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Do you drink tea?

What are some of your favorites? Do you like regular tea or herb tea? Do you prefer tea to coffee?

Whenever I watch an old movie and someone asks someone else if they'd like a cup of tea, I often wonder if they're served regular tea or herbal. I cannot drink regular tea past noon as it will keep me up nights. Lately I've been drinking "Tension Tamer" which is a combination of chamomile with a blend of other herbs, but my favorite is ginseng.

by Anonymousreply 21December 10, 2021 10:16 PM

Green tea everyday

by Anonymousreply 1December 10, 2021 7:36 PM

I prefer strong black tea, English and Irish breakfast. Orange pekoe tea is OK.

I always prefer (require) coffee when I wake up but often want tea in the afternoon because it's lighter and refreshing.

I do like and drink a variety of alternatives like Yogi brand detox tea (so yummy!), ginger tea (so good for digestion), but they're not really 'real tea' as far as my taste buds are concerned.

Green tea is so bland it's hard to accept that I don't like it, but I really don't like it. The flavor just creeps me out for some reason.

by Anonymousreply 2December 10, 2021 7:38 PM

This again?

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by Anonymousreply 3December 10, 2021 7:39 PM

I drink strong black tea with milk throughout the day, then sometimes chamomile at night.

by Anonymousreply 4December 10, 2021 7:40 PM

Chai, Butter Tea and Herbal (Ginger, lemon, honey, pepper)

by Anonymousreply 5December 10, 2021 7:44 PM

Earl Grey, mint, oolong, Typhoo

by Anonymousreply 6December 10, 2021 7:45 PM

I am a fan of mint tea. Regular black is great too.

by Anonymousreply 7December 10, 2021 7:45 PM

I like Russian Caravan tea

by Anonymousreply 8December 10, 2021 7:46 PM

I mostly drink "regular" tea, Earl Grey, or English afternoon tea . I like it with a lot of sugar, but since I have to watch my weight I use Splenda instead.

The only herbal tea I drink is ginger tea, and I sweeten that a lot too. Sometimes I blend ginger tea with regular tea.

by Anonymousreply 9December 10, 2021 7:51 PM

Are many of you English?

by Anonymousreply 10December 10, 2021 7:53 PM

Not English. I grew up in Northern Virginia and my family only had (unsweetened) iced tea when I was growing up. I did a short study abroad in England in college and developed a taste for English breakfast tea there, black or sometimes with a little milk.

by Anonymousreply 11December 10, 2021 7:56 PM

What is a good brand of tea? I have a friend who brings me Tetley's every time he goes to the UK. He said the Tetley's sold in the US is not the same and is horrible.

by Anonymousreply 12December 10, 2021 7:56 PM

Only iced tea.

by Anonymousreply 13December 10, 2021 7:58 PM

I like Twinings and PG Tips, but I have avoided Twinings since I read the CBC found high levels of toxic pesticides in their teas.

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by Anonymousreply 14December 10, 2021 8:02 PM

Bigelow Constant Comment and Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice. With heavy cream.

Also love PG Tips brewed very strong, also with heavy cream.

by Anonymousreply 15December 10, 2021 8:07 PM

I used to inspect a lot of apartments in NY (obviously) and green tea was one of the most common items left behind among tenants who didn't clean their apartments. It's like everyone HAS green tea because we're aware of the benefits but it's just not luxurious. I'm always disappointed when I've chosen the green tea bag at random.

Earl Grey is my favorite.

by Anonymousreply 16December 10, 2021 8:17 PM

One of my great treats to myself .... after all, who better to treat .... on a gray, chilly & damp day is to have a sitdown with Lapsang souchong tea, perhaps with a cookie or two. Sheer relaxation ! It is a black tea consisting of Camellia sinensis leaves that are smoke-dried over a pinewood fire. I like the aroma the taste.

by Anonymousreply 17December 10, 2021 8:19 PM

I drink hot, iced and herbal tea. I drink coffee too. I do not prefer one over the other as I consume both on a daily basis.

by Anonymousreply 18December 10, 2021 8:23 PM

What is the best brand of green tea?

by Anonymousreply 19December 10, 2021 8:24 PM

I mix my own tea.

Fennel and sage with lots of honey.

Ginger, pinch of pepper, garlic, palm sugar (very good when you have a sore throat)

Cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, milk and honey

by Anonymousreply 20December 10, 2021 9:26 PM

R19, I like Bangkok tea from Harney and Sons

by Anonymousreply 21December 10, 2021 10:16 PM
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