Aside from tasting better, it's also easier to dispose of the used leaves as opposed to a tea bag. Oh and I always use Nido milk powder with my brews on camping trips. Milk powder often feels like a bit of a compromise, but Nido is s full fat milk powder and seems to taste so much better than the other variants. I also use Nido in my porridge (yes I can hear the Scots and porridge purists screaming at me already!!).
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