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| Monday, July 6th, 2009 | 9:52 pm
[the_snowgoose]
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| | Sunday, June 21st, 2009 | 11:54 pm
[lydiajen]
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Loose Leaf Tea Storage
I'm wondering what the most ideal way for storing loose leaf tea long-term is. I have some loose leafs in zip-lock bags and some in tins. Some are getting near two years old and I've notice the flavors of the older ones is fading, although, not every one of them, it seems to partly depend on the tea too maybe? I try not to buy too much of a tea at once because I know my tastes change periodically but the ones I'm most interested in preserving are mostly the Darjeeling Estate varieties because there are some I like a lot that are often a limited production for the year so I prefer not to run out and find myself craving it when I have to wait for the next the season. I do like some cheaper Darjeeling blends that are available all year round so I'm less likely to buy those in large quantities. Just curious to hear how others keep their teas. | 3:42 pm
[cbrunberg] |
new member
i love tea. i have been drinking tea since i was a kid.i like black tea loose and teabags.for ice tea i use lizianne. | | Thursday, May 21st, 2009 | 9:15 pm
[irisira03]
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Summer and tea
What is your favorite way to make iced tea? Current Mood:  curious | | Monday, May 4th, 2009 | 1:12 pm
[lydiajen]
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Trying to decide on a loose leaf Earl Grey
I will probably be ordering samples but was wondering if anyone could give any suggestions.
I've been drinking bagged Bigelow Earl Grey for years and occasionally Twinnings. I also love loose "Earl Grey de la Crème" but I'm still looking for something stronger.
I feel like I want slightly more Bergamot than what I get in the Bigelow or the Crème versions. However, some years ago I tried an "extra bergamot" from Speacialteas.com and it was so overpowering it seemed more like it tasted like black liquorice to me...I'd like to avoid a repeat experience.
I already need to put together an order from uptontea.com but will consider other suggestions.
Or maybe I just need to blend a regular Earl Grey with an extra bergamot Earl Grey to get what I'm looking for. However, I tried that with my previous extra bergamot, and it still had that liquorice-like taste.
| | Monday, April 27th, 2009 | 7:23 pm
[ozqueen]
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| | Friday, April 24th, 2009 | 12:00 pm
[hawklady]
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World Tea Exposition - May 2-4, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV
This looks like a lot of fun. It's a trade show, and not intended for the retail tea customer. However, my experience has been these shows are fantastic for the end consumer who wants to learn more about "upstream". As a side benefit, you often can get a bazillion free samples. I'd attend in a heartbeat if it were local: World Tea Expo - May 2-4, 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada Mandalay Bay Convention Center http://www.worldteaexpo.comAdmission ranges from $30 for retailers to $125 for consultants, suppliers, distributors, etc. I'm not sure how much verification is involved if you're claiming one of the lower rates. (x-posted to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) teafortwo) | | Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 | 10:30 am
[iguanahey]
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| | Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 | 4:51 pm
[iguanahey]
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Question - where to find Kamjove induction kettles?
Hi there! I'm looking for a new place to buy Kamjove induction kettles inexpensively. The place where we bought our last couple (we have one for daily use and one for travel/demonstrations) just went out of business and I'm not relishing spending $75 USD online for the same pot we spent $35 on. Note: I don't wear through kettles this fast! My parents just returned from a few weeks in China and now want a small cordless kettle like ours. | | Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 | 5:20 pm
[rayn_bowh_luvr]
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I just....
