Green Tea

Johnny Ringo · October 01, 2007, 08:56:15 PM

I've recently prepared a package of Green Tea. It's been inside the cup for roughly twelve minutes. It has a semi-transluscent appearance and is incredibly hot. How exactly do I know when it's ready?

On a related note, who else here drinks tea and what brands do you drink?

Twillightwolf · October 01, 2007, 08:57:21 PM

Quote from: Johnny Ringo on October 01, 2007, 08:56:15 PM
I've recently prepared a package of Green Tea. It's been inside the cup for roughly twelve minutes. It has a semi-transluscent appearance and is incredibly hot. How exactly do I know when it's ready?

On a related note, who else here drinks tea and what brands do you drink?

I can make my own tea brands not needed >_> except for bags

phatyo · October 01, 2007, 08:57:28 PM

once it gets hot and the tea looks ready ? Add sugar :D

Java · October 01, 2007, 09:18:24 PM

I had green tea today.

And just touch the mug or whatever you drink it in. If it's at a suitable temperature drink it. I like mine not too hot but still hot. Oh and I suggest adding honey!

Judas · October 01, 2007, 09:30:14 PM

Quote from: Johnny Ringo on October 01, 2007, 08:56:15 PM
I've recently prepared a package of Green Tea. It's been inside the cup for roughly twelve minutes. It has a semi-transluscent appearance and is incredibly hot. How exactly do I know when it's ready?

On a related note, who else here drinks tea and what brands do you drink?

I love the stuff.

When it's done is up to you -- depends if you like it light, strong, etc. Generally letting it sit for about 10 minutes is good, although I like my green pretty strong... I also like to put honey and ginseng in it. Highly recommended. Never use sugar for sweetener, in every circumstance honey is better.

If I'm drinking green it's usually just any regular 100% green tea bag (they don't vary much), with the additives I mentioned. If it's not green, I usually drink Good Earth's Original (best flavor ever), Earl Grey + English Breakfast with some lemon, spiced Indian Chai, or this awesome Russian stuff I have that smells like a campfire.

Johnny Ringo · October 01, 2007, 09:39:57 PM

Honey huh? I'd never thought of that, unfortunately I drank all our honey last month.

Russian Stuff, could you name any brands? I might want to try some.

Judas · October 01, 2007, 10:08:10 PM

Quote from: Johnny Ringo on October 01, 2007, 09:39:57 PM
Honey huh? I'd never thought of that, unfortunately I drank all our honey last month.

Russian Stuff, could you name any brands? I might want to try some.

The brand is generic, it's distributed by some organic tea company. It's called Russian Caravan, though... it's delicious.

PsychoYoshi · October 01, 2007, 10:10:12 PM

Mmm, anyone ever heard of Constant Comment? I love the stuff. Plus, it's available in a green tea version...I happen to be having a cup of it right now.

2D · October 01, 2007, 10:27:40 PM

Sobe Green Tea!!! The stuff is awesome!

I myself only make it at home about once a month. I don't really have too much time on my hands.

Got_Water · October 01, 2007, 10:41:00 PM

I've tried and I just can't easily keep green tea down, though i was on some kind of herbal tea to help with headaches a while back, i think i still have some of the bags, thing is.....they're in Chinese >.<