tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post6877230524613563842..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Cooking Homework: Loose TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-71142909814620075372012-05-14T18:18:28.758-07:002012-05-14T18:18:28.758-07:00Right now I'm totally loving a Japanese brown ...Right now I'm totally loving a Japanese brown rice tea called Genmaicha. It's so flavorful naturally...no sweetener needed. Its loose so I bought some bags and I make my own. I like your ginger tea recommendation. Will have to try that. Dish by Trishhttp://dishbytrish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-75421170732500699762012-05-07T03:49:45.117-07:002012-05-07T03:49:45.117-07:00Oh, I grow some chamomile -- grows like a weed, bu...Oh, I grow some chamomile -- grows like a weed, but it's an annual in our weather. It can grow in a pot, too.Dr. Ayalahttp://herbalwater.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-18098948545802452462012-05-07T03:06:32.282-07:002012-05-07T03:06:32.282-07:00adore kusmi teas, we have them in office. I like t...adore kusmi teas, we have them in office. I like their detox which is a green/mint.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-61824563280907781442012-05-07T03:06:06.258-07:002012-05-07T03:06:06.258-07:00I love mint tea too, you can add fresh mint leaves...I love mint tea too, you can add fresh mint leaves and strain them.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-64859830011867368172012-05-07T03:05:45.358-07:002012-05-07T03:05:45.358-07:00maybe they need to give you tea-making tips. It...maybe they need to give you tea-making tips. It's probably based on amount of tea, temperature of water (different teas diff temp) and steeping time.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-72752700184811289132012-05-06T20:59:29.848-07:002012-05-06T20:59:29.848-07:00I'm not a fellow tea freak but have you tried ...I'm not a fellow tea freak but have you tried Kusmi Tea? Verdict? I like their teas quite a bit.Sam @ Mom at the Barrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704352221970570240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-11058906193322058072012-05-06T14:44:49.458-07:002012-05-06T14:44:49.458-07:00I will try ;)I will try ;)ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-67137466802917583022012-05-06T07:26:59.345-07:002012-05-06T07:26:59.345-07:00Stopped the coffee addiction back in November 2011...Stopped the coffee addiction back in November 2011! And when I say addiction I mean I was having at least 6 coffees per day!<br />Best Tea - Mint! Refreshing and tasty. This was a life saver for me.<br />I like your 3rd recommend. I'll try one. I am thinking to use self made ice teas this summer :)Protein powder for women Kyliehttp://proteinpowdernutrition.net/protein-powder/protein-powder-for-womennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-55182399380348355992012-05-04T15:55:12.835-07:002012-05-04T15:55:12.835-07:00bubble tea tips pleasebubble tea tips pleaseLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-5168169035480555942012-05-04T07:21:25.759-07:002012-05-04T07:21:25.759-07:00Des Moines has a wonderful tea shop called Gong Fu...Des Moines has a wonderful tea shop called Gong Fu tea in the East Village. I've always wondered about lapsang souchong, so I asked if I could smell it before I ordered a cup. Holy cats! It smelled like smoked meat to me. I didn't order a cup. :) <br /><br />I like my tea really strong. I've used loose tea in the past, but I don't brew it properly anyway (because I even drink it with the tea bag in the cup) so I just buy English Breakfast and order Punjana from Ireland and double down, so to speak. <br /><br />Also, I meant to soak the beans and forgot. Oops. Also P.S. When I get tea from Gong Fu, they make it properly, so I do know how to enjoy a cuppa that hasn't been abused by me.Caronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-48047711370537531822012-05-04T04:03:02.604-07:002012-05-04T04:03:02.604-07:00I have been teaching a tea class with our "te...I have been teaching a tea class with our "tea man" at work lately. He talks about Green Tea and Black and Oolong. It's so fun! We use loose tea, obviously, and it's delicious. I also make bubble tea with chia seeds!Gina; The Candid RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034788087113648183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-64668862353337763532012-05-04T03:58:33.033-07:002012-05-04T03:58:33.033-07:00I will look into Sumac, love the spice suggestions...I will look into Sumac, love the spice suggestions. Tea in Omaha why do I find that unexpected?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-75299856670551302692012-05-03T17:25:34.766-07:002012-05-03T17:25:34.766-07:00love good tea found a fab loose tea shop in Omaha ...love good tea found a fab loose tea shop in Omaha a couple of weeks back and on the zatar its pretty good I like sumac better thoughchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-5241616863823253642012-05-03T08:21:49.943-07:002012-05-03T08:21:49.943-07:00the scent is from those oils often lost in little ...the scent is from those oils often lost in little teabag pieces. Take out the gift box (or buy new), "dare you".Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-80711859459039116962012-05-03T06:21:49.828-07:002012-05-03T06:21:49.828-07:00I like this assignment! When I first started drin...I like this assignment! When I first started drinking tea a few years ago, I thought it ONLY came in bags. Who actually uses loose leaves? But then a friend got me a box of assorted loose leaf teas, so I picked up an infuser and gave em a try. The taste is definitely notable, and the scent of the leaves alone is impressive. I still don't do this often enough (teabags are just quicker/easier), but I accept your homework assignment and I will pull out that gift box once again :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627997535741702772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-16088627023122072422012-05-03T03:13:36.623-07:002012-05-03T03:13:36.623-07:00in that case try any tea Ayala maybe coffee for mo...in that case try any tea Ayala maybe coffee for morning and an herbaly tea in afternoon?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-16812316555456713812012-05-03T03:13:02.210-07:002012-05-03T03:13:02.210-07:00Love me coffee too Natalie, having with this brook...Love me coffee too Natalie, having with this brooklyn almond milk (small batch delicious). I do my ice tea pitcher in similar way but I love that you do tea purely for health purposes. Orange trees b**T@H so jealous. You and EA.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-52772300923706576552012-05-02T18:48:24.906-07:002012-05-02T18:48:24.906-07:00I am a coffee lover too. I love it strong and with...I am a coffee lover too. I love it strong and with no sugar like Natalie. ....but I will try :)ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-81411108908334672462012-05-02T18:01:11.380-07:002012-05-02T18:01:11.380-07:00I am a coffee lover - strong coffee, always black,...I am a coffee lover - strong coffee, always black, no sugar - but I also drink green tea, loose leaves, mostly because of its health properties. I usually make a 4 cups batch that lasts a couple of days. I fill up my cup, a thermos bottle and put the rest in the fridge. I find it more convenient that way. I sometimes flavor it with citrus peels. Homework: try other flavorings. Would orange flower taste nice? My orange tree is in full bloom.NatalieInCAhttp://twitter.com/#!/NatalieInCAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-53550782878337343302012-05-02T14:31:34.078-07:002012-05-02T14:31:34.078-07:00so tea a little bit Kristen and circle back, can&#...so tea a little bit Kristen and circle back, can't wait to hear more.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-75018769599736517922012-05-02T14:24:35.759-07:002012-05-02T14:24:35.759-07:00I have never tried using loose tea before. This as...I have never tried using loose tea before. This assignment is great for me because I really don't know all that much about teas to begin with. I need to branch out a bit more!Kristen @ Swanky Dietitianhttp://swankydietitian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-23833339008779946852012-05-02T09:15:06.761-07:002012-05-02T09:15:06.761-07:00Extra credit- steep herbs. Thanks Ayala, I just re...Extra credit- steep herbs. Thanks Ayala, I just read about adding grated ginger to iced tea and then straining, where does one get chamomile flowers? I am so excited to try this. Endless possibilities.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-44229400980558653322012-05-02T09:14:06.539-07:002012-05-02T09:14:06.539-07:00Bad girl, I am so upset you didn't soak in NZ....Bad girl, I am so upset you didn't soak in NZ. No worries, soak and steep and check back with me. And it's mutual your photos and menus always inspire me.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-38910360870864582972012-05-02T09:06:53.286-07:002012-05-02T09:06:53.286-07:00And once you've acquired the tools and the pra...And once you've acquired the tools and the practice, try steeping herbs and spices other than tea. I love putting using fresh verbena, ginger, mint, chamomile flowers, orange and lemon peels and cinnamon sticks with or instead of my tea.<br /><br />Love your posts, LaurenDr Ayalahttp://herbalwater.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-59328245922599342172012-05-02T06:33:18.493-07:002012-05-02T06:33:18.493-07:00I love your posts Lauren, because I always learn s...I love your posts Lauren, because I always learn something new, and it can be anything from the latest celebrity gossip, to the definition of fannings-most definitely a new word for me! As far as last months homework, since you read my last post and know how busy I've been, including 2 weeks travel in New Zealand, you won't be surprised to hear that I totally failed on my homework. I really want to do a bean and tea comparison though, so count me in for this months assignment!EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.comnoreply@blogger.com