Perking off in the morning

[foraloysius]

Yes Rich, the Ti Kuan Yin is grand, I just finished a whole pot. You are right about the Pouchong, haven't quite used it as much as the Ti Kuan Yin.

BTW, I don't know if Lipton sells it in the US, but overhere they sell a wonderful white tea. I drank it at friends, I was quite surprised by the taste.

In the winter I drink more black tea, Lapsang Souchon is one of my favourites, but it's not for everybody. It is quite smokey.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Louis...

Can't beat Earl Grey. I believe it's Hyacinth Buck, er, Bouquet's choice of tea

Jon

 

[sudsmaster]

Louis,

Never heard of white Lipton. Is it like a green tea, or is it a bleached black tea?

Not much a fan of Lapsang Souchong. First and last time I tried it was in the 1970's. My immediate impression was of burning car tires.

Another interesting chinese tea is Lychee flavored tea. Its sort of like a black jasmine, very fragrant. Like jasmine, it's best if brewed not too strongly.

Jon,

I used to like Earl Grey but the bergamot oil tends to give me a headache. Still enjoy the aroma, though.

 

[retromom]

Tea for two....

Isn't that "white tea" supposed to be baby tea leaves? I've not tried it either.

Venus

 

[foraloysius]

Venus,

Yes, white tea is made from baby leaves. Like green tea it is not fermented. Some green teas (and some Oolongs a bit too) can taste quite grassy, white tea doesn't have that distinguished grassy taste.

Rich,

Jasmine tea has never been my cup of tea (pun intended). Lapsang Souchon is indeed not for everybody, but some real coffee drinkers seem to like it. I prefer Twinings Lapsang Souchon, it has quite a rich flavour.

Lipton's white tea is a white tea with a slightly added apricot and flower flavour. Very delicate, mostly I don't like flavoured tea at all.