Tea.

[Darkmage4]

I've been trying to incorporate tea into my daily routine lately. Normally a case of pop (soda) would be gone within a week. 24 bottle, but the skinny ones they have out now. 

But I have been drinking Buddha Tea, which is just amazing, no sugar, honey, needed for better taste. Starting drinking Yogi Tea as of late for other tastes too, but, the only one that doesn't have an off putting taste is Buddha tea. All organic, no artificial anything, no sweeteners. 

Pretty much it's been Dandelion root, Turmeric and Ginger, Elderberry, and Hibiscus for calming night time. I am starting to feel a lot better in terms of my gut, sort of. IBS, and lactose intolerance isn't fun... but I manage... most of the time... Cheese. I love cheese. I'll just eat the cheese. I just won't cut the cheese. lol. Sorry.

Otherwise, yogi, its stress/calming one, idr the name, and another one for focus and energy, both no artificial anything, and no sweetener, kinda needs something for it's slight bitter taste though. lol. 

What tea do you drink? How do you make yours? Bag? Or do you actually take the time to make it with the leaves, and such? 
 
 Just the bag for me. lol. Also, I use my Keurig for the hot water. It's simple, and I can drink it quicker than waiting for a kettle or pot to warm up. lol

[Linette]

I LOVE fruit teas, my favourite is the peach, I don't add anything to it just water from the Keurig. Whether it be bagged or lose, no matter to me although I do prefer fresh lose teas.

[Darkmage4]

Jan 19, 2024 10:44:58 GMT -8 Linette said:

I LOVE fruit teas, my favourite is the peach, I don't add anything to it just water from the Keurig. Whether it be bagged or lose, no matter to me although I do prefer fresh lose teas.

I never tried fruit teas! I'll have to give them a try, it's always flowers, lol. Or peppermint, and elderberry. 

[Craig]

For me, fruit teas always leave a strange aftertaste. I enjoy a camomile or a rooibos tea.

[wildmaven]

I like Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy tea. I'm not a fan of black teas, it's too bitter for my taste. Unfortunately, I don't have a kettle yet, so I've been having to microwave my water, a tea drinker's sin, plus it's dangerous. I wanted to get an electric kettle, but haven't found one that doesn't have reviews that say it quits after 3 months. I tried boiling water on the stovetop in a pan, but it's too difficult to pour into the teacup.

I'm using my grandmother's teacup:



Unfortunately, I find it hard to hold.

Jan 12, 2024 22:20:51 GMT -8 Darkmage4 said:

I use my Keurig for the hot water.

We had a Keurig a few years ago, but the water attracted ants and they got inside of it! 

[Darkmage4]

Jan 22, 2024 9:04:20 GMT -8 wildmaven said:

I like Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy tea. I'm not a fan of black teas, it's too bitter for my taste. Unfortunately, I don't have a kettle yet, so I've been having to microwave my water, a tea drinker's sin, plus it's dangerous. I wanted to get an electric kettle, but haven't found one that doesn't have reviews that say it quits after 3 months. I tried boiling water on the stovetop in a pan, but it's too difficult to pour into the teacup.

I'm using my grandmother's teacup:

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Unfortunately, I find it hard to hold.

Jan 12, 2024 22:20:51 GMT -8 Darkmage4 said:

I use my Keurig for the hot water.

We had a Keurig a few years ago, but the water attracted ants and they got inside of it! 

Ohh my goodness! Ants!? Eww. I thankfully haven’t had that issue. Must’ve been something sweet near it possibly?

Also, I’ll quote edit later for the rest. On mobile and it usually messed up. lol

[pawl]

Jan 22, 2024 9:04:20 GMT -8 wildmaven said:

I tried boiling water on the stovetop in a pan, but it's too difficult to pour into the teacup.

Its a bit of a faff, but could you not transfer the boiling water into a measuring jug/teapot or similar, and then into the cup? =]

[wildmaven]

Feb 7, 2024 2:15:26 GMT -8 pawl said:

Jan 22, 2024 9:04:20 GMT -8 wildmaven said:

I tried boiling water on the stovetop in a pan, but it's too difficult to pour into the teacup.

Its a bit of a faff, but could you not transfer the boiling water into a measuring jug/teapot or similar, and then into the cup? =]

I could, but I just found a teapot for the stove at a thrift store. I just need to clean it and then get to making some tea!

[pawl]

Feb 7, 2024 9:36:51 GMT -8 wildmaven said:

Feb 7, 2024 2:15:26 GMT -8 pawl said:

Its a bit of a faff, but could you not transfer the boiling water into a measuring jug/teapot or similar, and then into the cup? =]

I could, but I just found a teapot for the stove at a thrift store. I just need to clean it and then get to making some tea!

Yeah, that works too! =D

[Linette]

Jan 21, 2024 23:11:23 GMT -8 Darkmage4 said:

Jan 19, 2024 10:44:58 GMT -8 Linette said:

I LOVE fruit teas, my favourite is the peach, I don't add anything to it just water from the Keurig. Whether it be bagged or lose, no matter to me although I do prefer fresh lose teas.

I never tried fruit teas! I'll have to give them a try, it's always flowers, lol. Or peppermint, and elderberry. 

Darkmage4, so worth your while, the two I love is cherry and peach, absolutely my fave.

Jan 22, 2024 4:48:56 GMT -8 Craig said:

For me, fruit teas always leave a strange aftertaste. I enjoy a camomile or a rooibos tea.

Craig, I have never had that problem, and those are yummy teas.

I recently bought, tried, and liked, black licorice tea.

[Chris]

I'm not a tea person, but my wife is. Everytime she makes it, I go "What type is it? Is it your.. special-tea?"

200 times later, she really appreciates the joke. 🙃

[Linette]

 That's cute! 

Feb 15, 2024 13:30:05 GMT -8 Chris said:

I'm not a tea person, but my wife is. Everytime she makes it, I go "What type is it? Is it your.. special-tea?"

200 times later, she really appreciates the joke. 🙃