Life is too short to be drinking bad tea....

[poltr1]

Somewhere in my tea stash are bags of tea that I took from restaurants. When I order hot tea in restaurants, some places give me two teabags. I only use one, and ask for more hot water, so I can get as much out of the bag as I can. (I drink my tea black, with no additives.)

As some of you may know, there are some brands that are better than others. These brands need either honey and lemon, or cream and sugar. Or they should be used strictly for iced tea.

Some of my least favorite brands include Lipton, Salada, Wallingford, Superior, Maryland Club. The last three are national or regional coffee/tea services.

My favorites: Twinings, Brooke Bond PG Tips (great in the coffeemaker if I don't make it too strong), Tetley, Bigelow, Luzianne (iced tea or sun tea).

Same that the makers of the "Mrs. Tea" discontinued production several years ago. I have to use my coffeemaker instead, after I rinse it out and get rid of the coffee residue. For loose tea, I usually use 1 teaspoon of tea -- that's why they call it a teaspoon, right? -- for every 3 cups -- ANSI standard 6 oz. cups, that is -- of water.

It's cold and rainy out. It's the perfect time for a cup of tea.

So, what teas do you love or hate?

Comments

[daisy-knotwise.livejournal.com]

One of the major grocery chains in the Chicago market is the Jewel. It is now owned by Albertsons who is trying to sell it someone else, but it started life as the Jewel Tea co. Hence, their house brand of tea bags is really quite good. About 3/4 of the price of the Liptons and far better.

GHR

[amazon-42.livejournal.com]

Darjeeling, if I have to drink tea. Or English breakfast tea.

Personally, I can blather for hours about coffee, though. Rather like a wine expert.

My tase in wine, though, is well known to be completely idiotic.

[poltr1]

At least you don't buy your wine in a box like your mother does. :)

My rule #1 when it comes to wine: If it has a screw top, and no cork, it's probably not very good wine.

[dragon-pet.livejournal.com]

My favorite brands are Twinings and Stash.

I am very fond of oolong tea, earl grey, peppermint and english breakfast teas. Lady gray isnt bad but I like earl grey better.