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Tea related query

wackyteapotty · 2020-04-13 12:01:27

Hi chaps, I recently moved to Ireland, and I noticed the tea here needs a lot longer to brew to acquire a similar taste. I used to brew tea for around 2 minutes, but here its over 5 or 6. I tried brands like Lyons Gold and Yorkshire Tea, but always have the same problem - so I assume it's the tap water, not the actual tea.…

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13-04-2020 1:01pm

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wackyteapotty

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Hi chaps,

I recently moved to Ireland, and I noticed the tea here needs a lot longer to brew to acquire a similar taste. I used to brew tea for around 2 minutes, but here its over 5 or 6.

I tried brands like Lyons Gold and Yorkshire Tea, but always have the same problem - so I assume it's the tap water, not the actual tea.

Are my taste buds deceiving me, or do I need to buy a water filter?

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#2 13-04-2020 1:09pm
Ticking and Bashing

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Barry's Tea is the answer

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#3 13-04-2020 1:10pm
NSAman

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Is it tea or Tar you want? 5 to 6 minutes????????

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#4 17-04-2020 1:24pm
Bluefoam

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It's likely to do with the water.. Irish tea blends are usually stronger. I'd also recommend Barry's.

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#5 17-04-2020 6:52pm
NSAman

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Barry’s is yer only man... three mugs here this morning so far... Not bad for the arsehole of nowhere USA..;)

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