i've often wondered what the shelf life is on tea. do you know?
Tea Time
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hollydolly
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They say 2 years... except dried tea leaves which are stored well away from heat/light & damp.. can have a lengthy shelf life... but for every other tea, it's about 2 years. I've tasted tea that was off.. it's absolutely horrible it tastes like liquid dust
hollydolly
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been there , done that...
hollydolly
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not in ours either ..I'm a tea-aholic...Not in our house.
So have I...it used to be our yearly birthday treat organised by my Mother.been there , done that...
CinnamonSugar
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The lady on the left, Mrs Kidd, was my neighbor when I lived in Maine and taught me how to make tea properly. Her brother (on right) had a bakery where he still lived in Scotland and would send the most wonderful shortbread, which she kindly shared. Oh, those lovely times with this dear lady, sipping tea and enjoying shortbread!
hollydolly
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I was born and raised in Scotland and of course shortbread was a staple....
What a lovely memory for you, CS
Have you ever made masala chai...beautiful
rcleary171
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I have not but I'm intrigued.
IrisSenior
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Tetley tea is my choice - a strong tea. Son drinks more tea than I do and he prefers Rooibos tea.
Ronni
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When I was little my Dad would bring me a cup of tea in bed every morning to help me wake up.
After school every day I’d come home to afternoon tea with my Mum. There was a combination of Scones with jam and cream, crumpets with honey, Toast and jam, and cucumber sandwiches.
These days I drink more coffee than tea. The most popular tea here in the south is sweetened iced tea, and man is it SWEET!!!
The very occasional time I drink it I cut it with at least half unsweetened tea, and even then it’s often too sweet for my palate. But it’s a staple for southerners.
I always have Constant Comment, Earl Gray, English Breakfast and Peppermint Tea on hand. I gave my kids lightly sweetened peppermint tea when their tummies were upset as a remedy. My daughter routinely uses this remedy with herself and her kids, and one of my sons does too.
I like my tea strong. I add sugar and milk, just the way my Mum did. The exception is the peppermint tea to which I add honey.
After school every day I’d come home to afternoon tea with my Mum. There was a combination of Scones with jam and cream, crumpets with honey, Toast and jam, and cucumber sandwiches.
These days I drink more coffee than tea. The most popular tea here in the south is sweetened iced tea, and man is it SWEET!!!
The very occasional time I drink it I cut it with at least half unsweetened tea, and even then it’s often too sweet for my palate. But it’s a staple for southerners.I always have Constant Comment, Earl Gray, English Breakfast and Peppermint Tea on hand. I gave my kids lightly sweetened peppermint tea when their tummies were upset as a remedy. My daughter routinely uses this remedy with herself and her kids, and one of my sons does too.
I like my tea strong. I add sugar and milk, just the way my Mum did. The exception is the peppermint tea to which I add honey.
rcleary171
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No tea cups for me. Here's my One Pint - Eight Cylinder Brain Cell Caffeinator ready for service.
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hollydolly
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It probably had both in it Pinks.... I've had it in an Indian home, I was so surprised they served it with milk already included...
They were making it on the stove, Hols .. pretty sure, the way the video shows. Thanks for this!It probably had both in it Pinks.... I've had it in an Indian home, I was so surprised they served it with milk already included...
I prefer loose tea, either Ceylon or Darjeeling and sometime Roobois. Tea bags only in extreme emergency. When I was in Japan I went to a traditional tea ceremony in a small tea house in the country near where I was staying. You're supposed to kneel on the floor but luckily I could just sit. These lovely old ladies didn't speak a word of English and went through the whole ceremony chattering away in Japanese. I tried my best to look intelligent and nodded and said Hai at what seemed to be appropriate times. It was lovely.
debodun
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A few teapots from my collection:
Masala Chai is Indian Milk Tea flavoured with special spice mix called Chai Masala (Tea spice Mix). Though Masala Chai is the most consumed beverage in India throughout the year it is in high demand during winter and monsoon season.
Not an every day beverage, we make it sometimes at the weekend or when we have visitors who appreciate it.
dobielvr
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That is so weird,,,,I was just going to comment about 'constant comment' lolI usually stick with generic black tea in bags from the local supermarket.
The only flavored tea that I enjoy, hot or cold, is Bigelow's Constant Comment.
My mother used to buy this all the time. I didn't think anyone else knew about it.
We'd have it hot or cold. Memories.
