Tea Party!

Nat · 06-08-2010, 06:29 AM

I listen to this herb show a lot where the woman advocates nettle tea. I've never tried it. Has anybody else? She says it's energizing without wearing out your body the way caffeine can.

MsMerrick · 06-08-2010, 07:11 AM

After many years of being a black tea addict, lots of different kinds... I was turned on to Silver Needle White. Very different but wonderful

Now i drink it pretty much all day .
Btw, many of the things you are mentioning are technically not Tea, though we refer to them as such. Herbs are tisanes, or herbal teas

I love many tea sites, but I am trying to cut down on buying it

I actually buy a lot on China Town.
Oh here's an interesting and unusual Tea site, they just started shipping in the US. Based in France, but having a Russian background.
http://www.us.kusmitea.com/en/black-tea/c1/index.html

Did anyone mention the Tea Map site yet ?
I use this when or if I travel to find Tea shops

http://www.teamap.com/

The Main site their Adagio Tea, is quite wonderful. Between all the Tea, and the Recipes, as well as Tea Lore.. and , individually blended Teas.. They have it all covered

If you want a $5 gift certificate, drop me a note with an email address, and I can send you one

( Free to me.. )
I spend hours there sometimes, just searching thru the recipes..and the Tea lore..

Toofrufru · 06-08-2010, 07:11 AM

I love a good cup of tea. Jasmine is my always my first choice. I found a wonderful tea shop. I have tried a milk tea, smoke tea, and the flowers teas. I lean toward a naturally sweet tea. I am a regular iced sweet tea drinker and moving to where they do not serve it in any restaurant. Being from the south not serving sweet tea at restaurant for this girl is like serving soup with no spoon! Why its just uncivilized LOL[

MsMerrick · 06-08-2010, 07:13 AM

And before I forget, you do all know about the Monthly Femme Teas, that we have in NYC, yes?
If you are visiting or live here.. and don't know, get in touch, we love out of towners to come to them

MsMerrick · 06-08-2010, 08:07 AM

Also, in no way was the above Post meant to imply,suggest or otherwise implant in any one's mind, the idea that Tea is a Femme only thang ! The group was started, to be all about Femme Bonding .. and Tea, seemed a good way to do that

So its Femme Only, for that reason, no other...
I enjoy Tea with any and all kinds of folks..and you all should feel free to take m eto Tea, anytime you are visiting

I will be happy to recommend all kinds of places.
We have Korean Tea Houses,a Vegan Tea House, East Indian Tea House, Japanese, and a Alice in Wonderland Tea house..as well as others I can't quite recall . Oh yes, very English one, Tea & Sympathy..
Tea is a good thing

WolfyOne · 06-08-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MsMerrick

Also, in no way was the above Post meant to imply,suggest or otherwise implant in any one's mind, the idea that Tea is a Femme only thang ! The group was started, to be all about Femme Bonding .. and Tea, seemed a good way to do that

So its Femme Only, for that reason, no other...
I enjoy Tea with any and all kinds of folks..and you all should feel free to take m eto Tea, anytime you are visiting

I will be happy to recommend all kinds of places.
We have Korean Tea Houses,a Vegan Tea House, East Indian Tea House, Japanese, and a Alice in Wonderland Tea house..as well as others I can't quite recall . Oh yes, very English one, Tea & Sympathy..
Tea is a good thing

So, if I ever come to NY, I'll sit at the table next to all the femmes having tea. I'll sit quietly sipping my tea as I watch the bonding going on. Lastly, I for one did not feel like you were implying that tea was for femmes only. I totally understand about bonding with like minded people.

2myladyblue · 06-08-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by oblivia

I recently discovered Earl Grey and do like it quite a bit!

Mmmm....my favourite....the bergamot scent/flavour is heavenly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat

I listen to this herb show a lot where the woman advocates nettle tea. I've never tried it. Has anybody else? She says it's energizing without wearing out your body the way caffeine can.

Yes! A woman I work with gave me some to use for its anti-inflammatory properties. I use it as an adjunct to my glucosamine...speaking of which, its still raining here, I'd better go make some now...thanks for the reminder Nat!

~Blue

Fancy · 06-08-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nat

I listen to this herb show a lot where the woman advocates nettle tea. I've never tried it. Has anybody else? She says it's energizing without wearing out your body the way caffeine can.

I used to get a Strawberry Nettle tea from London Fruit & Herb Co. It was refreshing and mild. I didn't know about it's benefits at the time.

Medusa · 06-08-2010, 10:40 AM

Im trying to find a decent tea service here in Little Rock. There is an afternoon tea thing at one of the bed and breakfasts but I think its kinda random and doesnt have a set time.

