https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:37:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399527 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:22:44 +0000 Aida 399527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, that is very true about the tea balls! I suggest them to new-to-loose-leaf-tea drinkers because they are just so much simpler hehe. Ideally, you'd leave the tea leaves to float loose in the brew and either strain out or even drink around them, but I find the tea balls are a great time saver. As long as you don't overfill, they have room to expand; I usually suggest half full, though some teas unfurl to a much larger size than others (for example, white teas need much more room than say a crushed darjeeling).</p> <p>Alicat, no problem! If you have any questions feel free to ask me, I do loves me my tea ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399377 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:58:55 +0000 Anonymous 399377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, thanks for your expert advice! I am copying your tips down and will try them out soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399375 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:52:34 +0000 Freckles 399375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shall we also wear fascinators?</p> <p>San if you like the taste of orange pekoe there is a lovely tea, totally herbal that tastes exaclty like it. No tannin or caffeine. It only comes in tea bags as far as I know though. (Caf-Lib; Laval, Que; 1-888-ID-FOODS). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399339 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:54:35 +0000 Kari 399339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My introduction to tea (properly brewed loose-leaf tea, as opposed to tea out of a bag that I'd let steep for far too long and wondered why it tasted so bitter) was on my first trip to London. We had a tea luncheon at the Orangery at Kensington Palace, and the food was delicious, and the setting was gorgeous. So I suppose that kind of colored my tea experience forever - I always think back to that trip as the event when I really fell in love with tea.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace/Foodanddrink/Orangery.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensingt.....ngery.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399142 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:56:58 +0000 taylor 399142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Angie...I was never properly introduced to tea!</p> <p>But thanks to Kari for allowing me to join the group with an iced Mocha:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399135 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:43:32 +0000 Kari 399135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>San, I'm just the opposite. I can't stand the taste of coffee, but moreover, the caffeine in coffee hits me all at once like a big jolt (kind of similar to the shaky feeling I get after I've used an inhaler), and I'm antsy and shaky all day. With tea, it comes on gradually, and I hardly notice a difference on mornings when I start the day with a non-caffeinated tea instead.<br /> I'm glad that there are some teas that work for you! There are lots of delicious hebal teas. One of my all-time favorites, Honeybush Vanilla, is an herbal blend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf/page/2#post-399117 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:20:46 +0000 san 399117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The rash happens with green tea and the regular Lipton tea. Herb teas seem to be ok for my skin and we drink Tension Tamer at night. I'm guesssing it is the tannin in tea that causes my problem. I find tea to have more of a caffinated effect on me than coffee, do you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-399109 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:59:10 +0000 Kari 399109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>San, how strange! All types of tea, or even those that are low on caffeine? </p> <p>I'll keep an extra pot of hot chocolate steeping for you, okay?</p> <p>Aida, I think you know way more about tea than I do! The only thing I've heard differently is that a lot of loose-leaf tea sellers do not recommend using a tea ball (even a large one) but recommend using a strainer/infuser instead, as this gives the tea leaves more room to expand, apparently.</p> <p>@ Lynne - of course! I have a small collection of teacups bought (or made, in one case) at memorable occasions or stores, and I'm sure they'd make an appearance at any tea party. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-399082 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:58:26 +0000 san 399082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE tea but if I drink it daily I get a rash on my face. This is very bothersome because I want to be on team tea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398756 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:11:35 +0000 Aida 398756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! What a great tea collection Kari I feel there is no such thing as "too much tea." I've got a lazy susan shelf (plus some pantry space) full of tea and host tea parties several times a year 0:) I think we should have a YLF tea gathering sometime since so many of us love tea!</p> <p>Not to hijack, but:<br /> Alicat - Tea generally keeps in good condition for a year, after that its flavor starts to deteriorate. But it can depend on the tea; I have several teas that are a couple years old that have lost almost no flavor, and I still happily drink them often. If the teas are good quality, kept sealed in an airtight container, and not terribly delicate (like white teas, and some of the lighter greens) then they should be fine to drink If kept out of an airtight container, they last 2-6 weeks before the tea starts to break down.</p> <p>As far as brewing, I suggest getting a large <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=tea%20ball&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=og&amp;sa=N&amp;hl=en&amp;tab=wi&amp;biw=1280&amp;bih=685">tea ball</a>. You'll probably need to experiment with how much tea works for the strength you desire, but I find a 2" tea ball filled halfway is great for a 16oz mug If you want it stronger, add more tea (sizing up on the tea ball if it's needing to be filled more than halfway), but do not brew longer (too-long brewing leads to bitter tea!).</p> <p>If these are green teas, my suggestion for the prefect steep: Fill your tea ball no more than halfway. Prep your water to just-before-boiling temperature (if it's too hot those teas get bitter). Give the tea in the ball a quick rinse with the hot water by pouring a little water on and shaking the tea up. Fill your mug up with the water, and pop in the tea ball. Let brew for 30 seconds - 2 minutes (depends on the tea, I generally do 30 seconds while moving the tea ball around in the water which gives me 6-8 mugs!). Remove. Enjoy :)</p> <p>For black teas: same process, use boiling water and steep 3-5 minutes instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398507 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:54:46 +0000 Ornella 398507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, so there are addicts worse than me. I am happy now.