To Tea or Not To Tea?

[sonosun]

I drink ice tea made from a little foil envelope. For real tea I use Tetley's British Blend tea bags. They are round for better brewing and have no string. I gave up on the tea ball after a few incidents. Besides I can't drink the whole pot by myself.

[Cat_Lover]

I've never really been a fan of tea (iced or regular). I don't drink coffee either (yes, I know I'm weird).

[Red Shadow]

Originally Posted by Cat_Lover

I've never really been a fan of tea (iced or regular). I don't drink coffee either (yes, I know I'm weird).

You and me both, Cat Lover. I can stomach coffee now. I don't mind Chinese restaurant tea, but any other tea, and I say "blech!". It's just the way I roll.

[MarkSentMe]

Originally Posted by Red Shadow

You and me both, Cat Lover. I can stomach coffee now. I don't mind Chinese restaurant tea, but any other tea, and I say "blech!". It's just the way I roll.

The tea at the Chinese restaurants here: "Weak as water...WEAK AS WATER!!" and i say it every time I pour a cup of it...

[Lucas The Tucas]

Red wrote .........

I don't mind Long Island Ice Tea.

[Red Shadow]

Originally Posted by Lucas The Tucas

Red wrote .........

[MarkSentMe]

Originally Posted by Lucas The Tucas

LEAVES !

This is not the bags.

In a ceramic tea pot.

Put in the amount of tea leaves, that you think that you'll need for the DAY.

Add boiling water.

Let set at least 15 minutes.

Different types of tea can be stronger.

In your tea cup pour in an ounce or two.

Fill cup with boiling water.

And sugar, cream, lemon, or whatever you want.

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You can reuse the tea all day long by pouring some in a cup and adding boiling water.

I followed this for tea tonight- scored some PG Tips loose tea at the Amish store- This works perfect. We used the tea ball and after pouring 2 cups of tea, refilled with more boiling water! The pot stayed hot and the tea was perfect. Thanks!

[Lucas The Tucas]

Thanks Mark !

[THESIXPOUNDFOX]

A perfect cup of tea can be heaven, but a bad one is simply not worth drinking.

[angelique1795]

I Love PG Tips and Typhoo too. I can get PG Tips at Hy-Vee. (Grocery Store) On occasion I too can get Typhoo. My favorite teas are from Whittard Of Chelsea.(Summer Pudding and Apple Crumble) It is more expensive so I don't get it very often. I also like Twinings especially their Earl Grey. I use a tea kettle on the stove to heat my water to a boil. How long I steep the teabag depends on the tea. I like it with sweetner, lemon, and milk not always at the same time depending on the tea.

[minki]

I'm more of a herbal tea fan. When I do drink black tea, it's pretty much Lipton, Twinings or Bigelow. Brewed strong with lemon and lots of sugar or honey. No milk.

[Peanut]

Can't beat good old fashion Tetley Tea

[MarkSentMe]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Can't beat good old fashion Tetley Tea

I'll take your word for it! We bought some Bigelow's and after literally years of drinking PG Tips, I about gagged.

[larsen525]

According to the Guardian, the British Standards Institute is currently reviewing the official, six-page specification on how to make a cup of tea:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...bable-research

- E.

[sonosun]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Can't beat good old fashion Tetley Tea

I occasionally brew a cup of Tetley's.