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blackfell_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Casey
Chandler
AZ
USA
96 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 09:45:31 AM
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Hello all, I am a "farmgirl at heart" from Phoenix.
I am an avid tea drinker. I usually get my loose leave tea from Teavana, but they can be very expensive. Does anyone know any good online tea retailers?
I know tea can be used for a lot of different ailments. I know peppermint tea is great for the stomach and that white teas have a lot of antioxidents in them.
So the question is to all of you farmgirls: What else can tea be used for? Headaches? Colds? I would love to hear your ideas/experiances! :) :)
thanks!
blackfell_farmgirl
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 09:59:55 AM
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Hi Casey. Welcome from Ga. I just went out in the backyard to hang clothes and picked a handfull of dandelion flowers to make some tea. I have hears it's good for allergies, which I have a lot of right now. I boil the flowers for a few minutes then simmer a few more. Then strain and add local honey. It's really good. I also picked a bunch of wild peppermint last fall and dried it for tea. Also rose hips. They are the best source of vitamin c you can get. So a good boost for the immune system and FREE!
I can't think of any others at the moment. But I want to check back to see what others have to say. I am always interested in ore natural things.
Kris
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 7:02:46 PM
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Hi Casey~
You might want to try Steepster.com. It is a tea community and there are several reviews of different kinds of teas.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi
Farmgirl #2822
embchicken.blogspot.com |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
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highlandviewpantry
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
WV
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 11:04:58 AM
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I drink chammomile and passionflower teas together for stress. I drink raspberry leaf tea as a female tonic the week before my period.
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blackfell_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Casey
Chandler
AZ
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 09:51:02 AM
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Wow! Thanks for all the great replies! I will have to try the dandelion thing sometime, but I live in phoenix and don't have an abundance of those that I can get, but I think I could plant them. And thanks for all the web sites and companies. I will definitely check them out!
blackfell_farmgirl
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 3:01:54 PM
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I love drinking tea because it is good for you and me and our Farmgirl Sisters here too.
Teas are rich in anti-oxidants which help combat free radicals in our bodies which do a lot of harm to our cells.
Here is one of my favorite companies that offers Japanese teas.
http://www.lupiciausa.com/
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 3:10:48 PM
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Darjeeling Tea is a tea that many like to consider "THE CHAMPAGNE of TEAS" and is one of the world's favorite teas.
Here's more about this tea and the special PROJECT that helps children in India......
http://thelearningtea.com/?page_id=5
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 3:14:46 PM
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Kristin, Thanks for the info! I really want to try the dandelion tea now! It sounds really good. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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blackfell_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Casey
Chandler
AZ
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 09:17:20 AM
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Nice! Japanese Teas! I think I will have to check that out. I don't think I have ever have had a japanese tea.
Teavana carries a great white earl grey that is spectacular with lavendar.
blackfell_farmgirl
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caseyscottage
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Stephanie
Independence
MO
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 04:15:01 AM
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| I love teavana too! If I'm looking for a special, fun tea I like http://www.52teas.com. They have a coconut cheesecake honeybush that is to die for! |
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 07:59:03 AM
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I love LUPICIA teas ( JAPANESE TEAS).
http://www.lupiciausa.com/
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 08:01:31 AM
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Another popular TEA and SPICE company that is a favorite of some of our Farmgirls here is THE MONTEREY BAY SPICE COMPANY......... teas and spices to love!
http://www.herbco.com/
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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mountainmomma
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Miriam
Jonas
Pennsylvania
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 08:53:50 AM
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I recently visited my favorite herb lady and purchased some tea from her called 'I Love Lemon'. It contains: Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Peel and Stevia. I can't wait to try it. Got to find a steeper though.
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 09:53:23 AM
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The days do get warmer...... and that means time to chill out with more delicious teas..... like the ones you can get from MIGHTY LEAF TEAS that do have a mighty delicious taste for FARMGIRLS to enjoy.....
http://www.mightyleaf.com/
You can find varieties of this tea in the markets but you can get some really nice discounts and extras when you go online too.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2011 : 10:11:54 AM
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Here's for Farmgirls like me who love a black tea with chocolate and berry notes and let me tell you that this tea is soooooooooo delicious and delightful!
It's called CHOCOLATE BERRY EARL GREY tea and it comes in tea pyramid bags and it's really great in the morning instead of your coffee.
This tea includes black tea leaves, carob, cocoa shells, raspberries, and natural bergamot flavor to give a very smooth and comforting tea. There's no harshness to be found here. I steep this tea for 4 minutes.