</p> <p>p.s.<br /> Shall we swap duplicates </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398408 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:21:18 +0000 Angie 398408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I don't need an excuse to make my chocolate cake so any time! It has became a YLF clothing swap tradition. </p> <p>Taylor! You don't drink tea :(. We'll throw in a drink of your preference just because you are special. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398352 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:04:20 +0000 Lynne 398352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I would love to have tea with you! Thin walled china cups? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398349 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:58:58 +0000 Vani 398349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE it.! I'll bring the famous-in-India Nankhatai (savoury shortbread) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398340 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:30:07 +0000 Anonymous 398340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Serious question, you're obviously an expert: how long does tea keep? I have several sealed containers of loose tea that were gifts from Asian friends after their trips home. I've never opened them because I wasn't sure how to make tea without a tea bag! Would they still be good after a few years? I don't know how to get started with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398261 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:18:34 +0000 Aunty 398261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never got the taste for tea, but I would be happy to join in with the chocolate!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398244 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:56:12 +0000 Kate 398244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking the other day how absurd it is that I live in AZ yet currently have 8 types of tea on hand. Most of them work for iced tea, but a couple don't. My sister got me hooked on genmaicha (green tea with roasted brown rice), so even though it got up to 103 today and is currently 87, I'm sitting here sipping my hot tea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398231 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:28:50 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 398231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is what I got with the extra shelf and the bottom mount. It's a bit pricey but I was quoted $250 for a custom made one and I think this will be better. My cupboard is a bit over 8" wide but I need to clear the hinges so ordered 7.5". They have some really cool cupboard inserts. I had two custom made and wish I had seen this first as I like the pull out shelves and they are less expensive than the ones I had made.</p> <p><a href="http://www.slideoutshelvesllc.com/pull-out-spice-racks.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.slideoutshelvesllc......racks.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398223 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:54:25 +0000 Kari 398223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, that is just what I need. I have an inconvenient lower cupboard that is very narrow and doesn't get much use. Where did you find your clever pull-out drawer?</p> <p>I do not have a Brew-T, but I have a Teavana Perfect Tea Maker, which I think is pretty similar based on the description. I absolutely love it. I do have a small collection of teapots of various sizes, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398221 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:51:43 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 398221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are kindred spirits. I just ordered a pull out spice rack that is 8" x 22" x 22" for a lower cupboard and plan to dedicate the top shelf to tea. Lots of tea. </p> <p>Do you have a Brew-t? I love the loose tea in green earl grey. Yummy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398219 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:48:52 +0000 Kari 398219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds great to me! Mmm, iced chocolate - never thought of the idea, but I imagine it's delicious.<br /> Better go add some more hot water to the kettle - this sounds like a party! All are welcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398213 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:44:52 +0000 taylor 398213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now were talkin Kari!!</p> <p>Anna and I could have~ iced~ peperment chocolate!</p> <p>You are the perfect hostess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398203 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:27:40 +0000 Deborah 398203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A tea party... can I come? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398199 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:23:00 +0000 Anonymous 398199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yum, iced peppermint hot chocolate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398197 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:17:20 +0000 Kari 398197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Careful, Angie - I might take you at your word. That sounds delicious.</p> <p>Anna and Taylor, I have a canister of some very delicious peppermint hot chocolate mix hiding amid the tea, too. Maybe not for summer, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398192 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:08:12 +0000 taylor 398192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wish I liked tea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398165 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:46:14 +0000 annagybe 398165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I buy tea, my Dad buys me tea. I know it's good for you, anti-oxidants and everything. I just don't drink it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398149 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:32:10 +0000 bella 398149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tea party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398146 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:29:00 +0000 An 398146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, it looks delightful Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-my-tea-shelf#post-398140 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:24:51 +0000 Sveta 398140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you are all set for a tea party! </p>