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Just Passin' By · 10-27-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Thanks but Holy Crap on the teamaker your girl uses. $249? Just for tea? Guess you have to be really into tea to put out that kinda money to make tea.

There are less expensive alternatives, though Breville makes some great products.

**Baby Lee** · 10-27-2014, 04:46 PM

My best suggestion is get to the nearest farmer's market and track down a loose tea bin purveyor [KC has a great one]. That way you can read the descriptions, smell the dry leaves and dole out as much or as little as you wish. Further, if it's not too busy, you can get some input from the owner of the stand.

Hibiscus, Ceylon, Oolong, Jasmine Green, English Breakfast Black, Raiboos, it's a great way to efficiently evaluate what is right for you. Also, though not technically a tea, Yerba Mate [Mah-tay] is delicious and hard to mess up.

Also, if you can track it down, I've enjoyed several toasted teas. I'm not sure if it's for everyone, as it kind of takes on a tobacco-ey taste on toasting, but it can breath some life into a milder tea.

Going for brand names, I usually stay with RedRose, Republic of Tea and Tazo, . . . and personal fave, Ito En.

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Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	My best suggestion is get to the nearest farmer's market and track down a loose tea bin purveyor [KC has a great one]. That way you can read the descriptions, smell the dry leaves and dole out as much or as little as you wish. Further, if it's not too busy, you can get some input from the owner of the stand. Hibiscus, Ceylon, Oolong, Jasmine Green, English Breakfast Black, Raiboos, it's a great way to efficiently evaluate what is right for you. Also, though not technically a tea, Yerba Mate [Mah-tay] is delicious and hard to mess up. Also, if you can track it down, I've enjoyed several toasted teas. I'm not sure if it's for everyone, as it kind of takes on a tobacco-ey taste on toasting, but it can breath some life into a milder tea. Going for brand names, I usually stay with RedRose, Republic of Tea and Tazo, . . . and personal fave, Ito En. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W. Last edited by Baby Lee; 10-27-2014 at 05:09 PM..
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