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Lazey said

Hello, I’m more or less new to Steepster. Waves
Like everyone else I drink a lot of teas and am really into trying new teas. I drink a lot of the bagged stuff but have been getting into looseleaf too. I’ve been drinking tea as far back as I can remember, first thing I learned how to make with the microwave; black tea with a little milk and three heaping spoonfuls of sugar, my tastes have evolved since then though I have less teeth than I started with.
I love Constant Comment from Bigelow, and I started drinking Evening in Missoula and love it. I like a bunch of other teas too, Earl Grey, Montana Gold, Jasmine w/ green tea, black tea w/ lemon and sugar, etc.

I live with 4 cats, 2 of which are mine. One of the cats has developed a taste for milky teas (She’s like 12 so heck of a time to discover she’s a tea drinker, hasn’t done her any harm yet but it’s not good either) so I have to be on my guard when enjoying a chai. The other cats are content to just knock over the cups no matter if there is milk or lemon, but especially if there’s a lot of honey.

I tend to get into the extreme end of pastimes. I’m into fishing but really love icefishing. I do a bit of writing but prefer NaNoWriMo (Where you write a 50,000 word novel in a month). A year ago I got a propane burner and a tea kettle so I can make a pot of tea while on the ice, everything tastes better while ice fishing. And for NaNoWriMo you can imagine I abused highly caffeinated teas.

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smileyface said

Hi, I’m Nicole, I live in a suburb of New York City. I’ve always enjoyed tea in a casual, occasional way, but have only REALLY gotten into it in the past year or so. I think that had something to do with my introduction to Harney & Sons :)

Hope to participate in the discussions and start adding my own reviews!

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mrmopar said

welcome to all the newbies i was one not too long ago! great place to be!

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Ha! I totally didn’t realise this thread existed. Its totally out of date now, but hello everyone! Merry Christmas/December/End of Days! I’m from Tasmania, Australia, and have been a tea drinker for about 20 years. I’ve had a tea collection explosion in the last 2 years after discovering DavidsTea on holiday (mostly due to the cool accessories like the Timolino travel mug, and steeper!). I do like a good gadget. I have a few favourite companies, the most recent addiction is the Rabbit Hole Tea Bar (you definitely want some of theirs!). My first tea swap box arrived today (thanks Azzrian), and I’d love to explore other teas if anyone wants to swap.

I work in community mental health services, and have recently taken on a casual job at The Art of Tea, doing the occasional Saturday Salamnaca Market stall (come and visit if you’re in Hobart!). Other things I like? I love reading, bike riding, Doctor Who (who doesn’t like a Tardis teapot?!) and this year, I’ve become addicted to barre classes (goes well with iced rooibos).

Welcome. It is a good group here and there are a fair number of Whovians too.

Well, tea does revive a partially regenerated Gallifrean, so it makes sense.

Ha! Awesome!

another mental health worker! I’m so excited! a late welcome to Steepster :)

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john12 said

Hey everybody. I’m an almost 40 year old scientist bored out of his mind on his last shift before the holidays. I like all kinds of tea, both hot and iced. I’m here mostly to find tea reviews. My other interests include music, reading bad books, cycling and hanging out with the wife and kid.

Welcome to Steepster :) A scientist you say, my how fascinating and super cool that is! I look forward to seeing your first tea notes.

Serenity said

Nice to meet you!

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Vaughan said

Hi, 44 year old London lawyer. I am a very recent convert to proper tea. It seems that many of my friends have turned into coffee buffs so the contrary streak in me sent me looking in the other direction for decent tea. I would have to say that I like TEA tea rather than fruit teas, rooibos and tisanes, though maybe you fine people can extend my palate. Looking forward to reading, though not yet confident enough to contribute my own thoughts. Current favourite – Phoenix Dancong oolong.

Serenity said

NIce to meet you!

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Steph73 said

Hi, 30-something teacher. I have been a lover of tea since I was old enough to drink it (Red Rose Orange Pekoe with sugar and a lemon slice). My experience with tea has grown a little bit since then, and I stumbled on this site recently when I was looking for some tea reviews. Since then, I have become been mildly obsessed with all the information that has been posted here.

Welcome Steph! There are a lot of great tea lovin’ people here. A great place to learn and share.

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Jfro said

Hey there ! I am a early 30 something who has a love of all things steeped, brewed, and fermented. I only drink loose tea- totally for idiosyncratic reasons. I love me some sheng puer- though I am still a newb.

I tend to be a bit purist, but then on a different tea, totally fine with whatever blendy goodness is going on.

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Well then! I’ve been on steepster for a few months now and it is great! I have loved drinking tea for years, though I’ve only gotten really into it in the past four years or so. My tea collection is overflowing, filling any spare room in my tiny dorm! I love all kinda of tea, with flavored black teas being my favorite. Lately high I’ve been leaving more towards greens but I love really any kind of tea! I love tea!

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I have been on steepster for a while now; what began as a research project became a consuming passion/ rather obsessive in fact since it consumed my days. I do not work so this is good and yet not good because I need to be employed in order to pay my bills. Currently life is hellish and to be able to have a cup of tea is a haven for me.

This tea life made me neglectful of husband but I was neglectful prior as I was trying to find me and employment which does not seem ever possible.

My tea reviewing are tiresome with the counting and repeating over and over again; so now I am at a pause and will miss daily postings of teas I sample/drink. But I will not miss the annoyance when I log in from who posted or like my post; I find this annoying as it is communicating not so nice; in fact down right hurtful. But others do not see this; so I have this illness of seeing what is not there and missing real living. I mean life continues to be burdensome for me and I have no support and only abuse and the more I insist the worse it gets.

My husband who was at grocery store to purchase one of the teas I use repeatedly as sold only at this market but he did not see instead purchased another Bigelow Tea for me and this cost $3.99; usually they have it 2/$4.00. It is the count thing and anarchy 99 at play. It feels like others know your move/anticipate your move and control your move so very annoying as you continue to not have income or things; it is sabotage and my paranoia since I am not truthful.

So I will stop because of counting. I am sorry if not understood or believed.

This is one of the better tea sites that I belong too; ease of use is phenomenal and I thank you Jason Roos for this…just plainly thank you everyone!

Serenity said

So nice to meet you!

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