Danette Watt (author) from Illinois on May 22, 2016: Many fond memories of doing just that as a child. I'm way behind on reading hubs but yours are among several hubbers' I have highlighted to read when school is out. My parents were coffee drinkers but occasionally my dad would have a cup of tea. Jordan works diligently to ensure only the best products ever make it onto the platform and are showcased in Gear Hungry's carefully curated, tested and expertly researched, informative buying guides. It is one of the most enjoyed brands in the English market, with several foreigners also singing its praise online. To me, Lipton has a strong and slightly bitter taste. What a difference! Hi Crystolite, If you go to the Red Rose website, you'll be able to find the stores that sell the tea in Texas. Uncle Lee’s Legends of China is the most toxic tea sold in Canadian grocery stores. I LOL I do recall that particular one. I buy the tea already in bags. I do although I haven't been in it yet. We buy only the best teas from Africa, Assam and Sri Lanka, that produce a strong and refreshing cup of tea. Amazon Brand Solimo English Breakfast Tea Bags, Bigelow English Breakfast Black Tea Keurig K-Cups. Theodore Harding Estabrooks started the company in 1894 in Saint John, New Brunswick. For a good amount of money. The tetley tea is stronger once brewed almost all restaurants in Louisiana serve tetley tea bc that's how the residents like their tea. I don't drink as much tea as I used to, but when I do, it's still Red Rose. The commercial I remember had the chimp saying "Red Rose Tea, Red Rose Tea" and it was well known when I was growing up - and unfortunately was a less than flattering nickname we had for a schoolmate who reminded us of the "Red Rose Tea" chimp :( That said, my dad always drank Red Rose and recently i have re-committed to it - was a Salada drinker for many years, couldn't find it in the market and now I can't imagine drinking anything but Red Rose :). All the farms are part of the Rainforest Alliance Certified Growers community, and as a company, Taylors support responsible forest management and preservation of ecological processes. Emma from Houston TX on November 07, 2012: Hi, Danette Watt, that's a good hub. I am really fond of taking tea. When I go home to Michigan for a visit, my nieces are always kind enough to have Red Rose in their cupboards. Gail Sobotkin from South Carolina on November 23, 2012: Great hub about Red Rose Tea and I agree that part of the pleasure of tea drinking is the positive memories that we associate with "tea time.". I love tea so much! The English Breakfast black tea from Harney & Sons is the most exquisite blend of tea leaves currently on sale. The organic ingredients of this tea make it the best choice for you, no matter your mood or the time of day. Whether or not you would like tea or this, it sounds like you enjoy a good cup of tea! LindaSmith1 from USA on November 07, 2012: Red Rose or Tetley, bye bye Lipton just too bitter. One thing that has set Red Rose apart from other teas is the miniature figurines they offer as premiums in their boxes. The Twinnings English breakfast tea contains pure peppermint and also features a rich, malty taste that makes it a delightful tea to brew. Jordan Carter is Gear Hungry's resident Editor-in-Chief with a genuine love and passion for all things tech. I don't have any of the nautical set yet but I'd like to -I'm getting tired of seeing the same old stuff, lol. Meet another excellent breakfast tea brand we have come to love; the Harney & Sons breakfast tea. Now, not so much time. Brenda Barnes from America-Broken But Still Beautiful on January 18, 2013: I just purchased a box of Red Rose tea. I've heard of Echinacea but never had it. Good luck to you too in the contest. Now I wish I gave it a try. My favorite brand is Bigelow. Thanks for sharing this active hub. This specific tea features Keenum black tea leaves picked by hand and packaged into 20 sachets per box for your home or office. It is a proud member of the Harrogate family, a company with over 130 years’ experience of providing the United Kingdom with excellent tea flavors. It's good to "see" you again and I hope life has been treating you well. Lorelei Cohen from Canada on May 19, 2015: We recently watched a television documentary on pollutants in tea and Red Rose came out as one of the cleanest brands.