to the tea brewing connoisseurs....

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Permalink Reply by Scott Anthony on February 17, 2009 at 3:24pm

le creuset pots are excellent for teas

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Permalink Reply by Tim on February 17, 2009 at 8:45pm

Thank you, i checked out the YiXing website. Those look nice!! One of those would be nice to have. Im trying now to find a glass kettle to boil the water in. I guess im anxious so i went to teavana at the mall tonight (dont know if they have those stores where you are) but unfortunately they didnt have glass kettles that are able to be put directly on the stove. Found some online though.

your tea sounds good EV!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Samara Sunshine on February 17, 2009 at 9:14pm

Not to divert the subject, but which kinds of tea does everyone drink? This is something I've always wanted to start a forum about but figured I would get shot down by those who look down upon tea as I did in a previous forum, so I've kept to myself... I figure this is a safe place though and would welcome any information as to what others enjoy and would recommend. :)

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Permalink Reply by Persephone on February 17, 2009 at 9:56pm

Ok I can't resist, I just heard this TEA joke and I can't stop laughing at it!

One day a duck walked into a bar.
He looked up at the bartender and said "Got any tea?"
The bartender looked at the duck and growled "NO! This a bar, I don't serve tea and I don't serve ducks...now get lost!" With that the duck left.

On the next day in the same bar the same duck walked in. He looked up at the bartender and said "Got any tea?"
Again the bartender yelled "NO! I thought I told you I don't serve tea..now scram you dumb duck!" So the duck waddled off.

On the day after that the same duck walked into the same bar. He looked up at the bartender but before he could speak the bartender yelled "Look duck, I don't got any tea, and if you ask me again I'll staple your feet to the floor. Now go away!" So the duck left.

The following day the same duck walked into the same bar. He looked up at the bartender and said "Got any staples?"
The bartender replied in disgust "No, I don't got any staples..."
To which the duck replied "Good, I'm glad to hear that. Got any TEA?"

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Permalink Reply by Tim on February 17, 2009 at 11:29pm

I pretty much love all tea! green, white, black is all good. Lately ive been drinking green jasmine which has been really good. I love yerba mate. love experimenting with herbs. Im doin a detox thing now so ive been making dandelion, burdock, milk thistle tea. also just starting making reishi mushroom tea!

Though i have yet to order from them (im sure i will soon) Mountainroseherbs.com also seems like a great place for herbs/teas.

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Permalink Reply by brian on February 17, 2009 at 11:57pm

Bodum Clara is the water kettle that I use to infuse.

http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.asp?MD=2&GID=77&LID=532&a...

Above is the link for the vendor. There are better offers elsewhere.

Best.

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Permalink Reply by Tim on February 18, 2009 at 9:25am

thanks brian, i think that is just what im looking for!

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Permalink Reply by Jasmine.green on February 18, 2009 at 12:53pm

i use enameled cast iron for brewing medicinal teas (bit of a pain) and a regular beehouse pot for jasmine green tea or happy herbals, as well as various in-cup strainers.
Is it possible to put that pretty glass kettle straight on a gas burner?

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