Recommend me some teas...

DBall · 08-03-2009, 07:21 PM

Due to the rebellious nature of my stomach these days, they have to be sans caffeine. Considering I can't have coffee anymore (

), I have lately been pairing my cigars with tea.

I need some that pair well with good smokes. Thanks in advance!

kelmac07 · 08-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Big fan of tazo chai here...has a kick of a little spice to it!!

DBall · 08-05-2009, 08:38 AM

any other suggestions...?

Mr.Maduro · 08-05-2009, 08:50 AM

No coffee? That sux! What are you going to do with those K-cups?

Anyway, this website http://www.itoen.com/estore/index.cfm is great. Everything you need to know about tea. Their bottled ice teas are awesome, and so are the loose varieties. I love Genmai Cha and most of the other Green/White teas.

kayak_rat · 08-05-2009, 12:11 PM

I order alot from these guys. Some of the aged and flowering teas are very unique.
http://www.generationtea.com/

I also do alot of Twinnings from WM. Regualr Earl Grey, and Irish Breakfast.

Also check with your coffee shops and roasters. Alot of times they will carry loose leaf teas. The "organic" or such shops have loose leaf alot also.

shilala · 08-05-2009, 12:22 PM

Hey Danny, try Upton Tea.
Their stuff is amazing, they personalize the cans, and the selection is incredible.
Todd (RevSmoke) turned me on to the place. I've ordered 4 or 5 times and can't fault them on a thing.
They have $1.00 samplers for everything they offer, so you can try anything.
I don't know what has caffeine and what doesn't, but we go through tons of Mango Indica here.
They have a huge selection of every kind of tea. You'd have to find something you like. The prices are very fair and the quality of the teas are impeccable.

08-05-2009, 01:18 PM

Try Adagio.com I use it for everything and have tons of teas of theirs.

DBall · 08-05-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

No coffee? That sux! What are you going to do with those K-cups?

Look longingly at them from across the room and try to see them through the blur my tears create. I miss coffee (sweet, sweet nectar of the gods). Ugh.

01-21-2010, 05:23 PM

Try white ayurvedic chai mixed with samurai chai from Teavana

Neuromancer · 01-21-2010, 06:34 PM

I like Twinnings Earl Grey and Adiago's Green Citron...

05-31-2010, 07:31 PM

I mix MountainRoseHerbs Organic Green Rooibos and Eco Mountain Organic Yerba Mate Unsmoked! These two teas provide a lethal amount of antioxidants
to counter the effects of tobacco on the body, and they also provide a huge burst of energy. I sweeten my tea with either stevia, or agave....

novasurf · 06-01-2010, 02:49 PM

To be clear....you need an uncaffeinated tea/herbal blend, yes?

DBall · 06-01-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novasurf

To be clear....you need an uncaffeinated tea/herbal blend, yes?

Not anymore... when I posted this thread last year, my stomach was hell... now, though, I can have caffeine. Wheeeeee!

tomc3084 · 06-01-2010, 04:22 PM

I know you posted this thread awhile ago but if you are still looking for suggestions I have one for you: I am not a big tea fan at all but I love the "nighttime" or "relaxing" teas out there, most are a combination of eucalyptus and menthol, I believe, mixed in with other goodies. They don't make me tired, just more of relaxed thing. I have never tried some with a cigar now that I think of it, I will have to do that. Hope you have found some good teas by now that fit your palate.

06-07-2010, 06:34 AM

Hey Dan, I just got some great stuff from Teavanna now too, I used to think they were a "flavored piss water" vendor, but I went in and actually talked to some of their tea-nuts and they have some great selections that you can "smell before you buy" which is nice.

My current "FAVES" list:

Takashimya (NYC) Black Currant (Nigh orgasmic pairing with an aged Opus X)
Adagio Ceylon Sonata
Adagio Earl Grey Bravo
Adagio Asam Melody
Adagio Darjeeling Summer
Teavanna Eastern Beauty Oolong
Teavanna Copper Knot Black

DocLogic77 · 06-07-2010, 06:19 PM

Ahh well use this opportunity to expand your horizons. Tea is a wonderful beverage as well as hobby. I personally have a preference for well aged pu-erh teas. I bought quite a few beengs from 2000-2009...drinking the older ones and aging the younger ones. It's the closest tea you will find to coffee. It's dark, rich and wonderful as long as it has 3+ years age on it. Younger, or poorly stored pu-erh can taste like farm or fishy. I also like just about anything oolong when I want something a bit lighter. I would personally stay away from the commercial stuff...lipton, nestea etc.

I use http://www.jas-etea.com/ and recommend asking him about some samplers.

cort · 06-07-2010, 06:41 PM

Bag ?

ucubed · 06-07-2010, 06:57 PM

I drink Asian teas so I can never tell you the brand or anything, but mainly I have been drinking Jasmine Green Tea... Chrysanthemum is a good summer tea...

Eleven · 07-27-2010, 06:38 PM

I think any Black Tea is going to be great with a smoke. I love me some Earl Grey!

Marcello · 12-03-2013, 04:10 AM

Morrocan Mint - very strong, with some gunpowder green tea chucked in for good meausure. A fantastic detox.

