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**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

**bowser** · 30th October 08, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Agreed, but I believe the tea sold here is packaged in the USA under license by a different company-- it's not bad, but it's not a good (read flavourful and aromatic) as the UK Twinings.

I think you will find that there are different blends for different countries.

I am a coffee man myself but you cant go wrong with twinings. If you like earl grey try twingings lady grey

**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.

**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?

**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

**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!

**Coemgen** · 2nd November 08, 04:29 PM

This my be cliché, but my favourite is Twinging's Earl Grey. Loose leaf when I'm a t home, otherwise in the bag.

I never have much choice, though. The University canteen doesn't have much except Liptons and some herbal infusions.