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| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 23-Nov-2003, 01:19 AM |
| Well Ladies and Gents... This is a Topic that came up in a Recent chat and I wanted to see how others responded. |
| Posted by: Macerca 23-Nov-2003, 01:35 AM |
| Here is a link to some Dragon Pearl Tea This tea looks like tiny green pearls when the water is added they unfold during the steeping , and the flavor is very subtle. http://www.martinsell.com/Dragon_Pearl_Tea.html |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 23-Nov-2003, 05:03 AM |
| Thank you Macerca, great lookin Site I get alot of inspiration from Rosehips and Hibiscus It has a very sour tart flavor and can at times make me want to hurl but it clears my head and lets me have my visions. On a nicer note, one of my favorite Flavors is Chammomile Mango, settles the stomach and has just the right fruit flavor. I have an entire Cupboard in the kitchen dedicated to TEA. We drink alot of it and we enjoy it emensly.  |
| Posted by: Macerca 23-Nov-2003, 08:48 AM |
| I guess my alltime fav is Earl Gray when I just want to sit and relax and collect my thoughts helps me gather my forces together. |
| Posted by: Keltic 23-Nov-2003, 09:09 AM |
| Is there any coffee flavoured tea? |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 23-Nov-2003, 03:31 PM |
If there were Keltic, I'd be drinking one now  BUT there are coffe tea bags, I think they are great for traveling... I love F&M's Earl Grey, and Irish Breakfast.. But Red Zinger , iced with honey ..! is delightful.. Angel, it has all you like in it also... Gonna go get a cuppa now ! In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Catriona 23-Nov-2003, 04:55 PM |
| I like Earl Grey or Lady Grey tea for everyday. My husband likes Assam tea for breakfast. I also like Lapsang Souchong. I only really like Twining's Teas... Can't stand teabags, have to make it from tea leaves!  I'm not too keen on the teas flavoured with herbs, flowers etc... |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 23-Nov-2003, 05:01 PM |
| Right now I have Bigelow's Green Tea with Lemon and Lipton's Quitely Chamomile. I drink more of the green tea. maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: roguepagan 23-Nov-2003, 05:45 PM | ||
I don't think it "tastes" like coffee, but Chai tea has the same effect -- high in caffeine. It's spicey and quite good when travelling (I hate airplanes). Rogue |
| Posted by: roguepagan 23-Nov-2003, 05:50 PM |
| I'm hooked on the Earl Grey as well. I love it with a bit of honey and milk (my grandmother hooked me on the milk part). I also like Earl Grey in the evening after a hot bath with a little brandy,lemon and honey in it . My grandmother used to call that "Irish Tea". Don't know whether that's what it is or not, but it's nice. Hey, I wonder why stuff with brandy/whiskey/bourbon in it turn Irish all of a sudden  Rogue |
| Posted by: silverdragon 23-Nov-2003, 06:31 PM |
| My very favorite is a local (I think) California blend called "Good Earth' : lists ingredients as Black Tea, rose hips, chamomile, cinnamon, lemongrass, peppermint, papaya leaf, anise, orange peel, and ginger. Plenty of caffeine, and altho the list looks looks like what my Hubby calls "froufrou tea", the effect is actually mostly tea with cinnamon and some subtle herb overtones. Very nice hot with lemon. |
| Posted by: myriad 23-Nov-2003, 08:23 PM |
| Currently I enjoy a fruit blend herbal tea with Rosehips, Hibiscus, Lemon Grass, Orange Peel, and Peppermint made in Choctaw, OK by Holder's Herbs and Gifts. mmmm mmmm and local. |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 23-Nov-2003, 08:58 PM |
| Favorite winter tea...Celestial Seasoning's Bengal Spice, or Stash Tea's Chai tea Favorite summer tea...Celestial Seasoning's Raspberry Zinger Favorite bedtime tea...Celestial Seasoning's Green Tea with Camomile I also like Earl Or Lady Grey, and Orange Pecoe I like milk and honey with mine.  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 23-Nov-2003, 10:30 PM |
