# Anybody interested in a Tea Swap? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 23, 2006, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778 "2006-02-23T13:58:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/1 "2006-02-23T13:58:08Z")
I know there are several tea drinkers on here. And I’m always looking for new teas to try. Which is why I have so many teas that need a new home. The same rules apply as for other exchanges. And I’ll post those if there’s enough interest, (and after I do a search). ---
**Author:** ![Lionne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Lionne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lionne)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/2 "2006-02-23T22:41:06Z")
Sure, I have a couple boxes I can send your way. They’ve been opened, but are still individually wrapped up. Great idea!! I never know what to do with tea I don’t like. Let me know what the rules are - I’ll keep an eye on this thread. ---
**Author:** ![MissMossie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@MissMossie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissMossie)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/3 "2006-02-23T23:00:00Z")
I’d definately be interested. I’ll watch the board too. I’ve never done an exchange before though, so I’d need to know the rules. -Mosquito ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/4 "2006-02-24T00:06:00Z")
My SO and I drink more tea than anything else so we’re interested. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/5 "2006-02-24T00:12:39Z")
Oh, and considering the problems with [the 2005 Secret Santa](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=345227&highlight=secret+santa), has this idea been run through a Mod or Admin? ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/6 "2006-02-24T01:50:58Z")
I could join in. Got a box or two sitting around ---
**Author:** ![Tamryne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3e96dc/32.png) [@Tamryne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamryne)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/7 "2006-02-24T01:58:12Z")
Sounds like fun to me. I have a few teas that I have that I wouldnt mind sharing! ---
**Author:** ![Buckler\_of\_Swashing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Buckler\_of\_Swashing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buckler_of_Swashing)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/8 "2006-02-24T06:16:31Z")
I like it. I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/9 "2006-02-24T12:45:16Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > Oh, and considering the problems with [the 2005 Secret Santa](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=345227&highlight=secret+santa), has this idea been run through a Mod or Admin? Yep, it’s been Mod-approved. Okay, to sign up send me an email at [SDMB.Tea.Swap@gmail.com](mailto:SDMB.Tea.Swap@gmail.com) with your USERNAME in the subject line. The email should include, YOUR REAL NAME AND ADDRESS If you don’t mind sending an international package, let me know in the email. The sign up deadline will be Friday, March 10, and I’ll assign Tea Buddies the following Monday incase there are stragglers. Basic Rules: Post when you send your package. Post when you receive your package. If the tea is not in it’s original package, include the Brand and Type or Flavor. Loose Leaf is okay as long as it’s packaged securely. Not a rule, just a suggestion… Incase your Tea Buddy doesn’t usually use loose leaf, you might want to include an inexpensive tea ball or a few empty tea bags. That’s all I can think of for now. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/10 "2006-02-24T15:03:48Z")
> [@Batsinma Belfry](#): > > Which is why I have so many teas that need a new home. Whoa. For a second there I thought you said “so many teas that **I** need a new home…” That’d be too much tea. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/11 "2006-02-24T21:33:33Z")
> [@Batsinma Belfry](#): > > Okay, to sign up send me an email at [SDMB.Tea.Swap@gmail.com](mailto:SDMB.Tea.Swap@gmail.com) with your USERNAME in the subject line. Forgot that part but you should figure it out from the address. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/12 "2006-02-24T21:34:51Z")
Should be able to, that is. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2006, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/13 "2006-02-25T02:57:57Z")
I’m in. I don’t think I’ve ever met a tea I didn’t like. ---
**Author:** ![Pyroette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90db22/32.png) [@Pyroette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pyroette)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2006, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/14 "2006-02-25T03:44:02Z")
I’m definetly in. Email is on its way ---
**Author:** ![casdave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@casdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/casdave)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2006, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/15 "2006-02-25T08:53:05Z")
Ok, I’m in ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2006, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/16 "2006-02-25T18:48:15Z")
Okay, so far we have: **Amazon Floozy Goddess** **Batsinma Belfry** **casdave** **Congodwarf** **Flipstrip** **LunaV** **Lute Skywatcher** **Pyroette** ---
**Author:** ![casdave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@casdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/casdave)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2006, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/17 "2006-02-25T20:58:50Z")
What is that Carringtons tea like ? Round this area, the local tea merchant would be Taylors of Harrogate, you can get it in the US from various importers. Twinings is ok, but its in every retail store so although I like it, its not as special as it once was. I’ve also decided that I don’t like them because when you log on to their home page, it keeps redirecting you back to it when you use the goback icon, this is one of my pet peeves and Twinings has just lost a customer. Some of these companies need to have some respect for their clientele, and not piss them off. ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2006, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/18 "2006-02-27T01:25:56Z")
> [@Batsinma Belfry](#): > > Okay, so far we have: > > **Amazon Floozy Goddess** > **Batsinma Belfry** > **casdave** > **Congodwarf** > **Flipstrip** > **LunaV** > **Lute Skywatcher** > **Pyroette** We now have **Tamryne** ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2006, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/19 "2006-02-27T19:26:05Z")
Bumpity ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2006, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778/20 "2006-03-02T19:07:40Z")
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