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As I am about to have my morning cup of tea (and finally get the ol'

brain awake ;) I was just wondering .. what are your favorite teas?

 

I personally love Earl Grey tea! It is the perfect start to my morning.

 

Jasmine tea is also becoming one of my faves, but not for first cup of

the day. That one is for later in the day, after I'm awake and don't

need more caffeine ;)

 

I also love many other kinds of teas. I have a WHOLE shelf in my pantry

full of teas *lol* I must have been British in a past life ;)

 

Well, I'm off to have my tea :) Ta ta ...

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

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I'll drink chamomile when I'm feeling edgy, but not a big tea fan. Give me

coffee...lots of it!

(That's why I have to drink the chamomile!)

; )

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Christine Ziegler

Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:54 AM

Tea Time :)

 

 

As I am about to have my morning cup of tea (and finally get the ol'

brain awake ;) I was just wondering .. what are your favorite teas?

 

 

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I'm a coffee person first thing in the morning. And we always try and have a

least one cup of green tea in the afternoon. During iced tea season I like

strawberry kiwi -- makes a great iced tea. I also like most citrus teas. And

yes Jasmine is a very nice treat. And like you I have a cupboard full of

different teas. I have an extra coffee pot ( one of those $9)that is just for

tea water and it is on a lot especially when we have people coming in and out --

seems to make them feel welcome. When I was doing a lot of " herbing " we use to

make up lots of fun stuff for teas, don't remember all the combos but was fun to

play with.

 

Rita

Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote:

As I am about to have my morning cup of tea (and finally get the ol'

brain awake ;) I was just wondering .. what are your favorite teas?

 

I personally love Earl Grey tea! It is the perfect start to my morning.

 

Jasmine tea is also becoming one of my faves, but not for first cup of

the day. That one is for later in the day, after I'm awake and don't

need more caffeine ;)

 

I also love many other kinds of teas. I have a WHOLE shelf in my pantry

full of teas *lol* I must have been British in a past life ;)

 

Well, I'm off to have my tea :) Ta ta ...

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I am a HUGE tea fan... I drink the snobby complicated green teas (you won't

see me going to a grocery store and buying it there) and am a bit

self-educated about the Chinese greens and the Japanese greens. I love

Genmaicha. I also love Kukicha as far as Chinese goes.

 

But... I'm ALL about yerba mate. I don't care for it in its unadulterated

state though! Guayaki (I'm not pitching for them) sells some flavored ones

like chai, cocoa, mint, orange blossom, and they are all yummy. There are

other brands but I am not recalling them at the moment; Guayaki seems to be

pretty ubiquitous and easiest to find in my area.

 

I like how I feel with yerba... it's a great pick me up but it isn't the

same caffeine buzz as coffee, no jitters. My favorite is the chai flavor

and I pour some almond milk in it. I also like it because you can just put

a couple yerba bags in a glass of cold water and it brews itself, instant

iced " tea " . The mint is great for that.

 

That's my two cents :-)

 

Michelle in Cleve

Pandemonia [pandemonia]

Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:31 PM

Re: Tea Time :)

 

 

I'll drink chamomile when I'm feeling edgy, but not a big tea fan. Give

me coffee...lots of it!

(That's why I have to drink the chamomile!)

; )

-

Christine Ziegler

Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:54 AM

Tea Time :)

 

 

As I am about to have my morning cup of tea (and finally get the ol'

brain awake ;) I was just wondering .. what are your favorite teas?

 

 

 

 

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In a message dated 2/13/2005 9:56:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

chrisziggy writes:

 

what are your favorite teas?

 

 

 

 

Chi Tea

and Organic Ginger

Madagascar Vanilla Red ( Rooibos tea)

 

Leslie ;-)

 

 

 

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Yum! I like yerba mate , too! Do you drink it the traditional way - in a gourd

with a bombilla? I like it - people think I'm drinking something illegal. LOL

 

Cindy

 

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I am a HUGE tea fan... I drink the snobby complicated green teas (you won't

see me going to a grocery store and buying it there) and am a bit

self-educated about the Chinese greens and the Japanese greens. I love

Genmaicha. I also love Kukicha as far as Chinese goes.