| If you really want a "Taste " of Scotland order some tea from Kinnells Scottish Tea...they have all types of teas and most come from Edinburgh....you can reach them by the internet: www.silverplumetearoom.com or call 1-866-6hightea tell them you are new and ask for some samples and a catalog...that's where I get mine from..Good stuff...then go to Atlanta Bread co and get a Scone...and you'll think you died and went to heavy it will be so good together.. Annabelle |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 23-Nov-2003, 11:12 PM |
| The Tea that inspires me the most is any Mint Tea made with the sap of a Maple Tree. When we make our Maple Syrup in February, we get the sap boiling good for a couple hours and we dip a cup of the sap out and steep it with a Mint Tea bag. Nobody has ever added sugar to it yet and I have been doing this for 14 years. It is sooooooo gooooood.  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 23-Nov-2003, 11:29 PM |
| Tea is better when you add a touch of Bourbon to it! Annabelle |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 24-Nov-2003, 04:54 AM | ||
Actuallt Keltic there is, It's called Almond Sunset, I believe it is by Celestial Seasonings. It's one of my Favs to have when I don't want coffee acid. |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 24-Nov-2003, 04:55 AM | ||
MMM, sounds good, I will have to try that Ari. Thanks sweety! |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 24-Nov-2003, 05:01 AM |
| speaking of scones, does any one have a REAL scone recipe?????? |
| Posted by: Catriona 24-Nov-2003, 05:09 AM |
| Angel Go to the Scottish area - under recipes - I've posted a few scone recipes there. |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 24-Nov-2003, 05:14 AM | ||
Thank you Catronia, I appreciate it bunches! *hugs* |
| Posted by: Catriona 24-Nov-2003, 05:16 AM |
There are a lot of cakes/scones/buns type recipes there - don't forget though.... they are calorie filled items in some cases!  |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 24-Nov-2003, 05:30 AM | ||
Living in the Freezing Pacific North West of the USA , Calories are a GOOD THING! We hit a whopping high of 28 degrees today. Nice hot cup of Tea was wonderful but it really missed the scone and Honey Butter. I can't seem to find the Thread or Forum you are reffering to........HELP!!! |
| Posted by: Catriona 24-Nov-2003, 05:40 AM |
| Here's the forum http://www.celticradio.net/php/forums/index.php?showforum=18 The Scone recipes may be on one of the earlier pages - I've posted a LOT of recipes in there! I couldn't find the relevant recipes, Angel, so I've started another thread, especially for you |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 24-Nov-2003, 06:39 AM |
| Awwwww *blushes* Thank You Catriona. *feels special now* |
| Posted by: Elspeth 24-Nov-2003, 08:13 AM |
| It is one of those really annoying post nasal drip days. Temp dropping from 60 to 30 in the matter of a few hours, but that's the Midwest for you.  I just put the kettle on to make some tea. I can't decide between Bigelow Lemon Lift or Constant Comment (the famous delicious blend of fine tea flavored with rind of oranges and sweet spices - according to the box) Preferences? Of course by the time you respond, I'll have the first cup downed. Normally I drink Lipton tea, iced, made from bags. Lots of it and with lemon.  I sometimes drink tea with milk as well. Always think of my grandfather when I do. Milk in tea was abhorrent to his German ancestry, so he always teased me and called me a Johnny Bull. All I can say is guilty as charged. My maiden name is as English as they come. Even share it with a famous Prime Minister of past days. (and no, it isn't Churchill )Decided on the Constant Comment. The clove sent is really cozy and comforting to me. I love cloves. I?ve even made peach pies and jam before and spiced it with cloves and cinnamon. BTW ? anyone know the poem ?Wild Peaches?? All part of the same feeling. Can?t remember the author, read it in high school. Sorry, rambling?.. blame it on my sinuses.  |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 24-Nov-2003, 08:22 AM |
| Have a tylenol sinus day time Elspeth.. And another cuppa, I like constant comment myself.. Bigelow makes some good teas ... In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Elspeth 24-Nov-2003, 08:26 AM |
| Oops embarrassing typo - that?s clove scent, not sent. Paula, wasn't it you who was going to start an embarassing typo thread? That cup of tea did wonders for my sore throat. Guess I'll have to keep them coming. Lemon Lift next time perhaps. |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 24-Nov-2003, 08:36 AM |
