Tea?

[Rogar]

I can go years without a tea urge, but I recently came by some cinnamon sticks from a specialty store and it's revived some interest. I thought I had given away my Revereware tea kettle and was checking out a replacement. I was shocked that a replacement Revereware was over a hundred dollars on Amazon, but just tonight I found the kettle. I think the tea ball for loose tea is gone.

Any tea preferences to recommend or discuss? I'm not much on herbal teas and started with a basic green tea. At one time I acquired a gift of Puer tea fresh from China which I thought was exceptional and have some recollection of the basic black teas. The recommended standard I remember is a 3 minute steep and no longer to avoid harsh tannins and a cup, as in 8 ounces, of boiled water per basic tea bag. I could get into some spiced teas and usually add sugar or honey. Or could change the way I've been making it.

[Tradd]

I love tea. Tried Republic of Tea Earl Greyer last year and fell in love with it. Also got some Roobios. Their holiday teas look great and I got a sampler box as a gift for several people. I got the Comfort and Joy tea for myself. It’s black tea with spices that are very like those in mulled cider. So tasty.

I love Republic of Tea’s tea bags. Round paper with NO tags. Also no microplastics if that’s a concern and their packaging is no plastic. They have tins of 50 tea bags and resealable paper bags for larger amounts.

Expensive but well worth it.

I use an electric kettle and have for years. I recently upgraded from my basic Amazon kettle to a Cuisinart one we’ve used at church for some years. Different settings for different types of tea. $85 but I saved $20 by getting an Amazon Refurbished one. It’s well worth it.

[Tradd]

Roobios tea is from South Africa. It’s a lovely dark red color. Totally herbal but it’s very substantial. So if you don’t like herbal much as I don’t, this is a winner. No acid at all so great for people who need to watch that.

[catherine]

I have a cup or two of tea every day and my current favorite is Tazo Green Ginger, or Green Zen. I don't put anything in it. I also use an electric kettle to get the temperature right for green tea.

[Rogar]

I'm pretty sure I remember both Tazo teas and Republic of Teas as favorites. Thanks for the reminder. I didn't know there was a right temperature and will have to look it up. There is a specialty tea shop not too far away and I'd always thought that loose tea was more cost effective and maybe better quality, but bag tea is easy to pick up at the grocery.

[Tradd]

I'm pretty sure I remember both Tazo teas and Republic of Teas as favorites. Thanks for the reminder. I didn't know there was a right temperature and will have to look it up. There is a specialty tea shop not too far away and I'd always thought that loose tea was more cost effective and maybe better quality, but bag tea is easy to pick up at the grocery.

If you don’t mind Amazon, that’s where I get a lot of my tea. Much better selection and better prices than the local grocery.

[catherine]

I'm pretty sure I remember both Tazo teas and Republic of Teas as favorites. Thanks for the reminder. I didn't know there was a right temperature and will have to look it up. There is a specialty tea shop not too far away and I'd always thought that loose tea was more cost effective and maybe better quality, but bag tea is easy to pick up at the grocery.

From artfultea.com

Tea temperature breakdown

Black tea: 212 degrees
Green tea: 175 to 180 degrees
White tea: 175 to 180 degrees
Oolong tea: 195 degrees
Pu-erh tea: 212 degrees
Purple tea: 175 to 180 degrees
Herbal tea: 212 degrees
Rooibos tea: 212 degrees

My electric kettle has presets starting at 180 and going up to 212.

[pinkytoe]

Other than iced tea with lemon, I am not a tea drinker. DH is though and prefers Earl Gray and Japanese Sencha which he found at Natural Grocers in their bulk section.

[rosarugosa]

I mostly drink Paul Newman's organic black tea (tea bags). I like it steeped for way too long - maybe 10 minutes, with a squeeze of lemon. After reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane earlier this year I want to try pur'er tea, but I haven't yet done so.

[happystuff]

I have tea every now and then. No particular brand, but like green, chamomile and ginger best.