Dancer57 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Can anyone recommend a Thai tea which is roughly equivalent to English breakfast tea? A lot of the options seem to have disappeared off the shelf ie Lipton, Ceylon, Typhoo, Tetley etc. The few available have also doubled in price. just bought some in big C extra Pattaya for the equivalent price of 6.50 GBP and there was a large sticker on it with the price of 1.79 GBP😖 Now, I don't mind paying a bit extra - but combined with the fact it is getting hard to find! So, Thai tea anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted April 11 Popular Post Share Posted April 11 Google Nookies Thailand , go to website ,he has 300 bags of Typhoo tea for 350 Baht, maybe you can order some other goods he has a wide variety ,and shipping is very reasonable compared to other sellers There is a shortage of some Farang goods ,Beans been one ,it's all because of whats going on in the Red Sea area , the shipping has to now go around the cape ,takes longer and is more expensive ,so importers are holding off importing , I could see that scenario happening so i stocked up with a lot of goods before prices went up , better than money in the bank at 1 % interest. 🙄 regards worgeordie 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, worgeordie said: Google Nookies Thailand , go to website ,he has 300 bags of Typhoo tea for 350 Baht, maybe you can order some other goods he has a wide variety ,and shipping is very reasonable compared to other sellers There is a shortage of some Farang goods ,Beans been one ,it's all because of whats going on in the Red Sea area , the shipping has to now go around the cape ,takes longer and is more expensive ,so importers are holding off importing , I could see that scenario happening so i stocked up with a lot of goods before prices went up , better than money in the bank at 1 % interest. 🙄 regards worgeordie Paul is a Top man. Dropping off my order next week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 https://s.lazada.co.th/s.nPTCc this stuff is great, just needs a tea strainer and tea pot which are cheap n easy to find 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer57 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: Google Nookies Thailand , go to website ,he has 300 bags of Typhoo tea for 350 Baht, maybe you can order some other goods he has a wide variety ,and shipping is very reasonable compared to other sellers There is a shortage of some Farang goods ,Beans been one ,it's all because of whats going on in the Red Sea area , the shipping has to now go around the cape ,takes longer and is more expensive ,so importers are holding off importing , I could see that scenario happening so i stocked up with a lot of goods before prices went up , better than money in the bank at 1 % interest. 🙄 regards worgeordie Thanks for that Geordie. Same scenario with coffee last year and i now get excellent coffee from Hillcoff (lazada) which some helpful posters on here had recommended. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer57 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, lemonjelly said: https://s.lazada.co.th/s.nPTCc this stuff is great, just needs a tea strainer and tea pot which are cheap n easy to find Thanks LJ I will be trying that - no problem with a strainer and pot as thats all we had when I was a lad. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I'm an American and I used to drink Lipton, then I tried Twinings Earl Grey, now I know why some people say Lipton is just brown water. Twinings is my favorite, available all over Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer57 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, bbko said: I'm an American and I used to drink Lipton, then I tried Twinings Earl Grey, now I know why some people say Lipton is just brown water. Twinings is my favorite, available all over Thailand. I do like Earl Grey, but I am looking for an English Breakfast type tea and could not find any amongst the Twinnings selection. I agree regards Lipton, it's just about palatable if you use 2 bags🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I buy Typhoo one cup, i found Tetley stained my teeth. Any expat shop in Pattaya sells it, or sometimes on Lazada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted April 11 Popular Post Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: I buy Typhoo one cup, i found Tetley stained my teeth. Any expat shop in Pattaya sells it, or sometimes on Lazada Try putting them in Sterodent. 🦷🦷 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ffshore360 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 10 minutes ago, roo860 said: Try putting them in Sterodent. 🦷🦷 What if he don't have dentures ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 hours ago, bbko said: I'm an American and I used to drink Lipton, then I tried Twinings Earl Grey, now I know why some people say Lipton is just brown water. Twinings is my favorite, available all over Thailand. Lipton is the tea equivalent of McDonalds. Available everywhere but not that good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) I get my tea from Ireland. For ages I wanted to try Barry's tea - for obvious reasons (see my name). One day when I checked their website they had a nice anniversary tin, so I ordered. I get their black-boxed Classic blend (now says Masterblend on my latest box), 80 bags for less than 9 Euros including delivery, which takes about 10 days or so. Now I'll say something that will draw scorn and insults, The tea is so strong that I use the bag twice, and it's still strong. It's fine for me, so keep any insults to yourself, please. Edited April 11 by Bangkok Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 54 minutes ago, roo860 said: Try putting them in Sterodent. 