Since my regular loose orange spice tea source dried up, I would
appreciate any recommendations for a loose orange spice tea. I'm not
interested in the muted or bitter tasting stuff that's sold in grocery
stores.

I'm looking for a loose orange spice tea that is sweet with "a kick" to
it. I used to buy a brand of loose orange spice tea from a Bay Area
restaurant named Hobee's, before my previous tea source. It was great,
sweet tasting tea. Unfortunately, the tea blend must have changed,
because the tea flavor changed to a bitter taste.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

Jeff
Pleasanton, CA

> wrote:
>
>I'm looking for a loose orange spice tea that is sweet with "a kick" to
>it. I used to buy a brand of loose orange spice tea from a Bay Area
>restaurant named Hobee's, before my previous tea source. It was great,
>sweet tasting tea. Unfortunately, the tea blend must have changed,
>because the tea flavor changed to a bitter taste.

I like to take a spoonful of a heavy-style tea, like a Ceylon Uva BOP,
add in a little dried orange zest and a pinch of ground cloves, then
make a cup of tea. Sometimes I'll throw in a cardamon or two, split open.
--scott


--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

OK if you mean something along the lines of Bigelow's "Constant
Comment?" then the stuff at Tribute Tea for about 7$ 1/4 lb is pretty
nice, esp with honey.

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wrote:

> Since my regular loose orange spice tea source dried up, I would
> appreciate any recommendations for a loose orange spice tea. I'm not
> interested in the muted or bitter tasting stuff that's sold in grocery
> stores.
>
> I'm looking for a loose orange spice tea that is sweet with "a kick" to
> it. I used to buy a brand of loose orange spice tea from a Bay Area
> restaurant named Hobee's, before my previous tea source. It was great,
> sweet tasting tea. Unfortunately, the tea blend must have changed,
> because the tea flavor changed to a bitter taste.

Upton has Sweet Orange once again after a long hiatus. I like it
because I don't care for a lot of cinnamon. They also have an Orange
Spice but I've never had that one. They do have sample sizes.

<http://www.uptontea.com>

--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)

Try this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...-food&v=glance.

It's from the spice store next to the fish place at the Seattle market.
Heavy on the cinnamon, great (real) orange flavor and pieces. Very
strong blend, absolutely delicious.


wrote:
> Since my regular loose orange spice tea source dried up, I would
> appreciate any recommendations for a loose orange spice tea. I'm not
> interested in the muted or bitter tasting stuff that's sold in grocery
> stores.
>
> I'm looking for a loose orange spice tea that is sweet with "a kick" to
> it. I used to buy a brand of loose orange spice tea from a Bay Area
> restaurant named Hobee's, before my previous tea source. It was great,
> sweet tasting tea. Unfortunately, the tea blend must have changed,
> because the tea flavor changed to a bitter taste.
>
> Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
>
> Jeff
> Pleasanton, CA