Looking for different kinds of tea to drink!

brittanyjeanxo
brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,831 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
I love pretty much all kinds of tea with the exception of green tea. I usually drink Earl Grey tea, which is black tea with some orange and floral notes. Other than that, just plain old black tea. I was hoping that I could get some suggestions from any tea drinkers out there for some new teas to try :) I'd also be open to things that aren't exactly made from tea leaves, like herbal teas or floral ones. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

ETA: I realize that I could just Google "different types of tea" but I want answers from real-live people that are trying to stay healthy like me :P
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  • B3Streeter
    B3Streeter Posts: 292 Member
    I drink bigelow blueberry green tea a lot. Even if you dont like green tea, the blueberry overpowers the flavor and it is so good!
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,831 Member
    I drink bigelow blueberry green tea a lot. Even if you dont like green tea, the blueberry overpowers the flavor and it is so good!

    Oooh, I do love blueberries :) I have a blueberry coffee you might like, it's called Wild Mountain Blueberry by Green Mountain roasters :)
  • Shell_7609
    Shell_7609 Posts: 786 Member
    I'm hooked on chai tea, I have several different varieties at home. If you're just looking for tea bags, Stash or Tazo are my favorites, but if you want loose teas, Teavana has so many different choices
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Im currently hooked on Vanilla Cinnamon black tea from Trader Joes.
    I also love almost all of the Tazo teas
  • grace1611
    grace1611 Posts: 55
    raspberry tea is good
  • pootop
    pootop Posts: 8 Member
    peppermint tea :)
  • wicksteve
    wicksteve Posts: 19
    Hi...... I'm new here (today, 12/04/11). My name is Wick, a nickname since birth. Right at the moment I am drinking Choice Organic Oolong Tea (hot). I drink all kinds of hot tea. Living in Florida , where it's quite hot at times, I've just started drinking Ice Tea, as well. I had read a while ago that Oolong was drunk by those looking to lose weight. When I tried it for the first time, I found it had a soothing, fresh flavor and it was perfect as an afternoon tea, so it has become a favorite of mine. I drink a great deal of Green Tea, also; however I found Salada to be very bitter , so I stick mainly to Bigelow, Stash, Tazo and Twinning Teas. For old- fashion Southern Iced Tea, I use Lipton tea bags as my husband's Southern five- generation family has used.
  • jazzedorange
    jazzedorange Posts: 184 Member
    I Love Earl Gray and black tes but when I need a change I drink Chi.
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    I drink a lot of herbal infusions. Mixed berry, blueberry, cranberry and pomegranate, mint and spice, vanilla rooibos, rooibos chai, and apple comprise my current herbal infusion stash. All tasty with no caffiene and stuff all calories.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    You should try Constant Comment. It's black tea flavored with orange rind and spices. It's a nice change!
  • Coastalpath
    Coastalpath Posts: 46 Member
    Peppermint is really, really nice...
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I am a huge fan of Yogi Egyptian Licorice teas. A lot of licorice teas are cloying and grassy,but this has other spices and is really well-balanced. Nice natural sweetness from the licorice too. It is great for digestion.
  • vjrose
    vjrose Posts: 809 Member
    Good Earth sweet and spicy is my absolute favorite comes in caffeinated and decaf, doesn't require any sweeteners.
  • TrulyBlessed0521
    TrulyBlessed0521 Posts: 1
    If you like green tea, matcha green tea (powdered green tea) mixed with almond milk and honey is delish (google the benefits of matcha green tea--simply amazing overall healthy beverage and mega antioxidant over bagged green tea)! :smile:
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Also, Christmas is coming up. Your family members are probably looking for stocking stuffers for you. Tell them to get you an assortment!
  • ShadowSoldier23
    ShadowSoldier23 Posts: 321 Member
    I bought a stash of Caramel Vanilla tea. Great if you need something sweet without the calories! Amazon is a great place to look for tea. I've had Apricot, mint, vanilla chi, caramel, vanilla, lemon, raspberry etc. i get my love of tea from my mom!
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    If you are up for trying herbal teas, Chamomile isn't bad.
  • astul
    astul Posts: 63 Member
    I like redbush tea - and have found a vanilla one which I have progressed to sticking 2 teabags in a cup and leave to brew for a good 10 mins for a stronger taste.It's got no caffeine in it so doesn't keep u awake!
  • tiptoeketo
    tiptoeketo Posts: 271 Member
    My favorites are Lipton Chai, Stash Ginger Peach Green Tea, and my go-to tea nearly every day is orange pekoe, with a lemon wedge, and a packet of stevia.
  • CouchSpud
    CouchSpud Posts: 557 Member
    Mate, Green tea with Jasmine, Cinnamon Camomile Apple, Peppermint, Nettle... there is soooo much variety ^^
  • IvoryParchment
    IvoryParchment Posts: 651 Member
    Not sure how you feel about sucralose sweetener... I usually drink tea unsweetened, but I make an exception for chai.

