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Lyons or Barry's Tea?

  • 05-08-2010 11:04pm
    #1
    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭


    Everyone knows that there's only two types of tea in Ireland, so which one do you drink?

    Which Tea Do You Drink? 64 votes

    Lyons
    0% 0 votes
    Barrys
    64% 41 votes
    I am weird
    35% 23 votes


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Comments

  • #2
    SadieSue
    Registered Users Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭SadieSue


    Either one will do me!


  • #3
    Superbus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭Superbus


    Bewley's.


    /Puts on monacle and sips Bewley's tea with little finger outstretched


  • #4
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Lyons - tastes nicer and the Barrys ads make me want to drive down to their headquarters and petrol-bomb the place.


  • #5
    bronte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,331 ✭✭✭✭bronte


    Barry's cos it's the only one I can find over 'ere.
    Lyons at home though.
    I voted I am weird.


  • #6
    Paparazzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,397 ✭✭✭Paparazzo


    Has to be Lyons. Barrys is weird

    EDIT:, yeah, barrys ads are so bad I'm glad I don't drink it


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  • #7
    mojesius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,362 ✭✭✭mojesius


    Once it's not Tetleys or PGtips :mad: That was the worst thing about living in London. The 'ethnic' section in Asda sold Barrys though


  • #8
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    I voted I am weird.

    Some people say Im weird, but I just have the heart of a young boy...
























    .... Its in a jar on my desk. - Stephen King


  • #9
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,478 ✭✭✭✭cson


    Is there any difference to be fair? It's only tea for jaysus sake.


  • #10
    epgc3fyqirnbsx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,228 ✭✭✭epgc3fyqirnbsx


    Most Lyons people haven't tried Barrys.
    I have successfully converted two households to Barry's as it is far superior.


  • #11
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,344 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    I must have influenced this thread! Use to drink barrys but have have gotten to love lyons tea. I like my bit of flavoured coffees too though!:D


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  • #12
    epgc3fyqirnbsx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,228 ✭✭✭epgc3fyqirnbsx


    cson wrote: »
    Is there any difference to be fair? It's only tea for jaysus sake.

    No it's not just tea! It's a very different tea, it's a different blend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


  • #13
    owenc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,524 ✭✭✭owenc


    Erm i don't even know what they are so i must be odd but i'll go for the one which i drink sometimes which is nambarrie.


  • #14
    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    owenc wrote: »
    Erm i don't even know what they are so i must be odd but i'll go for the one which i drink sometimes which is nambarie.

    Just hit the "I am weird" option.


    It's there for a reason. :D


  • #15
    brightkane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    Larrys,

    a subtle blend of both mentioned teas.


  • #16
    Millicent
    Registered Users Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭Millicent


    Twining's Earl Grey. Out of my way commoners! :D


  • #17
    owenc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,524 ✭✭✭owenc


    starbelgrade wrote: »
    Just hit the "I am weird" option.


    It's there for a reason. :D

    I hit it lol


  • #18
    SadieSue
    Registered Users Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭SadieSue


    I chose "I am weird" because they don't have either brand here alas. They have Tetley's though!


  • #19
    Paparazzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,397 ✭✭✭Paparazzo


    Angelique Loose Xylophone wrote: »
    Most Lyons people haven't tried Barrys.
    I have successfully converted two households to Barry's as it is far superior.

    No way, Lyons is freshly packed with full flavour. Lyons. The quality tea.


  • #20
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Millicent wrote: »
    Twining's Earl Grey. Out of my way commoners! :D
    Ooh... hark at Lady Muck! :pac:


  • #21
    King Felix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭King Felix


    Millicent wrote: »
    Twining's Earl Grey. Out of my way commoners! :D

    +1

    Great tea.

    Lady Grey when I'm feeling frisky.


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  • #22
    Millicent
    Registered Users Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭Millicent


    Dudess wrote: »
    Ooh... hark at Lady Muck! :pac:

    *hits commoner with stick* :D


  • #23
    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    Millicent wrote: »
    *hits commoner with stick* :D

    How very common of you.

    *Orders servant to hit Millicent with solid gold, diamond encrusted sabre*


  • #24
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Lyons all the way, with a Penguin bar on the side.


  • #25
    Millicent
    Registered Users Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭Millicent


    starbelgrade wrote: »
    How very common of you.

    *Orders servant to hit Millicent with solid gold, diamond encrusted sabre*

    Well, I say! *throws butler at Starbelgrade*

    You sir are a ruffian!


  • #26
    Daisy Steiner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Daisy Steiner


    Has to be red punjana . . . mmmmmmm.




    Ok ok I'm a weirdo!


