I've noticed that my favorite jasmine green tea tastes a lot better when I first buy it than it does a few weeks later. I'm currently storing it in a double-lid tea container, much like
this one. Can anybody suggest a better storage method? What works for you?
posted by yankeefog
on May 6, 2013 -
8 answers
Can you help me identify a specific brand of tea based on what I recall of its box design? I used it up, recycled the packaging, and foolishly thought I'd be able to find it again easily.
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posted by Mizu
on Apr 11, 2013 -
6 answers
I need to package loose leaf tea to make small gifts, think like a wedding favor. The package could include another small item (could be in a small glass or have a small pot of honey, or something else) but should not cost more than $2 (excluding the tea) in bulk quantities (like 400). Thanks for your suggestions!
posted by cacao
on Apr 11, 2013 -
14 answers
Looking for the tea equivalent of coffee shops in Sydney.Preferably in the CBD/inner city. High Tea is OK, but looking for something more basic than that. I refuse to pay $4.00 for hot water and a tea bag, lol.
posted by mocoface
on Mar 26, 2013 -
3 answers
I have been brewing and drinking my own kombucha for years. I like the taste, I like the bubbles, and it's a fun and relatively low-maintenance hobby in the realm of brewing things (way less involved than beer, for instance). What I'm wondering is if there is any actual known proven non-woo benefit of drinking the stuff. There's so much crap online it's difficult to sort through.
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posted by fiercecupcake
on Mar 17, 2013 -
7 answers
I'm looking to make a bubble tea style drink at home, but all of the mixes seem to be tea based. Is there any that don't have caffeine that you are aware of or have used before?
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posted by timpanogos
on Mar 16, 2013 -
12 answers
Two days ago, I decided to cut down on my caffeine intake drastically. I now feel super duper out of it and fatigued, plus I have headaches (I never get headaches!).
I would like to hear personal anecdotes from others regarding their experiences with caffeine withdrawal, so I know for sure that what I am feeling is not just in my head.
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posted by Kamelot123
on Mar 6, 2013 -
60 answers
In the last month, I've become a tea drinker. I'm new to this, but I'm ready to do it right. A few questions inside.
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posted by Zosia Blue
on Feb 4, 2013 -
32 answers
How can one keep sane with a 6 (six) hour layover in Detroit airport during the Xmas travel rush?
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posted by Wordshore
on Dec 12, 2012 -
20 answers
I take a nice 4-serving Thermos of tea to work every day. It keeps my tea nice and hot all day long. But my little tupperware of milk warms up after a couple of hours. I'd like to find a 4-ounce container that will keep my milk cool, can poor without dripping, and is OK to put dairy in (because according to my Thermos, it's dairy intolerant).
posted by rebent
on Nov 29, 2012 -
23 answers
Tea detectives: I need your help. On a recent trip to India I was served chai in this magnificent tea pot (or chai pot) or perhaps it has some unknown name . . . I should have looked for identifying manufacturer marks while there, but alas too late. My google-fu has failed me so far, please help me identify a source where I might purchase said item. (Image inside).
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posted by jeremias
on Oct 22, 2012 -
4 answers
I have the most bourgeois question ever, but damnit, tea is serious business. Where/how can I get more of this amazing tea from Kerala, India?
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posted by TheNewWazoo
on Sep 27, 2012 -
10 answers
Lately, I've been into tea and more interested in trying new varieties than waiting to finish off the old stuff. I don't really have any teas I want to throw away. What's the best way to store a bunch of small containers of loose tea in a space efficient and aesthetically pleasing way?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Sep 2, 2012 -
20 answers
Silly question but, is it ok to drink green tea I brewed yesterday and left in the fridge overnight? It's kinda weird - dark and bitter.
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posted by gakiko
on Aug 29, 2012 -
18 answers
What herbs can I grow to make my own tasty, medicinal, and/or magical teas? I'd love to hear your tea recipes, too.
posted by swift
on Aug 27, 2012 -
11 answers
I have recently developed a taste for Genmaicha with Matcha (green tea with roasted rice), and I am looking for a recommendation for an online source, the loose variety.
posted by nanook
on Aug 12, 2012 -
14 answers
What is the most environmentally friendly way to boil water for, e.g., tea?
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posted by acm
on Jun 6, 2012 -
23 answers
Do larger tea companies put dyes in their teas or concentrate their ingredients to make a brew look more, uh, tea-y?
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posted by tenstairs
on Jun 4, 2012 -
12 answers
Is it possible to get high from tea made out of poppies ordered off of ebay (the kind used for floral arrangements)?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2012 -
21 answers
Where can I find Long Island Iced Teas for cheap prices in NYC? Especially during happy hours?
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posted by delasoull
on Feb 7, 2012 -
2 answers
Were there stimulant drinks or foods in Europe before the arrival of coffee and tea from Asia and Africa? If so, what were they, and who had access to them?
