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[wurm]

Never mind. Apologies to those who wasted keystrokes (but I do appreciate the thoughts).

[sekker]

Maybe skip the GQP-branded Tea?

[NewtonMP2100]

.....tea....bagging.....???



.....will usually put hot water from one of those machines and put tea bag and then cover it for a few minutes......it should be ok.......you don't need 'boiling' water.....the tea will still steep in 'hot' water....

[Tiangou]

I know this from experience. Making tea with a Keurig is efficient, but it makes it "flat" and the flavor suffers.

Best way is with water brought just to the verge of a boil in a steel kettle.

But...

You have herbal "tea." It's not real tea. So how you prep it doesn't matter. It will always be a let-down.

My unsolicited advice: Send someone out to fetch you "Lemon Lift" from the coffee/tea aisle in your supermarket. It's soothing for a sore throat, the vapors are pleasant to inhale, and it's got actual tea in it.

[Rolando]

Try a variety. I bought my wife a variety pack at a local Chicago style Slavic store.
Black teas have caffeine, so avoid at night.

I prefer cinnamon or orange-spice teas. If you're not medicating, let it cool to 140F* and add a shot of honey-whiskey or Fireball.

The alcohol vapors will go right up your nose. I like to take a sip and then inhale with my mouth.

*Another great use for my knockoff Instapen meat thermometer!

[NewtonMP2100]

….tea…..and……a……

[Lux Interior]

Tea for two
And two for tea
That's me and you
And you and me