| Yes Elspeth.. I have had a few doozies, I am not bragging.. Infact...... I don't know if I could pring them here ! I think you, and I ,and Richard B get the same weather, hours apart.. He warned me snow was coming.. with weather men being what they are.. I'd rather have a friend in Ohio... Yesterday was glorious .. today is bleak, much colder... I hope you continue to feel better ... a bit of honey coats the throat, but it's dead awful in coffe In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Elspeth 24-Nov-2003, 09:00 AM | ||
Yep, we do. Ever want to know what's coming your way - just ask. BTW - GO STEELERS - it was ugly, but it was a win. |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 24-Nov-2003, 09:18 AM |
| Yes Elspeth, Finally .... *gingerly un packs her Terrible Towel * Any weather wisdom from you? I hope this winter is a wee bit milder than last.. it was like a seige.. I kept thinking about Gandalf saying.. "Now we must face the long dark of Febuary" At least if it is, we can co-miserate.. I don't mind the snow at all, but day after day of BITTER cold.. got old fast.. In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Elspeth 24-Nov-2003, 09:39 AM |
| All I can say is when I took my son to school it was near 60, now snowflakes are swirling. |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 24-Nov-2003, 09:55 AM |
| Heavy rains here with dropping temps... I guess I will get the snow tomorro.. Ugh I need to take my car in at 8.. Traffic should be a delight,, for a place where it snows every year,, Pittsburghers sure can't drive in it ! In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Elspeth 24-Nov-2003, 11:09 AM |
| It's all those cinders they use insetad of salt. Actually, I don't envy you your winter driving on roads that are either straight up or straight down.... all the way to one of three rivers. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 24-Nov-2003, 11:16 AM |
| Elspeth the weather here is wet and cold...perfect Scottish weather! You put on the water and I'll stop by Atlanta Bread and get us some Scones and we will take time for Tea! Now wouldn't that be nice to do? Annabelle |
| Posted by: Elspeth 24-Nov-2003, 11:29 AM |
| Works for me. Everyone can come and bring their favorite tea. I've got plenty of cups. I even have a beautiful china teapot along with a Pfaltzgraph one and several adorable little ones. BTW - my china teapot was a gift when I was in high school. It is very valuable to me, but I was wondering if it was valuable commercially as well. It was made in England and it has Price/ Kensington printed inside a dual spray of laurel leaves. Anyone know anything about this china? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 24-Nov-2003, 11:42 AM |
| E, type the manufacturer into the Internet and see if anything comes up? Worth a try... A |
| Posted by: Siusaidh Blues 25-Nov-2003, 01:56 PM | ||
Annabelle, where are you?? I certainly didn't expect to see a reference to the beloved ABC (Atlanta Bread Company) on here!! I am a newbie, tho, perhaps ya'll talk about it all the time... I live west of Atlanta, and have an ABC within 10 minutes of home... ah, that sourdough bread and bowl of steaming potato soup! |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 25-Nov-2003, 02:12 PM |
| Welcome to Celtic Hearts Siusaidh Blues. I hope you enjoy our forum and welcome to celtic radio.net !!! Your going to meet alot of wonderful people here. I most certainly have. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 25-Nov-2003, 05:08 PM |
| The tea that inspires me is spelled C-O-F-F-E-E, which I may bring a thermos of to the Bears game Sunday if I can get a ticket. I'm not one of those dopes who goes out there without a shirt on when it's freezing out. I'm the guy with so much on I almost look like the kid brother in the movie "A Christmas Story". |
| Posted by: Therasa 28-Nov-2003, 03:46 AM |
