09-07-2003, 09:52 PM | #1 |
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hrm so anyhow,
i went to this odd store the other day that had a million kinds of tea i got some that i had heard of but never tried before camomile - if youve ever sniffed a certain glue or adhesive which i forget the name of, it reminds me of that linden flower - as the name suggests, it has a very mild not bitter or sweet taste, which is not altogether unpleasant, but the aftertaste is odd earl grey - tastes kinda like standard slightly bitter tea with no aftertaste and no wierd smells (though it is a very strong smelling tea it just isnt a wierd smell as with camomile). I found i only liked the earl grey as the others had a strange and not so nice smell or aftertaste. Some other teas ive had are lipton - standard bitter tea to me, not too much of an aroma or aftertaste jujube - fairly sweetened tea so its not bitter, has a nice aroma and mild taste im not actually supposed to have any since it has caffeine, but i make an exception to wake up at 6am for my now awfully early morning classes on monday/wednesday/friday. any other people occasionally drink tea? what did you like? why? describe the flavor/aroma/experience! |
09-07-2003, 10:01 PM | #2 |
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Yerba Máte. That is it's name in Spanish, anyway. It is an herb, made from a type of tree. Damn good. Ask anyone from Argentína, Uraguay, Paraguay, and Brazíl.
I cannot find it anywhere around here, and acutally had a friend send me some from Australia, where he has a South American store. I can buy it online at an herb-related website, but it is not the good stuff and is way too expensive that way. It is drank by using a "bombilla"...or metallic straw with a filter on the bottom. The classic bombilla has a golden tip for your mouth. It is drank from a hollowed out shell of some wooden nut or something, and is a very social drink. When you go to someone's house in Argentina, they offer you this. Some people like to boil it on the stove and add milk, then sift the herb out, but I think that is the child-like way of doing it. Still, I like mine with twice as much sugar as native drinkers. [ 09-07-2003, 10:02 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]
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09-07-2003, 10:13 PM | #3 |
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I drink about 4 to 5 cups of hot camomile tea a day. Even though iced tea is the national drink of the Southern US, I hate the stuff. Never drink it.
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BTW isn't "Lipton" rather a brand name than a sort of tea? I personally like my tea black (like my coffe IF I have to have any). Ice-tea is GREAT especially in summer. I dislike green tea but mint (I'm addicted to breathmints) is okay with me and like haws it reminds me of my childhood.
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09-07-2003, 10:33 PM | #5 |
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I rarely drink tea, though if I do it'll be Japanese Green Tea over at my grandparent's house. It makes your hair grow back you know
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09-07-2003, 11:44 PM | #6 |
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as a matter of fact thats why i wanted to try it out, the earl grey tea that is.
when i was at the store i couldnt help but think when i saw it, tea, earl grey, hot. and hrm yes, i meant lipton: 'the brisk tea', im not sure if thats also another brand name, but it seems to be the only name on the package, i dont know what the actual name of the tea would be without branding. i too use entirely too much sugar, generally about 2 tablespoons per metric cup (sometimes more depending on the bitterness of the tea) with this 'Yerba Máte' how do you tell if its the good stuff instead of an imitation? and does it have a more english sounding name alternative? hrm green tea, i might have had that, if its the tea they serve in japanese restaurants anyhow. i never did ask them just what type of tea they were serving in the jap or chinese restaurants. i have tried oolong tea come to think of it, its a little on the bitter side, but has a nice aroma and taste with a lot of suger. |
09-07-2003, 11:51 PM | #7 |
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lol, lipton is the natinal drink o the south, it is made rom orange something and some others, I have not had tea in months
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09-08-2003, 03:13 AM | #8 |
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mmmmm, I love tea. I usually order from republicoftea.com cause they have a huge selection and really good quality product at decent prices. You can also find their stuff at coffee shops and some of those bookstore/cafe's. In fact, I'm drinking some right now
Reeka, how big are the cups? I usually only drink 2-3 cups a day of varying teas, but the cups are pretty big, I can fit a fist easily into 'em
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