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**vmac3205** · 8th November 08, 07:01 AM

We drink tea by the buckets full, and found that even the cheapest brands (we use Red Rose) made with good water at a rolling boil makes better tea than the most expensive blends made with tepid water from a restaurant insta hot tap. I wouldn't worry so much about what your friend brings you back, as that you make it correctly once you get it.

**sathor** · 30th October 08, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by The Kilted Reverend

Hey Rabble,

I have a friend who is going to spend Christmas in Scotland, I am going to ask him to bring me some tea. I grew fond of hot tea while in England last November. I like Twinings English and Irish breakfast tea I also like Earl Gray.

So the question is what are your guy's and gal's opinions on scottish tea, what should I ask for.

Thanks for the sugestions

Slainte,
TKR

Or drive to Jungle Jim's just North of Cincy, they have a few hundred teas, give or take a score. (in a tea section and even more in the Brittan section, just behind the singing Robin Hood.)

**Phogfan86** · 30th October 08, 01:39 PM

My favorite tea is the one with a wee bit of Famous Grouse in it.

**macwilkin** · 30th October 08, 02:05 PM

Taylor's of Harrogate makes a nice Scottish Breakfast & Yorkshire Tea. I also enjoy Williamson's Scottish Blend.

You can't beat a cuppa of Russian Caravan either.

Regards,

Todd

**Jock Scot** · 30th October 08, 09:22 PM

As I recall, isn't there a place in Boston(USA), near the harbour that blends tea?

**BoldHighlander** · 30th October 08, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

As I recall, isn't there a place in Boston(USA), near the harbour that blends tea?

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 31st October 08, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Phogfan86

My favorite tea is the one with a wee bit of Famous Grouse in it.

Even my maiden Aunt Tillie would drink to that!

**Frank McGrath** · 30th October 08, 02:30 PM

Just don't ask for ice tea. That is truly American

**Carolina Kiltman** · 30th October 08, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

Just don't ask for ice tea. That is truly American

I'll just throw my tuppence in here. When one of my son's was sent to England by his company, being raised in the South, was homesick for iced tea. . . The best restaurant in his town was owned by a Greek gentleman. He taught him to make Iced Tea. Most of the locals thought he was slightly daft, but were kind to him anyway.

The way in which the tea is brewed does make a difference. My usual tea is sold in approximately 1-qt tins by Kroger as "specially blended for coffee makers". It tastes better if done in a pot with water which was brought to a rolling boil then poured over the tea leaves. Reminds me of my early years. I cannot remember the brand my Scots mother used, but this does taste a lot like what I remember.

Also I have to agree that Twinnings is always a good reliable choice.

**BEEDEE** · 31st October 08, 06:19 AM

I think it depends on how you take your tea. Either the English or Irsh would be fine with a little milk, but I think Earl Grey is much better without milk.

Brian