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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Started drinking Chamomile tea recently as I read it helps improve sleep and regulate blood sugar.

Which teas do you drink for the health benefits or which teas do you just like in general?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PG is the only one for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m trying to wean myself off coffee and find mint tea ok. Chamomile- the smell makes me heave

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Peppermint for digestion. Redbush because I like it. Some herbal ones for different aliments like lime tree flower one for fever

or chamomile for calming down. I also used to buy pukka blends but didn't in a while. Yogi teas are nice too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pukka tea is amazing. The trick with herbal is to leave the bag in, and don’t bother with the flower ones.

Pukka do tumeric, rose, lavender blends amongst others. They are so nice.

But also, actual tea

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By *uvhandle20Man
over a year ago

SE London

Normal Assam tea or PG during the day, peppermint tea to get a fresh mind, a mix of chamomile and fennel tea in the evening to calm down and find sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Started drinking Chamomile tea recently as I read it helps improve sleep and regulate blood sugar.

Which teas do you drink for the health benefits or which teas do you just like in general?

Far too much tassimo coffee and yorkshire tea. Milk in last BTW

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"PG is the only one for me

Gotta love Ol' reliable. I still have that tea too

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I'm more a coffee person but do like a cup of earl grey in the afternoon x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m trying to wean myself off coffee and find mint tea ok. Chamomile- the smell makes me heave

The taste isn't as strong as the smell, I've found. I guess mint tea is a good substitute for coffee as I hear it can help wake you up a bit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I normally buy chamomile, mint and green tea.

But I like the pukka turmeric and ginger at the moment.

But nothing beats coffee

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

Lemon Balm is the one i want to try

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drink turmeric tea daily it’s said to have a wide range of health benefits along with Jeera (cumin) water/tea both good for immune, anti inflammatory & digestion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Earl Grey cos I like the taste

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

"I’m trying to wean myself off coffee and find mint tea ok. Chamomile- the smell makes me heave

I also drink too much coffee and am trying to drink a bit more green and peppermint tea as well as 2l of water a day and it’s tough going

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like good old fashioned PG tips but tend to drink green tea in the evening

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I drink turmeric tea daily it’s said to have a wide range of health benefits along with Jeera (cumin) water/tea both good for immune, anti inflammatory & digestion

Is that tumeric tea flavour or do you put the tumeric powder in the tea yourself?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I drink turmeric tea daily it’s said to have a wide range of health benefits along with Jeera (cumin) water/tea both good for immune, anti inflammatory & digestion

Is that tumeric tea flavour or do you put the tumeric powder in the tea yourself?

I use the ground powder and mix it with some black pepper it increases absorption you can grate the root though.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

Spearmint and chamomile.

Like peppermint, spearmint is good for digestion. And plenty of others have commented on chamomile benefits.

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

I’ve found that the “calming” teas make me jittery, Yorkshire tea is my top tea but no caffeine after lunch

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I drink Tetley decaffeinated tea. Got myself down from 8 cups a day to 2, but replaced them with Lucozade, which has 46mg of caffeine in 360mls.

I'm basically, a div, but tea makes me wee a lot.

I bought some cold tea infusions but they make me gag.

I want a nice tea that doesn't have caffeine or is loaded with sugar.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I’ve found that the “calming” teas make me jittery, Yorkshire tea is my top tea but no caffeine after lunch

You might be having caffeine withdrawals.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"PG is the only one for me

Gotta love Ol' reliable. I still have that tea too

Another 1 for lashings of PG here

The chamomile smell smells like stale dried grass to me.

I'd research herbal and find credible evidence before trying more - and have tried a few over the years.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Tea itself suppose to be good for teeth (gums) I like my coffee but ginger tea I find relaxing and has health benefits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lapsang Souchong tea dried over smoking pine needles....the best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not a fan of breakfast teas

I like a lemon & ginger tea

Sostrene Green also sell a loose tea called Midnight Sky

That's lovely

Mainly cos it doesn't taste like tea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Green in the morning, peppermint after meals and chamomile at night. But I think I probably cancel out any benefits with the buckets of coffee I also drink!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tea itself suppose to be good for teeth (gums) I like my coffee but ginger tea I find relaxing and has health benefits"

I only tend to have ginger in my tea when I have a cold. I find it's great for a sore throat

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Green in the morning, peppermint after meals and chamomile at night. But I think I probably cancel out any benefits with the buckets of coffee I also drink!"

