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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. How far have you physically traveled specifically "for tea" (one way)?

Never left my house
7
12%
Less than 5 miles
6
10%
Less than 10
7
12%
Less than 20
12
21%
Less than 50
13
22%
Less than 100
6
10%
Less than 250
2
3%
Less than 500
0
No votes
Less than 1000
1
2%
Less than 2500
1
2%
Less than 5000
1
2%
5000 or more
2
3%
 
Total votes: 58
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by leiche » Jan 28th, '09, 13:00

I've never traveled specifically for tea, no. I just order online.

Currently sipping on some roasty TGY and watching the snow fall.
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by jazz88 » Jan 28th, '09, 13:11

leiche wrote:I've never traveled specifically for tea, no. I just order online.

Currently sipping on some roasty TGY and watching the snow fall.
Same here.
However, last summer I visited Huntington garden Tea Room which was just one of the reasons I went there.

Having said that, I would probably go here just for tea: http://www.justaskshirley.com/photos/china/wow.htm

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by shogun89 » Jan 28th, '09, 13:16

Trey Winston wrote:
shogun89 wrote:Though I do have a cold, was wondering if anyone has any tea cold remedies? I know alot of people use matcha, but what else?
Whenever I have colds, it always seems to be centered in my throat, which gets very sore. I've found that very hot and very strongly brewed black tea seems to soothe it for quite a while (or possibly numb the nerve endings). YMMV, of course, but it might be worth a shot if your throat is sore. Even if it doesn't work, what's not to like about a remedy like that? Win/win!

Also, champagne sipped from a teacup is of course most effective against everything.
Thanks for the tips Trey. Sore throat is what I have, no other symptoms, feels like every time I swallow I am swallowing glass. I will give the strong black a try for sure, I think some kemmum would due very well for that.
Thanks again. :D
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by geeber1 » Jan 28th, '09, 13:24

jazz88 wrote:
Having said that, I would probably go here just for tea: http://www.justaskshirley.com/photos/china/wow.htm
Oh, man, I'm dizzy!

I have only ordered online. The local tea/gift/cheese shop doesn't have much to offer but flavored teas.

This morning I had some Keemun Rhapsody at home and here at work I'm having Nilgiri Parkside Oolong.
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Jan 28th, '09, 13:47
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by Smari » Jan 28th, '09, 13:47

It would have to be between 10-13 miles for me because I travel to my sister to have some tea with her. Never traveled further than that; usually have my teas delivered.

This morning, brewed up pomegranate vanilla rooibos. Now having Adagio's Alishan to soothe my sore throat.
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by Victoria » Jan 28th, '09, 13:47

Ack! I'm dizzy too!! Ummm no thanks, can someone bring me a sample?
Ha!

In my cup this afternoon - FLT - LiShan Oolong.
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by Chip » Jan 28th, '09, 14:01

WOW. :shock: :lol: The journey is worth it in this case. Got my belly on a few of those shots, however. Thanks, Jazz. I would do it, but someone else goes in front as a safety check! :wink:
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Currently, Adagio White Symphony, this stuff puts me in the mood for this trip. It is that inspiring. Really nice white! :arrow:
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by TIM » Jan 28th, '09, 14:09

Chip wrote:WOW. :shock: :lol: The journey is worth it in this case. Got my belly on a few of those shots, however. Thanks, Jazz. I would do it, but someone else goes in front as a safety check! :wink:
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and what if they run out of water?
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Jan 28th, '09, 15:19
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by Consilium » Jan 28th, '09, 15:19

A little under 3k miles.

I go to Jamaica each year for the locally grown ingredients to make "roots tea". It's kinda hard to sneak the leaves and roots back onto the plane but it's worth the risk. Certainly a taste, once acquired, that is hard to go without.
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by Trey Winston » Jan 28th, '09, 15:52

shogun89 wrote: Thanks for the tips Trey. Sore throat is what I have, no other symptoms, feels like every time I swallow I am swallowing glass. I will give the strong black a try for sure, I think some kemmum would due very well for that.
Thanks again. :D
My very genuine pleasure :)
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by Pentox » Jan 28th, '09, 16:36

Could I just get a helicopter to drop me off there?

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by Chip » Jan 28th, '09, 17:20

TIM wrote:
Chip wrote:WOW. :shock: :lol: The journey is worth it in this case. Got my belly on a few of those shots, however. Thanks, Jazz. I would do it, but someone else goes in front as a safety check! :wink:
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Currently, Adagio White Symphony, this stuff puts me in the mood for this trip. It is that inspiring. Really nice white! :arrow:
and what if they run out of water?
BYOB is strictly enforced.

Had an awesome O-Cha sencha teabag while out for late lunch. Ordered the house green, Bigelow, and kept the bag. Used the water for the O-Cha bag. It was worth it even if I never use the Bigelow.
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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by gingkoseto » Jan 28th, '09, 17:52

jazz88 wrote: Having said that, I would probably go here just for tea: http://www.justaskshirley.com/photos/china/wow.htm

Drinking my own signature blend (Sagittarius)
Nice!! The tea house looks too new though. The trail rocks! Where is it exactly? Is that Hua Shan Mountain?
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by silvermage2000 » Jan 28th, '09, 18:41

I have traveled for tea not sure but probley less the 50 miles. I just drank a cup of summit tea vienne. which is a apricot chocolate tea with a black tea base.
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by jazz88 » Jan 28th, '09, 18:59

gingko wrote: Nice!! The tea house looks too new though. The trail rocks! Where is it exactly? Is that Hua Shan Mountain?
It does look kind of new but it's hard to tell – the image doesn't show the detail. I tried to find where exactly is it but the website doesn't say so I'm not sure.

Drinking White Darjeeling from Adagio – lovely!
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