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Karaboo2 -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/13/2008 10:09:33 PM)

After catching up on this thread, I can honestly tell you I'm a true Brit when it comes to tea.

Tidbit of trivia: Do you know why you add the tea to the milk and not the other way around? It comes from the days of fragile teacups. The tea would cool a wee bit as it hit the milk in the cup, If you poured the tea directly into the cup, the heat of the tea could cause the cup to break.



HisCovenant -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/14/2008 1:01:25 PM)

I tried the Gingerbread and Cookie Celestial Seasonings herbal infusions and they are really good!! I don't normally like herbs, just teas, so I was prepared to give them away... but i'm going to ues every bag by myself!! [sm=frog.gif]

Where's a greedy looking smiley when I need it?



SweetLittleErin -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/14/2008 1:23:18 PM)

Well I tried some Chai Tea, and I liked it but it gave me a headache, call me crazy, maybe it was the blend of spices that didnt set well with me.[&:]



isaacsmom -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/14/2008 1:28:47 PM)

It is quite spicy, Erin. What kind did you try? Homemade or tea bag?

Zippy, Isaac must have his "Cookie Tea" every morning. LOL! He specifies -- "Mo-om, can I have some cookie tea with honey and a little milk, puh-lease?"



SweetLittleErin -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/14/2008 3:06:10 PM)

I actually bought it at a coffee shop. I think I'll give it another try at home. The weird thing was I DID like it, but I dont know, I felt sicky and had a headache after drinking it and then couldnt finish it. Does that make any sense?



narnia -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/15/2008 3:05:41 PM)

Erin,

It could be that something used while the tea was made by the manufacturer made you sick. I would try making some yourself at home and see what happens. And if it was the spices, at home you can tweak the amounts to suit you so you don't get sick.



HisCovenant -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/15/2008 4:15:25 PM)

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ORIGINAL: isaacsmom
Zippy, Isaac must have his "Cookie Tea" every morning. LOL! He specifies -- "Mo-om, can I have some cookie tea with honey and a little milk, puh-lease?"

My nephews went through a period where they had to be just like me and have tea. They were super cute. They still like it, but not because they adore their aunt... it has it's own merit. [;)]



isaacsmom -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/15/2008 9:58:48 PM)

Awww, that's cute.[:D] I'm going to try and find Isaac his own special mug for Christmas (maybe a small travel mug, something not breakable) and his own little box of tea, for his stocking.

I was looking for the allspice in my pantry and happened upon one, lone Lipton honey and lemon teabag (wrapped, of course). I'm sipping on it now. I was happy to find it, LOL!



SweetLittleErin -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/25/2008 10:23:06 AM)

Okay, I bought some Chai Tea bags and made some at home this morning. Much better. Me likey! [:D]



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (11/25/2008 10:50:09 AM)

Mm, I love Chai. I have some fresh mixed stuff I bought at the health food store and it's great! I don't like the premixed powder stuff, although it is good in a pinch when I just need a fast Caffeine kick in the buns.



isaacsmom -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/4/2008 12:47:10 PM)

I was so disappointed to find the Holiday Tea had disappeared from the store yesterday [&o] I really wanted some Sugar Plum Spice. I settled for some organic white plum tea though, and it's really good.

Erin, glad you found some chai you like! Sometimes coffee shop stuff is so syrupy-sweet that it gives me a headache. [:'(] I tried some chai from a shop once and I couldn't handle it.



Nicole_Michelle -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/4/2008 3:11:24 PM)

I tried milk tea for the first time on Tuesday. It was just instant tea in a package. It was pretty good actually! I am going to buy some if I ever see it anywhere. Usually we just drink loose leaf teas, but this stuff was pretty good. [:)]



uponeagleswings -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/4/2008 6:26:22 PM)

If anyone uses stevia in their teas, one of the brands sold on amazon is having a great sale. $1.99 for liquid stevia, $2.95 for 50 of the little packets, and it qualifies for the free shipping deal.



