Ribh's D'Coopage

[LozzyR]

Camomile on its own is just . Twinings’ Camomile and Honey is almost palatable.

I’ve just realised your photo was pretty much what I said plus orange blossom. I suspect I’m going to owe SHRA tax.

 

[RoyalChick]

I’ve just realised your photo was pretty much what I said plus orange blossom. I suspect I’m going to owe SHRA tax.

I am struck by ‘almost palatable’. Tea is supposed to be enjoyable! Just skip the camomile.

 

[Ribh]

I gave up caffeine totally (except for chocolate, and I don't eat it late in the day). I found by trial and error, over a few years, that I am sensitive and it really does give me a lighter and less restful sleep, even if consumed early in the morning. Plus, even with one day of caffeine I may get a headache the next, as if it's a withdrawal. Too bad, as black caffeinated tea is fantastic. I have never liked green tea, no problem giving that up. Decaf tea doesn't taste as good, and still has a little caffeine. Just once in a while for me.

So, over time I have found a few things I like.

Afternoon and evening: Chamomile tastes like hay by itself. But I like it with peppermint leaves, sometimes spearmint leaves.
Morning: Hot water with fresh lemon juice is very good.
Non-caf Chai is a spice mix, cinnamon and cloves mostly. I only like it with a creamer of some kind.
Currently I am a Teecino & oatmilk fan. It's a mix of chicory and other things, basically a coffee substitute like Postum back in the day, though I make it quite weak. I like the ground brew stuff, the French roast and vanilla roast. They also make this in tea bags, never tried them.

Thanks, CB. Not sure it helps as I'm a long time coffee addicted & as RC said, tea tastes like flavoured water ~ which I'm not a fan of either.

 

[Ribh]

I'm sorry for mentioning it

Quite alright, MJ. It's more the photos than any mention of her.

 

[BY Bob]

Do you have a favourite tea Bob?

I've been drinking a lot of Earl Grey but I'm still using bagged tea. I need to get a better set up and get educated if I'm going to be a tea man now. Mrs BY Bob won't let me use her favorite tea pots!

 

[BY Bob]

ok, Tea drinkers, give it your best shot. In an attempt to regulate my sleep without resorting to drugs I decided to give tea another go. I know chamomile is supposed to be a relaxant so I went with this & honestly...just gross. How do you guys drink this stuff? Any recommendations? And I'm pretty sure i don't like floraly things. Tastes like drinking fluff. View attachment 3026956

I don't like floral drinks either so I reckon I won't be getting too fancy with my tea.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm not a drinker of herbals, but ACM will know what to buy.

My only suggestion is that a plain chamomile will let you add honey to taste, so might be a slight improvement than a tea with honey included.

I do rather enjoy a green tea though. If my memory is reliable, green tea has no caffeine.

It does however act as a mild anticoagulant. If you are on any drugs to thin your blood you should discuss with your doctor before drinking a lot of green tea.

 

[BY Bob]

That sounds about right MJ. I didn't want to go back & check. Losing Lottie still makes me sad. She was such a sweetheart & Ha'penny has always been a madwoman!

 

[MaryJanet]

It dies however act as a mild anticoagulant. If you are on any drugs to thin your blood you should discuss with your doctor before drinking a lot of green tea.

I didn't know that! They should put it on the packaging.

 

[MaryJanet]

I've been drinking a lot of Earl Grey but I'm still using bagged tea. I need to get a better set up and get educated if I'm going to be a tea man now. Mrs BY Bob won't let me use her favorite tea pots!

Earl Grey is nice and smokey. English Breakfast is my favourite because it's quite full-flavoured, but generally speaking I enjoy any breakfast tea. For many years Orange Pekoe was my favourite - it's called orange because of its colour, it doesn't have oranges or orange flavouring in it.

I recently shared a link to the Monista tea shop with ACM, but maybe some of you will like it too. https://monistatea.com.au/ I was given a canister of their EB for Christmas and it's been wonderful!