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Teavana teas

gonnab — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:22:22 GMT

Anyone ever use these teas? I was at the mall today and stopped in their store. Wonderful exotic teas but super expensive. All loose teas and sold by the ounce.

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pjoy — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:51:52 GMT

Teavana teas are wonderful! Many of them can be steeped more than once. I got an email this morning that they are having a big sale now, with 75 percent off some teas. They usually wait until after Christmas to do this, but it's a yearly thing. You might want to check it out online.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:05:41 GMT

Yep, they're great but pricey.

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NickNack — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:17:19 GMT

Yes they're wonderful. They're totally worth trying.

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sidsmom — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:22:25 GMT

Ah! Tevana! In an effort to better my health, I exchanged coffee to tea. Everyone has read how teas are loaded with antioxidants, so more the better, right? I treated myself to 2 batches...so good! But was sooooo disappointed when I discovered how dirty tea can be.

Unless it's specified 'Organic', tea is one of the most heavily pesticided foods out there. AND manufacturers add natural & artifical flavorings and undescribed 'spices'...much like MSG, these flavorings trick the tastebuds. Deceiving since tea is marketed as 'healthy'.

There ARE good teas out there...just have to look. Look for Organic & no flavorings, no artificial anything and no spices. To my knowledge, Tevana is not Organic...and that's enough for me to not further pursue. Also, if someone is making a corp stand by leaving Starbucks....they also own Tevana.

I'm beginning to drink Hibisicus tea. Just go to the Mexican section of your grocery & look for dried hibiscus flowers. Throw several flowers in a glass of water...makes a beautifully ruby colored drink w/ a hint of flavor....and LOADED with antioxidants. A $1 bag will last several weeks. Just sharing ideas...

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Jeannie29 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 03:43:22 GMT

Sidsmom, I LOVE hibiscus tea, but organic is hard to find (usually has stevia or other gross additives). What stores have you found it in? I don't think I've ever seen it in the store

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Sooner — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 03:58:10 GMT

I don't like Teavana teas because they taste artificial to me and more like Kool Aid than tea. I much prefer unflavored.

I get tea from Upton Tea and Harney Tea. Both do offer a number of organic selections.

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NickNack — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:00:23 GMT

On 12/20/2014 Sooner said:
I don't like Teavana teas because they taste artificial to me and more like Kool Aid than tea. I much prefer unflavored.

I get tea from Upton Tea and Harney Tea. Both do offer a number of organic selections.

Teavana has plenty of unflavored teas. I like their Golden Monkey black tea.

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sidsmom — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:24:21 GMT

On 12/20/2014 Jeannie29 said: Sidsmom, I LOVE hibiscus tea, but organic is hard to find (usually has stevia or other gross additives). What stores have you found it in? I don't think I've ever seen it in the store

Use the whole hibiscus flower. It comes in dried form...just throw a couple flowers in water & let it steep to the desired level. Look for the dried flowers in your grocery store in the Mexican food section or go to a local Mexican grocery. I found mine @ the 99 Cents Only store. As for stevia, there ARE stevia brands without additives. I found mine @ Whole Foods. If you have a bitter aftertaste...just use a bitty amount. Or train your buds to drink it plain. It's all good!

This is what most packages look like...next to the dried chilies, etc.

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Dorothy11 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:47:49 GMT

Lupicia has excellent teas, they can be ordered on line. I am not a fan of Teavana. I do not care for teas with flavorings added.

http://www.lupiciausa.com/

The Cultured Cup carries Mariage Freres tea from Paris - very high quality and delicious.

http://www.theculturedcup.com/

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Lakegirl — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:06:53 GMT

Have used Teavana teas and loved them.

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Jeannie29 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:13:49 GMT

On 12/20/2014 sidsmom said:
On 12/20/2014 Jeannie29 said: Sidsmom, I LOVE hibiscus tea, but organic is hard to find (usually has stevia or other gross additives). What stores have you found it in? I don't think I've ever seen it in the store

Use the whole hibiscus flower. It comes in dried form...just throw a couple flowers in water & let it steep to the desired level. Look for the dried flowers in your grocery store in the Mexican food section or go to a local Mexican grocery. I found mine @ the 99 Cents Only store. As for stevia, there ARE stevia brands without additives. I found mine @ Whole Foods. If you have a bitter aftertaste...just use a bitty amount. Or train your buds to drink it plain. It's all good!
This is what most packages look like...next to the dried chilies, etc.

