I am preferable to a cup of Assam, myself.

Ah, this is both familiar and well loved to me and I thank you for once again allowing me to remember it.

I myself predominantly drink coffee of late, but often enjoy the fine varieties of tea derived from the orient. My favorite of these is a Japanese tea known as Genmaicha. It is a somewhat odd mixture of standard green tea and toasted rice, and yields a mild, light flavor with a unique taste, the nutty flavor of the rice balancing the usually grassy flavor of green tea.

One is partial to strong Rooibos with honey and lemon. The honey takes the edge out of the slightly bitter taste, and the lemon releases the subtle undertones only unlocked when the tea is strong.

I find this an incomparable afternoon drink, particularly for summer afternoons.

I am a dabbler in the fine arts of tea and I have found myself enjoying many exquisite and exotic varieties of this wonderful beverage.

I find myself to most enjoy a pleasant cup of Chai tea. Chai is an Indian tea that is rather strong and also contains flavourings of cinammon and cardamon. It is milder with milk, but in my humble opinion, it is far superior without milk.

I also enjoy varieties such as Assam which provides me with a mellow mood and provides a distinct, yet subtle spice to my pallet.

I find Green Tea to be excellent as a refreshing beverage with a rich and earthy taste. If fruity flavours such as cranberry are added to green tea, it helps to give it an extra hint of taste without impairing the flavour of green tea, a truly fantastic combination, if I may be so bold as to say so.

One has a fond memory of a particular Chinese tea that I did not catch the name of. On a cold evening one night, I was enjoying the company of a Chinese friend of mine, with whom I have now regrettably lost contact with. He presented what One thought to be a condensed brick of dried leaves and I was shocked to find my friend breaking off a portion of this brick into a teapot. My good Chinese friend explained that it was a variety of Chinese tea that his father purchases from his motherland through the wonder of the international network (internet to you uneducated buffoons). All anecdotes aside, I remember this tea to be quite exquisite and One has spent many hours searching for this wonder in my local Chinese markets. To no avail.

And being an honourable British citizen, there are some traditions that are very enjoyable, to note the drinking of English tea. English tea is an excellent beverage and one of the few legacies remaining of the once powerful British Empire. A good old fashioned cup of tea is not only refreshing but makes for an invigorating start to One's day. I personally take mine with milk and two lumps of refined cane sugar, although there are those that may vehemently disagree with my choice of additions to my beverage, instead replacing such choices with one lump of sugar, no lumps of sugar, unrefined sugar or even, no milk or sugar at all, to my astoundment.

Alas, on the subject of Piping Tobaccos, I am a gentleman with little experience. However I have dabbled with some generic brands and varieties such as Gold Block or St. Bruno's and find the general experience of smoking tobacco with a pipe to be rather relaxing and enjoyable although One has never made a habit of consuming tobacco in this particular manner.

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I do apologise Gentleman, I am the author of post no. 73 and I incorrectly assumed the topic was of piping tobaccos alongside our discussion of tea. I believe I was thinking incorrectly about a previous discussion and was carried away in my pleasure of the more articulate things in life.

Ahh, tis' my pleasure Mr Pennyworth, to indulge into your fine thread of links, tea and what not.

I must say, your links have yielded me into a fine relaxed state of comfort. A tea would be most commendable at this time.

What is my favorite you say? Well, I would have to proclaim that my favorite tea is the Feng Shui Herbal Green Tea. Indubitably smooth, relaxing, with an aroma that sends me to the moon.

I must say, I commend all of you other dear gents to endeavor this wonderful tea.

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Dear Sir,

May I heartily agree with your choice of teas, in particular, I find Assam to be the champagne of teas. It is gentle and subtle, whilst having a discernible flavour. A superb choice.

One tea, noticeably absent from your post, is Earl Grey. A wonderful, dry tea, balanced with light, fruity notes. A fine variant on this is Lady Grey. Any Earl Grey advocate ought try this lighter alternative.

Aside from that, Ginseng tea, I find to be most palatable, when one can procure it.

Congratulations gentlemen, on a most commendable choice in both auditory and olfactory stimulation. As for myself, I frequently find myself partaking in teas of the traditional Earl Grey variety, however, it would be to convey mistruth if I were to express that I would not find any tea into which generous portions of honey where applied most palatable.

A soothing chamomile is a perfect moment of calm to this gentleman, whom lives in a most hectic and frantic world. Yet to match that energy, at times a mate` or green tea is needed, in order to reach the same heights as those ruffians who choose that most bitter of dark Columbian bean drinks. Foul stuff, that.