    Heat 2 cups milk and 2 packets (yep) of sucralose in a mug in the microwave, stirring every minute until it boils.

    Steep two teabags of Celestial Seasonings Chai (I use it because I need decaf because of migraines).

    To die for, and rather nutritious as long as you don't object to artificial sweeteners. This is equivalent to 4 tsp of sugar, so it would be an extra 60 calories with regular table sugar.
  • whatevany
    whatevany Posts: 109 Member
    I just started drinking Rishi Earl Grey Rooibos tea (technically its an herb but brewed the same as tea). Its naturally decaffeinated and has a hint of citrus. Loose leaf white tea is also a good option.
  • lilgriffo
    lilgriffo Posts: 36
    Monk Pear, or Camomile! Not sure where your from but Australia has a tea range called "T2" which has fantastic varieties! They had a choc chip tea which you had with soy milk which tasted like heaven- oh and mint slice tea! So yummy- but their fruit teas are phenomenal too!
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    I buy the Bigelow box with the variety of teas. I drink a lot of chamomile tea, mints, peach, blueberry, orange spice, etc. It has replaced my coffee drinking. Oh, and lemon zest tea from bigelow I think it is. Ammaazzzzinngg.

    I drink it hot. I don't like ice tea. Ever.
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    I buy the Bigelow box with the variety of teas. I drink a lot of chamomile tea, mints, peach, blueberry, orange spice, etc. It has replaced my coffee drinking. Oh, and lemon zest tea from bigelow I think it is. Ammaazzzzinngg.

    I drink it hot. I don't like ice tea. Ever.
  • Aroz25
    Aroz25 Posts: 40
    I drink healtheries or twinings range of herbal teas. At the moment I'm drinking healtheries be charged tea with ginseng vanilla and blackcurrant, twinings sweet fennel tea and chamomile tea. Another favourite of mine is rosehips and hibiscus. I don't like adding sweeteners but if I feels like sweetening it up a bit I just add a teaspoon of honey. I usually choose the ones that are going to provide a boost or help relax or even aid digestion depending on my mood there are just so many different varieties to choose!
  • karaleafo13
    karaleafo13 Posts: 1 Member
    Have you concidered looking at non-commercial teas? Rose Hips make a good tea and are very high in Vitamin C. Honeysuckle tea (brew washed fllowers in a tea ball... add a little stevia) contain an antiviral, I'm told. You can grow your own Chamomile, which is very relaxing. Garden mints (peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint, etc.) brew up nicely... again, use a tea ball... and have a carmitive effect. Mint is also good for colds, as the menthol breaks up congestion. Most fruit peels make a nice tea. Some will require Stevia, to taste. (Especially citrus). :wink:
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    enjoyingtea.com has TONS of great flavors. One of my favorites is strawberry black. I also really like orange spice, but I get that from my local natural foods store.
  • Gohita
    Gohita Posts: 2 Member
    Green tea with jasmine is SO good. Try apple and mango as well.... YUM
  • Twister19
    Twister19 Posts: 43 Member
    You should get one of those variety packs that has a few teas in different flavors! Stash has some really good ones like white tea & raspberry and orange spice mmm... I think I need some tea now! Lol
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