Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

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Do me a flavor and tell me, do you ever favor flavors/aromas in your tea?

Yes, I love flavored tea and drink it all day
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Yes, I really like it and drink flavored tea virtually everyday
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Yes, I like it and drink flavored tea more days than not
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I used to favor flavors, but now I do not
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No, I have tried it, but don't like flavors in my tea
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33%
No, haven't tried it and will not try it
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Other
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42%
 
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Chip » Apr 5th, '10, 13:33

... some new Adagio samples arrived today ... shhh, part of a new line. I can say no mas, but what shall I try first???

When I do choose, I guess I won't be able to say ... :mrgreen:
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Crafty_Mom » Apr 5th, '10, 13:37

Artificially flavored? No. Icky. Upsets my stomach as well. *Casts angry eyes at Teavanna* Blended with the real stuff, absolutely. I've had some great peppermint and almond ones, along with a few chais.

This morning and afternoon were my obligatory English Breakfast. This afternoon may just be some chamomile lavender tisane, since I found the youngest one taking paint off the wall. :x Mommy needs a time out.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by geeber1 » Apr 5th, '10, 13:40

Chip wrote:... some new Adagio samples arrived today ... shhh, part of a new line. I can say no mas, but what shall I try first???

When I do choose, I guess I won't be able to say ... :mrgreen:
You are such a tease. :evil:
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Chatsworth » Apr 5th, '10, 14:24

Only natural floral enhancements, such as Jasmine or Osmanthus. I also will add some dried mint, peppermint or spearmint, to a green tea. Other than that, I dislike flavors in tea as I do in coffee.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Chip » Apr 5th, '10, 15:04

geeber1 wrote:
Chip wrote:... some new Adagio samples arrived today ... shhh, part of a new line. I can say no mas, but what shall I try first???

When I do choose, I guess I won't be able to say ... :mrgreen:
You are such a tease. :evil:
OK, I read the official paper that came with these samples that contains information about each one (nice), and nowhere does it say "zip it." So, unzipped. I will spill in dribs and drabs.

I sampled the "M"version (I will keep the line up's name a secret for now) of Ali Shan. I would say most Taiwan enthusiasts would prefer this version to the other Ali Shan. I find the aroma more "realistic." It is quite nice in every aspect, though I am only on steep #2 so far.

FYI, these new teas "debut" officially on 4/10. And I will only give updates here in TD ...
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Dresden » Apr 5th, '10, 15:44

Chip wrote:
geeber1 wrote:
Chip wrote: I sampled the "M"version (I will keep the line up's name a secret for now) of Ali Shan. I would say most Taiwan enthusiasts would prefer this version to the other Ali Shan. I find the aroma more "realistic." It is quite nice in every aspect, though I am only on steep #2 so far.
Rub it in why don't ya...

As far as flavors, I may drink some jasmine from time to time...

If genmaicha is considered flavoring then I drink flavored almost every day.

In my cup: Uji Sencha Miyabi
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Poohblah » Apr 5th, '10, 17:05

Only a few. The good ones tend to be good and the rest are awful.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Victoria » Apr 5th, '10, 17:35

My afternoon tea was a medium roast TKY from a local Chinese Restaurant.
It was ok, but the sautéed shrimp was stellar.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by brad4419 » Apr 5th, '10, 20:13

Flavored teas are the devil :twisted:

I tried them and don't like them. Tea is good and raspberries are good and when you mix the two you get CRAP. It doesn't seem to make sense but something about fruits after they are put in hot/boiling water just changes the taste too much for me. Sorry Im a little biased if you can't tell.

Long jing in my cup today
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by brlarson » Apr 5th, '10, 20:47

brad4419 wrote: ... Tea is good and raspberries are good and when you mix the two you get CRAP...
This is an appropriate time to recall Space Samurai's remembrance of George Carlin and his discussion of fruit-flavored tea. Here it is, http://anotherteablog.blogspot.com/2008 ... d-tea.html

Finished a bag of Tea Gallery's Classic Roast TGY with breakfast, and enjoyed Zencha's Ultimate Sencha with lunch.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by LauraW » Apr 5th, '10, 21:59

Chip wrote:
geeber1 wrote:
Chip wrote:... some new Adagio samples arrived today ... shhh, part of a new line. I can say no mas, but what shall I try first???

When I do choose, I guess I won't be able to say ... :mrgreen:
You are such a tease. :evil:
OK, I read the official paper that came with these samples that contains information about each one (nice), and nowhere does it say "zip it." So, unzipped. I will spill in dribs and drabs.

I sampled the "M"version (I will keep the line up's name a secret for now) of Ali Shan. I would say most Taiwan enthusiasts would prefer this version to the other Ali Shan. I find the aroma more "realistic." It is quite nice in every aspect, though I am only on steep #2 so far.

FYI, these new teas "debut" officially on 4/10. And I will only give updates here in TD ...
Looking forward to these!! Though I got a sample of one, I believe, for being a part of the St. Patty's day Signature Blend review... It was very good, but wouldn't be my first choice of teas.

Anyway, Darjeeling this morning, gunpowder this afternoon at work, and some Fukamushi with dinner.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Chip » Apr 5th, '10, 22:03

LauraW wrote:
Chip wrote:
geeber1 wrote:
Chip wrote:... some new Adagio samples arrived today ... shhh, part of a new line. I can say no mas, but what shall I try first???

When I do choose, I guess I won't be able to say ... :mrgreen:
You are such a tease. :evil:
OK, I read the official paper that came with these samples that contains information about each one (nice), and nowhere does it say "zip it." So, unzipped. I will spill in dribs and drabs.

I sampled the "M"version (I will keep the line up's name a secret for now) of Ali Shan. I would say most Taiwan enthusiasts would prefer this version to the other Ali Shan. I find the aroma more "realistic." It is quite nice in every aspect, though I am only on steep #2 so far.

FYI, these new teas "debut" officially on 4/10. And I will only give updates here in TD ...
Looking forward to these!! Though I got a sample of one, I believe, for being a part of the St. Patty's day Signature Blend review... It was very good, but wouldn't be my first choice of teas.

Anyway, Darjeeling this morning, gunpowder this afternoon at work, and some Fukamushi with dinner.
Which one?

At 5th steep of this Ali Shan, it is holding up quite nicely. I definitely think this is a step up from their standard Ali Shan.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by LauraW » Apr 5th, '10, 23:57

Chip wrote:Which one?
Jasmine pearls. Jasmine's just not my favorite, I've discovered, although I did put a few pearls in an oolong I brewed up the other day, and it made a nice addition. I'm definitely glad I got to try it, because it's not really something I would have bought for myself to try.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by Chip » Apr 6th, '10, 00:13

I took a whiff of those, pretty potent for jasmine pearls. I would think go easy on them.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 4/5/10 Do me a flavor and try favored?

by edkrueger » Apr 6th, '10, 01:45

Ebtoulson wrote:Think you need the option:
"Yes, I like it and drink flavored tea occasionally"

Also, who else thinks that a hojicha or genmai would be considered a flavored tea?

Just finished off my last bit of ceylon sonata. Thinking about waiting a little while to order some from adagio to see if it comes in one of the new packages :D.
Why would Hojicha be considered flavored? and if you consider genmaicha then I guess I occasionally drink flavored teas. Oh, and I do like ginseng oolong on rare occasions.
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