Thread: Tea anyone ??!!

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Mick....how long you lettin that tea sit in the fridge. I usually drink mine within 2-3 days before makin more.

This batch has only been in overnight. I tossed the last batch for the same reason. I thought I had buggered up the brew time, but obviously it wasn't that. I'll give your suggestion a go on the next batch. I'm going to drink this lot. I've added a bit of lemon to it. I don't go much for sweet tea except on the odd occassion that calls for an energy kick. I like to stay away from suger/sweetners if I can.

Luke, What work requires a fitness test? You in the police or military or something?


Mick

Another thing you can do is brew yer black tea with some herbal fruit tea.Even without sugar you get a nice fruity black tea which aint too shabby.

I will get some new teas when I run this old stock on hand down. I will get a few of the fruity/floral styles when I do. In the mean time it's Dilmah tea bags and Earl grey loose leaf. My wife, bless her kind heart, I ask her to buy more tea, something different, and she always comes home telling me she got something different, but I always have a box or two of the same stuff sitting and waiting to be used...I might have to get my lazy backside off the couch and go and get my own tea next time. Need more exercise than just extending my arm out for the remote control anyway...


Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

Now. Tea question. Iced tea. When you blokes make iced tea, do you try and store any in the fridge for any length of time? I'm finding my iced tea is going cloudy and taking on a slightly bitter taste. I may just need to experiment with shorter brew times for longer (fridge) storage, but I know the same tea tastes just fine hot. Got me a bit kerfuddled really.

Mick

My two cents first...

I make my tea by color... The color I want is the color that I drink...

Clean water & Clean Ice make the flavor the best... No sugar is nessessary if that's the case...

Drink the tea the same day... I have stored Iced Tea over night, but it's gone by noon...

If it has a sour taste... Get rid of it... I've heard of people getting food poison from bad tea...

Question: Why does my iced tea turn cloudy?

Answer: Iced tea usually turns cloudy because you've chilled it too quickly, like putting it straight into the fridge while still quite warm. Various particles in the tea (like tannin) come out of solution and darken your iced tea.
Let your freshly made iced tea cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.

A cup of Earl Grey with an Apple Fritter for the morning sugar high...

Originally Posted by donv

Bela, do the tea pets, the toad and the others, hold any special meaning? Are they for luck? Also, I have thought of something. I'm about two hours away from San Francisco, I would think I might be able to find some nice tea in Chinatown. Problem is, I need to learn quite a bit more before I go. At this point, they could sell me re-packaged Lipton and I wouldn't be any the wiser!! I really like the videos.

Take care, have a great day, don

I know this question wasn't directed at me, but I figured I'd jump in and give my two cents.

As I understand, the "tea toys" (what I've heard them referred to in China anyways) are akin to many Chinese ornamentation, be it in the home, your vehicle, or your desk at work. Often, the meanings can be found by examining the type of animal or the characters inscribed upon them. I've been told that it is not uncommon for you to purchase, for example, an animal corresponding to your birth year, or pieces with characters for longevity or prosperity. However, they do not, by any means, all carry some deeper significance - sometimes it's just about evoking a pleasant visual experience for your guests.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

CHAD.....chinese aquisition disease .............

Tell me about it! It seems the Europeans also took fancy with the exotic cultures of Turkey (Turquerie) and China (Chinoiserie) in the late 18th century. What are we to do other than follow in their footsteps

Originally Posted by donv

Bela, do the tea pets, the toad and the others, hold any special meaning? Are they for luck? Also, I have thought of something. I'm about two hours away from San Francisco, I would think I might be able to find some nice tea in Chinatown. Problem is, I need to learn quite a bit more before I go. At this point, they could sell me re-packaged Lipton and I wouldn't be any the wiser!! I really like the videos.

Take care, have a great day, don

Thanks don!
Chinese Golden Toad Tea Tray Display Ornament/Mascot
The golden toad is a lengendary creature in ancient China, who is regarded as the dragon's brother. It is widely used in many decaration areas in China, since it is said it can bring the fortunes. So we normally put the golden toad in our tea tray with its face towards to the door in the day time, which means it absorbs fortunes into the house. Then at night, we change the direction with its face towards the interior of the house, which means all the wealth and treasure can be kept at this house.
Hence, the golden toad is a symbol of wealth and treasure in China. It is called golden toad literally, however, it does not mean its color is golden.

There are many more, Tea Tray Display Ornament/Mascot...

Lunch time in Iowa... Another hard morning watching the farmers... However, it's my turn to go back to work this afternoon...

Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Demi Loaf of Wheat Bread & Cool Clear Iced Tea... Enjoy your day...

Originally Posted by AspiringPolymath

What are we to do other than follow in their footsteps

And have another cuppa..............

[QUOTE=NoseWarmer;1039214]Lunch time in Iowa... Another hard morning watching the farmers... However, it's my turn to go back to work this afternoon...

Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Demi Loaf of Wheat Bread & Cool Clear Iced Tea... Enjoy your day...

[/QUOTE: Mmmmmm chowda !