| Hello everyone, I like this little chat here. Tea is my favorite drink. I think I drank coffee once, and that was after a night out. I really can't choose one flavor but, I do like the berry flavors. They have to be fragrant but subtle. I don't like a tea that is too strong. I drink it all the time so I don'' like the same thing all the time. I even got my boys liking tea. they hardly ever drink pop now, I guess the flavor is what they wanted. I believe someone mentioned twinnings (is that spelled right?) anyway, I have that bran mostly. But, I 'm not partial to any one kind. Here's a question for you all. When you have your tea, is there a special mug or tea cup you use? I collect tea cups, I have a bunch of them. Not many matching. I have some from great gran down to some my sister bought me. take care Therasa |
| Posted by: Celeste of the Stars1 28-Nov-2003, 04:02 AM |
| Personally I love anything with mint. Peppermint, spearmint, ect. It's very refreshing and wakes me up. I've also put a bag in my bath when I'm having a bad day. I know it sounds weird, but it really works!! |
| Posted by: Elspeth 29-Nov-2003, 01:57 AM | ||
I drink iced tea most of the time, but I have two glasses that were my grandmother's. I always used them when I visited the farm. I love to use them now for tea. Makes me remember so very much each time I use them. |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 30-Nov-2003, 06:30 AM |
| Elspeth.. Try a search on ebay for your china... its amazing what shows up on that site! Now that they have a Sotherby's section.. very fine things are listed also.. I think its a perfect way to figure worth of an object.. because it is a direct pulse on what that item is selling for in the market, at the present time.. Treasures are treasures to us , regaurdless of worth.. but it is still fun to see ...and maybe even find more peices of that pattern... Good luck with your search.. In Service to the Dream, Paula I drink both tea and coffe in BIG mugs .. I find that Hartstone really keeps things nice and hot ! |
| Posted by: Celeste of the Stars1 30-Nov-2003, 08:52 AM | ||
I have one of those one person tea pot/cup combo things. It's sooo great. Since Allan doesn't drink tea its perfect. The pot holds about 2 servings so I get my fill for the moment without making too much. |
| Posted by: Siusaidh Blues 01-Dec-2003, 10:39 AM | ||
I collect tea cups too, and found a little 'treasure' just last week at an antique store: its from England, and has the Tower of London on it! Sweet. I enjoyed visiting England so much, collecting tea cups from there reminds me of such good times. Now for coffee, which I am happily addicted to, I do have a favorite cup: it shows the cottage of Robert Burns as well as his sillouhette! |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 27-Apr-2004, 02:08 PM |
| NEW FLAVOR!!! Honey Darjeeling ! Oh my this is the best Darjeeling I have ever had! it's by Celestial Seasonings and it just wonderful.  |
| Posted by: VetteGal 28-Apr-2004, 10:20 PM |
| Hi all, I would have to say my favorite tea is Constant Comment. I also like green teas. I can't stand coffee, don't even like the smell, but tea, YUMMY!!!!!! I also drink a lot of iced teas. |
| Posted by: celtica 29-Apr-2004, 06:46 AM |
| I'm afraid I'm addicted to coffee, but I like to drink some tea from time to time, specially in the afternoon when I'm on holidays. I like russian tea, the famous Kousmichoff (which was the tea of the tsar) and specially the one called "prince vladimir" flavoured with citrus fruits and spices. When I don't find it, I like green tea flavoured with mint. |
| Posted by: Knightly Knight 02-May-2004, 07:49 PM |
| Lipton or Luzianne will serve this Red neck Hillbilly quite well. As longs as its in the form of ICE TEA. No pretention, just function |
| Posted by: faolin 02-May-2004, 10:14 PM |
I credit tea for getting me through Canadas "lovely" winters. I am addicted to any kind of minty or pepperminty tea, and I also love celestial seasoning's sleepy time. But I have to say that after spending 3 months in France, my favorite tea of all time has to be Verveine-Menthe (I think the english translation of verveine is verbain, but I could be mistaken). It just calms you down wonderfully, but also allows you to focus and gives you a kind of revitalizing energy. It's sort of like yoga for your stomach  |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 04-May-2004, 08:14 AM |
