tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.comments2024-03-16T05:48:18.590-04:00Alex Zorach's Tea BlogAlex Zorachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comBlogger1164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-55455471931427528842017-01-27T09:37:59.578-05:002017-01-27T09:37:59.578-05:00Rooibos is a type of herbal tea, not a brand, so y...Rooibos is a type of herbal tea, not a brand, so you can get it from many different companies. Wegmans definitely has it, I've only tried their pure rooibos (you can read <a href="http://ratetea.com/review/1153/" rel="nofollow">my review here</a> if you want), I haven't tried any flavored rooibos blends from them.<br /><br />You might find more recommendations on RateTea, there's a page both for <a href="http://ratetea.com/style/rooibos/9/" rel="nofollow">pure (unflavored) rooibos</a> and <a href="http://ratetea.com/style/flavored-rooibos/58/" rel="nofollow">flavored rooibos or rooibos blends</a>.<br /><br />I hope you find this useful!Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-18941785410563338772017-01-27T07:26:54.486-05:002017-01-27T07:26:54.486-05:00In a few months we're moving to Ithaca, NY. I...In a few months we're moving to Ithaca, NY. I know they have a Wegmans, but do you know if they have Rooibos Tea? If not do you know who sells it in Ithaca? It's my favourite brand and I drink a lot of it. I can't drink caffeinated or high tannin teas, hard on the old tummy! Thanks Alex!Chef Joey Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392742777709883658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-56705535562746924612017-01-26T07:22:46.823-05:002017-01-26T07:22:46.823-05:00I realise this post is ages old, but the 'c...I realise this post is ages old, but the 'c' in pinyin, is almost exactly how the letter 'c' is pronounced in Czech, Slovak, Serbo-Croatian and maybe other Slavic languages. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-71508243176142595712016-12-06T13:24:38.486-05:002016-12-06T13:24:38.486-05:00I'd love to give some recommendations! If you ...I'd love to give some recommendations! If you are open to brewing loose-leaf tea, there are some fantastic options for Keemun.<br /><br />Harney & Sons has some great options, selling several different grades. A company direct-shipping from China, with very good Keemun, is TeaVivre. I also have had multiple good Keemuns from Upton Tea Imports. Some really top-notch examples include the Spring Keemun from Andrews & Dunham, the Keemun Mao Feng from Life in Teacup (a tiny company with an inconsistent stock, not sure if they still have it), Joseph Wesley black tea. And Foojoy sells some good low-end Keemun in tins.<br /><br />For more detail read <a href="http://ratetea.com/browse_reviews.php?style_id=30&reviewer_id=1" rel="nofollow">my keemun reviews on RateTea</a>.<br /><br />I hope you and others find this useful!Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-81338025559801939302016-11-26T23:01:20.354-05:002016-11-26T23:01:20.354-05:00I find it interesting that you noticed a paucity o...I find it interesting that you noticed a paucity of both Keemun teabags and Keemun tea here in the U.S. I am an American in my 50s, and I grew up on "Twinings China Keemun" tea. It used to come in a black tin (loose leaf) or in a light yellow box (teabags). It has always been my favorite breakfast tea. Sometime in the 70s, Twinings discontinued selling Keemun in North America. I have done extensive searching both online and in stores all over the U.S. and in Canada, but it simply cannot be found. I guess us Yanks just can't appreciate a really good cup of tea, and the folks at Twinings (and all the other mainstream tea companies) have capitalized on that fact. I have lately been ordering samples from a number of "purveyors of fine tea", but compared to the Twinings I remember, they all are tasteless. If you can recommend some good Keemun providers, I would be most appreciative. Keemun Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306219502290004907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-70939554980952321572016-10-19T07:55:33.214-04:002016-10-19T07:55:33.214-04:00I'm actively using Grandma molasses in Ceylon ...I'm actively using Grandma molasses in Ceylon black tea and loving it. Recommended!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-80769582652978804342016-07-25T20:12:04.653-04:002016-07-25T20:12:04.653-04:00The photo isn't me, but...no, unfortunately, I...The photo isn't me, but...no, unfortunately, I don't have access to these plants. Where I live, though, there are native hibiscus plants (not the ones here), Hibiscus laevis. I don't know if they can be used in tea, but they're native, and very beautiful. They grow only in wetlands and you can only grow them in a garden if you have wet conditions.Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-52465365916124442482016-04-20T08:26:18.821-04:002016-04-20T08:26:18.821-04:00I've just discovered molasses and use it in gr...I've just discovered molasses and use it in green tea, which I don't particularly like, but know it's good for me. I really like the flavor of the green tea with the molasses. I have also tried it in peppermint tea with equally good results.Diana G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-91906339118768515192015-09-21T16:01:44.791-04:002015-09-21T16:01:44.791-04:00I bought the Lindsay Gardens Gourmet French Vanill...I bought the Lindsay Gardens Gourmet French Vanilla tea at Ollies and loved it! Unfortunately, they don't have it anymore. I will be checking online and the dollar stores to find more. I don't like a lot of the flavored teas, but this is very good and mild. Not overpowering.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799171752639024791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-57714786311532658252015-08-17T15:09:47.149-04:002015-08-17T15:09:47.149-04:00I heard the same thing about putting a spoon in th...I heard the same thing about putting a spoon in the mug. On airplanes, they say to do this when there's turbulence. Supposedly, it keeps the cup from falling over and spilling all of its contents. I hope this helps.oz anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441782391602886427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-6643213990749979102015-04-28T12:00:20.796-04:002015-04-28T12:00:20.796-04:00I found where you can order it! Lindsay Gardens te...I found where you can order it! Lindsay Gardens teas are made by Carrington Teas, you can call the toll free number on their website and they will ship it out to you! I spoke to a very friendly lady there today. You won't find the Lindsay Gardens teas on their websites, but you can order them over the phone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432828302597300071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-35363590118298095882015-04-27T23:40:06.984-04:002015-04-27T23:40:06.984-04:00I'm moving soon and afraid I won't be able...I'm moving soon and afraid I won't be able to find Lindsay Gardens Green Tea where I'm moving (so far I've only found it in 1 store where I live. I've searched the name Lindsay Gardens along with the address on the box and came up with Carrington Tea, same address. www.carringtontea.com I'm going to call them tomorrow and find out if it's the same. They do have your French Vanilla Tea on there too (which I have never seen at any of the stores I've ever gotten the green tea from).<br />I'll let you what I find out :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432828302597300071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-76152583634865605512015-04-27T23:24:15.606-04:002015-04-27T23:24:15.606-04:00I tried the Lipton Green Tea after trying the Lind...I tried the Lipton Green Tea after trying the Lindsay Gardens and threw away the box of Lipton. Give me Lindsay Gardens any day! I'm moving and I hope I can find it where I'm moving to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432828302597300071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-74298470677477234262015-03-19T17:39:22.046-04:002015-03-19T17:39:22.046-04:00Alex, I love hibiscus, commonly called sorrel in J...Alex, I love hibiscus, commonly called sorrel in Jamaica.<br />I would love to be able to have seeds to the "white" one you are holding in your hand.<br />Do you still have access to the plant?<br />Donna Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088931645240387229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-56160115313915854752015-03-19T17:34:00.731-04:002015-03-19T17:34:00.731-04:00Hi Alex, I know this is an old post. In your hand ...Hi Alex, I know this is an old post. In your hand you are holding two hibiscus roselles.<br />i am interested in acquiring the 'white' one. <br />Do you still have access to the plant?<br /><br />Dawn<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088931645240387229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-35562283521146528102015-02-20T19:36:46.446-05:002015-02-20T19:36:46.446-05:00I am hooked on the Lindsay Gardens French Vanilla ...I am hooked on the Lindsay Gardens French Vanilla Tea. I limit myself to one cup every night because it is very difficult to find this flavor in the dollar store. Someone generously gave me 5 boxes about 2 months ago, which they were able to find in their dollar store. I love it so much, sometimes I make a second cup out of the same bag, as I am so afraid of running out. I only have 2 boxes left, which means in 40 days I will be going through withdrawals. I recommend it, well that is if you can find it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-2202689145375212892015-01-26T18:29:30.962-05:002015-01-26T18:29:30.962-05:00It seems that most people don't like bitter te...It seems that most people don't like bitter tea-- which I find odd since I do what I can to make my green and black teas as bitter as possible! That is, using boiling water and steeping for a long time in a thermos. By searching on Google (which is how I got here) I found that to "fix" bitter tea, one should steep for a maximum of 4 minutes and not use boiling water. <br />However, if that is done, then the tea is simply being made weak and not strong. This will prevent some antioxidants from leeching from the tea bag into the drink.