I'm definitely going to try some of the different teas out. Before the internet it wasn't that easy to find good tea or tobacco.
Tea And Pipes
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I’m just a hot green tea drinker with my pipe. Maybe some sweet tea here and there on occasion ?
As I smoke mostly English tobacco, I've found that Upton Tea's Baker Street Afternoon Blend ( Lapsang Souchong, Keemun and Darjeeling), with a teaspoon of orange blossom honey, pairs just right.
Harney - good black selections - assams, ceylons, lapsangs - you name it
I've been to India a couple times. I have had the wonderful opportunity to go on tours at Temi in Sikkim, and at Glendale in Tamil Nadu. I was truly impressed at the agricultural management and the level of care in their estate. The Glendale which I brought back in large quantities did not last long enough. There's one grade you can get in Canada, but I question how fresh it is because it's just nothing like what I brought back. I suspect the American market has a better selection. I don't know. But I have to recommend the Nilgiri teas like Glendale. They don't get that astringency which you find in Ceylon teas, nor are they so dedicated to delicacy like Darjeeling (unless if you want it to).
I'm a bit boring being an Earl Grey guy, but it does match a pipe well. I also reluctantly drink Green tea once a day, more for health reasons (per the wife).
India is amazing. My wife is from there, up in the Assam region. Drinking India-origin teas in my household is a requirement. LOL
I like Irish Breakfast black tea, with a spoon of heavy cream in it. I never take sugar in tea, unless I'm having it with some Iraqi friends at their grocery. Then it's hot diabetes in a tiny cup!
About 10 years ago, I tried Yorkshire Gold. It was a very unforgiving tea. I steeped it for few min longer and was too bitter to drink. Since it was mentioned in this post, decided to try again. This time, it was much mellower. Either the tea changed or my taste buds are dead. Been enjoying it last few days. Still like PG Tips better.
I know that the water also has an influence on the taste etc. But steeping time too, Ive left tea in a cup until it cooled and it was bitter like that. Also I would imagine that tea could change a little from year to year, depending on the climate changes ?
My go-to loose leaf teas are Lapsang Souchong and Coconut Oolong. I enjoy trying all sort of tea though (much like beer and tobacco), but haven't acquired any new tea for awhile now as I try to drink through some of what I have already. 'Tis the season though now that the weather has turned colder again!
Good for you! There is a long history of discerning tea blending in Belfast, particularly with the Thompson family. I like it with a small amount of milk but never any sugar.
Still living in same area. Not sure why the tea's behaving so nicely. It's a good brew.
Liptons tea with organic honey and a splash of milk.
At least two mugs first thing every morning with a bowl of mild tobacco.
Black tea all the way. Not a fan of fancy perfumed poofy blends.
At least two mugs first thing every morning with a bowl of mild tobacco.
Black tea all the way. Not a fan of fancy perfumed poofy blends.
In regard to the OP, I rarely drink tea with a pipe. My go to is black coffee in the morning. I am a big fan of a roaster called Counter Culture. The rest of the time it is water. The only time I really enjoy a cup of tea is before bed. I tend to reach for some kind of Sleepy Time tea.