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It does have a strong earth/"dirt" taste which I like. I guess it must've been those mudpies that I ate when I was small!Are we drinking the same stuff?
Puerh is fermented, stagnant, ditch water.
But we can't all like the same thing. I'm glad I tried it.
It does have a strong earth/"dirt" taste which I like. I guess it must've been those mudpies that I ate when I was small!
My six-year-old son calls it “fish tea.” I never expected him to love it, but if he sees me chipping away at a cake, he always asks if it’s fish tea, followed immediately by, “Can I have some?”
Don't need to justify tastes as they say! "Fish tea"? I'm good with that!
I like an Earl Grey with some English blends. Sweet cold ice tea with some others.
@BarrelProof welcome back, long time no see. 
I really love herbal types of teas, and have found several that seem to go nicely with many blends I’ve smoked.
Of course tastes are subjective, so your mileage will vary.
Tulsi Teas; (I find the ginger one very nice for the palate)
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If you didn’t know, Tulsi Teas are made up primarily of Holy Basil, one of the most respected herbs in Indian culture. This is quite big in Indian Ayurveda medicine for it’s health properties as well.
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Then, I really like Guayaki Yerba Mate, I like to make it as a tea, from the bags, or leaf, and the canned drinks are really nice too.
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If you didn’t know it, Yerba Mate has a wide range of health benefits too.
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I really love herbal types of teas, and have found several that seem to go nicely with many blends I’ve smoked.
Of course tastes are subjective, so your mileage will vary.
Tulsi Teas; (I find the ginger one very nice for the palate)
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If you didn’t know, Tulsi Teas are made up primarily of Holy Basil, one of the most respected herbs in Indian culture. This is quite big in Indian Ayurveda medicine for it’s health properties as well.
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Then, I really like Guayaki Yerba Mate, I like to make it as a tea, from the bags, or leaf, and the canned drinks are really nice too.
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If you didn’t know it, Yerba Mate has a wide range of health benefits too.
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LOL. There is no Accounting for different peoples tastes. 
Are we drinking the same stuff?
Puerh is fermented, stagnant, ditch water.
But we can't all like the same thing. I'm glad I tried it.
I also enjoy Kava ..Are we drinking the same stuff?
Puerh is fermented, stagnant, ditch water.
But we can't all like the same thing. I'm glad I tried it.
Ahh Oolong, I forgot to mention, as I see, it looks like you are trying some.
I have not personally drank it while smoking, but I’m quite certain it would go nicely.
I really like Oolong too, just been a long time since I had some.
I love it. This comp grade TGY is my daily. I typically have 2 sessions with it, yielding 12-15 glasses/ea.
Be sure to look back up at my first post, lots of great teas there too.
Be well!
I saw. I haven’t messed with herbals too much. A little of this and a little of that, but there’s so much out there with just straight tea, I haven’t felt the need for much departure, yet.
So just Googled Yunnan Sourcing.
Holy Rabbit Hole Batman.
I'd best stick with the bagged tea variety.
So just Googled Yunnan Sourcing.
Holy Rabbit Hole Batman.
I'd best stick with the bagged tea variety.
Mei Leaf is another good one, and their YouTube videos are pretty educational.
I’ve found that this is one of the rare instances where buying loose leaf tea from these suppliers is actually both cheaper and much higher quality. You don’t get that too frequently, so I can justify it (or at least that’s what I tell myself).
I used to be a rabid collector of Twinings' loose teas and their 100g tea tins.
Being an Anglophile, I also used to have tons of 'tea toys' too - bonafide Brown Betty's of various sizes, tea for one set-ups, tea for two set-ups, cozies, tea balls, that funky-cool spring-hinged perforated double teaspoon for making loose tea in the cup, etc. etc. etc.
My favorite tea was probably Twining's Lady Grey - Earl Grey with orange zest and Biue Flower, taken with 2 sugars, no cream.
However, and for a long time now, since I've been playing around a lot with home blending tabaks, so not to influence how I feel about a blend experiment I am working on, all I drink is straight 365-Brand Green Tea, unflavored, unsweetened, and not too hot.
So, while I used to love to pair teas with tobaccos - and the effects this created - currently, I don't want my beverage to collude with the taste of the tabak whist I am experimentation mode.
Not doubt, this too shall pass. - Sherm Natman
Being an Anglophile, I also used to have tons of 'tea toys' too - bonafide Brown Betty's of various sizes, tea for one set-ups, tea for two set-ups, cozies, tea balls, that funky-cool spring-hinged perforated double teaspoon for making loose tea in the cup, etc. etc. etc.
My favorite tea was probably Twining's Lady Grey - Earl Grey with orange zest and Biue Flower, taken with 2 sugars, no cream.
However, and for a long time now, since I've been playing around a lot with home blending tabaks, so not to influence how I feel about a blend experiment I am working on, all I drink is straight 365-Brand Green Tea, unflavored, unsweetened, and not too hot.
So, while I used to love to pair teas with tobaccos - and the effects this created - currently, I don't want my beverage to collude with the taste of the tabak whist I am experimentation mode.
Not doubt, this too shall pass. - Sherm Natman
This is one of my few prized possessions, how I acquired it is a long story, but it has provided me with tea for around 15 years……Dilmah leaf tea all the way. If you use tea bags, you are only a hobbyist tea drinker.
Not necessarily. You are referring to shou perhaps, and Sheng is an entirely different tea, process, and everything. Also, not all shou are even the same process. Shou is wet fermented rapidly. Sheng is steam pressed and then aged naturally.Are we drinking the same stuff?
Puerh is fermented, stagnant, ditch water.
But we can't all like the same thing. I'm glad I tried it.
Mine came from here.
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Pu-Erh Tea
Produced in Yunnan Province, Pu-erh is a post-fermented, dark red tea, with a distinctive slightly sweet earthy flavour. Aroma is intense and pungent.
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There are different grades of Pu'erh tea. The stuff served in most Chinese restaurants is the lowest and cheapest grade sold in bulk.Are we drinking the same stuff?
Puerh is fermented, stagnant, ditch water.
But we can't all like the same thing. I'm glad I tried it.
Most Pu'erh is "cooked", fermented, pressed into cakes and aged.
You can also get raw or green Pu'erh which results in a more delicate, fragrant brew.
Recommended with a heavy or oily meal as an aid to your digestion.