I wish I liked tea. Like I find it so interesting but most of the teas I’ve had taste th...

babyv02 December 10, 2019 6:02 am

I wish I liked tea. Like I find it so interesting but most of the teas I’ve had taste the same. Idk but this makes me want some tea

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    Kuinshi December 13, 2019 1:54 am

    IKR? The closest I've had is sweet green tea mixed with fruit juice. I think I would like to try milk teas. But the hard vs soft water was an interesting discovery.

    babyv02 December 13, 2019 4:06 am

    Same. I’ve only ever had regular green tea, mint tea(wasn’t a fan), early grey and another black tea. And maybe it was the way they were made but all the black teas I’ve had tasted the same

    Sasifras December 17, 2019 4:34 am

    Just as the duchess says, quite a bit is based on how it is prepared. It is really easy to burn almost all green teas (and most certainly whites.) Black is popular because it is much more forgiving in this respect, though I can tell when someone uses Lipton tea at a function because it has this cheap metallic taste. Quality makes a difference here but even the best English Breakfast or Pekoe can be appreciated the same as a middling level; super cheap is like playing darts after that one drink you shouldn't have had.
    Water quality also plays a role. I live in an area with soft water so I, luckily, don't have to work harder to have good tea. Despite all this, I still cannot have full success with teas that have dried fruit pieces. I swear up and down the fibrous material absorbs the tannins of the tea. And I still rush and burn greens from time to time.
    If you live in America, I suggest looking in your grocery for Tazo's Wild Sweet Orange or Yogi's Sweet Tangerine. They are very forgiving herbals with the first having a sharp citrus taste and the second a sweeter note, hence the name. For cheap black, I like Canadian blend Big Red, if you can find it, or Teley's. Greens would be Genmai (most heat tolerant green of all) in any of the Asian grocery stores or Tazo's Zen. I like Hoji (twig) as well. Rooibos and honeybush are occasional teas for me but you might like them (I would buy from Numi.) Celestial Seasonings' Sleepytime is a classic, but you can burn it.
    I do buy more expensive teas, including delicious pu-erhs, but it can be easier to find more accessible teas with reasonable taste. Each has something to say. I hope you can find at least one you like. And don't forget to seal it up; it can go bad from oxidation and moisture. If you have loose leaf, plastic baggies can be your best friend, even if they don't look pretty.

    babyv02 December 17, 2019 5:11 am

    I just need a friend who knows tea really well to make me tea

    Kuinshi December 17, 2019 6:02 am
    I just need a friend who knows tea really well to make me tea babyv02

    I second the motion

    Sasifras December 17, 2019 7:54 am

    I went to see if both your profiles state a specific place. babyv02, we're both from Mars. Hahaha.
    In all seriousness, see if there is a tea festival or cultural event such as Chinese, Japanese, Inidian, or British in nature: most likely candidates for professionals. Or you might be lucky enough to be near a tea shop. Cafes, sadly, have a very small variety of tea.

    Leta Cent December 18, 2019 5:49 am

    I felt the same way untill I tried tea from Taiwan. Also most with boba or milk taste great. I think It is just about finding a flavor or style you like. Like I personally don't like Chinese or Japanese tea. I have tested amature and those made by those with more experienced and I still didn't like it.