 |
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
I've just been having a conversation with a friend, about our preferred brand of tea.
And it got me thinking...
Do you favour one brand? Why?
Do you use any brand? Or just whatever is available. Can you taste the difference?
Teapot or mug?
And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
earl grey, preferably sainsburys, which tastes better...and yorkshire tea now and again..usually mug but a pot if its for more than just me...and as for crises, i think its a good distraction for a few minutes.. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I honestly can taste the difference in Tea, and I use Asda's cheapest tea bags, smart price ones, love the taste. Don't mind Tetley but Typhoo, P.G Tips I find vile  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"I do like a Yorkshire tea the best, twinings is also good 
As for the crisis thing, sugary tea is apparently very good for shock"
Tea seems to be so important to the nation, it was considered to be an essential item worth rationing during WW2  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *lue NarwhalMan
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
Cannot abide tea with milk..
Although I cannot drink coffee with milk either..
I do however like m&s mint tea, it's about the only mint tea that actually tastes like that served in the middle east. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Brand tetley or twinings
"
And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?
"
Interesting question. I think it’s because we need comfort, something known to us giving a sense of certainty and we may have memories of feeling safe when we drank tea. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Yorkshire for me, I like a teapot now and again, with obligatory trimmings (biscuits and cake). Twinnings earl grey now and then too. A morning breakfast teapot escapade is a treat.
In terms of crisis management, it may help with the sit down/reflection process. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"Brand tetley or twinings
And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?
Interesting question. I think it’s because we need comfort, something known to us giving a sense of certainty and we may have memories of feeling safe when we drank tea."
Births, deaths, winter afternoons... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Cannot abide tea with milk..
Although I cannot drink coffee with milk either..
I do however like m&s mint tea, it's about the only mint tea that actually tastes like that served in the middle east."
I grow my own mint for tea  proper |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Always proper tea leaves -
Usually a Ceylon orange pekoe or an Assam. I use Jeeves and Jericho for my teas or, Bluebird for something a bit different
I’m a fussy tea obsessed git  "
Proper tea is theft. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *lue NarwhalMan
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
"Cannot abide tea with milk..
Although I cannot drink coffee with milk either..
I do however like m&s mint tea, it's about the only mint tea that actually tastes like that served in the middle east.
I grow my own mint for tea proper "
Do you prefer a copper or porcelain pot for your mint tea to brew in? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I've just been having a conversation with a friend, about our preferred brand of tea.
And it got me thinking...
Do you favour one brand? Why?
Do you use any brand? Or just whatever is available. Can you taste the difference?
Teapot or mug?
And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?
"
Tea you say? I once made a wonderful friend over a thread about tea |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Cannot abide tea with milk..
Although I cannot drink coffee with milk either..
I do however like m&s mint tea, it's about the only mint tea that actually tastes like that served in the middle east.
I grow my own mint for tea proper
Do you prefer a copper or porcelain pot for your mint tea to brew in? "
Got a little copper one my ma makes coffee in...never used a porcelain one tbh |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Our fave is Clipper in unbleached bags. It makes the tea taste so much better, also, love our big tea pot, again, the brew taste better from the pot that made into a mug..... odd  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"Our fave is Clipper in unbleached bags. It makes the tea taste so much better, also, love our big tea pot, again, the brew taste better from the pot that made into a mug..... odd "
I make my tea in enamel teapots (I have several...) |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"I've just been having a conversation with a friend, about our preferred brand of tea.
And it got me thinking...
Do you favour one brand? Why?
Do you use any brand? Or just whatever is available. Can you taste the difference?
Teapot or mug?
And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?
Tea you say? I once made a wonderful friend over a thread about tea "
Aww..how lovely! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Twinnings English breakfast.
I can always taste the difference, at home it’s just the one cup bag style but we have a regular tea place that do it properly with loose leaves in a glorious stainless teapot |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Yorkshire for me. Anything else and I have two tea bags.
