The nice cup of tea thread

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Rawwr

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22,722 posts

233 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Over the last few months, I've really been getting into teas and infusions. I've mostly been buying stuff from T2 and Whittard, with the latter being the preferred option. Seems like I'm on an unending quest to try every kind of tea available.

Currently working my way through Whittard's Vanilla Sundae: https://www.whittard.co.uk/tea/tea-type/black-tea/...

Is anyone else a tea monster? Any recommendations?

montecristo

1,043 posts

176 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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I order a few kilos each year from http://glenburnteaestate.com. And I'll use Rakuten for genmaicha/sencha because it's cheaper for large quantities.

The really fancy shop in the UK is Mariages Freres. It's French, as are a few of the top end tea merchants. And proper expensive, but they have some teas that are difficult to get elsewhere like Maori Blue.

TeaNToast

18 posts

56 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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I've had the Whittard Vanilla Sundae one before and it's so good - anything to satisfy my sweet tooth!

designforlife

3,734 posts

162 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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I drink loads of the stuff.

Actually just switched from PG tips to Sainsbury's Red Label as it makes a stronger and more full bodied cup for 1/3rd of the price.


Wacky Racer

38,099 posts

246 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omt9NwR2njs

How to make a great cup of tea.

sas62

5,624 posts

77 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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At last I've found someone who uses Whittards. We had one in our town for years and I don't think I saw a soul in there. I just assumed it was some kind of money-laundering operation. It's now closed down. (Sorry for the thread diversion)


banjowilly

853 posts

57 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Absolutely love an Earl Grey, therefore an outcast from society.

Rawwr

Original Poster:

22,722 posts

233 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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montecristo said:
I order a few kilos each year from http://glenburnteaestate.com. And I'll use Rakuten for genmaicha/sencha because it's cheaper for large quantities.

The really fancy shop in the UK is Mariages Freres. It's French, as are a few of the top end tea merchants. And proper expensive, but they have some teas that are difficult to get elsewhere like Maori Blue.
Good to know smile

I still have a good >600g of stuff to work through but will keep it in mind for next time.

Cotty

39,389 posts

283 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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I always want to try one of the flowering teas
https://jingtea.com/shop/tea-type/flowering?gclid=...


Mobile Chicane

20,735 posts

211 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Cotty said:
I always want to try one of the flowering teas
https://jingtea.com/shop/tea-type/flowering?gclid=...
Do. It's like watching a creature come to life from an alien egg.

Osmanthus is the nicest I think - sort of 'honeyed'. I've tried them all and the rest are ok but much of a muchness.

Yunnan Gold - also from Jing - is a great afternoon cuppa with a sticky cake.

Hosenbugler

1,854 posts

101 months

Friday 16th August 2019
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Jing is good, but on the pricey.side. Although their tea explorer sets are very handy, for trying teas without having to buy a full pack of tea to be able to try it. Nothing worse than buying an expensive tea and finding it a let down.

These people also offer a similar product to Jing's explorer sets. https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/

I have had these people recomended to me, but have not used them as yet. Seem good . https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/

My go too place for tea, over the years has been these people. https://www.hebdentea.com/
Good service and the quality has been for me, excellent. They also offer small taster weights of many teas, so as to be able to try in the same principle like the explorer sets mentioned above.

I've checked out the French outfit mentioned previously in the thread, but have not ordered from them, I'm afraid they come across to me as being overly pretentious , leaving me unwilling to pay out to find out if their hype is justified or not. The thought of shelling out £100 (and more) for a 100g of tea, does concentrate the mind. Still, it's there if the need takes one.

anonymous-user

53 months

Friday 16th August 2019
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Yorkshire Tea

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jet_noise

5,630 posts

181 months

Friday 16th August 2019
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Darjeeling. King of teas.
Leaves of course. I use a ball infuser (oo, er missus) for single mug.
Waitrose own (when available) is exceptional VFM.
Or these chaps by mail, also on ebay.

Riley Blue

20,915 posts

225 months

Friday 16th August 2019
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keirik said:
Yorkshire Tea

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Yorkshire Tea Malty Biscuit Brew is also worth a slurp.

Mort7

1,487 posts

107 months

Friday 16th August 2019
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This is our everyday tea. Made in a teapot, and brewed for around 5 minutes. It really is very nice!

https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/clipper-fai...

rambo19

2,737 posts

136 months

Friday 16th August 2019
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I put the teabag in 1st, then the milk, then boil the kettle-heathen, I know.

jet_noise

5,630 posts

181 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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rambo19 said:
I put the teabag in 1st, then the milk, then boil the kettle-heathen, I know.
redcardhehe

RC1807

12,481 posts

167 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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Used it buy PG pyramid bags
Now buy Sainsbury’s Red Label and cant really tell the difference apart from the price

samdale

2,860 posts

183 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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jet_noise said:
rambo19 said:
I put the teabag in 1st, then the milk, then boil the kettle-heathen, I know.
redcardhehe
https://youtu.be/FtK_vfp8po8

bristolbaron

4,756 posts

211 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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rambo19 said:
I put the teabag in 1st, then the milk, then boil the kettle-heathen, I know.
Doc Brown - My Proper Tea (Contains swearing)
https://youtu.be/FtK_vfp8po8