Tolkien-themed tea blends - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aganzir · 03-07-2013, 03:42 PM

Some of you may know Adagio Teas, famous for its fandom blends. We all know how well a nice cup of tea goes with a book, so I decided to look up their various Tolkien blends. Slightly expensive but hey, I know you folks pay ridiculous sums for first editions and other stuff you can only enjoy externally. If you ever order something, please share your experiences!

I'm personally somewhat tempted by the Curufin, Fili, and Thorin & Company blends.

Thinlómien · 03-22-2013, 06:20 AM

I think I know what you're going to get for your birthday.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 03-24-2013, 12:11 PM

There is no way that I'll be kept away from these!

Kitanna · 03-27-2013, 05:35 AM

I am getting the Eomer and Eowyn blends for sure. Not only are they two of my favorite characters, but apricot and peaches? Yes please!

Bêthberry · 03-27-2013, 09:32 AM

We have boxes and boxes of Adagio teas in this house but nary a Bilbo blend. Mycroft, Watson and Mrs. Hudson are prominent.

(And no, not ordered by me)

Mithalwen · 03-28-2013, 08:54 AM

I think Mordor tea has long existed under the name Lapsang Souchong. Tastes all of ash and smoke to me.

Aganzir · 04-04-2013, 03:48 PM

Hahaha!

That's a good point. I like Lapsang Souchong though, but then again the last personality test I took scored me as Sauron.

Mithalwen · 04-05-2013, 07:03 AM

I wonder which part of Middle Earth equates to Assam? Though Shire Breakfast Tea is probably fine..

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-05-2013, 07:39 AM

If lapsang souchong comes from China, but it is Mordor's tea, and Assam tea comes from India, then in Middle-earth terms it probably comes from Gondor. The Shire doesn't strike me as the proper environment tho grow tea in, they would have had too get their tea from the south, and over the Misty Mountains. It's a wonder that hobbits could afford tea in the first place!

Aganzir · 04-05-2013, 03:51 PM

The hobbits also grow tobacco so why not tea? I can see them growing tea in southern Gondor though - Lebennin and Belfalas maybe.

Bêthberry · 05-27-2013, 03:59 PM

Alas! The Saul Zaentz Company has hit Adagio with a restraining order over copyright issues and so they have temporarily withdrawn all Tolkien-themed teas.

Adagio Teas on Twitter

Tumblr Adagio teas

I just might be the last person to have got some, since daughter ordered this for me just before my birthday.

Inziladun · 05-27-2013, 05:46 PM

Wow. And some say the Estate is too strict on licensing! At least their motives are likely to derive from more than greed.

Bêthberry · 05-27-2013, 07:19 PM

Apparently Adagio has withdrawn the teas temporarily while they try to see if they can find a way legally to provide fan-made blends. This really started as fans trying to make mixes that matched their favourite characters, so it isn't like the company started it.

Aganzir, I've tried the Sleeping Dragon (which is not part of the Tolkien fandom blends) and quite enjoyed it. Most of them were black tea-based and I wanted some green teas, which is what inspired my choices. Once daughter and I agree on water temp and brewing time I'll try the others.

Aganzir · 05-31-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Wow. And some say the Estate is too strict on licensing! At least their motives are likely to derive from more than greed.

Ditto.

Ridiculous business. Seriously, Saul Zaentz, seriously?

How natural are their teas, B-berry? Is it actual blends, or do most include artificial flavouring? I'm not a friend of the latter myself because it makes everything taste the same.

03-07-2013, 03:42 PM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Tolkien-themed tea blends Some of you may know Adagio Teas, famous for its fandom blends. We all know how well a nice cup of tea goes with a book, so I decided to look up their various Tolkien blends. Slightly expensive but hey, I know you folks pay ridiculous sums for first editions and other stuff you can only enjoy externally. If you ever order something, please share your experiences! Tolkien blends Silmarillion blends Hobbit blends Lord of the Rings character blends Lord of the Rings character blends Lord of the Rings location blends Hobbit meme blends Mordor blends I'm personally somewhat tempted by the Curufin, Fili, and Thorin & Company blends. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

03-22-2013, 06:20 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I think I know what you're going to get for your birthday. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-24-2013, 12:11 PM	#3
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	There is no way that I'll be kept away from these! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

03-27-2013, 05:35 AM	#4
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I am getting the Eomer and Eowyn blends for sure. Not only are they two of my favorite characters, but apricot and peaches? Yes please! __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

03-27-2013, 09:32 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	We have boxes and boxes of Adagio teas in this house but nary a Bilbo blend. Mycroft, Watson and Mrs. Hudson are prominent. (And no, not ordered by me) __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

03-28-2013, 08:54 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I think Mordor tea has long existed under the name Lapsang Souchong. Tastes all of ash and smoke to me. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-04-2013, 03:48 PM	#7
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Hahaha! That's a good point. I like Lapsang Souchong though, but then again the last personality test I took scored me as Sauron. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

04-05-2013, 07:03 AM	#8
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I wonder which part of Middle Earth equates to Assam? Though Shire Breakfast Tea is probably fine.. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-05-2013, 07:39 AM	#9
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	If lapsang souchong comes from China, but it is Mordor's tea, and Assam tea comes from India, then in Middle-earth terms it probably comes from Gondor. The Shire doesn't strike me as the proper environment tho grow tea in, they would have had too get their tea from the south, and over the Misty Mountains. It's a wonder that hobbits could afford tea in the first place! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

04-05-2013, 03:51 PM	#10
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	The hobbits also grow tobacco so why not tea? I can see them growing tea in southern Gondor though - Lebennin and Belfalas maybe. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

05-27-2013, 03:59 PM	#11
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Alas! The Saul Zaentz Company has hit Adagio with a restraining order over copyright issues and so they have temporarily withdrawn all Tolkien-themed teas. Adagio Teas on Twitter Tumblr Adagio teas I just might be the last person to have got some, since daughter ordered this for me just before my birthday. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

05-27-2013, 05:46 PM	#12
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Wow. And some say the Estate is too strict on licensing! At least their motives are likely to derive from more than greed. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

05-27-2013, 07:19 PM	#13
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Apparently Adagio has withdrawn the teas temporarily while they try to see if they can find a way legally to provide fan-made blends. This really started as fans trying to make mixes that matched their favourite characters, so it isn't like the company started it. Aganzir, I've tried the Sleeping Dragon (which is not part of the Tolkien fandom blends) and quite enjoyed it. Most of them were black tea-based and I wanted some green teas, which is what inspired my choices. Once daughter and I agree on water temp and brewing time I'll try the others. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.