Can drink it any time of the day, with any snack or food choice.
Tea became a bit of a social thing in the office so now I try and mix things up with herbal teas and the like but it’s not the same  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I only drink Twinings. Mainly organic. I like Lady Grey, Ceylon, Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong. I know alot about tea, especially the art of making the perfect cup. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?"
..partly, I think it's about the 'act' of making a brew, to pause under pressure, a moment to steady the ship, to counter nervousness, to reflect and ponder the next move without jumping in feet first...on the other hand, it might just be that tea wets the whistle!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I only drink Twinings. Mainly organic. I like Lady Grey, Ceylon, Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong. I know alot about tea, especially the art of making the perfect cup. "
Ceylon and Darjeeling is great as a blend.
Try the orange pekoe Ceylon - lovely large pointy leaves |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"And why do we drink tea in times of crisis or major events?
..partly, I think it's about the 'act' of making a brew, to pause under pressure, a moment to steady the ship, to counter nervousness, to reflect and ponder the next move without jumping in feet first...on the other hand, it might just be that tea wets the whistle!! "
I think that the actual act of making a pot of tea can be a ritual, or a comforting action.. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I love tea and usually use PG tips as I like the flavour the most.
Tea has a range of chemicals within it, including caffeine. Caffeine, at a time of crisis, may improve your clarity of thought, possibly be more energised. Tea also has properties that help you to relax - unlike coffee. I think it's the calming down effects of tea that are probably the most valuable, simultaneously with getting a clearer focus on something - maybe giving you an aha moment, where you are more able to take something in your stride.
There are many natural compounds in tea and it's possibly the specific mix of them that works particularly well for people, even if undivided ones are also beneficial.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
staffordshire |
I think you can taste the difference, i generally use pg tips or twinnings at work. Typhoo doesnt quite taste right dont ssk me why it just doesnt. And my mum uses asda smartprice - which personally i dont think are great.
But overall if its tea ill more than likely drink it regardless |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Our fave is Clipper in unbleached bags. It makes the tea taste so much better, also, love our big tea pot, again, the brew taste better from the pot that made into a mug..... odd
I make my tea in enamel teapots (I have several...) "
I love enamel pots!! They make such wonderful brew!! Also love my singing kettle!!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I only drink Twinings. Mainly organic. I like Lady Grey, Ceylon, Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong. I know alot about tea, especially the art of making the perfect cup.
Ceylon and Darjeeling is great as a blend.
Try the orange pekoe Ceylon - lovely large pointy leaves "
I am a staunch fan of golden flowery orange pekoe Darjeeling, or a first flush. There’s a rather delightful tea shop in the undercover market in Bath. I love going there and spending a little bit on some decent loose tea |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"Our fave is Clipper in unbleached bags. It makes the tea taste so much better, also, love our big tea pot, again, the brew taste better from the pot that made into a mug..... odd
I make my tea in enamel teapots (I have several...)
I love enamel pots!! They make such wonderful brew!! Also love my singing kettle!!! "
Do you wrap string around the handles?! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I only drink Twinings. Mainly organic. I like Lady Grey, Ceylon, Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong. I know alot about tea, especially the art of making the perfect cup.
Ceylon and Darjeeling is great as a blend.
Try the orange pekoe Ceylon - lovely large pointy leaves
I am a staunch fan of golden flowery orange pekoe Darjeeling, or a first flush. There’s a rather delightful tea shop in the undercover market in Bath. I love going there and spending a little bit on some decent loose tea "
There’s a good one in Oxfords undercover market too - Cardews. Show me your tea collection sometime and I’ll show you mine |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
As long as it's strong and it isn't overpowered with milk, most of the teas out there are great.
I do have a lovely new glass teapot with a strainer which I use for Assam. It's the best for flavour in my opinion |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
Apparently my gran used to put tea in my bottle when a toddler 
