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**General Annoyance**

BigWaaagh wrote:
Alright, Tea-ignorant American has popped in on this thread a couple times to scan for curiosity sake and noticed the praise heaped upon 'Yorkshire' Tea. What is 'Yorkshire Tea'? Is it a brand of Tea or a style...if that's the right word...of Tea? I'm all about coffee, but would groove on an education regarding this matter.

It's a brand, yes. Extremely popular across the nation, and seemingly the favourite amongst most of our British Dakkanauts

Meanwhile I'm sitting here with Typhoo...

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**Mr. Burning**

I have noticed that I am taking my black tea stronger these. and with less milk and sugar.

There was a time when I couldn't drink the stuff without 4 or 5 teaspoons of sugar.....

**General Annoyance**

I just put up a Poll to get a better reading of where people lie with their favourites

You guys are trolling the poll if you don't pick Typhoo...

**Vash108**

Who make the best earl grey? So far that has been my favorite.

**Future War Cultist**

I don't see any mention of Punjana. We always get that or Typhoo.

**General Annoyance**

Future War Cultist wrote:
I don't see any mention of Punjana. We always get that or Typhoo.

Never heard of it, but added it to the poll! (sort of

)

**Skinnereal**

I messed up the poll. Coffee drinking Brit here.
Ground and from the fridge when at home, and Kenko instant when at work.

But, tea drunk by Herself at home, that's Yorkshire Tea. We take it with us when we go away. A place we stay at, in Northumberland, didn't have that, so we always pack enough.

**Future War Cultist**

General Annoyance wrote:
Future War Cultist wrote:
I don't see any mention of Punjana. We always get that or Typhoo.

Never heard of it, but added it to the poll! (sort of )

Thank you!

I already cast my vote, but know that it has one vote in spirit.

**brushcommando**

Personally, Twinnings is about the best I can get hold of. I like a variety of their teas. As for best value...depends on the tax. We yanks tend to riot over such things.

**kronk**

Ketara wrote:
I drink Twinings Earl Grey

That's what I drink if I do drink tea at home!

Twinings Buddies!

**jhe90**

kronk wrote:
Ketara wrote:
I drink Twinings Earl Grey

That's what I drink if I do drink tea at home!

Twinings Buddies!

Twinnings. But lady grey, English breakfast, Assam and herbals.

**Kilkrazy**

Ahtman wrote:
I got a free Teabag in Destiny PvP. Free is a pretty good deal.

Someone teabagged you? I think you've misunderstood the thread.

Yorkshire Tea is a blended black tea made by Taylors of Harrogate in Yorkshire.

It is actually very good.

**Avatar 720**

Kilkrazy wrote:
Ahtman wrote:
I got a free Teabag in Destiny PvP. Free is a pretty good deal.

Someone teabagged you? I think you've misunderstood the thread.

Yorkshire Tea is a blended black tea made by Taylors of Harrogate in Yorkshire.

It is actually very good.

I had to switch to decaf Yorkshire a few years back on account of my anxiety, and dreaded the different taste people talk about decaf having. It's actually pretty bloody close to non-decaf; I probably wouldn't have noticed if I wasn't looking for differences.

**Laughing Man**

I mostly drink loose leaf, but when I'm out or at work or class I'll drink Twinings if I have to.

**Lord Oja**

Whinging poms, the only tea worthy of mention is Lipton.
Partial to chai tea myself, with a little bit of milk to take the edge off the bitterness.

**jhe90**

Avatar 720 wrote:
Kilkrazy wrote:
Ahtman wrote:
I got a free Teabag in Destiny PvP. Free is a pretty good deal.

Someone teabagged you? I think you've misunderstood the thread.

Yorkshire Tea is a blended black tea made by Taylors of Harrogate in Yorkshire.

It is actually very good.

I had to switch to decaf Yorkshire a few years back on account of my anxiety, and dreaded the different taste people talk about decaf having. It's actually pretty bloody close to non-decaf; I probably wouldn't have noticed if I wasn't looking for differences.

