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My Favorite Teas and Tea Accessories
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items I have so many favorite teas! I am adding them to this list, along with the accessories that I use. I've also included some info about tea and helpful tips for selecting and brewing. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commissi...
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Black Teas
Green Teas
Other Types of Tea That I Enjoy
Tea Accessories
Learn About Tea and Helpful Hints
Black Teas
Some of my favorite black teas, mostly loose leaf. This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
Smoky but milder than Lapsang Souchong. Perfect for a little smokiness without being too strong.
Russian Country
A decaf black tea with bold flavor. Drink alone or blend with your other black teas
Decaf Assam
Root beer flavor without the sugar of soda. Makes a fun iced tea for summer.
Root Beer Iced Tea | Stash Tea
For a change from plain black tea. Chocolate and mint are a great flavor combination.
Chocolate Mint
Less bold than my other favorite black teas, this is part of my usual rotation.
Darjeeling
I'm a bit of a tea snob, and almost always use loose leaf tea. But for cold brewed ice tea, I still enjoy using Lipton black tea bags.
Lipton Black Tea Bags for Iced Tea
A treat on cold days, I add a little non-fat or almond milk and a dash of vanilla. Delicious. Tastes like a dessert without the calories. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra c...
Chai Loose Leaf Tea
Green Teas
Some of my favorite green teas, mostly loose leaf. This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
A bold green tea, slightly smoky. Fun to see how the leaves unfurl after steeping.
Organic Gunpowder Green Tea
This green tea has a vegetal taste, which I enjoy. I will drink this as a breakfast tea.
Organic Premium Green Tea - Loose Leaf | Stash Tea
Other Types of Tea That I Enjoy
While I usually drink black or green teas, I also mix it up with yerba mate, puh-er, or herbals. Here are some of my favorites. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you...
I've come to love yerba mate, after years of thinking it was too strong of a flavor. I like that I can get multiple steepings. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you....
Loose Leaf Yerba Mate Tea
Tea Accessories
These are the items I use for brewing my tea. I use them almost every day. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.)
This teapot was a gift from my mother over 4 years ago. I love it as much as I did when I received it. It is beautiful on my counter. The included infuser is convenient. Mine is green, but it is available in other colors and sizes. (This list may con...
Cast Iron Teapot with Stainless Infuser
I've had several electric kettles through the years, but this is my favorite. I love that the glass lets me see the water boil, and the blue LED light in the bottom is very cool. It heats quickly, and has a removable spout filter. (This list may cont...
Electric Borosilicate Glass Kettle, Auto Shut-Off
I was given a bombilla as a gift. I use it whenever I drink yerba mate, but it can be used for other teas and liquids. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.)
Yerba Mate Bombilla (Straw)
Learn About Tea and Helpful Hints
I am still learning about teas, and here are some sites that I have used for information.
Tips about selecting and brewing tea
A Beginner's Guide to Loose Leaf Tea
We drink a lot of iced tea in our hot summers. I recently discovered how easy it is to cold brew tea in a pitcher or mug in the refrigerator. Add 1 tea bag for every 8 ounces of water. Set in the refrigerator and it is ready in a few hours, depending...
How to Make Refrigerator Iced Tea
I brew mate similar to how I brew my tea. I use a mug instead of a gourd. Here is a video with tips on how to brew and enjoy yerba mate.
The Art of Yerba Mate