Let's talk tea!

SillaWinchester
SillaWinchester Posts: 363 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Since tea is said to be a drink that promotes healthy living, I've decided that I want to start drinking more of it but there are so many brands and types that I don't know which tea to purchase.

So what types of teas are healthiest? What is your favorite type of tea? What brand do you purchase?
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  • BraveNewdGirl
    BraveNewdGirl Posts: 937 Member
    I'm all about loose leaf teas. White, green, and oolong are said to have the most health benefits. David's Tea (www.davidstea.com) and Teavana (www.teavana.com) are my favourite retailers. The stuff they sell is just heaven in a cup.
  • itsskyhigh
    itsskyhigh Posts: 33
    Green tea boosts the female matabolism! And so does lemon/lemon juice. I drink a cup with a few drops of lemon a day. Honestly doesnt taste very good unless its very warm/hot.
  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    I'm Chinese, so at home I normally have loose leaf teas. Green and white tea are pretty good. Go to the tea shops and try samples! That way you won't spend a lot of money on a tea you may not enjoy.
  • kristixo
    kristixo Posts: 38 Member
    I am just enjoying a cup of celestial seasonings cinnamon apple tea. It is so soooo good, especially if you like cinnamon :) Highly recommend !
  • KristinaB83
    KristinaB83 Posts: 440 Member
    Teavana jasmine green tea is awesome.

    Hell, anything from Teavana is pretty awesome.
  • pangepange
    pangepange Posts: 49 Member
    I also buy loose leaf teas from Teavana and David's Tea.

    My favourite tea right now is Sakura Allure from Teavana; I pour the hot steeped tea over ice for a delicious iced tea. No additional sugar is necessary. :heart:
  • TAS82
    TAS82 Posts: 19 Member
    Steeped Tea is a Canadian Company that has amazing loose leaf teas! They are so delicious.They are alot like the David's Tea
  • OneStepLighter
    OneStepLighter Posts: 78 Member
    Most green or white teas are pretty good! My two favorites are Twinings Jasmine Green Tea & Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice. Delicious! :)
  • sokkache
    sokkache Posts: 220 Member
    I drink a lot of oolong tea and jasmine green tea. I would just suggest that you buy whatever tea you think sounds good.
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    I drink vanilla chai by Bigelow, I add a tbs of vanilla flavored creamer to it. Sometimes I drink it instead of coffee.
  • jackieg218
    jackieg218 Posts: 95 Member
    I love the bigelow teas, vanilla chi is amazing and so is the raspberry'
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Green tea boosts the female matabolism! And so does lemon/lemon juice.

    lol

    no it doesn't
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    Builders' tea loose leaf in a teapot and I'll read your tea leaves for you if you like!

    If I'm being posh - Assam or Lady Grey.
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Cornsilk tea and barley tea and persimmon leaf tea are pretty popular here (Korea). I prefer mint tea.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I drink a lot of green and white teas. I prefer Davids Teas
  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    The kind you make in the sun. Then add ice. Then drink. Perfect.
  • scrumdidlly
    scrumdidlly Posts: 17 Member
    It's really a matter of personal preference. I go to Teavana and they are great because they let you smell the teas first so you can mostly get an idea of what they taste like. They sell it by the cup or loose leaf so you can try before you buy and they always have lots of samples. I've never been there but I've heard David's Tea is basically the same idea.
  • OverDoIt
    OverDoIt Posts: 332 Member
    Yogi kambucha green tea. Try it you will like it. If you don't like it, I will still like it. But, I know you will like it. So, try it.
  • aalbert_82
    aalbert_82 Posts: 95 Member
    If you're going to start drinking tea for its health benefits, read this first:

    http://foodbabe.com/2013/08/21/do-you-know-whats-really-in-your-tea/

    I have been a huge tea drinker since childhood. I'm not saying you should care about chemicals, GMO's and all that stuff (some people don't) but if you're going to drink tea as a new healthy habit you might want to read about the health risks created by manufacturing first.
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    Tea for me is like coffee for others - I really enjoy a cup or two each morning as I get ready for work or relaxing on a weekend morning. I drink it because I like the taste.

    I drink mostly Choice brand green tea, oolong or black. The black I add a little sweetener. In the summer I like all those iced.
  • ruqayyahsmum
    ruqayyahsmum Posts: 1,513 Member
    Twinning English breakfast tea usually. Green tea made with first a little cold water topped up with hot water if I fancy it
  • bl1nk6
    bl1nk6 Posts: 175
    Green tea is supposed to be the healthiest ... i hate tea but had to drink it under doctors orders once to detox my stomach before an op so tried allsorts of green tea and apple juice and cranberry juice.. twinnings green tea fruit infusions tasted the best to me and liquorice tea is nice. Its sweet and refreshing too .
  • TommyJensen1987
    TommyJensen1987 Posts: 95
    You really have to try a bunch of different teas to find out what you like. I mean there is sooo many different teas out there.
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    I like to go and stare at the wall of teas wherever I go and just pick out a couple. There are so many options! Pomegranate green tea has been a staple lately, but there are sleepy teas, chammomiles, "healing" teas and other flavors in my basket. Tea is NO DOUBT a really nice habit to adopt when you're trying to cut back on food. Have fun and enjoy!
  • Rianne90
    Rianne90 Posts: 229 Member
    Rooibos tea is my absolute favorite (also whole leaf), I like it just plain rooibos flavor or flavored with vanilla or citrus, so good!
  • redfiona99
    redfiona99 Posts: 116 Member
    Just remember not to leave your green teas brewing too long :)
  • Slacker16
    Slacker16 Posts: 1,184 Member
    Healthiest is very debatable, some say green tea is better than black and others say they're about the same. Personally, I drink black tea because I like it more. The antioxidant effects are merely a welcome side effect :smile:

    I like strong black teas, assam and ceylon mainly. I suggest you don't skip straight to loose leaf, tea is delicious but a bit of an acquired taste...
    Rooibos tea is my absolute favorite (also whole leaf), I like it just plain rooibos flavor or flavored with vanilla or citrus, so good!
    I've been meaning to buy rooibos since forever. I've had it a few times and loved it but I keep forgetting to buy some...
  • Ceilidh_H
    Ceilidh_H Posts: 65 Member
    Rooibos are my favorite but I like a lot of different teas. I would recommend instructions on how to brew different teas since it is not as simple as just adding boiling water. Especially with green teas, they can get very bitter if the water is too hot or if it has steeped too long -they usually need 80 degree water for 3-5 min. I thought I hated green tea until I learned to brew it properly.
  • kellyb63
    kellyb63 Posts: 108 Member
    I drink black and green tea. I enjoy a variety. My faves are Tazo ZEN, PASSION and Wild Orange.. China Mist Jasmine and Blackberry is divine, yet pricey! . BIGELOW English Tea Time is a good all around robust black tea.

    Tea, presently is helping stave my urge for Diet Colas. Giving up Diet Colas is a big goal for me. Try to make sure I have some at my office, home, in the car, you name it.
  • SusanL222
    SusanL222 Posts: 585 Member
    My go-to tea is Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice....herb tea with nicely sweet cinnamon flavor. Cinnamon has several health benefits, so I understand. I also love Kombucha tea which is a fermented sweet tea....google it for benefits and how to make it!

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