 

But... I'm ALL about yerba mate. I don't care for it in its unadulterated

state though! Guayaki (I'm not pitching for them) sells some flavored ones

like chai, cocoa, mint, orange blossom, and they are all yummy. There are

other brands but I am not recalling them at the moment; Guayaki seems to be

pretty ubiquitous and easiest to find in my area.

 

I like how I feel with yerba... it's a great pick me up but it isn't the

same caffeine buzz as coffee, no jitters. My favorite is the chai flavor

and I pour some almond milk in it. I also like it because you can just put

a couple yerba bags in a glass of cold water and it brews itself, instant

iced " tea " . The mint is great for that.

 

That's my two cents :-)

 

Michelle in Cleve

 

 

 

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ROFL!!! I tried once and it kinda didn't do it for me. I went all the way

authentic the first time... you know... gotta do it right with the right

paraphernalia... so I tried the plain, unroasted (I think) green stuff,

unflavored, in the bombilla... whoooo-eeeeee! I think now that I've eased

in with the flavored stuff I could go back to it, but my cat claimed the

bombilla as a way cool toy unfortunately... which is pretty funny. He likes

to see if he can get a toy ball in the bombilla and then chase it out. Ah

well, at least it went to good use.

 

It DOES look a bit suspect... ;-) But hey good stuff. Do you drink plain

or flavored? have a brand you like?

 

- Michelle

 

 

Pittstown Soapworks, LLC [guinness97]

Sunday, February 13, 2005 4:38 PM

Re: Tea Time :)

 

 

Yum! I like yerba mate , too! Do you drink it the traditional way - in a

gourd with a bombilla? I like it - people think I'm drinking something

illegal. LOL

 

Cindy

 

 

 

 

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I've only had the plain green stuff - it's definitely an " acquired taste " - lol.

Too funny about the bombilla. My dogs know better than to get into my toys!

Mine is metal, though, so I think it's probably safe.

 

I've only gotten mine from Aviva. Got another source for me? I've seen it in

health food stores locally but even with shipping it's MUCH more expensive. I'm

in NJ - USA.

 

Cindy

 

 

 

-

 

 

ROFL!!! I tried once and it kinda didn't do it for me. I went all the way

authentic the first time... you know... gotta do it right with the right

paraphernalia... so I tried the plain, unroasted (I think) green stuff,

unflavored, in the bombilla... whoooo-eeeeee! I think now that I've eased

in with the flavored stuff I could go back to it, but my cat claimed the

bombilla as a way cool toy unfortunately... which is pretty funny. He likes

to see if he can get a toy ball in the bombilla and then chase it out. Ah

well, at least it went to good use.

 

It DOES look a bit suspect... ;-) But hey good stuff. Do you drink plain

or flavored? have a brand you like?

 

- Michelle

 

 

 

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Red Rooibos Tea &

Chai Tea

 

Both with milk and honey

 

YUM!

 

Tania Small

Imagination is more important than knowledge... Albert Einstein

 

> what are your favorite teas?

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Great question!

 

In the morning, it has to be coffee.

Organic, shade-grown, fair-trade, but coffee.

 

Very occasionally some " tea tea " in the afternoon.

Usually Earl Grey, sometimes Lapsang Souchong

from Twinings.

Jasmine tea once in a while. I tried getting interested

in green tea but it just doesn't cal to me.

 

I tried doing tea in the morning and somehow

it upsets my stomach. Coffee doesn't.

 

As for the herbals, chamomile once in a while

but only after I have brushed my teeth and

everything. It knocks me right out!

Red clover mixed with lemon balm or mint.

I always end up with more red clover than I use

because I love gathering them so much.

 

I really like Rooibos once in a while.

 

And 9 times out of 10 I end up with a thermos

of the Amazon Rainforest tea that is part of my

business. Usually the straight red stuff, once in

a while the Yerba Mate version.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

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I too love Chai...have you ever tried the Chai Latte. It is simply the

best. Kathy

 

 

> [Original Message]

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> 2/13/2005 8:49:35 PM

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> In a message dated 2/13/2005 9:56:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> chrisziggy writes:

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> what are your favorite teas?