Thank you! I will certainly look! I have ordered the dried flowers from natures tea leaf before and really liked it, but it would be a lot easier to pick up locally.

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glmama — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:25:42 GMT

Hi Ladies--I've tried and liked a few Teavana teas, but some are oddly sweetened, it seems?? I do like the "Oprah Chai" & Youthberry. Someone here on the boards recommended Upton teas a while back. Really nice prices and all loose-leaf that you can buy in small quantities, if you want to try first.

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cndkrick — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:16:38 GMT

Yes, they are good. However, if this is something that concerns you... they do use some artificial flavors, and some are concerned by the fact that their teas are not organic.

I have a few of their teas. One of the biggest complaints I hear about Teavana is that they will oversell you on product every time they get a chance. By either selling you something you do not need, or "topping off" your tea quantity to add bigger numbers to their sell (and these are just complaints made by ex staff). Apparently the corp. brainwashes the employees. If you want to know more on that, just Google it.

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cndkrick — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:23:16 GMT

Adding that, when I do buy from them, I purchase online... so I can use promo codes and so no one can cheat me out of my monies.

My favorite tea companies are Verdant teas and Whispering Pine Tea company. Both have online stores, and both are going to be a little more expensive as they are pure teas (no weird artificial flavors). Definately worth the money for these two companies. You can steep them more than once.

To find out ratings and tasting notes on teas go to www.steepster.com.

I bought myself the Breville Perfect Tea Maker, gets it right every time, and is always waiting for me when I am ready to enjoy it.

Some have called me a beverage snob.

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Spunkyspouts — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:47:45 GMT

they make great potpourri too, I prefer the Yogi teas myself.

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Sooner — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:10:35 GMT

On 12/20/2014 pas4116 said:
Lupicia has excellent teas, they can be ordered on line. I am not a fan of Teavana. I do not care for teas with flavorings added.

http://www.lupiciausa.com/

The Cultured Cup carries Mariage Freres tea from Paris - very high quality and delicious.

http://www.theculturedcup.com/

OK. I don't like flavored teas as a rule. I LOVE many of the Marriage Freres teas that are flavored, however because they don't have that artificial chemical taste that many other flavored teas have!

The almond, apricot, and a couple of others are my favorites (I still mostly drink non-flavored tea but do enjoy these). I have bought from Cultured Cup for many years and they are a great source for teas and coffee--they are located in Dallas TX and the owners really know their stuff! It is a small shop, and the people there really care about what they sell!

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vickie25 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:53:11 GMT

Andrew Lessman over at HSN sells tea and they are all Organic. He has Green, Jasmine Infused Green, Egyptian Chamomile, Peppermint, and my favorite Earl Grey Green.

It's pricey but worth it to me. On days when he has the TS, you can get free shipping and reduced price on the teas. I stock up then.

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Campion — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:23:00 GMT

They have great tea, but it's way too expensive. Some good brands are Republic of Tea and Rishi. Our local tea store carries bins of specialty teas, but they are Rishi brand, I found out. A lot less expensive than Teavana.

Figure out which tea you like and see if you can get a "clone" of it by looking around.

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Vamp — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:42:15 GMT

My neighbor's son used to work at Teavana, so I've enjoyed many of their teas, both samples in the store, and with my neighbor at her house. She usually made iced tea--I don't recall any of the flavors specifically, but they were delicious.

I have never actually purchased one thing in the store because of the prices.

There is another tea store, Adagio, that we do not have in our local mall but that I have been to at a mall in Chicago. They were more reasonably priced, and we loved their teas! I did make a purchase there--I don't do loose tea, so I was delighted that they sell some teas in bags. They also sell on line if you don't have a store near you.