Comments on: Tea-ing up

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:53:11 +0000

‘Cause I’m a little slow on the uptake…I fell in love with Stephen Smith Teamaker (from Portland) via the custom winter blend they do for Churchmouse. I just placed an order with them for individually-wrapped teas to send out with my yarn orders. The winter blend is amazing.

By: LeAnn

LeAnn — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:17:26 +0000

There are so many good teas that it’s hard to choose a favorite. Earl Grey is my default tea, but I really like the Republic of Tea blends – one of my favorites is blackberry sage. I also like their green/green apple tea.

Sarah Beth is right about TH: I like the blackberry/elderflower from Taylors of Harrogate.

Try the Upton Tea Company – http://www.uptontea.com – for loose tea as well as supplies (reusable bags, tea balls, pots, etc.). We’ve ordered several sampler boxes, as well as just sample size containers of their teas; it’s a great way to discover what you like without buying a whole box of teabags. One of my favorites is lapsang souchong – it’s smoked, and has a savory, smoky flavor that I’m happy to experience without having to take up cigars.

I’ve never taken up coffee, but tea can be both a great picker-upper and a slow-down-and-savor-the-moment beverage. I’ve got a whole desk drawer at work devoted to my teas, so I can suit my choice to my mood (or energy level).

No affiliation to any company, just a devotee.

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:50:30 +0000

Have you been to Samovar lately? The Blood Orange Puerth is very good; so is the organic Breakfast Blend. They also have stuff on the website that’s not available in the shop(s).

By: Sarah Beth

Sarah Beth — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:45:57 +0000

Try my favorite: Taylors of Harrogate, Yorkshire Gold. Yum! It manages to be both light and robust, simultaneously….

By: WillyG

WillyG — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:30:28 +0000

I’m no tea snob, as I may prove in a moment, but I find Celestial Sesonings’ Sleepytime Tea to be nice to fall back upon in the wee hours of winter nights.

By: Abigail

Abigail — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:30:17 +0000

I would take a look at Teavana. They have some lovely teas. I prefer mine straight or with a little honey. Darjeeling is a wonderful blend and Lady Grey is a little easier on the stomach first thing in the morning.

I also love a good Jasmine tea. You might check with Dani at Goddess Teas http://goddessteas.com/ for some recommendations too. Her blends are well praised.

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:54:58 +0000

Although it’s likely too sweet for your tastes, I find myself drinking primarily masala chai at home these days. I get my spices (Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorns, mace, fennel seed) from Penzey’s and grind them up with mortar and pestle. My tea of choice is a good black tea – Irish breakfast works well. Peppercorn and fresh ginger give it a nice kick, and you could always tone down the sugar content to taste.