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tea_musingsHi! I'm Lishie, I live in the UK and I'm veeery tea-addicted.
I do like loose-leaf tea, but usually I use teabags, and drink Tetley's or PG Tips (right now I'm giving decaf a shot, but it's not going too well - I can taste the difference and I'm not sure I like it). I also have a love for Twinings - Earl Grey, Blossom Earl Grey, Lady Grey, and Rose Garden are my favourites. Occasionally, I reach for fruit infusions or green teas. I never take sugar, but I do have some milk in a lot of tea.
I do like to drink tea while I'm out. I'm part of a subculture that really likes to make visits to cute cafes and tea-houses, and it's a nice chance to have a break while I'm running errands and on my feet all the time. I only have cups and saucers when I'm feeling fancy, most of the time I like biiiiiiig mugs.
Tea, in my opinion, has medicinal qualities. When I'm stressed, tired, upset, in pain - stick the kettle on and I'm guaranteed to feel at least slightly better after a brew.
Nice to meet you all.
I do like loose-leaf tea, but usually I use teabags, and drink Tetley's or PG Tips (right now I'm giving decaf a shot, but it's not going too well - I can taste the difference and I'm not sure I like it). I also have a love for Twinings - Earl Grey, Blossom Earl Grey, Lady Grey, and Rose Garden are my favourites. Occasionally, I reach for fruit infusions or green teas. I never take sugar, but I do have some milk in a lot of tea.
I do like to drink tea while I'm out. I'm part of a subculture that really likes to make visits to cute cafes and tea-houses, and it's a nice chance to have a break while I'm running errands and on my feet all the time. I only have cups and saucers when I'm feeling fancy, most of the time I like biiiiiiig mugs.
Tea, in my opinion, has medicinal qualities. When I'm stressed, tired, upset, in pain - stick the kettle on and I'm guaranteed to feel at least slightly better after a brew.
Nice to meet you all.
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Date: 2012-04-29 05:34 pm (UTC)There's an Earl Grey that I like, not Twinings, but a different brand, that has lavendar in it. Absolutely delicious. And you are so right about the medicinal qualities of tea.
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Date: 2012-04-29 10:45 pm (UTC)It's hard to describe Rose Garden as anything other than "fragrant". It's a light black tea, and definitely one that's enjoyed with both senses - smell and taste. It's nice with a little milk as well.
Blossom Earl Grey is nice as well - there's bergamot and orange blossom in there. I'd personally take it without milk. Twinings apparently now do Jasmine Earl Grey and Lavender Earl Grey, but I've not tried either of those! I muuuust.