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blueranger12 said:I wasn't a fan—I've never been fond of that specific Japanese cinematic trope where they try to hypnotize the audience. It’s all those manga-style flourishes: characters leap into the air, engage in this gravity-defying duel, land perfectly on their feet, strike an übercool pose, and then you're left sitting there for six seconds of breathless tension before the villain finally drops down... 😁
Actually, disregard that—I love those tropes. Though, I think I preferred Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon; I can't quite put my finger on why. 😳
this isn't even a Japanese film, nor were Crouching Tiger or Hidden Dragon...
So, I just tried some Pu erh 😍—it’s actually quite lovely 🙂 really, really, really 🙂 and that’s without any ice, naturally 🙂
Daniel Lopez said:then why does that BioFarm cranberry blend say it only needs five minutes?
Regarding that—honestly, I think it's best to just steep it for as long as you personally feel like... rather than following the box blindly. You shouldn't really be using water hotter than about 160 degrees for green tea, otherwise you risk losing some of those benefits—though, naturally, not every brand specifies that; some even suggest boiling water at 212 degrees.😲
Phepheronca said:Man, who is supposed to remember all this? 🤔 Right now, I'm sipping this Lipton and I'm actually a convert. It isn't bitter at all—honestly, I timed it to the second!
I was just about to tell you it definitely wouldn't be bitter, but I see you've already given it a go 🙂 When I first tried green tea, it was absolutely revolting... I thought "never again"... then somehow I ended up trying "real" green tea—not those little tea bags—and I was hooked 🙂 Now I've "discovered" Twings, though I only brew them when I can't be bothered with all the straining... and generally, the more expensive it is, the better (that's a rule of thumb, anyway; from what I've noticed, teas in NYC are twice the price compared to my local grocery store)
By the way, Lipton Indian Spice black tea is quite nice 🙂 It's not like the other black teas since it's flavored 🙂 And Twinings flavored black teas are great too, though I wouldn't recommend them to you because they are rather bitter (given your taste 😉 ).
I saw someone replied regarding jasmine... I know there's definitely pure stuff out there; Twinings has some in tins, but I haven't been able to find it for sale around here 😢 That's why I'm asking... I have the jasmine green tea... and the Jade Pearls 😍
brighteagle38, take a look at my previous post 🙂—those were mostly selections from the Green Tea Selection 🙂
so, tell me what your absolute favorite is, and I might be able to offer a recommendation 🙂))
oh, and if anyone happens to be a fan of cherry, definitely pick up some "Japanese Cherry" green tea if you spot it at the tea shop 😁
Hmm... gunpowder isn't bitter at all—at least not to me. Twings mint isn't bitter either, and then there are some teas from the Green Tea Selection... Harmony, Walnut, Rose of the Orient, Geisha, Bamboo Shoots, Genmaicha—they are all quite mild in my opinion. Though, I suspect you might not care much for Jasmine Green, Cactus Fig, or Chun Mee Moon Palace... White tea is excellent to me, but if you aren't a tea lover, you might not enjoy it; it feels like a sin to ruin white tea with honey or anything else. Jade Pearl 😍 is what I adore 🙂 $23 It’s 50 grams, but personally, it's worth every penny 🙂 They are jasmine flowers tucked into green tea spheres (or so the label says, though I suspect it's actually white tea—and they likely botched the name, it should be Dragon Pearls).
As for black teas... hmmm. I'm not sure what to recommend since I prefer stronger varieties, like Prince of Wales in the box 😍, but perhaps you could try an English Breakfast with milk? That isn't bitter in the slightest. Or maybe an Indian Chai with spices 😍 Have you tried Earl Grey?
Then there's Rooibos. Plain, I can't stand it—it's probably the only tea besides Lipton I truly dislike—but with anything else, it's absolutely wonderful. White chocolate is great (my favorite), or Twings African Tunda (delicious, even in bags), or Christmas Cookies (a favorite, though I'm not sure if they still carry it)...
Or Mate with lemon? I find it sooo delicious (anyway), though some people find it revolting 😬 I also like lavender and Lapacho—though my sister tells me Lapacho tastes like someone dipped their feet in it 😬
The only thing I haven't tried yet is Oolong, but I intend to buy some 😁
Does anyone happen to know where I can find some decent jasmine tea? 🙂
Anyway—there’s green tea, there’s black... but when I drink a liter of green and a liter of black tea in one day, I could sleep for ten days straight without waking up. 😬
Someone mentioned Lipton earlier... they're fine, though I haven't seen them in many stores lately. 😢 Twings are also quite good... unfortunately, Celestial Seasoning is impossible to find here. 😢 And there are actually some green teas out there that aren't bitter. 🙂 I personally have about 30 different varieties (all sorts of greens 😬) plus another 42 kinds of everything else. 😬 Yeah, I'm not exactly normal—at least, that's what people tell me.