Is there a certain order that things are done in at a formal afternoon tea?

Arwen · 06-08-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Im trying to find a decent tea service here in Little Rock. There is an afternoon tea thing at one of the bed and breakfasts but I think its kinda random and doesnt have a set time.

Is there a certain order that things are done in at a formal afternoon tea?

You may have just found your niche for the right business to open.

http://www.teamap.com/states/state_AR_Reviews.html
http://www.teaguide.net/tearoomsarkansas.htm

Seriously.

'Cause, girl, you got nothin' up there.

Medusa · 06-08-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen

You may have just found your niche for the right business to open.

http://www.teamap.com/states/state_AR_Reviews.html
http://www.teaguide.net/tearoomsarkansas.htm

Seriously.

'Cause, girl, you got nothin' up there.

Perhaps if I served possum and moonshine, it might help bring in more business?!

(Cause that there fancy tea stuff is too fancy schmancy for us Arkies!)

Arwen · 06-08-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Perhaps if I served possum and moonshine, it might help bring in more business?!

(Cause that there fancy tea stuff is too fancy schmancy for us Arkies!)

I can see it now.

Roadkill Tea Room

....where you can get possum three ways (and three tire tracks too) plus a proper cup of tea.

Kätzchen · 06-08-2010, 11:58 AM

In the southeast sector of Portland, Oregon we have the Tao of Tea house - they have lovely selections of teas. LINK

I learned about roiboos tea a few years ago: a tea herbalist was sharing with me that it helps the body to retain and absorb iron. It has a light, delicate taste and I tend to sweeten it with honey. *yum*

Arwen · 06-09-2010, 12:09 AM

I will always be a SleepyTime girl...which reminds me. I have a gift for the small blush in the valley. smile.

I think we need to do Austin Femme Teas for sure.

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06-08-2010, 06:29 AM	#1
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MsMerrick Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Feminist Femme.... Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single and Singular.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City.... Posts: 277 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 855 Thanked 646 Times in 166 Posts Rep Power: 4638166	After many years of being a black tea addict, lots of different kinds... I was turned on to Silver Needle White. Very different but wonderful Now i drink it pretty much all day . Btw, many of the things you are mentioning are technically not Tea, though we refer to them as such. Herbs are tisanes, or herbal teas I love many tea sites, but I am trying to cut down on buying it I actually buy a lot on China Town. Oh here's an interesting and unusual Tea site, they just started shipping in the US. Based in France, but having a Russian background. http://www.us.kusmitea.com/en/black-tea/c1/index.html Did anyone mention the Tea Map site yet ? I use this when or if I travel to find Tea shops http://www.teamap.com/ The Main site their Adagio Tea, is quite wonderful. Between all the Tea, and the Recipes, as well as Tea Lore.. and , individually blended Teas.. They have it all covered If you want a $5 gift certificate, drop me a note with an email address, and I can send you one ( Free to me.. ) I spend hours there sometimes, just searching thru the recipes..and the Tea lore..

06-08-2010, 07:13 AM	#4
MsMerrick Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Feminist Femme.... Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single and Singular.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City.... Posts: 277 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 855 Thanked 646 Times in 166 Posts Rep Power: 4638166	And before I forget, you do all know about the Monthly Femme Teas, that we have in NYC, yes? If you are visiting or live here.. and don't know, get in touch, we love out of towners to come to them

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MsMerrick Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Feminist Femme.... Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single and Singular.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City.... Posts: 277 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 855 Thanked 646 Times in 166 Posts Rep Power: 4638166	Also, in no way was the above Post meant to imply,suggest or otherwise implant in any one's mind, the idea that Tea is a Femme only thang ! The group was started, to be all about Femme Bonding .. and Tea, seemed a good way to do that So its Femme Only, for that reason, no other... I enjoy Tea with any and all kinds of folks..and you all should feel free to take m eto Tea, anytime you are visiting I will be happy to recommend all kinds of places. We have Korean Tea Houses,a Vegan Tea House, East Indian Tea House, Japanese, and a Alice in Wonderland Tea house..as well as others I can't quite recall . Oh yes, very English one, Tea & Sympathy.. Tea is a good thing

06-08-2010, 11:58 AM	#13
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow ツ Posts: 16,050 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,111 Thanked 33,507 Times in 10,638 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	In the southeast sector of Portland, Oregon we have *the Tao of Tea* house - they have lovely selections of teas. LINK I learned about roiboos tea a few years ago: a tea herbalist was sharing with me that it helps the body to retain and absorb iron. It has a light, delicate taste and I tend to sweeten it with honey. yum