drank a whole pot of japanese green tea fabulicious<3 -rayn | | Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 | 1:22 am
[hawklady]
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SCAA tea sample: Petals "Lemon Infused Black Tea" (Arnie Palmer) mix
I tried another one of the umpteen free sample packets I brought home from the SCAA Exposition ... Caffe D'Amore Petals Iced Tea Mix, flavor "Lemon Infused Black Tea" Instant Single Serve Packet Made with pure organic cane sugar. My assessment: This is super-sweet sugar water with some lemony flavor and a faint hint of tea. No kidding. It's sugar-sugar-sweet. I spoke with a representative and she suggested that I add more water: the packet was meant for a 12oz serving, so use 16oz water. I did, and I had the same impression. It wasn't as sweet, but the lemon and tea flavors also weakened considerably. Adding more water merely reduced everything, rather than adjusted the flavor-balance of sugar:lemon:tea. "Fresh brewed flavor in an instant!" was overwhelmed: the tea was buried in sweet lemon sweet. On the plus side, it wasn't a cloying-thick sweet like many syrup-sweetened drinks are. This isn't a get-again. The tea flavor is almost miniscule, the lemon out of balance with the tea, and the sugar just plain overwhelming. Just because I love hummingbirds doesn't mean I want to drink like them. Caffe D'Amore: http://www.caffedamore.com/Petals line: http://www.caffedamore.com/petals.aspI've got another sample packet of this stuff, maybe two. They'll go in my giveaway pile, and probably end up in one of the new teaboxes. | 5:57 pm
[rayn_bowh_luvr]
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I'm new
I'm friggen OB-SESSED with tea tea pots tea cups tea leaves tea books tea leaves It's the only thing i drink besides water especially green tea and earl grey hell i even have green earl grey blend i honestly thought i was the only one obsessed with tea like this well i'd like to hear from ya'll i prefer using cast iron pots to steep in waht about ya'll? -rayn Current Mood:  blahCurrent Music: lucy in the sky with diamonds- the beatles | | Monday, April 20th, 2009 | 4:03 pm
[alagbon]
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| | Monday, April 13th, 2009 | 7:53 pm
[belle_dragon]
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| | Friday, April 10th, 2009 | 10:51 am
[moreteadk]
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Steepster
Anybody know Steepster? I was recently introduced to Steepster and since it doesn't seem to have been mentioned here (at least not that I can recall) I thought I'd pass the word on. Personally I only spent a couple of seconds poking around in it before signing up. Steepster is like a tea-log. You can post what you're drinking, whether or not you liked it and attach a little note with a review and such. You can 'follow' other tea drinkers and use it to get inspired to try new kinds of tea. Sort of like Goodreads or Shelfari with books, only this is with tea. I'm here if you want to see what it looks like. I've been using it a fair bit already. | | Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | 7:55 pm
[the_snowgoose]
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Tea Pot Tea
X-posted on teafreaks & ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) the_snowgooseWhen I got my first teapot, the friend who got it for me regaled me with the time-honoured tale of after you brewed many – many pots of tea in your trusty pot, that after a while you just add hot water (no tea) and make tea. Well, that finally has happened to…. ( peak underneath ) | | Saturday, March 28th, 2009 | 5:35 pm
[the_snowgoose]
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Dooars Tea
X-posted on teafreaks & teafortwoSilly me, I’ve lost some information you all posted a few months ago and could use your help, again, in locating a purveyor of a black tea from the Dooaras (sp?) region of India since my local shop stopped carrying Dooars TGFOPI 18 months ago. Thanks! Current Mood:  disappointed | | Friday, March 27th, 2009 | 2:19 pm
[apollotea]
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Best Black
I have not written here anything about my store for a very long time so, please, forgive me for a little information/advertising. It is an important event for me. Remember, I told you that I have an idea to introduce people to teas of the highest grade, that usually cost well over $100/lb, at a significant discount? After a lot of searching and negotiating I have found several teas that I can offer with a discount of 25-30%. Believe it or not, I am not making any money on this deal, my goal is to give people a chance to try the best teas, that they normally wouldn't do because of the high price. I haven't decided yet how long I will keep this sale, it depends on how much interest it gets. Here is the list of four of the best black teas that I have found (no pu-erhs here). I also have a list of green teas ready and can do the same for oolongs and white teas, if there is an interest. Please, let me know. Keemun Hoa Ya A: http://www.apollotea.com/keemun-hoa-p-213.html Regular: $100/lb Sale: $75/lb, $40/8oz, $25/4oz Lingia STGFOP: http://www.apollotea.com/lingia-stgfop-p-231.html Regular: $190/lb Sale: $140/lb, $80/8oz, $45/4oz Lumbini FBOPFEXS: http://www.apollotea.com/lumbini-fbopfexs-p-230.html Regular: $130/lb Sale: $100/lb, $55/8oz, $32/4oz Temi FTGFOP: http://www.apollotea.com/temi-ftgfop-p-232.html Regular: $120/lb Sale: $90/lb, $50/8oz, $30/4oz Four of the Best (4oz of each): http://www.apollotea.com/four-the-best-p-205.htmlI buy all tea in small sealed bags to guarantee their freshness. The price is higher but you will not get tea from a 20kg bags that was opened for few months. Опубликовано с мобильного портала m.lj.ru | | Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | 4:47 pm
[alagbon]
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| | Saturday, February 28th, 2009 | 9:54 pm
[softpaw]
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Tea balls yes or no.
So I picked up the recent issue of Tea Time Magazine the other day. It had a little bit about making a good cup of tea. It recommended NOT using a tea ball to brew your tea with. But go either loose in the pot or use a basket device. Their reasoning was the leaves can't open in a tea ball. Now I use a tea ball myself. I have a few different sizes for different types of teas and sizes of teapots. I thought that as long as you don't pack it full it works just fine. Now I'm wondering what others think. |
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