It really depends on the day and my mood. Today, I'm feeling like a nice strong iced Houjicha.
In my cup this morning: A Bai Hao from a brand whose name I can't read on the packaging.
I voted black tea, but right now I have a pitcher black and green going. My wife very rarely drinks tea, so making it iced is one way I'm trying to convert her. Muahahahaha.
A recent iced blend I've tried:
I brewed a regular black tea, no frills. I then brewed up blood orange (the herbal on Adagio) and combined them, roughly 3 parts black tea 1 part blood orange.
No sugar. (I never add sugar.)
I have to say, it was pretty good!
An iced White Blueberry (also on Adagio) is really good as well.
I'm definitely with Herb Master on this one - Borage.
As soon as mine blooms it's going into black and green iced teas, and some salads.
I also dig mint in iced tea, but I'll have to buy some as all mine bit the dust earlier this spring
Today: Pu erh. I can't stop.
A recent iced blend I've tried:
I brewed a regular black tea, no frills. I then brewed up blood orange (the herbal on Adagio) and combined them, roughly 3 parts black tea 1 part blood orange.
No sugar. (I never add sugar.)
I have to say, it was pretty good!
An iced White Blueberry (also on Adagio) is really good as well.
I'm definitely with Herb Master on this one - Borage.
As soon as mine blooms it's going into black and green iced teas, and some salads.
I also dig mint in iced tea, but I'll have to buy some as all mine bit the dust earlier this spring
Today: Pu erh. I can't stop.
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Jun 26th, '09, 12:36
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I cold brew some green tea and Taiwan oolong, without ice, without additives.
If I find a green or oolong very bitter, I would cold brew it. This saved quite a few teas, when the bitterness was not dissolved into water under lower temperature.
If I find a green or oolong very bitter, I would cold brew it. This saved quite a few teas, when the bitterness was not dissolved into water under lower temperature.
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I don't frequently drink iced tea unless it's really hot outside or in, but I do enjoy it. And when I do drink it, it's all kinds.
I particularly like to use a green or white because, when it's hot, those are going to be more cooling to the body. I'll also use herbs - you'd be surprised how a naturally sweet flavor in chamomile makes a nice iced tea and its soothing benefits are good too. You might try throwing in chrysanthemum as it's a cooling herb. But, I just think all tea makes good iced tea if you're in the mood for iced.
Today my tea this morning is a strong high roast mountain oolong from Chaikhana! Pow!
I particularly like to use a green or white because, when it's hot, those are going to be more cooling to the body. I'll also use herbs - you'd be surprised how a naturally sweet flavor in chamomile makes a nice iced tea and its soothing benefits are good too. You might try throwing in chrysanthemum as it's a cooling herb. But, I just think all tea makes good iced tea if you're in the mood for iced.
Today my tea this morning is a strong high roast mountain oolong from Chaikhana! Pow!
Jun 26th, '09, 13:36
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having a cup of nepal fk-2 again before physics lab, this time with some milk and sugar. mmmm. too bad its 90+ outside and our a/c broke plus our fans move about .00000000001 m/s hahahahaha. Love hot weather anyways, seeing mirages in my room heh
possibly might break down and make some iced tea, I have only had sweet tea anywhoo, time for something new
possibly might break down and make some iced tea, I have only had sweet tea anywhoo, time for something new
Jun 26th, '09, 14:30
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I don't often make iced tea, but when I do, it's gotta be either black or oolong. No sugar if it's just for me.
The weather is being unkind today--started off sunny and hot, and is now merely warm and raining. Thunderstorm later, probably. Did I mention we're closing in on 5" rain for the month of June around here? Ugh.
I think some pouchong might brighten up my spirits.
The weather is being unkind today--started off sunny and hot, and is now merely warm and raining. Thunderstorm later, probably. Did I mention we're closing in on 5" rain for the month of June around here? Ugh.
I think some pouchong might brighten up my spirits.
In my cup this afternoon - DaYuLing '09 Oolong from
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Floating Leaves Tea. The last of it, but not to worry!
A re-order is on the way!
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Busy busy busy ... no time for tea it seems. I am trying to get to try new arrival Kukicha with Matcha from Maeda-en ... for the last 2 days. Seems everytime I think I am about to try it, something interupts.
However, I had Fukamushi Supreme from O-Cha earlier.
However, I had Fukamushi Supreme from O-Cha earlier.
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
Jun 26th, '09, 16:48
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Just made some with the last bit of leaf, quite good, but like it hot sooo much more. Time for a re-order!Janine wrote:I'd try that Nepal tea iced... no sugar. Bet it would be a great cooler.
Interesting though, sometimes people drink hot tea to induce perspiration, too bad that can be quite smelly. And not truly cool you off, too much heat gained I guess.
Masala chai next...!