<br /><br />Anyhow, I'm going to continue drinking my lovely 'dry' tea because it's delicious!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-4603923598130366692015-01-05T10:04:33.972-05:002015-01-05T10:04:33.972-05:00It is a lovely tea shop where I enjoyed several Ch...It is a lovely tea shop where I enjoyed several Chinese green teas. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082817940314395760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-68424465466234827462014-12-30T22:32:27.413-05:002014-12-30T22:32:27.413-05:00Currently, there is only one tea store in Puerto R...Currently, there is only one tea store in Puerto Rico which carries an extensive varieties of teas, it is called T'Infusion - the tea emporium, you can visit their fb page @ https://www.facebook.com/TInfusionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-48123318204221136642014-12-16T15:10:32.806-05:002014-12-16T15:10:32.806-05:00Are you kidding? Lindsay Gardens is my favorite te...Are you kidding? Lindsay Gardens is my favorite tea brand! The first tea I tried from them was the Green Tea with Raspberry, and I fell in love! I've also tried the Peppermint and the plain Green Tea, and again, AMAZING! After I tried Lindsay Gardens Green Tea, all other green teas taste terrible! Bought Carrington (sp?) and could only take a few sips before having to dump it. It was revolting. Lipton is apparently one of the best tea brands out there, but I don't like their green tea. There's very little flavor, but at least I can stomach it. Unfortunately, I live in a small town and can't find Lindsay Gardens tea ANYWHERE. The only place I've found it is one bread store in/around Austin TX. I live more than six hours from Austin, so I can't just drive down there for tea, so I'm having to deal with Lipton. Gonna ask my mother who lives by Austin to get me a lot of boxes of it before she comes to visit for Christmas. Try it! It's actually got FLAVOR!Raynebownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-67400928247065181392014-11-05T21:43:10.481-05:002014-11-05T21:43:10.481-05:00I bought Lindsay Gardens tea (Chamomile) at the do...I bought Lindsay Gardens tea (Chamomile) at the dollar store (for $1.00, 20 tea bags + 10 free). It was pleasant, but I could not get a second cup from the same tea bag., which I usually can from other brands. a closer look explains why. Lindsay Chamomile has only .6 g per serving. The standard (per other brands in my pantry & web search) is 2 g. This explains why it is inexpensive and why a second cup from the tea bag is almost nonexistent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-31084471035884006712014-09-18T18:13:09.857-04:002014-09-18T18:13:09.857-04:00I used Grandma's Original Molasses - Unsulphur...I used Grandma's Original Molasses - Unsulphured in my hot tea (around 190 degrees Fahrenheit). It was a blend of Bulletproof Cacao tea, David's Tea Jungle Ju Ju, Chai Guarana, Della Terra Chocolate Mate and Guayaki San Mateo (used a matcha teaspoon amount of each tea). It came out resembling a black tea. I think the molasses made the Chai flavors more noticeable. Some believe that since it's a liquid sweetener that it should only be used in cold drinks but it worked well in mine. I would recommend it as a sweetener for black teas. Yet I haven't tried it in other teas. Probably would work for oolong.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034028044330548414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-53279596654648555532014-08-20T07:33:58.767-04:002014-08-20T07:33:58.767-04:00 I feel satisfied after finding this one. I feel satisfied after finding this one.Mohani Tea - Top Tea Brand of Indiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238689650587390559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-41914312498643819752014-07-07T19:50:37.580-04:002014-07-07T19:50:37.580-04:00i buy that the all the time & it is really goo...i buy that the all the time & it is really gooood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-10230919300945612592014-04-05T16:31:57.370-04:002014-04-05T16:31:57.370-04:00Ahh, yes, pouring hot water from the tap is an int...Ahh, yes, pouring hot water from the tap is an intermediate step if you're readying the vessel for boiling water, but it would make things worse if you're getting ready to pour ice cold water. That's where you'd want cool/cold water that's an intermediate step.<br /><br />I missed that because I didn't read MD's post closely enough. Thanks for pointing that out!Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.com