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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic is all about blending. So, whether you physically blend or have created your own Signature Blend, share with us about your blending experiences.
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Little Piggy has been hiding for some time now due to the thoughtless and inappropriate references some people made to bacon during one of those moments when the moderators’ backs were turned. Well, I can certainly sympathize with him for that. I was suprised last Friday, Dizzwave inquired after Little Piggy, having noticed his absence from the big world of TeaChat. Well, I was surprised to learn that the dear little porcine has a fan club, even if it consists of only one member, so I have cajoled him into making another appearance in the bright lights. It wasn’t so hard actually, since I was serving this shu and he is a big pu pig.
The wildflowers are (I think) Fleabane. At least I am sure they are not Pigbane. I have set out an extra cup in case a TeaChatter stops by.
The wildflowers are (I think) Fleabane. At least I am sure they are not Pigbane. I have set out an extra cup in case a TeaChatter stops by.
I usually don't like blending anything. I don't like rum and coke, I dislike whisky and soda, I prefer my gin and tonic in two different glasses, and the only martini I like is when the bottle of gin was once briefly glanced at by someone who had only vaguely heard of vermouth.
It's the same with teas. I like to keep them separate.
Approaching the bottom of my tin of SN. Time to order some 2008 stuff.
It's the same with teas. I like to keep them separate.
Approaching the bottom of my tin of SN. Time to order some 2008 stuff.
I can't really say I blend. I do occasionally throw some blood orange in with my irish breakfast or some casablanca twist in with my white peony, but I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm doing anything as scientific or artsy as *blending.* Maybe I don't understand the science or the art or maybe <gasp> I'm overthinking it. Say it ain't so.
Monk's Blend this morning, courtesy of Henley.
I'm just a few sips in, so jury's out, but thus far it seems really earthy and I like that.
Monk's Blend this morning, courtesy of Henley.
I'm just a few sips in, so jury's out, but thus far it seems really earthy and I like that.
I actually do a lot of blending at home and online 
I do it for a couple reasons - sometimes there is a tea I don't much care for which can be blended with another to make a pretty good cup of tea and I like all kinds of tea and blending teas just keeps adding to my choices.
It is fun. I have 14 Signature Blends!
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/l ... lTop=11537
Firefly has gotten lots of attention and that has been really neat. Wedding Cake and Parisian are on the Featured Blends section and that is wicked cool.
I also make dessert teas as a way to help feed my sweet tooth without actually downing a lot of calories!! Creme Brulee is fantastic for that!
Nothing steeping yet.....I haven't made up my mind yet on what it will be yet.
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I do it for a couple reasons - sometimes there is a tea I don't much care for which can be blended with another to make a pretty good cup of tea and I like all kinds of tea and blending teas just keeps adding to my choices.
It is fun. I have 14 Signature Blends!
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/l ... lTop=11537
Firefly has gotten lots of attention and that has been really neat. Wedding Cake and Parisian are on the Featured Blends section and that is wicked cool.
I also make dessert teas as a way to help feed my sweet tooth without actually downing a lot of calories!! Creme Brulee is fantastic for that!
Nothing steeping yet.....I haven't made up my mind yet on what it will be yet.
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I blend my own tisanes, trying to come up with a palatable brew that is also magical in its intent. I haven't come up with any Signature Blends, because the range of herbal teas doesn't quite mesh with the herbs I would use.
In my cup right now, nothing very inspiring. Oh, to be home with my shincha...
In my cup right now, nothing very inspiring. Oh, to be home with my shincha...
Brewing joy, happiness and green tea, like any good TeaWitch should!
My blending goes back to when I was still drinking grocery store tea bags. I'd throw in a vanilla bag w/Bigelow's plantation mint. It's sooooo much better now that I use loose leaf tea & fresh spearmint! I don't drink it as often as I used to but it's still a favorite.
Had a little tasting party last night courtesy of TOL. While several of you enjoy TKY, it tasted too much like green tea for me to enjoy. I will be sticking w/the darker oolongs & placing the TKY in the box pass when it comes to me. The Bolero sample wasn't bad. Hubby liked it so I'll be keeping it for him.
Enjoyed a cuppa orange blossom oolong this morning w/bfast. Anybody else drinking that today?
Had a little tasting party last night courtesy of TOL.
While several of you enjoy TKY, it tasted too much like green tea for me to enjoy. I will be sticking w/the darker oolongs & placing the TKY in the box pass when it comes to me. The Bolero sample wasn't bad. Hubby liked it so I'll be keeping it for him.Enjoyed a cuppa orange blossom oolong this morning w/bfast. Anybody else drinking that today?