🦷🦷 No need, not as old as you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 hours ago, 0ffshore360 said: What if he don't have dentures ? Bet he does 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted April 11 Popular Post Share Posted April 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, roo860 said: Try putting them in Sterodent. 🦷🦷 Freshly boiled water for me. I find the foam from the steradent clogs the pores in the teabags, hindering the circulation of liquid essential to a good brew. It also makes the tea taste funny! Edited April 11 by herfiehandbag 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ffshore360 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Now seriously folks ! Legend has it that "tea" is the most consumed liquid product in the world . Infusions of a leaf ? What happened to wine, coffee , beer ? Tannin helps make good leather. I prefer to get well strapped on good red wine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyenyen Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I buy both Typhoo and Tetly tea bags on Lazada or Shopee Both are around 200 baht for 100 bags. No complaints, and delivered within a couple of days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer57 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 On 4/11/2024 at 12:54 PM, lemonjelly said: https://s.lazada.co.th/s.nPTCc this stuff is great, just needs a tea strainer and tea pot which are cheap n easy to find Thanks for that Lemon, I received this and it suits my taste: Tata Gold, from India, 200B for 500g 👍 and fast delivery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer57 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 On 4/14/2024 at 6:02 AM, jaiyenyen said: I buy both Typhoo and Tetly tea bags on Lazada or Shopee Both are around 200 baht for 100 bags. No complaints, and delivered within a couple of days. Thanks for that Jai, I have also seen Thai grown Ceylon tea on there which I am going to try, but I have enough right now🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 2 hours ago, Dancer57 said: Thanks for that Lemon, I received this and it suits my taste: Tata Gold, from India, 200B for 500g 👍 and fast delivery. Glad you like it. Keep it in a well sealed container and it’ll last you ages, loads cheaper than bags too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 On 4/11/2024 at 3:30 AM, bbko said: I'm an American and I used to drink Lipton, then I tried Twinings Earl Grey, now I know why some people say Lipton is just brown water. Twinings is my favorite, available all over Thailand. Lipton=trash twinings is englsih and they are tea snobs=quality Im in Cm and have a tea lady I found who has realy good chinese teas Bi Lou Chun...my favorite by far aka snail tea then jasmine dragon pearl hand rolled.....she gives me a discount as I buy in bulk and will switch any that is old and lacks aroma......can usually get a brick for 150 bt of either rimping has some good choices bt at a price...i actually liked the local jasmine loose that comes in small green box and is about 30 bt.......but i bring a ton of tea with me from home china airport layover thought i was smuggling drugs! lol tea lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 On 4/16/2024 at 2:02 AM, lemonjelly said: Glad you like it. Keep it in a well sealed container and it’ll last you ages, loads cheaper than bags too. assam loose is smooth drinking and golden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 On 4/11/2024 at 8:35 AM, 0ffshore360 said: I prefer to get well strapped on good red wine. i let the Missus strap me...... 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) On 4/11/2024 at 7:35 PM, 0ffshore360 said: What happened to wine, coffee , beer ? Agree, these guys need to ManUp. Lots of Kermit's here. 😁 Edited April 17 by SAFETY FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickTurator Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 4/11/2024 at 12:54 PM, lemonjelly said: https://s.lazada.co.th/s.nPTCc this stuff is great, just needs a tea strainer and tea pot which are cheap n easy to find Wow thanks for that LJ Just received my order and had a wonderful cuppa. I have thrown away 5 packets of teabags this year, they all taste stale. This stuff is fresh. Tata own Tetley Tea so it should be as good or better because it hasn't been shipped across the world. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 4/16/2024 at 1:02 PM, lemonjelly said: Glad you like it. Keep it in a well sealed container and it’ll last you ages, loads cheaper than bags too. What does the Tata Gold taste like? English Breakfast or something else? tried the Tata Premium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: What does the Tata Gold taste like? English Breakfast or something else? tried the Tata Premium? I’ve not tried Tata Premium yet. Tata Gold makes a good brew, full bodied might be something to describe it. I wouldn’t know how it compares to English Breakfast tea, been so long since I tried English Breakfast tea. Can’t go wrong with the Tata Gold, but it does need storing in an air tight container as ½ kg will last you ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I buy the Waitrose Original Blend tea bags (fair trade) or the Marks & Spencer gold teabags if I can't find those, and IMO both of these make a good strong cup of tea, which is to my liking......I'm not really worried about the price because a good strong cup of tea is a priority, no matter what the cost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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