Tea Drinker/Aficionado Thread

Timmycuddler · 02-09-2010, 05:06 PM

If you like tea post here...If you love tea post here.

Tea Shops: (If you wish to add some let me know)
XuanTea.com
TeaHub.com
HouDeAsianArt.com VERY expensive collector tea(wares).
www.TaoOfTea.com
Teaviews.com
AmericanTeaRoom.com
TeaForte.com
Rishi-Tea.com
DrinkTheLeaf.com
JacksonsOfPiccadilly.co.uk
SevenCups.com
Dragon Tea House Store
Teaopia.ca For our Cannuck tea drinkers.
NorbuTea.com Sells sample sizes of various teas
SouthSilkRoad.com
ArtOfTea.com
QualiTeas.com
CrazyForTea.com
GreenTeaPots.co.uk Sells lots of Yixing Clay Pots
Necessiteas.comThey sell tea and collectible Yixing clay pots.
TeaCuppa.com

Blogs:
GongFuGirl.com-Yixing Seasoning Guide Great Blog
TeaReviewBlog.com
TeaMasters.Blogspot.com/
HouDeBlog.com

Famous Yixing Pot Craftsmen:
Zhou Rong Jin
Zhou Guan Hua
Mr. Fan Nai Zi
Mrs. Hu Jing
Fan Zhi Qiang
Mrs. Xu Mei Hua
Mrs. Qian Hua Fang
Ms. Feng Yao Feng
Da Zhou
Han Nan
Mr. Wang Xing Jun
Mr. Ron Shi

desertT1 · 02-09-2010, 05:08 PM

I don't drink coffee, but tea, I like.

For me my current favorite is Bigelow Vanilla Caramel. No sweeteners for me either, but this one has a very nice flavor (and smell).

Party · 02-09-2010, 05:10 PM

I mostly drink green teas, there are a few different ones i've been meaning to try but I have not gotten around to tracking them down locally.

Timmycuddler · 02-09-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm not a fan of the cheaper teas but Bigelow's Earl Grey is quite good.

Bob T Guy · 02-09-2010, 05:13 PM

I'm an on again/off again tea drinker. When I was in Ireland I drank it constantly (at least when I wasn't drinking beer). What we get here is really weak compared to that stuff

drg · 02-09-2010, 05:13 PM

I am a tea drinker/afficionado. I got maybe 20 types just in my desk at work

I like oolongs (among many other types), particularly the greener chinese oolongs (e.g. tie guan yin/iron Buddha).

Robertsr · 02-09-2010, 05:14 PM

I like T AND A...

Actually the latest I've gotten into was some Russian smoked Assam. Really unique flavor. Can't make it too strong though or you get queasy.

Robertsr · 02-09-2010, 05:14 PM

Oh, and Yerba Mate. Funny, that's a smoked tea too.

Hmmm, I might be onto something here...

drg · 02-09-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertsr

I like T AND A...

Actually the latest I've gotten into was some Russian smoked Assam. Really unique flavor. Can't make it too strong though or you get queasy.

Interesting, haven't heard of smoked Assam. Sounds similar to Russian caravan or lapsang souchon ... really great teas when you're in the mood for them but yeah the smoke can get overwhelming. Everyone thinks the office is burning down when I brew it.

Timmycuddler · 02-09-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drg

I am a tea drinker/afficionado. I got maybe 20 types just in my desk at work

I like oolongs (among many other types), particularly the greener chinese oolongs (e.g. tie guan yin/iron Buddha).

Bao Zhong Royale Oolong looks good and ive heard good things about it; it's as close as you can get to green without being green i might try it

02-09-2010, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Timmycuddler Cloud Cuckoolander Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCMO	Tea Drinker/Aficionado Thread If you like tea post here...If you love tea post here. Tea Shops: (If you wish to add some let me know) XuanTea.com TeaHub.com HouDeAsianArt.com VERY expensive collector tea(wares). www.TaoOfTea.com Teaviews.com AmericanTeaRoom.com TeaForte.com Rishi-Tea.com DrinkTheLeaf.com JacksonsOfPiccadilly.co.uk SevenCups.com Dragon Tea House Store Teaopia.ca For our Cannuck tea drinkers. NorbuTea.com Sells sample sizes of various teas SouthSilkRoad.com ArtOfTea.com QualiTeas.com CrazyForTea.com GreenTeaPots.co.uk Sells lots of Yixing Clay Pots Necessiteas.comThey sell tea and collectible Yixing clay pots. TeaCuppa.com Blogs: GongFuGirl.com-Yixing Seasoning Guide Great Blog TeaReviewBlog.com TeaMasters.Blogspot.com/ HouDeBlog.com Famous Yixing Pot Craftsmen: Zhou Rong Jin Zhou Guan Hua Mr. Fan Nai Zi Mrs. Hu Jing Fan Zhi Qiang Mrs. Xu Mei Hua Mrs. Qian Hua Fang Ms. Feng Yao Feng Da Zhou Han Nan Mr. Wang Xing Jun Mr. Ron Shi __________________ MCB Feedback!IOG Feedback! My Unofficial Rotor Manual! The Llama Cavalry Has Arrived!!! I'm a PC, and LINUX was my idea! Last edited by Timmycuddler; 10-04-2010 at 12:21 PM.

02-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
desertT1 2 Infinity and Beyond! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ	I don't drink coffee, but tea, I like. For me my current favorite is Bigelow Vanilla Caramel. No sweeteners for me either, but this one has a very nice flavor (and smell). __________________ DesertT1plays:Helmet cam videos (updated 1/23/2012) DT1 Phantom Undercocking kits are for sale! Now just $125 in the US, $130 to Canada Restoring a Tippmann Factory F/A (Full Auto) <-- Video added Feedback

02-09-2010, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timmycuddler Cloud Cuckoolander Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCMO	I'm not a fan of the cheaper teas but Bigelow's Earl Grey is quite good. __________________ MCB Feedback!IOG Feedback! My Unofficial Rotor Manual! The Llama Cavalry Has Arrived!!! I'm a PC, and LINUX was my idea!

02-09-2010, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bob T Guy Coffee Baron Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The bastion of socialism and alcoholism	I'm an on again/off again tea drinker. When I was in Ireland I drank it constantly (at least when I wasn't drinking beer). What we get here is really weak compared to that stuff __________________ /\Click here/\

02-09-2010, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
drg Banned Join Date: Mar 2007	I am a tea drinker/afficionado. I got maybe 20 types just in my desk at work I like oolongs (among many other types), particularly the greener chinese oolongs (e.g. tie guan yin/iron Buddha). Last edited by drg; 02-09-2010 at 05:22 PM.

02-09-2010, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Party Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada...or somewhere above it	I mostly drink green teas, there are a few different ones i've been meaning to try but I have not gotten around to tracking them down locally.

02-09-2010, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	I like T AND A... Actually the latest I've gotten into was some Russian smoked Assam. Really unique flavor. Can't make it too strong though or you get queasy. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

02-09-2010, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	Oh, and Yerba Mate. Funny, that's a smoked tea too. Hmmm, I might be onto something here... __________________ MicroMags 'R Us