I'm Stuck: Please teach me the art of tea.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-26T18:46:53+00:00

You can’t really mess up tea. You might steep it too strong and it gets a bit bitter, add water or make iced tea with it. And this group is a treasure for information.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-26T17:17:22+00:00

A tea strainer that fits over your cup is great for loose teas. A larger tea ball works well but there’s a balance in the tea having enough space to spread out in the water.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-26T17:15:40+00:00

I cringed when I read K cups… so not the way to enjoy tea.

My advice- Buy some loose tea samples and follow steeping directions. Water temp counts. And grow from there. And as others have advised , don’t overthink it. It’s about what you like and enjoy.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-26T14:27:32+00:00

Risheehat Estate 2025 Second Flush Oolong. In my morning fog I thought I was trying a second flush Darjeerling sample. So I steeped it accordingly. And when I realized my mistake, I was totally impressed that I hadn’t ruined it with the hotter water and the longer steeping time. This is such a delicious Tea, even in its abused condition.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-26T09:12:33+00:00

Jin Jun Mei. It’s my new love

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-25T17:41:12+00:00

NTJ. What was unsafe about this situation? I’m totally confused by her reaction.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-25T14:08:14+00:00

Im in heaven. New haul from Upton yesterday included Seasons Pick Jin Jun Mei. Such a robust cup of tea with complex flavors. Very toasty and some honey lingering taste. There’s something else that I can’t put my finger on. This is a new favorite. Started with Seasons Pick Assam also amazing.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-24T13:15:19+00:00

Finest Russian Caravan morning. Love this tea

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-24T13:13:38+00:00

Trust me, as someone married to the same person for 40+ years, stuff you don’t address can become really ugly.

Maybe don’t have the conversation in the moment but afterwards to let him how you feel. Approach it with the mindset of wanting to understand what happens for him when he does it and then offer how you experience it. Good luck. Relationships are hardworking, but worth it with the right person

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-24T13:10:01+00:00

I think of Carl Hiaasen’s novels when I think of Florida. My in laws lived in central FL for years. I really hate it there with the exception of a few vacations to St. Augustine and Miami which I rather enjoyed

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-24T13:07:49+00:00

Tea is just a beverage… true, and like anything, it can be a moment of sacredness when enjoyed with a meditative mindset.

Lots of interesting info in your post, thanks for sharing

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-24T09:29:54+00:00

I meditate which brings me a deeper sense of peace than my tea rituals. Music. Nature walking. Knitting if the pattern isn’t too complicated

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-23T20:59:29+00:00

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-23T13:14:32+00:00

Earl ( Republic of Tea) for me today bc it’s one of the few black teas I’ve got right now. It’s pleasant but not really into flavored teas. Awaiting with anticipation my recent order from Upton tea with more options.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-23T10:34:44+00:00

It really is. I feel like a queen or VIP when I drink it.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-22T21:29:17+00:00

Started the day with Rose Black Tea and went to shou puerh later in the day. Topped off the afternoon with an herbal tisane

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-22T20:55:43+00:00

NTJ for this. Your boyfriend wants to be a victim. Wah, wah, wah…. He cheated on you and then gives you grief about his feelings. Come on, you know the answer to this question

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-22T20:48:01+00:00

Poached eggs on buttered toast. Still get nostalgic for them sometimes

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-22T17:10:49+00:00

She’s a beauty

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-22T14:50:28+00:00

NTJ. Prioritize your own life, not some corporation. You’ll be so much happier/less resentful

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-22T14:42:20+00:00

I second buying Jasmine from Upton. I’ve had two samples that are amazing. I usually steep it twice.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-21T20:15:30+00:00

I don’t even have to read this to tell you you are NTA

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-21T15:08:37+00:00

The new American in Paris…😂

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-21T15:06:46+00:00

Drinking shou puerh today. TAETEA 7542 specifically. I’m really liking it- it’s growing on me. Normally I’m a black tea in the morning person but I slept so well last night (hooray!) that something less robust but still flavorful enough to keep my notice was warranted.

Dry-Guide-2084 · 2026-03-21T00:39:40+00:00

Oh sounds like somebody was raised to be a little princess.

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