| I'll tell you one thing, for iced tea its hard to beat Luzianne decaf! I've been buying it for years (decaf only because we drink a lot and I didn't want my kids getting too much caffeine) and it is delicious. I know the thought of iced tea is a borderline abomination to some, but if you lived here where its already approaching 80* F in April you'd realize its got to be iced or YOU will melt!  |
| Posted by: wizardofowls 04-May-2004, 07:39 PM |
| I like most any tea! Hot, cold, caf, decaf, herbal, it just doesn't matter! Just don't put any lemon or milk in it, and put LOTS of sugar! Favorties are chamomille (sp?), Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, most anything by Lipton, Luzianne, Celestial Seasonings. I hardly ever drink coffee. Would MUCH rather have tea! |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 06-May-2004, 06:40 PM | ||
Really? where can I get some?? |
| Posted by: faolin 06-May-2004, 11:29 PM | ||
Unfortunately I haven't been able to find it here in North America. Your best bet it to get someone who's going over to Europe to bring you back some - last time I was there I came back with 8 boxes of it in my suitcase (but it was definitely worth it!). |
| Posted by: Aragorn 07-May-2004, 09:26 AM |
| I love Earl Grey but I am always interested in try new ones. I do so enjoy so green teas and peppermint is always tastey. |
| Posted by: cori 02-Sep-2004, 12:55 PM |
| I agree Earl Grey is good, but my favorite is raspberry. YUM!! |
| Posted by: MacAibhistin 03-Sep-2004, 11:02 PM |
| As any good Nova Scotian will tell you, RED ROSE is the best tea (it's an orange pekoe blend). My wife's sister claims she can get it at specialty shops in San Diego. I also love any of the other strong, black teas - Irish breakfast, English breakfast, and Darjeeling is also nice. Tea is my drink of choice having started in my childhood, there is no other drink I enjoy more. I must say I am quite suprised that so many of you enjoy tea. Any time I have travelled in the US, I have found most of the Americans I met not big tea drinkers. Perhaps it is a celtic thing . . . |
| Posted by: Shadows 04-Sep-2004, 09:46 PM |
| Well I guess since this topic magickly appeared in my forum I should add my input: I use different herbs for tea as my mind and health demand... My favorite winter tea ( I can see you all wrinkling your noses) is: Garlic , sage, rosemary and heather honey! This will take the chill off of you and help with those nasal trouble so many of us have. A pinch of cayenne added does not hurt either. Garlic is for strength, sage is for the mind, rosemary is for health and the honey is the binding entity. The cayenne is just to get your nose cleard out LOL! |
| Posted by: freekenny 11-Oct-2004, 11:20 PM |
| O'siyo, ~ I love tea hot or cold! I enjoy every flavour of tea as long as it doesn't have any licorice or licorice flavour in it  I love making tea and using the mints I grow to add 'spice' to it  I use a lot of orange and chocolate mints~~~Sty-U  |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 12-Oct-2004, 08:17 AM |
| I don't drink tea regularly (except for iced tea), but I occasionally get on a tea kick. Some of my favourites are: Black Courant Vanilla Maple Irish Breakfast Sleepytime Blueberry and Ginger There are many I'd like to try, too. As far as iced tea goes, I like the Luzianne decaf, and for regular tea I like Superior Coffee's Southern Style Tea. You can't buy it in the grocery stores...it's only available through food service distributors. I get mine at the hotel I work at. It's bulk, and is meant for 3 gallon tea brewers. I just use three tablespoons in a Mr. Coffee iced tea brewer. Love my Mr. Coffee iced tea brewer.  |
| Posted by: maryellen 02-Nov-2004, 08:45 AM |
| So many people drink Earl Grey too! Yeah! I thought it was just me. My family doesn't drink tea, just coffee. Black tea and Green tea are shown to have many health benefits. I like: to boil the water and let the water sit in with the tea leaves and strain it. Earl Grey Darjeeling - kind of like earl grey but stronger you'll like it! Blueberry Antioxidant Green Tea Chamomile I try to drink at least 2 cups per day. The studies say you need 2 cups of each every day to have the health benefits. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 06-Nov-2004, 06:02 PM |
| Favorite tea, right now it is the double spice chai black tea, and mornings I like the Irish Breakfast. Give me any... |