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> Chi Tea

> and Organic Ginger

> Madagascar Vanilla Red ( Rooibos tea)

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> Leslie ;-)

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I'm a stickler on chai... I insist on going to my local Indian market and

buying chai masala, using jaggery as the sweetener, and the whole routine!!!

It's SO good that way.

 

What a stuck-up person I am! Naaah, I'm an Indian food fanatic and I've

been engaged in a three-year self-study program (of sorts!) in Indian

cooking. FINALLY starting to pay off. Such a complicated cuisine.

 

- Michelle in Cleve

 

 

RICHARD L HOHLER [kat964]

Monday, February 14, 2005 7:13 AM

Re: Tea Time :)

 

 

I too love Chai...have you ever tried the Chai Latte. It is simply the

best. Kathy

 

 

 

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Well, when I drink my tea of choice, it would be Bigalow's Constant Comment.

Not only does it taste good now, but brings back memories of drinking tea with

my mother...who used it as well. Am trying to get into the herbal or floral

teas as well, and when I do, I like either hybiscus or peach. Will also drink

chamomile when I feel really stressed.

Anita

 

As I am about to have my morning cup of tea (and finally get the ol'

brain awake ;) I was just wondering .. what are your favorite teas?

 

I personally love Earl Grey tea! It is the perfect start to my morning.

 

 

 

 

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I LOVE Indian food -- I " ll be over Saturday night for dinner LOL

 

Rita

 

" M. Gilbert " <michelle.gilbert wrote:

I'm a stickler on chai... I insist on going to my local Indian market and

buying chai masala, using jaggery as the sweetener, and the whole routine!!!

It's SO good that way.

 

What a stuck-up person I am! Naaah, I'm an Indian food fanatic and I've

been engaged in a three-year self-study program (of sorts!) in Indian

cooking. FINALLY starting to pay off. Such a complicated cuisine.

 

- Michelle in Cleve

 

 

RICHARD L HOHLER [kat964]

Monday, February 14, 2005 7:13 AM

Re: Tea Time :)

 

 

I too love Chai...have you ever tried the Chai Latte. It is simply the

best. Kathy

 

 

 

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hehe... Chez Michelle is expensive!!! ;-)

 

 

Rita Bohn [ritabohn2001]

Monday, February 14, 2005 10:03 AM

RE: Tea Time :)

 

 

I LOVE Indian food -- I " ll be over Saturday night for dinner LOL

 

Rita

 

" M. Gilbert " <michelle.gilbert wrote:

I'm a stickler on chai... I insist on going to my local Indian market and

buying chai masala, using jaggery as the sweetener, and the whole

routine!!!

It's SO good that way.

 

What a stuck-up person I am! Naaah, I'm an Indian food fanatic and I've

been engaged in a three-year self-study program (of sorts!) in Indian

cooking. FINALLY starting to pay off. Such a complicated cuisine.

 

- Michelle in Cleve

 

 

RICHARD L HOHLER [kat964]

Monday, February 14, 2005 7:13 AM

Re: Tea Time :)

 

 

I too love Chai...have you ever tried the Chai Latte. It is simply the

best. Kathy

 

 

 

 

 

 

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well OK maybe another time -- ;-)

 

" M. Gilbert " <michelle.gilbert wrote:hehe... Chez Michelle is

expensive!!! ;-)

 

 

Rita Bohn [ritabohn2001]

Monday, February 14, 2005 10:03 AM

RE: Tea Time :)

 

 

I LOVE Indian food -- I " ll be over Saturday night for dinner LOL

 

Rita

 

" M. Gilbert " <michelle.gilbert wrote:

I'm a stickler on chai... I insist on going to my local Indian market and

buying chai masala, using jaggery as the sweetener, and the whole

routine!!!

It's SO good that way.

 

What a stuck-up person I am! Naaah, I'm an Indian food fanatic and I've

been engaged in a three-year self-study program (of sorts!) in Indian

cooking. FINALLY starting to pay off. Such a complicated cuisine.

 

- Michelle in Cleve

 

 

RICHARD L HOHLER [kat964]

Monday, February 14, 2005 7:13 AM

Re: Tea Time :)

 

 

I too love Chai...have you ever tried the Chai Latte. It is simply the

best. Kathy

 

 

 

 

 

 

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