Comments for The Tea Blog http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog It's a Big World... Drink it Up! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:29:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 Comment on Cold Infusions by dontsmellit http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea/cold-infusions/#comment-3665 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:08:44 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea/cold-infusions/#comment-3665 I don't think you can get any darker, you seem to be the same color all year. :-) I don’t think you can get any darker, you seem to be the same color all year. :-)

]]> Comment on Earl Grey and Old Friends by Valorie http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea/earl-grey-and-old-friends/#comment-3065 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:40:06 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea/earl-grey-and-old-friends/#comment-3065 Katie, I just discovered your blog! I have to agree that Earl Grey is a classic, memorable to me because it was for a long time the only flavored tea I was aware of after the typical black tea found in tea bags. That was before I discovered the variety of fresh loose leaf teas! Back then, it brought the opportunity to try something different. With so many other choices available today, it doesn't have such a strong hold on me, but the aroma of bergamot still sharpens my sense that something different, even exotic may be available for sampling. Katie, I just discovered your blog! I have to agree that Earl Grey is a classic, memorable to me because it was for a long time the only flavored tea I was aware of after the typical black tea found in tea bags. That was before I discovered the variety of fresh loose leaf teas! Back then, it brought the opportunity to try something different. With so many other choices available today, it doesn’t have such a strong hold on me, but the aroma of bergamot still sharpens my sense that something different, even exotic may be available for sampling.

]]> Comment on Hot or Iced? by TheHoustonHill http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea/hot-or-iced/#comment-2515 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:05:28 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea/hot-or-iced/#comment-2515 I definately have a preference for iced tea in the hot weather, and yet I cannot go without a hot cup in the morning. I am just beginning my journey to really learn about tea and enjoy it many ways. My husband and I are avid tea lovers but definite novices. We recently wrote two songs about tea and its health benefits for a scholarship competition and we learned so much. Tea is awesome and there is so much more to it – whichever type you prefer – than I ever realized. If you are interested, here are our two songs and music videos about tea: From YouTube: The Teacup Tango: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOmoshHoQU0 The Scale of Tea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4VFblIDgNI We'd love to hear what you think. I definately have a preference for iced tea in the hot weather, and yet I cannot go without a hot cup in the morning.

I am just beginning my journey to really learn about tea and enjoy it many ways.

My husband and I are avid tea lovers but definite novices. We recently wrote two songs about tea and its health benefits for a scholarship competition and we learned so much. Tea is awesome and there is so much more to it – whichever type you prefer – than I ever realized. If you are interested, here are our two songs and music videos about tea:
From YouTube:
The Teacup Tango: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOmoshHoQU0

The Scale of Tea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4VFblIDgNI

We’d love to hear what you think.

]]> Comment on Puerh Tea and blood sugar levels by big8champs http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea-and-health/puerh-tea-and-blood-sugar-levels/#comment-26 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:55:18 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea-and-health/puerh-tea-and-blood-sugar-levels/#comment-26 I just tried Pur Erh (ginger) and it TRULY was calming. I don't know that I noticed any change in my blood sugar, but I do like tea! I just tried Pur Erh (ginger) and it TRULY was calming. I don’t know that I noticed any change in my blood sugar, but I do like tea!

]]> Comment on Fluoride in Tea by teladen http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea-in-the-news/fluoride-in-tea/#comment-6 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:35:19 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/tea-in-the-news/fluoride-in-tea/#comment-6 Fluoride is also found in Rooibos. Loose tea has the most concentration of fluoride compared to tea bags Fluoride is also found in Rooibos. Loose tea has the most concentration
of fluoride compared to tea bags

]]> Comment on Tea Recipes from Maine by Chief Leaf http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/recipes/tea-recipes-from-maine/#comment-5 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:56:28 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/recipes/tea-recipes-from-maine/#comment-5 Adding flavors is farily subjective depending on ones flavor preferences. I always look to those that will blend with or enhance the flavor of the tea rather than masking it. One choice is peppermint. A strong green tea, such as gunpowder combined with mint is the classic Moroccan Mint. I have also seen apple, apricot, cherry and pear as popular choices. Experimenting is half the fun! Enjoy Adding flavors is farily subjective depending on ones flavor preferences. I always look to those that will blend with or enhance the flavor of the tea rather than masking it.

One choice is peppermint. A strong green tea, such as gunpowder combined with mint is the classic Moroccan Mint.

I have also seen apple, apricot, cherry and pear as popular choices.

Experimenting is half the fun!

Enjoy

]]> Comment on Tea Recipes from Maine by teaforme1 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/recipes/tea-recipes-from-maine/#comment-4 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:01:16 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/recipes/tea-recipes-from-maine/#comment-4 Speaking of tea and flavoring, I just purchased loose green tea. While I enjoy the flavor of loose green tea, I am interested in adding another flavor to perk up the flavor of my green tea. What flavors do you recommend that I add to the loose green tea for great taste? Thanks! Speaking of tea and flavoring, I just purchased loose green tea. While I enjoy the flavor of loose green tea, I am interested in adding another flavor to perk up the flavor of my green tea. What flavors do you recommend that I add to the loose green tea for great taste?

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Darjeeling Tea Punch by Have A Nice Day http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/recipes/darjeeling-tea-punch/#comment-2 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:37:14 +0000 http://blog.theteasmith.com/blog/recipes/darjeeling-tea-punch/#comment-2 This drink is the perfect remedy for a hot summer day. It has the perfect combination of tea and fruit thats sure to brighten anyones day. This drink is the perfect remedy for a hot summer day. It has the perfect combination of tea and fruit thats sure to brighten anyones day.

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