+Jamie Z Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Hey you Old Worldians, I have some detective work for ya'll. A friend of mine, Matt, has a girlfriend, Robyn, who enjoys a particular brand of tea. She bought it at a local department store (I don't get it either) but the store no longer carries the tea. My friend, Matt, wants to get her some more of this tea for Christmas, but he cannot find it anywhere, including online searches. This is where I, and you, come in. I promise this won't be tossed into the harbor. Jamie Quote Link to comment
+Team Minim Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 The company still exist, but no web site I'm afraid, can I suggest Taylors http://www.bettysbypost.com/bettys_wcs30/tea_frames.asp?mscssid=EWLTTS3EXGS92J1P00AKHUAEHSNTB5H0 BRUMMELL'S FOODS LTD. OLD RYES STEBBING GREEN STEBBING DUNMOW ESSEX CM6 3TE 013 7185 6880 013 7185 6888 fax PS No connection to either company. Shares in Tupperware? Be a Geocacher! Quote Link to comment
Two Bears Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Hi Jamie, Half way through my reply then Team Minim pop upp with the same info! I suspect that they deal in export only - never seen that tea here. If you like I could give them a ring and try and find out who they ship to in the US, then you could find out which stores the importers supply to. Or if it's the Earl Grey flavour she likes, rather than a specific brand, try Mark T. Wendell, Tea Importer (508) 369-3709 P.O.Box 1312, West Concord, MA 01742 Also we used to use http://www.goodwoods.com/ when we were in Houston. (Essential for stocks of Cadburys chocolate - just couldn't get used to Hershey Bars) Good luck! Two Bears Quote Link to comment
Runemaster Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Whilst we are on the subject... My fave is Liptons Yellow Label which is the only tea I enjoy without milk but I only seem to be able to get it abroad and never in this country... Have any of you guys or gals seen any in the UK? Quote Link to comment
+jeremyp Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Normal Typhoo made in a pot with real tea (not teabags) and not strained so you have to remember not to go right to the bottom of your mug (cups are for wimps). You only get an Oooo with Typhoo! Actually it doesn't have to be Typhoo, it's just that that was the brand my mother always bought. ------- jeremyp The second ten million caches were the worst too. http://www.jeremyp.net/geocaching Quote Link to comment
+The Wombles Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Jamie Z: Huh.. I just realized the irony of requesting some assistance from the British regarding tea. I promise this won't be tossed into the harbor. Jamie Don't worry, this isn't too taxing........... Dave Quote Link to comment
+Jamie Z Posted November 15, 2002 Author Share Posted November 15, 2002 Wow! Cool. Thanks for all the responses. I've forwarded this thread to my friend. I'll post the results soon. Jamie Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 In the mean time shall I put the kettle on??? Ben Piddington http://www.buckscaching.co.uk Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 quote:Originally posted by jeremyp: Actually it doesn't have to be Typhoo, it's just that that was the brand my mother always bought. Its odd, but as a child we were a PG Tips family... maybe that explains a few things.... Paul Team Blitz No, I gave YOU the spare batteries.... Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Just be glad you didn't ask about a magazine, JamieZ. Incidently, I've always considered the yellow Lipton brand of tea to be the mass-produced generic. Funny thing about various cultures, eh? --------------- Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
+Tim & June Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Hey you guys over the pond, I don't drink tea myself so any comment from me would be null and void. But ! June tells me the tea in the USA is wishy washy. Get's up my nose a bit because when we go over there on holiday, we gotta pack some "Sainsburys Red Label". This is probably steeped in history because her Grandmother and Mother both used to buy it. Now, if only you guys hadn't tipped yours in the harbour then perhaps we would not have to waste space in our suitcases. But I can understand kicking up a bit of a fuss when it comes to taxes. Tim & June (Winchester) See June, I told you that sign which said 'Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles' was wrong ! Quote Link to comment
+Jamie Z Posted December 10, 2002 Author Share Posted December 10, 2002 Well, I emailed my friend a link to this thread and excitedly told him I'd found the info that he sought. Alas, it seems he wasn't that interested in the tea, since he has said not a futher word regarding the subject. In any case, I appreciate the help from all you folks. You've gained at least one more American who can tolerate Brits. Jamie (I've removed the images from the first post to save me web space.) Quote Link to comment
el10t Posted December 10, 2002 Share Posted December 10, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Jamie Z:You've gained at least one more American who can tolerate Brits. That is a major achievement! Well done everyone! Rich mobilis in mobili Quote Link to comment
+Kouros Posted December 10, 2002 Share Posted December 10, 2002 quote:Originally posted by el10t: That is a major achievement! Well done everyone! Yes, well done, well done... ...(whisper) when do we start subjugating him again? ------ An it harm none, do what ye will Quote Link to comment
+Team Minim Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Recently a choir I sing in was touring Rome. At the Colloseum we were required to prove our nationality- why? - because Italians pay 4E EU types pay 8e and kids get in free and Yanks pay 8e for adulta & kids. Lacking our passports ( left atthe hotel) the only way to prove nationality was - sing the national anthem- we did, and the embarassed ticket man let us in. Once through the turnstile we then did "my country tis of thee" Just for effect.... Shares in Tupperware? Be a Geocacher! Quote Link to comment
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