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posted by jepler
on Jan 10, 2012 -
28 answers
I'm interested in making my own scented tea blends with dried flowers. I'm aware that commercial scented teas utilize aromas to augment the use of flowers. Do you know of a good supplier of dried jasmine, osmanthus, rose, chrysanthemum or cherry blossom?
posted by leigh1
on Jan 7, 2012 -
5 answers
I am desperately trying to remember a song from a mix-tape around 1996 that involved a male singing in a quiet, resigned, almost-verging-on-happy-about-giving-up tone about how he was going to just stay inside and live his do-nothing life in his crappy run-down home and drink tea with a dormouse. Something to that effect. Minimalist sound, kind of plinky and plonky.
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posted by thegreatfleecircus
on Dec 22, 2011 -
7 answers
After a failed attempt at getting my morning caffeine via coffee.. I discovered
Bigelow's Plantation Mint tea. I like it stronger then their little teabags can provide though. How do I find and make it with loose leaves?
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posted by royalsong
on Dec 15, 2011 -
18 answers
I would like to give a tea set for a wedding gift. I'm looking for a timeless, beautiful set of objects that will last forever and do their job well.
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posted by grrarrgh00
on Dec 15, 2011 -
13 answers
At a dinner party last night, the hostess served tea in these ingenious mug devices that had a) a ceramic strainer that fit inside the mug and b) a little mini-plate that sat on top of the mug, keeping the tea warm and serving as a place to put the strainer with the tea leaves when you were done steeping. Does anyone happen to know what these are called so I can look for them online?
posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Dec 5, 2011 -
12 answers
Why doesn't my chai taste like cardamom? What can I do to the cardamom to make its flavor more robust?
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posted by pyrom
on Nov 29, 2011 -
14 answers
Comfort drinks/food: Can you suggest some good, full-bodied teas without the caffeine? What other drinks or foods should I consider? (Location: U.S.)
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posted by Eolienne
on Nov 27, 2011 -
28 answers
What was your experience transitioning from being a regular caffeine drinker to an occasional caffeine drinker? Did it work for you? Do you have any tips on success, any surprises I should watch out for?
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posted by razzman
on Nov 23, 2011 -
17 answers
Steeping the
flowers of the European linden tree
Tilia cordata produces a richly colored, deeply aromatic
herbal tea. Steeping the otherwise very similar flowers of the otherwise very similar American linden
Tilia Americana produces a flavorless, faintly yellow fluid. Where can I reliably obtain the real thing? The two potential sources I've found — Eastern European groceries and Latino bodegas — invariably have the donkey-piss version, even if the labeling on the box would claim otherwise.
posted by Nomyte
on Nov 8, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm addicted to tea. Usually flavoured black. Earl Grey especially. Now I'm not allowed caffeine (even decaf is being considered borderline). How do I get my tea on keeping in mind that I'm not a big roobios fan or floral herbals?
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posted by kanata
on Sep 22, 2011 -
31 answers
Market Spice tea is allegedly only sweetened with orange oil and cinnamon, but to me it tastes like sugar. Is there really no sugar in Market Spice? Does this vary by company/maker/country? Is the same for Decaf and Rooibos Market Spice? My wife is low-carbing and I'm pregnant - we both need to stay away from sugar, but love this tea. We buy it at a tea shop - no ingredients listed.
posted by arcticwoman
on Sep 13, 2011 -
13 answers
Tea novice wishes to be initiated into the secrets of tea. Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by Kitteh
on Aug 22, 2011 -
30 answers
Can someone point me to an explanation of the debt ceiling deal that isn't tainted by tea party cheer leading or liberal handwringing?
posted by tylerfulltilt
on Aug 1, 2011 -
7 answers
Help me find a forgotten children's book! My memory of this is almost unforgivably hazy -- I read the book in the mid to late 1980s. The book (possibly all of it, maybe just the ending) takes place at a beautiful teahouse, I believe Chinese, where everyone brings their birds in cages.
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posted by hels
on Jul 18, 2011 -
2 answers
I like drinking out of teeny tiny cups. If drinking a beverage involves repeatedly pouring it out of a large container into a cup that holds like 5 sips, I'm into it. Please tell me every conceivable example of this.
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Jul 6, 2011 -
37 answers
Brita filters seem expensive and wasteful. Instead, where can I buy my own cation exchange resin (preferably in the UK)?
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posted by spaghettification
on Jun 24, 2011 -
11 answers
Please explain how these sweet-tasting teas are advertised as "no sugar added" ? Only some contain rooibos. Does that mean there is sugar present from other ingredients? If so, how much?
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posted by Viola
on Jun 22, 2011 -
14 answers
Unavailability of Nestea 100% Instant Unsweetened Iced Tea jeopardizes completion of dissertation! Can you help?
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posted by vitabellosi
on Jun 15, 2011 -
15 answers
