New to tea in AZ (sorry for the horrid rhyme)

[Nibbs]

I just had my first cup of Earl Grey about two weeks ago, and oh my dark lord Voldy it was amazing! So now i am going to be buying the IngenuiTEA and a basic kettle. Hopefully in August my wife is going to buy me the UtiliTEA kettle for my birthday. Anyway, i have been geeking over tea and reading everything i can but was hoping to hear from tea enthusiasts and their experiences and, maybe, even some pitfalls to be avoided when first getting started.

[Chip]

Buying small amounts such as in samples is the way to go when you can. And avoid the "I want to try everything" syndrome ... there is no cure!

Welcome to the forum. I hope to see you around the place.

[Victoria]

You seem to be off to a sound start. The IngenuiTEA is how a lot of us here got our start. And the kettle will be a nice investment that you will continue to use long after you move on from the IngenuiTEA.
Welcome!

[geeber1]

Welcome, Nibbs!

[Nibbs]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! I've had most of the morning off so i have been reading a lot on the site. as well as watching copious amounts of adagio tea v, and am so glad i found this site already.

[artmom]

Welcome, Nibbs! I like my IngenuiTea. And I have lots and lots of samples since joining TeaChat in December. It's hard to resist trying everything!

[laura99]

Welcome Nibbs! I use the IngenuiTEA as well, and have the UtiliTEA at home and work - they are great!

Glad you found TeaChat early in your tea search - I wish I had found it a bit sooner . Lots of info here.

[Proinsias]

Hi Nibbs.

Don't listen to Chip. Want to try everything, just pace yourself. I don't need to pace myself, my wife does it for me.

[LauraW]

You seem to be off to a sound start. The IngenuiTEA is how a lot of us here got our start. And the kettle will be a nice investment that you will continue to use long after you move on from the IngenuiTEA.
Welcome!

...Who says you have to move on from the IngenuiTEA?
I eventually want a 2nd one so I can stop using an infuser at work

Anyway, welcome, glad you found us, and hope you find some great info and even better teas!

[Nibbs]

Wow the warm welcomes just keep coming. I would love to sample everything but i will have to so some restraint . I think my only problem will be finding out where to start lol

[plant partaker]

Hey Nibbs! It's nice to see another Arizonan on the forum. I have the ingenuitea. I loved it when I first got it. Now they are changing the design. I have the one with the removable strainer. I have bought very few tea wares, but I want more! I also just recently purchased the pao i teapot you can check it out at purepuer.com.

[Marco]

Hi Nibbs,

I'm here for just a short time too.
And have to tell you - folks here are all crazy - but don't tell em.
Perhaps that's why I feel like at home on this board.
And I am addicted to tea - just try everything

have fun
Marco

[Dresden]

Welcome aboard...

All I can say it watch your budget... This tea stuff can be addicting!!!

Cheers,
Mike

[Dreamer]

Welcome, you've come to a fun place...we will help you spend your money!!!

Dreamer

[nonc_ron]

Hi and welcome to the TeaChat.