I'm Pam and I'm relatively new to the world of tea. I thought for years that I didn't like tea, but it turns out I just didn't like BAD tea. Started drinking Rooibos about two years ago, but continuted to avoid any actual "tea" thinking it was bitter and gave me a headache.
Then I tried a sample of a "gourmet" black tea that was given to me and for once, instead of leaving the bag in the cup the way, I removed the bag after three minutes. The combination of using quality tea and brewing it correctly made all the difference. Oh my gosh! It was like an entirely different beverage! I was completely hooked in one cup.
Unfortunately, I was unable to find out exactly what the tea was, so now I'm on a hunt, trying out all sorts of new teas and really enjoying the adventure. I bought an IngenuiTEA, which I love, and lots of samples. So far my favorite black tea is Yunnan Jig and my favorite Jasmine is Jasmine #12. But honestly, I haven't tried that many yet. I'm hoping this group will help me find new things to try.
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Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Hi Pam,
Welcome to TeaChat. This is a great place to learn about tea, tea ware, and tea culture.
Welcome to TeaChat. This is a great place to learn about tea, tea ware, and tea culture.
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Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Hello Pam, welcome to the TeaChat. I hope to see you around the forum ... please share what is in your cup on TeaDay!
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Welcome to TeaChat Pam! Hope you enjoy and share your TeaJourney with us, here on the forum.
BTW, your jewelry is unique, me likes!
BTW, your jewelry is unique, me likes!Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Mrs. Chip,
Thank you! I do enjoy my work.
I'm a neophyte in the tea arena. I love it, but no very little about it. I wish I could find a "connoisseur" group near me where I could learn more. I'll work my way through the "tea class" for now.
Pam
Thank you! I do enjoy my work.
I'm a neophyte in the tea arena. I love it, but no very little about it. I wish I could find a "connoisseur" group near me where I could learn more. I'll work my way through the "tea class" for now.
Pam
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Welcome Pam, I'm sure you'll learn a lot here, I am also a rooibos fan. 
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Re: Introduction ~ Pam
welcome!
Rooibos is wonderful stuff. I'd drink a lot more of it if there weren't so many other teas I enjoy even more...
Check out the tea class, browse the forums, and try lots of different teas (buy the smallest quantities you can, sample sizes, no more than 2 oz/50g at first, ignore the 'bargain priced' 4 or 8 or 16 oz offerings).
And share your tea journey with us, early and often.
Rooibos is wonderful stuff. I'd drink a lot more of it if there weren't so many other teas I enjoy even more...
Check out the tea class, browse the forums, and try lots of different teas (buy the smallest quantities you can, sample sizes, no more than 2 oz/50g at first, ignore the 'bargain priced' 4 or 8 or 16 oz offerings).
And share your tea journey with us, early and often.
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Thank you all for your welcome!
I have been buying a lot of samples, which I have discovered are quite generous. That helps a lot when it comes to trying new things.
Had Yunnan Jig with breakfast this morning and like it very much. That's definitely one I would have never tried on my own, but am very glad to have discovered. It came as part of a sampler pack.
I'm on a quest for a good iced tea that is actually made of tea and not an herbal. So far I haven't liked any of my samples iced.
Today I've fallen back to a favorite, a mix of Rooibos, Honeybush and Rooibos Earl Grey. I find the Earl Grey overpowering by itself, but diluted with the other teas it's just wonderful. It's very good iced.
Pam
I have been buying a lot of samples, which I have discovered are quite generous. That helps a lot when it comes to trying new things.
Had Yunnan Jig with breakfast this morning and like it very much. That's definitely one I would have never tried on my own, but am very glad to have discovered. It came as part of a sampler pack.
I'm on a quest for a good iced tea that is actually made of tea and not an herbal. So far I haven't liked any of my samples iced.
Today I've fallen back to a favorite, a mix of Rooibos, Honeybush and Rooibos Earl Grey. I find the Earl Grey overpowering by itself, but diluted with the other teas it's just wonderful. It's very good iced.
Pam
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Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Ceylon is very good iced, I use that along with Darjeeling, Nepalese and other high mountain Indian ... and NOT Assam.
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Welcome Pam. Trying teas is more than half the fun!
If you haven't yet, get a sample of the Yunnan Golden Curls. That might be one that would fit your taste buds. And yes, the Jasmine #12 is divine.
http://www.adagio.com/masters/yunnan_golden_curls.html
If you haven't yet, get a sample of the Yunnan Golden Curls. That might be one that would fit your taste buds. And yes, the Jasmine #12 is divine.
http://www.adagio.com/masters/yunnan_golden_curls.html
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Just ordered samples of Yunnan Golden Curls, Darjeeling #2 and Ceylon Sonata. Also threw in a White Tea Sampler in the interest of random experimentation.
I have found, so far, that I do NOT like the flavored teas at all (apricot, vanilla, that sort of thing). I do like Earl Grey and Jasmine very much. Not sure if those count as "flavored" or not. Still trying to learn the terminology.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Pam
I have found, so far, that I do NOT like the flavored teas at all (apricot, vanilla, that sort of thing). I do like Earl Grey and Jasmine very much. Not sure if those count as "flavored" or not. Still trying to learn the terminology.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Pam
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
I would say they are flavored, but they have a long history of pairing well with tea. Fruit flavors are more of a modern invention (I'm guessing).
Well, if you don't like the flavored, perhaps hold off on the chai. It is a bit different than the regular flavored teas as it is best with milk or cream and a little sweetener (IMHO). Enjoy the ones you ordered!
Well, if you don't like the flavored, perhaps hold off on the chai. It is a bit different than the regular flavored teas as it is best with milk or cream and a little sweetener (IMHO). Enjoy the ones you ordered!
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Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Earl Grey is flavored while a traditional Jasmine is scented ... layered with flowers at night for a bunch of nights.
There are aweful flavored jasmines as well, they illicit a gag reflex and lack the lovely nuances of the truly scented ones.
Jasmine Pearls are likely the best however there are many grades and qualities. Since you are ordering from Adagio, theirs is very good.
There are aweful flavored jasmines as well, they illicit a gag reflex and lack the lovely nuances of the truly scented ones.
Jasmine Pearls are likely the best however there are many grades and qualities. Since you are ordering from Adagio, theirs is very good.
Re: Introduction ~ Pam
Isn't #12 amazing?Chip wrote:...Jasmine Pearls are likely the best however there are many grades and qualities. Since you are ordering from Adagio, theirs is very good.
