Ooh, I've been wanting to try the Jasmine Pearl, lemme know how you like it!

I don't get the tea thing. Just not my cup of tea I guess. :rolleyes:

Xiao's is also good for when you're not feeling well, or if you're just hoping for a little extra boost. It's made with chamomile, peppermint, and rose hips. Since rose hips are also a decent source of vitamin C, I like to drink it when I'm sick and tired of drinking citrus-y stuff. Try brewing it double-strength and pouring it over ice. Yumma-licious cool summer beverage, IMO.

Jasmine Downy Pearls is a great tea, in my opinion. I find it to pack an olifactory punch, while keeping a smooth taste and silky mouth-feel with the silty little bits of "down". It's a tea I like to brew a couple of times before dumping the pearls. I also recommend brewing in a clear vessel - as it's pretty to watch, too.

I really like all of the greens at Peet's - they do an exceptional job, IMO. Two of my other faves are the Yin Hao Jasmine, which is scented a bit more and comes off a bit more toasty to me, and Lungching Dragonwell - which just warms me to the core.

Mmmm tea...

Oooh, and pick up some Osmanthus Fancy (black tea). That is some good stuff. Not sure if it's in the stores yet, or if it will be at all this year, but I caught it online and I'm thinking of picking it up. Again, another one I really have enjoyed.

I have a dear friend who keeps me in supply of F&M tea. I don't like the box redesign though. I preferred the traditional green tins.

Having seen the new box in the context of the F&M store, I actually like it. The color is tied in to a recent 300 year anniversary refurb, and on display the boxes are pretty striking.



Wish I'd taken a wider shot.

Deebs - I'm with you, Vicodin seriously nauseates me.

Now, soma on the otherhand....

Actually as a rule, Brits like their tea weaker than Americans.

You are tea bagging this thread to death.

The Tea Thread
 

Gathered from around the board (actually the vent thread).