Anoc -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/5/2008 8:57:56 PM)

When I was small I had a lot of chamomile tea and peppermint tea (Mum thought they were good for me) and still drink them sometimes for old times' sake. We didn't drink our black tea with milk, it just doesn't work in Austria because the water is too hard and the mixture tastes BLECH. But since then I've moved to Scotland where the water is perfect for milk in tea [:)]. I drink mostly rooibos now because it's naturally caffeine free and I can have it a) late at night and b) at any time in my monthly cycle without any bad effects.



PaleHawkWoman -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/6/2008 11:09:01 AM)

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ORIGINAL: HomeSpunLady

Do you know where I can get some?


Sorry it took awhile to get back to you... I don't always remember which forums I've posted in.

You should be able to get chicory seed from any source that sells wild flower seeds. Or you can call you county Agriculture Dept and ask them. Local nurseries which specialize in wild flowers will probably have seed available.

Chickory prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and will grow best in rocky embankments and other marginal areas, like right along the roadside. Clay mix soils don't bother it, either, but must be well-drained as standing water or too much moisture will kill it.

You can also harvest it from wild-growing plants, with the seed being ready in August. Like all wild flowers, it must "hibernate" for several weeks during the winter prior to planting. Put it in a plain paper envelop and store it outside in a dry place so that it experiences cold or freezing temperatures. You can also put the envelop in a freezer-baggie and place in the freezer for 10-12 weeks- the door is the warmest place in the freezer and will provide the best place to store the seeds.

To prepare the seed for coffee or tea, dry-roast it in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Once the skillet is hot it only takes about 3 minutes to roast the seeds. Let dry and store in air-tight container. Use 1/4 tsp per cup of tea or coffee to remove bitterness or smooth flavor, or 1-2 tsp per pot of coffee, depending on how strong you make your coffee to start with. If making chickory tea, use 1 tsp chickory with 3-4 crushed rosehips and a tbsp of honey. Orange peel or lemon peel can also be used for flavor. Chickory does not mesh well with mint for chickory tea but is okay when both are additions to other flavors. Chickory does not have caffeine in it, so while it may taste like coffee, it doesn't have that jump-start effect coffee-drinkers like.

Chickory has a calming effect on the stomack and the ground seeds can be used for indigestion and on foods if one has al lot of acid, but do not use in lieu of acid reflux medication and always ask your physician if you can use it on your food if you are taking meds for acid reflux or other digestive problems.

Chickory can be used as a weak tea added to water for colic in infants but anise is usually better in that endeavor as it tastes better to babies.

Hope this helps!



PaleHawkWoman -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/6/2008 11:16:21 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Anoc

When I was small I had a lot of chamomile tea and peppermint tea (Mum thought they were good for me) and still drink them sometimes for old times' sake. We didn't drink our black tea with milk, it just doesn't work in Austria because the water is too hard and the mixture tastes BLECH. But since then I've moved to Scotland where the water is perfect for milk in tea [:)]. I drink mostly rooibos now because it's naturally caffeine free and I can have it a) late at night and b) at any time in my monthly cycle without any bad effects.



Native American women have used Black Cohosh tea for PMS and other "moon" problems for several thousand years. You start 3 days before your menses(or moon) is supposed to come, drinking 2-4 cups daily, but no more than 4 cups daily. Use 1 tablespoon dried and crushed black cohosh to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Stop taking the tea once your flow starts to slack off.

DO NOT use if you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant as cohosh is also used to hasten childbirth and can thus cause a miscarriage.



Pamsy -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/6/2008 9:37:46 PM)

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ORIGINAL: isaacsmom

I was so disappointed to find the Holiday Tea had disappeared from the store yesterday [&o] I really wanted some Sugar Plum Spice. I settled for some organic white plum tea though, and it's really good.

Erin, glad you found some chai you like! Sometimes coffee shop stuff is so syrupy-sweet that it gives me a headache. [:'(] I tried some chai from a shop once and I couldn't handle it.



I came across this Holiday Tea at 'Big Lots' closeout discount store. If you have one of those, you may find it there.

