How Do You Like Your Cup Of Tea?

[Michael37]

I'm just going to make myself a cup of tea. 

The brand I prefer is called Chanui English Breakfast. I don't include milk or sugar with it, and have it somewhere between weak and strong.

I do like to boil the jug rather than place the cup of water in the microwave as it is difficult to estimate the time needed to get the desired temperature because the original water temperature varies from day to day.

Once boiled the water is poured into the cup which contains one tea bag, and then the stirring begins and continues until the teaspoon has done twenty circumnavigations.

By this time sufficient saturation and infusion has taken place and I lift the tea bag with the teaspoon and squeeze it into the cup before transferring it to its own waste receptacle on the sinkbench. 

Most often I have a gingernut biscuit with my cuppa, and yes I do dunk this.

Anyone else enjoy a good cuppa?

 

[ayin jade]

I am not able to drink coffee (sigh) so I do enjoy tea. I am not a fan of english breakfast tea though and I usually drink iced tea. But I tend to like a wide variety. Oolong, white tea, jasmine green, darjeeling, earl grey, licorice tea, tisanes like hibiscus tea, etc. I do not use milk or lemon in them. I have sweetened them with honey or sugar. 

[ayin jade]

I forgot ...

I boil the water. Microwaving water just is not the same.

[Michael37]

8 minutes ago, ayin jade said:

I am not able to drink coffee (sigh) so I do enjoy tea. I am not a fan of english breakfast tea though and I usually drink iced tea. But I tend to like a wide variety. Oolong, white tea, jasmine green, darjeeling, earl grey, licorice tea, tisanes like hibiscus tea, etc. I do not use milk or lemon in them. I have sweetened them with honey or sugar. 

That is an interesting assortment of teas, ayinjade.

I forgot to say how many cups I enjoy per day, so let me emphasis that my limit is four, and these must be at least 3 hours apart.

Oh Yes. I had to cease all coffee drinking over ten years ago. I love the smell of it though.

[BeauJangles]

My favorite is Twinnings Ceylon Orange Pekoe tea. Now for those unfamiliar with grades of pekoe, most are black, and full bodied. Orange pekoe has nothing to do with any orange essence or flavor at all. It's a lighter tea leaf, and has a similar color in the cup. Really a delightful  and satisfying tea, and I use a little raw sugar (turbinado) in it for sweetening. 

[Michael37]

5 minutes ago, BeauJangles said:

My favorite is Twinnings Ceylon Orange Pekoe tea. Now for those unfamiliar with grades of pekoe, most are black, and full bodied. Orange pekoe has nothing to do with any orange essence or flavor at all. It's a lighter tea leaf, and has a similar color in the cup. Really a delightful  and satisfying tea, and I use a little raw sugar (turbinado) in it for sweetening. 

Wonderful, Beau-J. I think I might enjoy that blend once in a while if it isn't steeped too long. 

Of course, cup-of-tea-time is also fellowship time when calling on friends, especially those of the faith.

[turtletwo]

I like Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger.  Also, Sleepytime (which has a blend of Chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorn and rosebuds.)

For upset tummy, Mom always recommended peppermint tea. Traditional Medicinals has a good one I enjoy. 

[Sower]

My wife used to make sun (solar) tea when we first moved to the boondocks and
didn't have a kitchen stove, just a Coleman camping stove.
Just a few hours out in the sun in a old glass gallon pickle jar and presto, fresh tea.
It does taste good. I'm from the south, and tea ain't tea without sugar!
Like my coffee, I would never add any other flavor to ruin the taste of my tea.

 

[turtletwo]

@Michael37 I really like this thread. It is relaxing and interesting to see how we all differ. It is fun sharing. Who knows? Maybe we will end up trying each other's ideas. 

[BeauJangles]

13 minutes ago, turtletwo said:

I like Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger.  Also, Sleepytime (which has a blend of Chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorn and rosebuds.)

For upset tummy, Mom always recommended peppermint tea. Traditional Medicinals has a good one I enjoy. 

Oh my, yes. Celestial Seasonings has a terrific line of natural herb teas. Strawberry Fields is one, and Blackberry Forest is another. They even have a raspberry one out there too, and they're all great. One I cannot seem to find any more is, Emperor's Choice. It's sooo good! A fine blend of spices and herbs. Cinnamon, orange peel, licorice, and beneficial roots, including Panax ginseng. Wonderful!