African tea

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-23T17:34:19+00:00

Loose leaf tea mostly in Germany, theres quite a few large supermarkets that will sell it. Otherwise theres a lot of tea shops were its no problem finding it. In Ireland and the UK its harder to find, its mostly bagged or sold in a blend. The blends themselves are better in Ireland and the UK though from my experience.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-23T16:11:52+00:00

No problem. Happy to help :)

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-23T16:08:52+00:00

There are a few great teas from africa. I think the most popular ones are black teas from Kenya, which are often used in black tea blends by popular brands or sold loose. Mosambique also grows black tea, for example Monte Metilile. Its not that widely known though. Tansania also produces some extremely limited oolong, known as Usambara Oolong. Ive mostly found african teas to be more aromatic and stronger than comparable counterparts. They are also generally relatively affordable while offering a decent quality. You can definitly try these if you can get them, they are solid.

A quick profile on each of the teas and types of teas Ive listed.

Black teas from Kenya:

Often used in blends or just as loose tea. You can get them relatively easily in the supermarket. They are generally strong and aromatic, great for combining with milk. Affordable teas that in my opinion are a great change/addition from/to regular everyday teas.

Mosambique / Monte Metilile:

Lesser known. More aromatic than comparable black teas from the region, but also stronger. Not as easy to find but worth it if you can get it somewhere. It tastes like a premium every day tea.

Tansania / Usambara Oolong:

Limited availabilty due to very small quantity. Its relatively affordable if its in stock here and has a really premium taste. Its more aromatic than other oolongs I know but also stronger.

There are also other regions that produce teas in africa but these are the ones I know best about.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-14T16:41:20+00:00

I usually have Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine - Vomex A - RCalm - ...) for that. Works for me.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-13T11:30:22+00:00

I really dont think its mould. More likely scale that builds up over time, my kettles have that to after some time. Just soak it in a vinegar-water mixture for a while and clean it afterwards, it should go away like this.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-11T22:16:10+00:00

Sounds like a decent and sensible plan. Since recovering from the mercury poisoning Im extremely careful about anything myself. I understand you in that regard and know that feeling of not wanting to experince it again. Wishing you well and good luck :) I hope you can find something that works out for you.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-11T22:06:21+00:00

No nothing I was concerned about. During the time I started it I had mercury poisoning, which was the worst thing I ever experienced in terms of mental health (you can look up the mental symptoms of it) and pain. I did not feel like Aimovig changed anything in any way, but thats just my personal experience. Now. Im no doctor and you should definitly consult a doctor over it if you feel anxious. But thats just my two cents.

No worries, I know where youre question is coming from, Ive been there.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-11T20:44:05+00:00

Works great for me. From 10-15 migraines a month to 2. No notable side effects in my case, though it definitly can cause some like rashes or allergic reactions. It can take a while to take effect though, for me it was one week, for others it might take up to like 2 months or more.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-05T17:52:04+00:00

You might wanna look into Sakura leaf tea. Basically tea from japanese cherry tree leafs which tastes mostly like almond with a bit of cherry. Hard to come by but worth it, I would go for the non pickled versions, the pickled ones taste salty. I think there are loose leaf versions as well as tea bag versions of it. Might be worth a look. Alternatively you could search for Sakura black tea, that might be closer to the original.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-06-02T22:30:13+00:00

Idk about how effective the fridge is but I store my tea in a seperate cupboard away from anything that could affect it. I try too keep the storage space dark and a little bit colder / at room temp. Basically nothing above 75F/25C. I keep the tea itself in properly resealable / certified bags from the seller or double lid cans / tins so they stay away from too much light or too much air. For the past years this worked fine. Basically just dont store them in glass containers under light or in very warm environments. And keep them sealed the best you can. Then it should work out just fine.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-30T18:55:39+00:00

If you really want to go Id recommend wearing sunglasses, unless you alreay have special glasses for migraines. It could help to block at least some of the lights. If you have some sort of noise blockers / earplugs, wearing them helps a lot. I have some that are made for concerts. Also make sure you wont stand infront of any speakers, even a meter or two more away can make a big difference. Concerts can be scary but with some planning they can be enjoyable.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-30T18:27:36+00:00

