Tea

[Sweeney Todd]

You can't beat a pot of Assam.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Right then, I'm gonna go for the cranberry and sanguinello orange one!

 

[CHAPPERS]

I'm well INFUSIASTIC today.

 

[scooter1]

Tesco Lemon and Ginger tea, 65p for 20 bags - a veritable bargain

 

[CHAPPERS]

''Hey CHAPPO, how is your Cranberry and Sanguinello Orange infusion? GIve us a review!'' I hear you cry.

Well, okay.

As much as I was weary of this new infusion I was really looking forward to tasting it having poured the hot water over the bag and inhaled it's sweet perfume. Unfortunately the taste did NOT live up to the smell, in fact there was very little taste at all. Given that the smell had built my hopes sky high and then sent them tumbling down I'm giving this infusion a very low mark. 4.6

That's it for today but remember, MY INFUSIASM knows no bounds.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Leaf Earl Gray from the Kent and Sussex tea company is excellelent. I can also vouch for their Columbian coffee beans.

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[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Good tip Merry Prankster

 

[folkestonesgull]

I drank a ton of sabah tea in Borneo - no milk required. Hasn't tasted so good since back though

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

As much as I was weary of this new infusion I was really looking forward to tasting it having poured the hot water over the bag and inhaled it's sweet perfume. Unfortunately the taste did NOT live up to the smell, in fact there was very little taste at all. Given that the smell had built my hopes sky high and then sent them tumbling down I'm giving this infusion a very low mark. 4.6

That's it for today but remember, MY INFUSIASM knows no bounds.

What about subsequent movement ? Was there any NUCLEARFUSIASM ?

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

Darjeeling is a mild, dare I say delicate tea, yet both tasty and refreshing. It goes well either with a dash of semi-skimmed, or indeed a slice of lemon. Ideally it should be enjoyed in fine bone china and served with a small plate of royal scot or lincoln biscuits (should either still be available these days...)

 

[Gully]

You can't beat a pot of Assam.

Agree totally...although Kenya tea does make a nice pot too.

One of my favourites is red bush (Rooibos) which comes from Southern Africa...a really good flavour, no caffeine and absolutely perfect with a small amount of honey in it.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Sorry to sound a bit soft but Twinings Darjeeling is the only tea for me, not too strong but a nice cuppa!

 

[Storer68]

Darjeeling is a mild, dare I say delicate tea, yet both tasty and refreshing. It goes well either with a dash of semi-skimmed, or indeed a slice of lemon. Ideally it should be enjoyed in fine bone china and served with a small plate of royal scot or lincoln biscuits (should either still be available these days...)

on the Lincoln front

Nicey replies: Yes the noble Lincolns are on their way out, although still listed on McVities web site as current product. It was announced last year that they would be discontinued in Spring 2007.
The demise of the Lincoln can be attributed to the River Eden in Cumbria, and Tescos and the others. The river burst its banks back in January 2005 and flooded United Biscuits historic factory in Carlisle causing biscuit manufacturing havoc. Many biscuits suffered including the Gingernut, Bourbon and Morning Coffee. It wasn't clear for a long time if the factory would actually fully repoen, or whether UB would take this as an opportunity to relocate.

By the time the Lincoln was back in production many large supermarkets had assumed it had gone for good and taken it out of their scheme of things. This is the kiss of death it would seem for most UB biscuits, which seem unable to survive unless they are serving a huge market place. Having said that we stopped close to Carlisle on our way to Ireland a few weeks back and in a local Spar bought a pack of Crawfords Fig Rolls. I have never seen these in a major UK supermarket and yet UB manage to keep making them without the patronage of Mr Tesco.

As for your cream filled Malted Milks they sound very useful. Fox's acquired Elkes biscuits in Uttoxeter some years ago who seem to specialise in Malted Milks and Custard Creams so I wouldn't mind betting they emanate from there.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Good biscuit knowledge!

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

on the Lincoln front

Nicey replies: Yes the noble Lincolns are on their way out, although still listed on McVities web site as current product. It was announced last year that they would be discontinued in Spring 2007.
The demise of the Lincoln can be attributed to the River Eden in Cumbria, and Tescos and the others. The river burst its banks back in January 2005 and flooded United Biscuits historic factory in Carlisle causing biscuit manufacturing havoc. Many biscuits suffered including the Gingernut, Bourbon and Morning Coffee. It wasn't clear for a long time if the factory would actually fully repoen, or whether UB would take this as an opportunity to relocate.

By the time the Lincoln was back in production many large supermarkets had assumed it had gone for good and taken it out of their scheme of things. This is the kiss of death it would seem for most UB biscuits, which seem unable to survive unless they are serving a huge market place. Having said that we stopped close to Carlisle on our way to Ireland a few weeks back and in a local Spar bought a pack of Crawfords Fig Rolls. I have never seen these in a major UK supermarket and yet UB manage to keep making them without the patronage of Mr Tesco.

As for your cream filled Malted Milks they sound very useful. Fox's acquired Elkes biscuits in Uttoxeter some years ago who seem to specialise in Malted Milks and Custard Creams so I wouldn't mind betting they emanate from there.

I used to nibble them bobble by bobble. Took ages.

 

[Lush]

If you're going to have peppermint tea, make it by pouring boiling water over some mint leaves.

Does ANYONE actually like Lapsang Soochong or is it just like drinking bonfires?

 

[Gully]

For those who are grumbling about green tea being gipping...try it with a small amount of chopped ginger and a spoonful of honey, a really tasty drink that gets stronger as you drink it and the ginger infuses even more!

 

[CHAPPERS]

If you're going to have peppermint tea, make it by pouring boiling water over some mint leaves.

Peppermint tea is FOUL and I can't say I'm a fan of camomile either. Lemon and Ginger is my FAVE.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Camomile is good for lightening your hair. As is lemon as it happens.

It was a while ago now mind.

 

[Gwylan]

Does ANYONE actually like Lapsang Soochong or is it just like drinking bonfires?

I do...I love lapsang souchong; it's the tea I have when I'm making a pot for me and when out in a posh tea place.