You must have a bladder of steel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Green in the morning, peppermint after meals and chamomile at night. But I think I probably cancel out any benefits with the buckets of coffee I also drink!

You must have a bladder of steel

It is pretty ridiculous

. I also have about 3 litres of water and a slight pepsi max addiction.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I regularly drink Peppermint or mint tea or Lemon and Ginger tea.

I suffer with nausea as a result of medication and it really helps to relieve the symptoms.

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
over a year ago

Epsom

Peppermint is my main go it, I brought a box of chamomile to help me sleep but haven’t gotten around to opening it yet.

Lemon and ginger when I feel under the weather and green tea when I feel I need that extra boost.

Oh also cranberry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drink far too much coffee, which has an adverse effect on the taste of my cum

Mint tea is best for cleasing. Leaves picked from the plant with a little honey for taste

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yorkshire Tea

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I drink far too much coffee, which has an adverse effect on the taste of my cum

Mint tea is best for cleasing. Leaves picked from the plant with a little honey for taste "

I never knew the adverse effects of coffee on cum taste

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I drink Tetley decaffeinated tea. Got myself down from 8 cups a day to 2, but replaced them with Lucozade, which has 46mg of caffeine in 360mls.

I'm basically, a div, but tea makes me wee a lot.

I bought some cold tea infusions but they make me gag.

I want a nice tea that doesn't have caffeine or is loaded with sugar."

Rooibos. No caffeine, no sugar. I really enjoy it and don't drink normal tea at all now. The vanilla version is lovely

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Tea itself suppose to be good for teeth (gums) I like my coffee but ginger tea I find relaxing and has health benefits

I only tend to have ginger in my tea when I have a cold. I find it's great for a sore throat

It's also great to boost the immune system few gloves and cinnamon added

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By *octor DeleriumMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

There’s a fair amount of published evidence that tea drinking, especially green tea, is good for health as tea contains substances* with links to lower risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

*polyphenols, epicatechins which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

Tea is also a source of minerals (potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorous and zinc).

Note that the quantity of these substances/minerals is going to be quite small and the benefits need to be considered only as part of a balanced diet and exercise etc.

One major benefit of drinking tea is the contribution to fluid balance and renal function.

An adult requires 2.7 (F) – 3.7 (M) litres of water per day (as contained in food or beverages).

As a rough guide, if you’re not peeing clear fluid at least once per day then you don’t have a satisfactory fluid intake.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I drink far too much coffee, which has an adverse effect on the taste of my cum

Mint tea is best for cleasing. Leaves picked from the plant with a little honey for taste

I never knew the adverse effects of coffee on cum taste

Oh yes. You can taste when someone drinks too much.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I drink far too much coffee, which has an adverse effect on the taste of my cum

Mint tea is best for cleasing. Leaves picked from the plant with a little honey for taste

I never knew the adverse effects of coffee on cum taste

Oh yes. You can taste when someone drinks too much. "

Yes, I don't like the taste, so don't expect anyone else to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tea?? Gross! haha

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

We drink Yorkshire Gold tea. I drink peppermint mint tea occasionally but drink it more in the summer.

Jo.Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We drink Yorkshire Gold tea. I drink peppermint mint tea occasionally but drink it more in the summer.

Jo.Xx "

I like iced peppermint tea in the summer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tetley's or ringtons not sure if it's available everywhere.

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

"We drink Yorkshire Gold tea. I drink peppermint mint tea occasionally but drink it more in the summer.

Jo.Xx

I like iced peppermint tea in the summer. "

Oooh I shall have to try that. I bet its lush.

