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[–] 7 points 9 months ago* (2 children)

If you like fruity nuances Ceylon could be a thing, you get good quality without spending a lot

If you like darker, maltier and deeper taste, you can go for Assam, there is a lot of quality types and prices

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Literally my two favorite tea varieties. I switch between them, though I like Assam just a bit more.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    I am an impudent fan of Assam, but in the previous post I tried to be somewhat impartial

    Assam is good both on its own and as a solid base in blends. Rich, deep, vibrant, generous: excellent in solos as well as a low notes giver for other teas. It's like a violoncello

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  • [–] 7 points 9 months ago

    I've got a feeling, based on the wording of your title, that you are looking for exact product recommendations. In which case your general location in the world might be helpful

    As for the daily drinker black (in the European sense, right?) tea, though I like Darjeelings. They have a nice happy-fruity flavour

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago

    Earl grey. Can't go wrong

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    What is a non food quality tea? Pot pourri? What else could you use tea for?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    That's a pretty open-ended question, but I think other folks have made some good suggestions.

    Assam, Ceylon, and Yunnan teas tend to be the best in terms of price per gram, and can be found from multiple vendors.

    Did you want specific vendors/recommendations?

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    Yeah vendor recommendations would be great. I used to be into tea but I getting back into it I just need something good also fair value.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    I have been out of the tea game for a while, but here are a few personal favorites that I come back to:

    Adagio Tea's Scottish Breakfast ($0.11/g)

    Vahdam Tea's Daily Assam ($0.06/g, but you have to buy 340g)

    Yunnan Craft's Zhong Guo Hong ($0.09/g)

    Yunnan Sourcing's Black Gold Bi Luo Chun ($0.12/g)

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    I explore a lot of different teas, including the complicated world of pu’er. And I’ve found a bunch that I really enjoy. But I still drink a very simple Numi Breakfast Blend every morning 🤷‍♂️

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