Fresh Green Tea?

[FutureMedia]

Have you ever had Mighty Leaf? I've had it in restaurants, and I thought that it was perhaps the best tea I've had, but I can never find it. Perhaps because I have to order it online, but I don't really have the time to do that.

I love Mighty Leaf tea. I usually order online, but sometimes you can find them at some tea shops and at Nordstrom cafes.

 

[iMacZealot]

I love Mighty Leaf tea. I usually order online, but sometimes you can find them at some tea shops and at Nordstrom cafes.

I entered in my zip code on their website, and they sell at my local Cost Plus and those natural supermarkets like Whole Foods, Wild Oats, etc.

When you say Nordstrom, do you mean the eBar?

 

[FutureMedia]

I entered in my zip code on their website, and they sell at my local Cost Plus and those natural supermarkets like Whole Foods, Wild Oats, etc.

When you say Nordstrom, do you mean the eBar?

I'm not sure what it's called. But you know, those cafes inside nordstrom stores. Now that you mention it, I remember seeing it at Whole Foods/Wild Oats etc. too.

 

[Apple Hobo]

EDIT: Oh, I was also wondering if Twinings' quality varies by country to country. Is your Twinings in the UK, Singapore, Europe, Asia, etc. different to the one I buy here in America?

I often hear that that the various Twinings UK teas are better (stronger and richer in taste) than their American counterparts. Also, some people believe the "new" Earl Grey blend to be weaker than the old blend. Having had both, the new blend does seem weaker than I remember, but it has been a long time since I've had the old one, so it's hard for me to make a good personal comparison. I just purchased some imported UK Twinings EG, and I'll soon see how it stacks up.

As far as tea goes, drink what you like.

 

[iMacZealot]

I'm not sure what it's called. But you know, those cafes inside nordstrom stores. Now that you mention it, I remember seeing it at Whole Foods/Wild Oats etc. too.

Yes, the eBar (short for espresso.) There's a Nordstrom about 20 miles away from me, but luckily, they're opening a new one at the mall right by my house.

I often hear that that the various Twinings UK teas are better (stronger and richer in taste) than their American counterparts. Also, some people believe the "new" Earl Grey blend to be weaker than the old blend. Having had both, the new blend does seem weaker than I remember, but it has been a long time since I've had the old one, so it's hard for me to make a good personal comparison. I just purchased some imported UK Twinings EG, and I'll soon see how it stacks up.

As far as tea goes, drink what you like.

Hmm....I didn't know that. I went to Singapore about 18 months ago, and the hotel served Twinings Earl Grey at breakfast, and I could've sworn it tasted better than the one I had tonight here. I don't think I ever had the original here because that box on that blog doesn't look familiar.

I tend to stick with more classic teas. I don't like those fruity white teas that seem to be so trendy currently. I primarily stick with an Earl Grey, orange spice, darjeeling, a mint, or oolong. On special occasion, I drink the oolong my sister brought back from Chinatown in NYC.

 

[IJ Reilly]

What sort of tea do you recommend that I buy then? That's pretty much all I can find at the supermarket.

Don't buy from a supermarket, order it online.

What he said, but also at specialty shops. Do you have one around that specializes in British imports? They'll usually have a good tea selection.

When faced with buying the unknown, I generally try to pick teas packed in the country of origin (India, Ceylon, Kenya, China). They are usually better teas for the money. Second choice is tea packed in a country where tea is appreciated (Britain, Europe, Russia). The US is not on this list.

Loose really is easier that most people realize. All you need is a small pot and a strainer. For the latter, get the stainless steel kind with the perforations, not the wire mess type. Much easier to keep clean, IMO. And don't forget, boiled water!