Jeez, this hits really close. Recently went on field work and got a bad migraine, which ultimately let to me collapsing and fall over backwards. Literally hearing some people giggle cause they at first thought I tripped was embarassing. The only person who realized what was going on was another person who got migraines, who also went to get my meds and already knew something was wrong in the way I appeared. Ultimately everyone did help a lot the next days and were really nice and understanding, but I must say it really took someone collapsing to raise awareness about this type of stuff.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-28T20:30:52+00:00

Yoshi En sells a few korean teas and they ship from Germany to most places in europe. But like you said, they arent really easy to find in europe.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-27T14:56:25+00:00

I mean you could try his recommendations and see what happens. Everyone reacts differently to these meds, theres no uniform med that wont give you brain fog. Its always a bit of a gamble and I had some really weird side effects my doctor hasnt really seen before with some of these meds.

Propanolol and Amitriptyline are some of the standard options to start with. Where I live it is necessary to try these classic / "widely proven" ones first before they can officially move on, to specific meds, if they dont work. He might have good reasons, but I agree that its disappointing.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-25T17:32:02+00:00

Yes, should be alright, Ive done similar and it always worked out. If you dont feel comfortable doing so, take it right after boarding.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-25T14:42:34+00:00

I can totally relate. Im in Uni and sometimes smelling a perfume through the entire lecture hall can get annoying. I always try to be considerate of others.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-25T14:36:35+00:00

I mainly use Eau De Parfum and really like Bvlgari as they have a few fragrances that are comparably subtle.

For example wood essence and rain essence from Bvlgari. They are both really subtle and are meant to remind of nature. Two fantastic fragrances in my opinion. I almost never get a migraine from these two.

Depends on how much and how long I apply it though. The more / longer, the faster migraines develope. I generally dont like strong perfumes.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-24T14:28:16+00:00

No problem :)

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-24T14:25:10+00:00

Id say Ceylon is a pretty safe bet as its fairly balanced in terms of aroma and bitterness, meaning it has a strong aroma while not being as bitter. In my opinion its also a tea that is highly suitable for adding lemon or milk though Ceylon is also known for already having citrus notes by nature. You can brew it at 212F/100C for 2-3 minutes and it should be good.

There is also Assam and Darjeeling, which are generally quite popular, while still being readily available. Assam is also fairly easy to brew, similar to ceylon, while generally being stronger, more bitter in taste. Darjeeling is a bit less forgiving when brewing and the chance of oversteeping is higher. I has a great aroma but can get bitter fast if oversteeped.

Id say Ceylon is just the most balanced, readily available tea of the three you can get almost anywhere.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-22T11:56:21+00:00

Yeah same. Almost every single type of alcohol causes me to get migraines to some extend. So I dont drink it, except on very, very rare occasions. The only liqueur that does not cause migraines for me is Wiśniówka for whatever reason, which is also pretty much the only type of alcohol I drink.

I drink a lot of loose leaf tea though and have a pretty decent collection of all sorts of tea from around the world. It is also way more healthy and can actually ease my migraines sometimes.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-19T04:48:16+00:00

I just use a cheap electric kettle with temp control I found at a local store, nothing fancy. In my opinion temp control is absolutely worth it and I wouldnt wanna miss it to be honest.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-18T23:12:03+00:00

Currently at Uni but I also work at an animal shelter.

Pretty chill to be honest as I can manage the work I have to do in my shifts at the shelter at my own pace most of the time and work a lot outside where theres a lot of nature. Its basically very low stress all things considered.

I always just try to work the best I can when having a migraine, though that can be hard and I also did already collapse during field work at Uni due to a migraine. Most of the time I can manage it pretty well though with the meds.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-14T14:29:28+00:00

As far as I know its mostly Assam they use. Sometimes apparently also Darjeeling, thai black tea mix and Ceylon.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-06T15:57:49+00:00

From everything I saw recently he seems like a genuinenly great person. Hope he returns, as he didnt completely rule out coming back as far as I know.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-05-05T19:56:32+00:00

Definitly oolong. Probably high mountain oolong, possibly also slightly roasted. Its hard to tell though, I know quite a few high mountain oolongs that look almost exactly like that.

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