08-03-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Recommend me some teas... Due to the rebellious nature of my stomach these days, they have to be sans caffeine. Considering I can't have coffee anymore (), I have lately been pairing my cigars with tea. I need some that pair well with good smokes. Thanks in advance! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

08-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Recommend me some teas... Big fan of tazo chai here...has a kick of a little spice to it!!

08-05-2009, 08:38 AM	#3
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Recommend me some teas... any other suggestions...? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

08-05-2009, 08:50 AM	#4
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Recommend me some teas... No coffee? That sux! What are you going to do with those K-cups? Anyway, this website http://www.itoen.com/estore/index.cfm is great. Everything you need to know about tea. Their bottled ice teas are awesome, and so are the loose varieties. I love Genmai Cha and most of the other Green/White teas. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

08-05-2009, 12:11 PM	#5
kayak_rat Cyclonic Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zack Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 322 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommend me some teas... I order alot from these guys. Some of the aged and flowering teas are very unique. http://www.generationtea.com/ I also do alot of Twinnings from WM. Regualr Earl Grey, and Irish Breakfast. Also check with your coffee shops and roasters. Alot of times they will carry loose leaf teas. The "organic" or such shops have loose leaf alot also. __________________ Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions

08-05-2009, 12:22 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Recommend me some teas... Hey Danny, try Upton Tea. Their stuff is amazing, they personalize the cans, and the selection is incredible. Todd (RevSmoke) turned me on to the place. I've ordered 4 or 5 times and can't fault them on a thing. They have $1.00 samplers for everything they offer, so you can try anything. I don't know what has caffeine and what doesn't, but we go through tons of Mango Indica here. They have a huge selection of every kind of tea. You'd have to find something you like. The prices are very fair and the quality of the teas are impeccable. __________________

08-05-2009, 01:18 PM	#7
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me some teas... Try Adagio.com I use it for everything and have tons of teas of theirs.

01-21-2010, 05:23 PM	#9
Smoking Q Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me some teas... Try white ayurvedic chai mixed with samurai chai from Teavana

01-21-2010, 06:34 PM	#10
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Recommend me some teas... I like Twinnings Earl Grey and Adiago's Green Citron... __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

05-31-2010, 07:31 PM	#11
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me some teas... I mix MountainRoseHerbs Organic Green Rooibos and Eco Mountain Organic Yerba Mate Unsmoked! These two teas provide a lethal amount of antioxidants to counter the effects of tobacco on the body, and they also provide a huge burst of energy. I sweeten my tea with either stevia, or agave....

06-01-2010, 02:49 PM	#12
novasurf The Roastmaster General Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 262 Trading: (2)	Re: Recommend me some teas... To be clear....you need an uncaffeinated tea/herbal blend, yes? __________________ UB on FB here

06-01-2010, 04:22 PM	#14
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Recommend me some teas... I know you posted this thread awhile ago but if you are still looking for suggestions I have one for you: I am not a big tea fan at all but I love the "nighttime" or "relaxing" teas out there, most are a combination of eucalyptus and menthol, I believe, mixed in with other goodies. They don't make me tired, just more of relaxed thing. I have never tried some with a cigar now that I think of it, I will have to do that. Hope you have found some good teas by now that fit your palate. __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-07-2010, 06:34 AM	#15
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me some teas... Hey Dan, I just got some great stuff from Teavanna now too, I used to think they were a "flavored piss water" vendor, but I went in and actually talked to some of their tea-nuts and they have some great selections that you can "smell before you buy" which is nice. My current "FAVES" list: Takashimya (NYC) Black Currant (Nigh orgasmic pairing with an aged Opus X) Adagio Ceylon Sonata Adagio Earl Grey Bravo Adagio Asam Melody Adagio Darjeeling Summer Teavanna Eastern Beauty Oolong Teavanna Copper Knot Black

06-07-2010, 06:19 PM	#16
DocLogic77 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shawn Location: Deliverance Country Posts: 504 Trading: (1)	Re: Recommend me some teas... Ahh well use this opportunity to expand your horizons. Tea is a wonderful beverage as well as hobby. I personally have a preference for well aged pu-erh teas. I bought quite a few beengs from 2000-2009...drinking the older ones and aging the younger ones. It's the closest tea you will find to coffee. It's dark, rich and wonderful as long as it has 3+ years age on it. Younger, or poorly stored pu-erh can taste like farm or fishy. I also like just about anything oolong when I want something a bit lighter. I would personally stay away from the commercial stuff...lipton, nestea etc. I use http://www.jas-etea.com/ and recommend asking him about some samplers. __________________ Talent wins games...heart wins championships. Go Steelers!

06-07-2010, 06:41 PM	#17
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07-27-2010, 06:38 PM	#19
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Recommend me some teas... I think any Black Tea is going to be great with a smoke. I love me some Earl Grey! __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

12-03-2013, 04:10 AM	#20
Marcello Under the Apple Tree Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Marcello Location: London Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommend me some teas... Morrocan Mint - very strong, with some gunpowder green tea chucked in for good meausure. A fantastic detox.