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Hello From Memphis

by bill38112 » Nov 23rd, '09, 22:05

Now that I am retired, have the free time and disposable income to enjoy myself, I find my doctors and my wife insisting that I not smoke, drink, or eat too adventurously. That leaves tea as one of the few acceptable indulgences. I hope I can, with the help of people like you, develop the palate to enjoy tea with the enthusiasm it deserves.

At this point I seem to prefer the bolder taste of black teas, but I'm willing to be broad minded on the subject.

Bill

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Re: Hello From Memphis

by Victoria » Nov 23rd, '09, 22:40

Welcome Bill, nice to have you with us. There are plenty of black teas to choose from and then slowly venture out from there. How do you feel about Darjeelings?
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Re: Hello From Memphis

by bill38112 » Nov 23rd, '09, 22:49

I tried a sample of Adagio's Darjeeling #22 and I liked it enough to order a 4 oz tin. I admit that I like a heavier black though. I just received a sample of the Yunnan Noir, but haven't tried it yet. I'm letting my mouth recover from the Earl Grey. lol

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Re: Hello From Memphis

by Victoria » Nov 23rd, '09, 23:26

I love the Yunnan Noir! How are you brewing the Darj 22?
The Black Pearls are very good too.

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Re: Hello From Memphis

by Mrs. Chip » Nov 24th, '09, 12:19

bill38112 wrote:I hope I can, with the help of people like you, develop the palate to enjoy tea with the enthusiasm it deserves.
At this point I seem to prefer the bolder taste of black teas, but I'm willing to be broad minded on the subject. Bill
Welcome to TeaChat, Bill.

You came to the right place to learn about teas and to be pointed in all different directions from all the numerous 'teafactions' on TC ... :lol:

Lots to learn, have fun and enjoy your tea.
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Re: Hello From Memphis

by olivierco » Nov 24th, '09, 12:29

Welcome!

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Re: Hello From Memphis

by Dreamer » Nov 24th, '09, 16:17

Welcome!

We can get you in all kinds of trouble without smoking, drinking, or eating...well, ok, there will be drinking...but only tea!

Spend a little time (and $ with us) and your wife might start encouraging you to take up smoking Cuban cigars to save money!!!

Have fun!
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Re: Hello From Memphis

by Intuit » Nov 24th, '09, 19:13

>I find my doctors and my wife insisting that I not smoke, drink, or eat too adventurously.

What does 'adventurously' mean? Does not compute.

If you have chronic health problems and are on medication like many retirees, you may want to rethink tea-drinking because of the caffeine effect on cardiovascular system and on certain medications. Maybe check with your doctor first.

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Re: Hello From Memphis

by Chip » Nov 25th, '09, 23:10

Killjoy was here! :?
... good to see Dr. Intuit is on the case ... :lol:

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Re: Hello From Memphis

by librogeek » Jan 2nd, '10, 23:42

Just wanted to say 'hi'! I'm in Memphis, too! :D

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