Different kinds of tea...
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Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
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BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better.
I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean. 0 -
arguablysamson wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »So my routine is black tea and I'm starting to drink green tea. Any other kind of teas I can try? I want to expand my palate. I like Teavana but its so expensive, I'm starting to think Twinnings is just as good.
Dandelion and hibiscus. They treat cholesterol, blood pressure, and are great liver cleansers. I have personally seen great results. I cycle them out almost every single day. I recommend them highly.
And footnote: Green tea has no real advantage over black tea. Antioxidant count varies from test to test. Go with what you like.
I prefer black over green tea. Is that weird? Lol0 -
MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »So my routine is black tea and I'm starting to drink green tea. Any other kind of teas I can try? I want to expand my palate. I like Teavana but its so expensive, I'm starting to think Twinnings is just as good.
Dandelion and hibiscus. They treat cholesterol, blood pressure, and are great liver cleansers. I have personally seen great results. I cycle them out almost every single day. I recommend them highly.
And footnote: Green tea has no real advantage over black tea. Antioxidant count varies from test to test. Go with what you like.
I prefer black over green tea. Is that weird? Lol
Nope, I drink all black.
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MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better. I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean.
The problem with bags is that the leaves don't get to move around freely in the water. But if it's working for you, great!
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BodyByButter wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better. I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean.
The problem with bags is that the leaves don't get to move around freely in the water. But if it's working for you, great!
Those are for when I'm too lazy to clean out my gravity steeper. Lol0 -
BodyByButter wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better. I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean.
The problem with bags is that the leaves don't get to move around freely in the water. But if it's working for you, great!
This is why I like my teapots. The leaves have plenty of room but the spout has several little holes at the entrance so no leaves get into the spout or my cup. easy clean-up.
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BodyByButter wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better. I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean.
The problem with bags is that the leaves don't get to move around freely in the water. But if it's working for you, great!
This is why I like my teapots. The leaves have plenty of room but the spout has several little holes at the entrance so no leaves get into the spout or my cup. easy clean-up.
I work from home, and usually I do gravity steeper plus travel mug. That way I can keep it hot if I get stuck on a phone call or something. I got a David's Carry Mug and absolutely love it. After work I go into more Gong Fu mode, using a gaiwan or teapot. There are companies who send me tea to review and I want to give those the best treatment possible. But during the day it's more about efficiency for me.
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MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better. I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean.
The problem with bags is that the leaves don't get to move around freely in the water. But if it's working for you, great!
Those are for when I'm too lazy to clean out my gravity steeper. Lol
Denture tabs are awesome for stains in those.
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BodyByButter wrote: »MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »BodyByButter wrote: »
Gravity steepers are great, maybe check those out. Or try a Finum brand infuser basket.MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »Rant: I bought a new mesh tea infuser and the herbs still fall out. It's so annoying.
I ended up getting tea bags for my loose leaf. It works so much better. I have a gravity steeper but it's just a pain to clean.
The problem with bags is that the leaves don't get to move around freely in the water. But if it's working for you, great!
This is why I like my teapots. The leaves have plenty of room but the spout has several little holes at the entrance so no leaves get into the spout or my cup. easy clean-up.
I have a bone China tea set and I love it! My mom got me it for christmas.0 -
If you're anywhere near a Fairway, they have a wonderful, affordable selection of loose tea. I particularly like the Darjeeling and the Assam.0
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Black tea, I like Swee-Touch-Nee. Currently drinking Yogi Ginger tea.0
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For steeping loose leaf tea, I love my "Ingenuitea" (it has 4.7 stars and 1000 reviews on amazon):
It looks like a beer stein (but plastic). You put in the tea leaves, pour water, and let it steep. When it's ready, you stick it on top of your cup and the tea pours out the bottom. For clean up, I rinse out for 10 seconds. It's so easy to use!
For tea bag and tea ball users: letting the leaves freely float around the tea first seems to really enhance the flavor.0 -
i have 3 tea balls, disputable tea bags for the extra small leaves and I have a gravity infuser.0
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MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »So my routine is black tea and I'm starting to drink green tea. Any other kind of teas I can try? I want to expand my palate. I like Teavana but its so expensive, I'm starting to think Twinnings is just as good.
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MaitreyeeMAYHEM wrote: »So my routine is black tea and I'm starting to drink green tea. Any other kind of teas I can try? I want to expand my palate. I like Teavana but its so expensive, I'm starting to think Twinnings is just as good.
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I drink oolong black and green tea everyday. I used to go to Teavanna but I found another company with comparable teas.0
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Teavana is just so expensive. What company do u go through? Teavana is owned by Starbucks.. go figure.0
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If you live near a Hy-Vee, I just got their diet mixed berry green tea in bottles for like $4.00! Plus it was on fuel saver. Pour it over water and there is no sugar or calories and it tastes amazing!0
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You could try korean tea like Job's tears tea, Yuja tea...etc. There are so many! It's a whole difference world of tea than compared to green or black...etc tea. If you enjoy savory sweet tastes, they are amazing
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krknobbe10 wrote: »If you live near a Hy-Vee, I just got their diet mixed berry green tea in bottles for like $4.00! Plus it was on fuel saver. Pour it over water and there is no sugar or calories and it tastes amazing!
Do they have a website I can go too?0 -
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you can get them at any korean grocery stores0
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I'm English, I don't drink herbal or fruit or green tea. I drink about 3-4 cups of typhoo (or other similar brands of tea) a day with milk & sugar.0
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For steeping loose leaf tea, I love my "Ingenuitea" (it has 4.7 stars and 1000 reviews on amazon):
It looks like a beer stein (but plastic). You put in the tea leaves, pour water, and let it steep. When it's ready, you stick it on top of your cup and the tea pours out the bottom. For clean up, I rinse out for 10 seconds. It's so easy to use!
For tea bag and tea ball users: letting the leaves freely float around the tea first seems to really enhance the flavor.
^ that is a gravity steeper.
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An interesting read: http://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/2zeeyv/disgruntled_teavana_employee_sick_of_smoke_and/0
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hyliankitten wrote: »Peppermint tea is probably my favorite. Aids in digestion & soothes upset stomach. Green tea is a close second though.
Yes! Same here. I absolutely loveee peppermint tea. Delicious and is great for sooo many things. Peppermint tea also can help curb your appetite because of the way it tastes and smells, from what Ive read on it. Also the green tea is great for energy and boosting your metabolism.:-)0 -
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BodyByButter wrote: »
Teavana is so expensive. I will not pay $30 for tea.0
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