It's an ARCHER FARMS Tea....... which of course is perfect for Farmgirls.... and I found it at my local TARGET store!
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 2:19:07 PM
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I will second Rose Mountain Herbs, you can't go wrong with them. I also have gotten teas I like in bulk at San Francisco Herb Co. and the Tea Table, both are online. The tea table has the most wonderful smokey earl grey, I am addicted to it!! They have a great selection of flavored rooibus as well, like their chocolate mint. Another fave of mine is the green coconut from TeaGschwendner. Yummo!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - May 08 2011 : 3:06:53 PM
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I think Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) will grow anywhere. Perhaps you could grow it in Arizona but I wouldn't swear to it. It spreads easily (some might say too easily!) and is hardy. Its leaves make a lovely relaxing tea, made even nicer with a bit of local honey. It's always best to grow your own, so you know what you've got. You don't need anything fancy for steeping the leaves. Just put about a quarter cup of crushed leaves in a saucepan of almost (but not yet) boiling water, cover and let it sit still fpr 5 minutes or so before pouring it through a strainer into your cup. Save the wet leaves for composting.
Girls, if you ever want to knock yourselves out tea-wise, consider Mariage Frères teas. Heaven on earth! They're expensive, but you're worth it, right? http://www.mariagefreres.com/boutique/FR/accueil.html (click on the tiny British flag for the English version of the site. |
Edited by - Rosemary on May 08 2011 3:07:27 PM |
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lwm
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Loralie
Duncan
AZ
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 3:11:00 PM
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I like adagio.com
good teas, reasonably priced, free ship over $50, rewards program |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2011 : 09:27:52 AM
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Hi all - just found this thread. Please check out my website listed below.
I started my business in 2007 and its been slow going, but I've learned a lot and things are getting much better. My main focus is buying from smaller vendors that have mostly organic and fair trade tea. Not all my tea is organic - but many are organic by European standards but they have not gone through the certification for the US (its a very arduous and expensive process). I blend a couple breakfast blends that are amazing (no modesty here). I agree with the person who wrote about Darjeeling tea - they are my favorites. I've met a couple owners of organic tea estates in Darjeeling and I was so excited... I felt like a groupie at a rock concert! It was wonderful. I think Teavana has some good tea -but they are way over priced.
I am currently selling my tea in a small, local coffee shop, a small antique shop, and shop/tearoom - and online. The tearoom should be open w/in a month (or so - prayers are appreciated). Its called Lettie Mae's in Morris, IL and its a wonderful little shop. The owners and I have combined energy to get this up and going. Its been another long haul - with the owner's husband doing all the plumbing/carpentry work - but we're coming down the homestretch.
Any hoo, I LOVE tea and it all started with my grandmother. She lived with us when I was little and her parents were from France - so she had a European flair (read - eccentric). We always had afternoon tea - nothing fancy - but I still have fond memories of those times. Although, I felt like such a country bumpkin the first time I saw a teabag... We only used loose leaf tea and I really thought I was missing out on something. (Isn't it amazing how advertiser can make us feel inadequate - especially children???)
So I hope you'll check out my website - it needs an update but lists the tea I have and some info. I really don't get a lot of "hits" on it - so I have a tendency to let it get stale (unlike my tea). And I'm small potatoes compared to adagio - I can't afford to do free shipping - but my prices are good and my tea is phenomenal (I gave some to Mary Jane and Meg last weekend when I met them at the Carson, Pirie, Scotts - I was so excited).
If you see anything you'd like to try, send me an email and we can work out something - we can skip PayPal and both save a little. And if you don't see anything you like - positive energy is always welcome. Thanks,
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2011 : 09:30:40 AM
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One last thing - if you check out my website, you'll see I have very little herbal tea. I lack the knowledge to feel comfortable selling too many herbal blends - I have a great respect for herbs but know so little. Rose Mountain Herbs are amazing.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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french08
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Kim
Sharon Springs
NY
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 05:12:05 AM
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I actually got tea from Teavana that smelled Ah-mazing! I used some of it in handmade rice bags that I gave out last Christmas.
~~Kim French~~
Farmgirl Sister #2997
Farmgirl at Heart From The Start |
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houligan19
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
sarah
groton
CT
39 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 7:12:13 PM
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We buy quite a bit of tea from Mountain Rose Herbs. Everything is always great. Anyone who isn't drinking herbal tea should really give it a try. I never knew what I was missing!
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