I appreciate that Lipton is attempting to improve upon the standard tea bags. Pyramid shaped bags with larger bits of tea "breath" more while seeping so there is better potential for improved … more
My first slug of this tea threw me off because it has fruit (or Aloe Vera) bits in it and it stunned me a little bit. And it seems awfully sweet for a “health” drink, although … more
The Primula Tea Bag Buddy is a generous (16 oz.) sized double wall glass mug that retains the heat or cold of its contents very effectively. Too effectively perhaps. When swapping out my usual coffee … more
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greengenerationny posted a Quick Tip about Guayaki Yerba Mate.
March 06, 2011
I love yerba mate; locally a new restaurant run by 'hippie' types was finally allowed to open and one of their main things they sell is yerba mate in coffee, tea etc...once again, I try my best to bring … more
If you aren't familiar with the aged Chinese tea Pu-Erh, take a quick look HERE before reading further. I received a sample of this tea for part of a tea taste test (OTTI) sponsored by Adagio Teas … more
I converted to drinking only loose leaf tea last year and gave this gift pack a try. While it was decent, I have since had better and will probably not be ordering it again. … more
First, here's a little info on Pu-erh tea: Pu-erh is aged, large leaf Chinese tea mostly from the Yunnan province that is low in tannins and has a rich, unique … more
Yunnan Golden Curls from Adagio Teas has been a constant companion during the this chilly end of 2010. There is nothing quite like it to revitalize and warm you up. It is a pricey indulgence, but it there … more
Though we technically did not eat a full meal there, I feel that Cafe Gusto warrants its own post because it is a place I personally endorse and want to see thrive – not that it really needs my … more
Tucked away amongst quaint boutique shops and restaurants in Studio City, Aroma Cafe is a not-so-hidden neighborhood gem that quickly converts every visitor who sets foot into the … more
The English firm Taylors of Harrogate supplies many Great loose leaf Teas which you can purchase from their website - ( http://www.taylorsofharrogate.co.uk/ ). I really love Earl … more
I recently started drinking Dandelion Root tea and I love it! To me it tastes much like barley tea which is something that I've been drinking for most of my life. On the front of … more
With green tea it is easy to over brew if you leave the tea bag in the water too long or have the water too hot. Try seeping for two minutes in water that has been off boil for about 5 minutes. The taste … more
I've long been a steady coffee drinker for quite a few years. Lately, as more stress has piled upon my plate or maybe it's because I'm getting older, I've noticed that the coffee I've … more
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Kort_Kramer posted a Quick Tip about Oolong Tea.
October 13, 2010
I am hard pressed to choose, but if I had to pick a favorite tea, it would be Oolong. It doesn't have the grassiness of many green teas or the astringent bitterness of many black teas. You can over brew … more
Do yourself a favor and get the whole leaf version of this tea rather than the bag. You get a improved flavor and multiple infusions this way. Also, TGY is not a variety that is meant to be aged, so consume … more
Tieguanyin Tea translated into English as "Iron Goddess Tea" is one of the most famous types of Chinese Tea. It has many different translations and is often called Tieguanyin, Ti … more
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Kort_Kramer posted a Quick Tip about Iced Tea.
October 06, 2010
A fun way to make iced tea is something I learned as a kid called "sun tea". My mother would put tea bags and cold water in a glass container and set it out in the sun. An hour or two later, … more
...then you could do A LOT worse than Ito En's Golden Oolong tea. Most of the sugary, over processed stuff out there is awful, and not all that good for you. I usually drink self-brewed, loose-leaf … more
Pros: High quality, high antioxidants Cons: Very expensive The Bottom Line: This is an excellent health conscious product. It is really meant for … more
Pros: Great flavor, excellent fragrance Cons: Flavor can be overpowering if you aren't ready for it The Bottom Line: This is a very fruity white tea. … more
Pros: High in antioxidants Cons: Strange smell and bad boring flavor The Bottom Line: This tea was just sloppy. It was flat and somewhat bitter. … more
Pros: Great aroma, moderate flavor for the average taste Cons: Easily overbrewed and made bitter The Bottom Line: I like this tea as a regular drinker. … more