Jo.Xx

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

I started on green tea about 3 months ago after reading about it's benefits, still drink normal 50% of the time, every little helps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Green in the morning, peppermint after meals and chamomile at night. But I think I probably cancel out any benefits with the buckets of coffee I also drink!"

Know the feeling

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Green tea is my go-to. I just like it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Green in the morning, peppermint after meals and chamomile at night. But I think I probably cancel out any benefits with the buckets of coffee I also drink!

You must have a bladder of steel

It is pretty ridiculous

. I also have about 3 litres of water and a slight pepsi max addiction. "

I mean, at least you're well hydrated

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I started on green tea about 3 months ago after reading about it's benefits, still drink normal 50% of the time, every little helps."

Absolutely! It's hard to make a complete 180 on something so gradual changes are always best

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

Tea is my job, literally.

Please just drink tea for enjoyment. Things like Pukka matcha teas are just green tea dusted in matcha. To get matcha benefits, drink a cup of pure, ceremonial grade matcha daily. It's got hecka lotta slow release caffeine, vit C, and nutrients. And like drinking 8 cups of green tea (which I wouldn't recommend cos you'll piss loads)

Valerian can be good for sleep, but reality is whatever you find soothing

Loose leaf always better than bags. Teapigs are just Tetleys in fancy branding.

White silver needle tea is effin delicious.

End.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I drink Tetley decaffeinated tea. Got myself down from 8 cups a day to 2, but replaced them with Lucozade, which has 46mg of caffeine in 360mls.

I'm basically, a div, but tea makes me wee a lot.

I bought some cold tea infusions but they make me gag.

I want a nice tea that doesn't have caffeine or is loaded with sugar.

Rooibos. No caffeine, no sugar. I really enjoy it and don't drink normal tea at all now. The vanilla version is lovely

Thanks, I'll look for it now.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Tea is my job, literally.

Valerian can be good for sleep, but reality is whatever you find soothing

Loose leaf always better than bags. Teapigs are just Tetleys in fancy branding.

White silver needle tea is effin delicious.

End. "

I drink Clipper Green Tea or loose leaf stuff that my Chinese or Malaysian students give me

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

"Tea is my job, literally.

Valerian can be good for sleep, but reality is whatever you find soothing

Loose leaf always better than bags. Teapigs are just Tetleys in fancy branding.

White silver needle tea is effin delicious.

End.

I drink Clipper Green Tea or loose leaf stuff that my Chinese or Malaysian students give me

I hope you don't use boiling water on your green tea... 80° max

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tea is my job, literally.

Valerian can be good for sleep, but reality is whatever you find soothing

Loose leaf always better than bags. Teapigs are just Tetleys in fancy branding.

White silver needle tea is effin delicious.

End. "

What makes loose tea better than teabags? Is it because it stays in the drink without having to chuck any away?

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

"Tea is my job, literally.

Valerian can be good for sleep, but reality is whatever you find soothing

Loose leaf always better than bags. Teapigs are just Tetleys in fancy branding.

White silver needle tea is effin delicious.

End.

What makes loose tea better than teabags? Is it because it stays in the drink without having to chuck any away?"

Purity of the tea and flavour, control of strength and greater movement for the tea to infuse. Ctc (what you get in teabag) or the dustings, release flavour quickly, which is handy, but can be more bitter. I still have a Twinings Everyday first thing in the morning, as I can make it quickly with kids around my feet.

Can also rebrew a lot of loose leaf teas, teas such as oolong can be rebrewed up to 7 times! So super good value for money too

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

Also google a gravity steeper and tea becomes infinitely more fun to make

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Tea is my job, literally.

Valerian can be good for sleep, but reality is whatever you find soothing

Loose leaf always better than bags. Teapigs are just Tetleys in fancy branding.

White silver needle tea is effin delicious.

End.

I drink Clipper Green Tea or loose leaf stuff that my Chinese or Malaysian students give me

I hope you don't use boiling water on your green tea... 80° max

It's probably there or thereabouts after I've put the kettle on, gone to do something else, and gone back to the kitchen many minutes later

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