They also do a handy hard water version if your water is bad but you still want a cuppa.
Filtering water for tea is kinda a must alot of the time...

Perfectly good tea can be ruined by bad water.

**welshhoppo**

Mr. Burning wrote:
Thanks to my Indian bosses I was introduced to a powerful elixir.

Pg Tips, Mug of whole milk + Microwave= That stuff makes you strong! It also keeps you chugging along nicely when its frikkin cold and frosty outside.

It's not one to drink regularly mind. all that milk!

Other than that brew I go for PG Tips but I have been moving more towards green teas and white teas. Mainly because I dont use milk and reduce my sugar intake.

Whitards have an okay range and teapigs are pretty cool. Their teas make great iced beverages in summer!

I wasn't sure if you were pulling our legs or telling the truth, so I tried it out myself.

It's pretty nice, not that strong though.

**General Annoyance**

It seems that Yorkshire has it by a merry mile!

So there you have it folks; if you're ever caught short of the teabags you usually drink, or you're looking for the best value for money, trust in Dakka, and go Yorkie

**Ace From Outer Space**

Assam all the way, both loose leaf and in bags. Twinings do decent Assam bags but in the last couple of years thye reduced the amount of tea in the tea bag making it a less satisfacory brew. Damn them. Damn their eyes.

I get a nice tippy Assam from a boutique coffee shop in Cirencester so my leaves are better quality. I drink an inordinate amount of tea, so wuality matters!

**Casey's Law**

Och! No Scottish Blend?!

Seriously I'll drink anything, the stronger the better, two and a coo if it's going. That said, I couldn't survive without my coffee and sweetex.

**jhe90**

Now I get Yorkshire hard water blend, its great for bad water areas.

Scottish blend... The waters still water up there lol

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Scotland has very good water!

Also...

It is by Tea alone I set my mind in motion
It is by white with three that thoughts acquire speed
The pot acquires stains, the pot requires warming
It is by Tea alone I set my mind in motion.

**Casey's Law**

Scottish water is very soft, that's precisely what the blend makes the most of! I believe it's a PG Tips variation.

**BigWaaagh**

Scottish water should not be diverted for the making of anything besides their wonderful namesake distilled product.

Back OT, I've actually enjoyed the education of this thread...different blends for different water, who knew? Still prefer coffee by miles, but it's been a fun read.

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Just need to learn the pleasures of Tea.

Nice cup of Tea and a bit sit down. Can't do that with Coffee. And Hipsters haven't yet successfully ruined Tea neither.

**jhe90**

Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Just need to learn the pleasures of Tea.

Nice cup of Tea and a bit sit down. Can't do that with Coffee. And Hipsters haven't yet successfully ruined Tea neither.

Don,t tell em! There's still cafes you can get a mug of tea for a pound.

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Oh they'll have to go through me first....

Cretins would probably have the water too hot and all, scorch the leaves and bruise the flavour.

Also, full English (and I mean full. Beans. Toast. Fried Bread. Black Pudding. Tinned Mushrooms. Everything but filthy hash browns) and a mug of hot, sweet tea?

Champion. Especially when your hungover after a night on the pop.

**jhe90**

Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Oh they'll have to go through me first....

Cretins would probably have the water too hot and all, scorch the leaves and bruise the flavour.

Also, full English (and I mean full. Beans. Toast. Fried Bread. Black Pudding. Tinned Mushrooms. Everything but filthy hash browns) and a mug of hot, sweet tea?

Champion. Especially when your hungover after a night on the pop.

Boo...the evil of black pudding and beans!
Replace with extra bacon and maybe a extra egg.

You forgot fried bread!

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

No I didn't....it's right there dude!

Clearly your Black Pudding and Bean Bigotry has blinded you to other truths :p

**Riquende**

I'm English and I hate tea. Literally despise and cannot drink the stuff. I can tolerate coffee but only really partake when it's cold or I'm hungover.