Megan Morales5 said:Thanks Eric Brown3—you really covered everything. More than I even expected.
Now, don't be silly 😂—how would you know what my intentions were? It seems your inspiration is running a bit thin... 😬
Megan Morales5 said:Since you’re slowly wading—in a rather amateurish fashion—into scientific territory, I’ll assume you actually have some written documentation to back this up; surely one of those doctors you mention has put it in writing. Where is it? (Unlike you, I can actually argue my points with evidence.)
😂 You don't have much going on, do you? 😂 Spending your precious time hunting for medical papers regarding an acupuncture device that—let's be honest—you've never even laid eyes on. 😂
Megan Morales5 said:You’re getting tedious with this whole "miracle product" sales pitch. Why don't you take your gadget to an actual doctor—an independent one, mind you—and tell us what they say? (And I mean a real physician, not someone on your MLM company's payroll)
Real doctors actually respond quite positively to this product.🙄 No, don't worry—I'm not just talking about my own family this time. I'm aware of several professional opinions; how about you?
Megan Morales5 said:Needles aren't hard to come by—they're pretty cheap. I assume you mean disposables, though—most serious doctors wouldn't touch anything else, regardless of sterilization protocols.
Please, stop talking nonsense. Who are you to judge someone's expertise when you don't even know them? This comment is completely off-topic—please, just stop the judgment right now. 🙄
Megan Morales5 said:It looks like Kenneth Hernandez67 already gave you an answer. Sure—there are people who finish a weekend certification and suddenly call themselves experts 🙄—but I wouldn't book an appointment with them. My doctor actually specialized in sports medicine and spent years studying acupuncture before he even touched a patient. It’s funny how often people dismiss other professions while treating their own like it's the only one that matters.
Look, I'm not belittling anyone's career 😉—my mother is a physician and she also holds a certification for acupuncture. It isn't some decade-long endeavor. That's my point. She has the needles and the theory, but because she hasn't had the time to actually practice it, she doesn't see patients for it. She lacks the hands-on experience. I wasn't trying to be insulting; I was just making a distinction.😉
Megan Morales5 said:Is it clear to everyone here that acupuncture requires extensive prior training? People spend years studying—does anyone actually intend to just needle themselves? Do you realize the consequences if you hit the wrong spot?
Oh, please—it isn't quite "years" of study,😉
and that little device isn't anything special—at least not to me. I haven't noticed any actual benefit so far. And yes, I hit the points—if you think that’s even an issue.🙂
Amy Fox97 said:What is it? Where did you find it?
Exactly what was mentioned in the post above. 😉>
Amy Fox97 said:That’s just plain overpriced. Honestly, you're better off paying for a membership at something like a high-end spa—maybe around $223—and just treating yourself indefinitely.
I'm actually using mine while I type this. 😎
I have a device for acupuncture too, though it isn't quite the same as actual needles—it's a different beast entirely.
hollowseal33 said:Honestly—my mom bought the original at a shop on Broadway, maybe $17... 🙂 I picked up the hedgehog one, plus Thumbelina and Cinderella (I think). I even have an MP3 version somewhere... just need to track it down. Anyway, I'm open to trades—I’ve got those 7 Little Goats.
Sure, I believe you... though I won't admit to having that on CD! 😉 Oh right... stay jealous... I’ve got the 7 Little Goats on vinyl... plus Thumbelina, Cinderella, and plenty of other stuff. 🙂
Carol Jackson45 said:A... a magnetic tape?
hmmm... perhaps that might work 😎—but a CD certainly wouldn't 😲 😉
hollowseal33 said:Ha! I actually have the booklet—and—ta-da—the CD! An original, too. It even features Antwon—tun—and everything else.
A CD can't be considered "original" if it has that tacky little house icon on it. 🙂 I simply won't admit it. 😉 Real originals—the true kind—can only be vinyl.
Kevin Long20 said:Are we talking about the hedgehog? That's the subject at hand—remember!
Honestly, that was my absolute favorite record. 🙂 My parents told me that back when I was just a toddler—not even talking yet—I already had the entire "Hedgehog's House" memorized. 🙂 We used to play that album constantly. We actually managed to track down the picture book recently, too. 😉