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[namaste000]

Big tea drinker here

Recently I have been trying to only purchase organic tea. I am concerned about pesticides used to grow the tea plants - regulations here and in foreign countries is spotty. I feel better knowing it was certified organic (so no pesticides).

This has slightly cut down on my tea choices. At this time my favorites (in order of preference!) are:

1) Harney & Sons loose Assam

2) Yogi Green Tea Lemon Ginger teabags

3) 365 (Whole Foods brand) organic clack tea stringless bags - box of 70 for $3.99!

4) Yogi Chai Black teabags

5) Stash organic Breakfast Blend teabags

My favorite time of day: breakfast with my little red pot holding 2 cups of my tea

[paShar]

I'm about half and half coffee and tea. For everyday tea I use Salada. It's what I've been drinking all my life.

When I want a special treat, I will have a cup of Constant Comment. I just love the orange-cinnamon flavor.

[rhinovodka]

My favorite tea is Earl Grey but I like Lady Grey, Breakfast and recently Twinings had a Christmas Tea that was quite pleasant. I like Twinings, Stash, Tazo, any of them really. I do not like any fruit teas, ie. raspberry, etc, as they make me ill. I also recently tried Oolong and it tasted like dirt. My grandmother always had Red Rose tea on hand and I enjoy that on occasion.

Tea is wonderful. I have never been able to drink coffee, so I am glad tea exists.

Oh and for those that would like a little chuckle, check out Coco Peru:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq4Phcjy4o4

[fancy pantsy]

WOW ... what an awesome thread! special thanks to just jules, sooner and madison ... but really ALL of you. i have gotten some fabulous ideas here, and it is wonderful to hear what, when, and how you all enjoy your tea. i am going to click off now and go visit some interesting tea websites. thanks again!

[lolakimono]

I drink tea every day.

Here are some of my favorites, from Eating Well magazine:

Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea

This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate juice.

8 servings, about 1 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 2 hours chilling time)

Ingredients

1/4 cup loose hibiscus tea, or 12 herbal tea bags that contain hibiscus

4 cups boiling water

1 cup pomegranate juice or nectar

4 cups cold water

Lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Steep loose tea (or tea bags) in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.

Strain the tea (or remove tea bags) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in pomegranate juice (or nectar) and cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving : 19 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 8 mg Sodium; 25 mg Potassium

Exchanges: Free food

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

[lolakimono]

Orange-Earl Grey Iced Tea

Get a little pick-me-up with this orange-infused Earl Grey iced tea. Tea is rich in a class of antioxidants called flavonoids that may help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes, plus help you have healthier teeth and gums and stronger bones. You can help preserve the flavonoids in iced tea by adding something acidic—like the orange juice in this recipe.

8 servings, about 1 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 2 hours chilling time)

Ingredients

1/4 cup loose Earl Grey tea, or 12 Earl Grey tea bags

Peel of 1 orange, plus orange wedges for garnish

4 cups boiling water

3/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup sugar

4 cups cold water

Preparation

Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and orange peel in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.

Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and orange peel) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in orange juice and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with orange wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving : 35 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 9 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 5 mg Sodium; 67 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (other)

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

[lolakimono]

Green Tea & Mango Splash

Green Tea & Mango Splash

3 servings, about 1 cup each | Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup strongly brewed green tea, (2 tea bags to 1 cup water)

2 cups mango nectar

Ice cubes

Mint sprigs, for garnish

Mango slivers, for garnish

Preparation

Combine tea and mango nectar in a pitcher. Serve over ice, garnished with mint sprigs and mango slivers.

Nutrition

Per serving : 97 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 25 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 4 mg Sodium; 102 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit

[sunshine45]

On 1/14/2015 birkin baby said: Ahmad teas are my favorite.

those are some of my favorites also birkin baby......not always easy to find in regular grocery stores, but usually available in ethnic stores.

i also like twinings and stash. i mostly buy loose teas and occasionally bagged teas.

[druid102]

There is a company called Upton Tea Imports. They have quite an extensive selection of teas from all over the world and you can send for samples starting at $1.00ea. if you want to try before you buy. The teas are all loose teas and the company offers tea pots and cups, tea measuring spoons, and many other accessories to enhance your tea experience. You can Google them and go right to the web site and from there you can also request paper catalog. Allow yourself some time to read over the selections as it also includes a detailed description of the tea and also reviews. If you like tea, you'll love Upton Tea Imports.

[goodstuff]

I usually enjoy just a simple black tea -- Lipton or a store brand is fine. I like it over ice unsweetened with a wedge of lemon or hot with a little lemon and sometimes a little sweetener. For flavored hot tea, I love the old classic "Constant Comment" flavored with orange and spice. Smells and tastes so good!