Thankyou PaleHawk for that information. I hear about what is supposed to help, but dont get the instructions to make it work.



myka -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/6/2008 10:59:01 PM)

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Native American women have used Black Cohosh tea for PMS and other "moon" problems for several thousand years. You start 3 days before your menses(or moon) is supposed to come, drinking 2-4 cups daily, but no more than 4 cups daily. Use 1 tablespoon dried and crushed black cohosh to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Stop taking the tea once your flow starts to slack off.

DO NOT use if you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant as cohosh is also used to hasten childbirth and can thus cause a miscarriage.



*Also, Black Cohosh can elevate blood pressure.



ofa23 -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/7/2008 12:01:14 AM)

I've been enjoying "Constant Comment" bigelow brand tea with honey, lately. Its very orangy, spicy and delicious. Its been freezing here and the tea has been a very warm comfort.[:D]



angel4eva -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/7/2008 2:49:56 AM)

I love my teas. I like normal tea, milky with 2 sugars to chai with soy milk and sugar in it. I haven't had tea for awhile now because it warming up. I love drinking it when it cold.



Nicole_Michelle -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/8/2008 8:44:12 AM)


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ORIGINAL: uponeagleswings

If anyone uses stevia in their teas, one of the brands sold on amazon is having a great sale. $1.99 for liquid stevia, $2.95 for 50 of the little packets, and it qualifies for the free shipping deal.


I've never even heard of stevia. That sounds cool!

So, I am once again addicted to licorice spice tea. Not loose leaf though since it isn't as easy to get in our new city. Our last city had a tea house with over 250 types of loose leaf teas. I miss that place! Yesterday I drank like 4 cups of tea and I NEVER do that. Lorne was shocked to see me drinking tea all day. [:)]



isaacsmom -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/8/2008 10:37:58 AM)

I've never drank a loose leaf tea, only teabags. I'd like to try a loose leaf soon. How does one prepare loose leaf?

Oh, and palehawk, thanks for all that info, very interesting!



uponeagleswings -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/8/2008 11:16:12 AM)

In order to prepare loose leaf teas you need either a tea ball or a strainer. We generally bring the water to the right temperature (it varies depending on what kind of tea), and either put a tea ball in the water, or just put the leafs in loose. If you put the leafs in loose, then you pour the water through a strainer to get the tea leafs out when its done brewing. There are a few teapots out there designed for loose teas with the strainer included in the pot.

Nicole- Stevia is a calorie-free sweetener but without all of the icky chemicals in artificial sweeteners. It comes in either a liquid or powder form, and is much sweeter than sugar so you don't have to use as much.



PaleHawkWoman -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/8/2008 9:56:41 PM)

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ORIGINAL: myka

quote:

Native American women have used Black Cohosh tea for PMS and other "moon" problems for several thousand years. You start 3 days before your menses(or moon) is supposed to come, drinking 2-4 cups daily, but no more than 4 cups daily. Use 1 tablespoon dried and crushed black cohosh to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Stop taking the tea once your flow starts to slack off.

DO NOT use if you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant as cohosh is also used to hasten childbirth and can thus cause a miscarriage.



*Also, Black Cohosh can elevate blood pressure.


That's because it causes the arteries to constrict. Anytime a person is on medication for any reason or has a medical or mental health condition they need to consult their physician and pharmacist before using any herbal supplements, including teas.

Many common herbal teas have some medicinal properties and consumption needs to be moderated. Licorice tastes great but in excess can cause liver problems. Chamomile is a natural calmative and diuretic- taken in excess it can cause irritation of the urinary tract and can mild drowsiness. Rose hips are great as a source of vitamin C but in excess can triger UTI's due to acid content. And since people who drink tea tend to add sugar, that can be another cause of concern.

All things in moderation!



girlbassist -> RE: Tea Drinkers..... (12/11/2008 8:57:29 PM)

I'm new to the tea thing (other than regular iced sweet tea). I just bought some bags of Oolong, green and acai/pom tea. I also bought some Stevia to go with it. I'm a Southerner so I have to have some sweetening even to my hot tea. So far me likey. Viva la tea! [:D]



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