  • #27
    smokedeels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,883 ✭✭✭smokedeels


    lyons, I pack my bag full of them when i go on holiday.


  • #28
    Creature
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Creature


    Lyons ftw. Barrys is for the proles.


  • #29
    Richard571
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭Richard571


    mojesius wrote: »
    Once it's not Tetleys or PGtips :mad: That was the worst thing about living in London. The 'ethnic' section in Asda sold Barrys though


    PGtips and Lyons made by same company (Unilever) from the same tea.....


  • #30
    Gaudizeit
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭Gaudizeit


    Barrys Biy!


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  • #31
    The Express
    Closed Accounts Posts: 373 ✭✭The Express


    Proper strong tae: Tesco Premium tea bags. about a euro cheaper than lyons and barrys and blended by nambarrie in norn iorn. 160 box great value.

    Damn good kick out of it too. Try it.


  • #32
    Millicent
    Registered Users Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭Millicent


    Richard571 wrote: »
    PGtips and Lyons made by same company (Unilever) from the same tea.....

    I dunno, they still taste different. Might be psychosomatic or the differently shaped bags but PG Tips will never be as nice as Barrys.


  • #33
    punchdrunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭punchdrunk


    after trying tetley's I can say they are both ****e!


  • #34
    baldbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,587 ✭✭✭baldbear


    I was reared on Lyons. Does anyone double dip there teabags?
    I hate dirty teabags lying all around the sink, little Rant over.:D


  • #35
    clarke1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭clarke1991


    we just always got lyons, i spose thats what id get if i was in the shop


  • #36
    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    baldbear wrote: »
    I was reared on Lyons. Does anyone double dip there teabags?

    Is that the same as teabagging?


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  • #37
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Finally a reason to liven up Tea forum, no offence Tea mods.


  • #38
    Cheap Thrills!
    Registered Users Posts: 2,723 ✭✭✭Cheap Thrills!


    Lyons is far nicer. Makes a good strong cup o tae. Leave the tea bag in and only a tiny drop of milk, tea's gotta scald the teeth off ya!!! :)


  • #39
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,069 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    I like Twinings Earl Grey mostly, but Nambarrie is nice too.. only able to say it with an Nor'n accent


  • #40
    bob50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭bob50


    Thanks for tip as i love strong tea and found that Barrys & Lyons are not that strong

    Have been drinking Punjana tea lately try it youll get a kick out out it


  • #41
    yuloni
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭yuloni


    This post has been deleted.


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  • #42
    SweetChaos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 306 ✭✭SweetChaos


    Barrys tea

    I find the Mcgraths tea in Aldi to be quite strong too


  • #43
    Feu
    Registered Users Posts: 710 ✭✭✭Feu


    Got to be Barry's. none of your triangle tea bags!


  • #44
    we'llallhavetea_old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    barrys ftw. jesus christ, lyons is weak, manky piss.

    i use two teabags.

    i like tea. a lot.

    nambarrie is actually an alright stand in (i'd only buy it up the north because there's no barrys)


  • #45
    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    we'llallhavetea wrote: »

    i use two teabags.

    So do I. Nothing like a double teabag.


  • #46
    milly4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 542 ✭✭✭milly4ever


    The Express wrote: »
    Proper strong tae: Tesco Premium tea bags. about a euro cheaper than lyons and barrys and blended by nambarrie in norn iorn. 160 box great value.

    Sounds good, never knew nambarrie made tesco tea! I'll buy that in future when there is no nambarrie available.
    Lyons tea is alright, barrys is awful!


  • #47
    littlebsci
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭littlebsci


    Has to be Barrys!!
    I like mine pretty weak so always get two cups outta the one bag! :D


  • #48
    HavingCrack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,847 ✭✭✭HavingCrack


    Barrys Gold Blend, I've already converted 3 households over from the dark side.


  • #49
    Quiet_thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭Quiet_thought


    oh I really want a cup of tea now!!
    A lovely strong cup of Lyons..mmmm.....


  • #50
    Dav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,840 ✭✭✭Dav


    I almost never post in these sorts of threads with my work account, but I felt the need to here.

    There is only one true tea.

    It is Lyons.
    OFFICIAL Tea of Boards.ie
    (okay, so I made that bit up)

    But here in our office (which consists of ourselves, Daft.ie and Adverts.ie), there was a box of Barry's muck that simply had to be thrown out after a year cause no one wanted to drink it. People would sooner go without. The Lyons boxes disappear in about 3 weeks (we're talking the 800 bag jobbies). I myself was responsible for 16 bags a day as I used 4 at a time in this mug:
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    However, I'm currently trying to cut down my caffeine dependency so have stopped drinking tea in the office :) I do keep an emergency stash though at my desk...
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  • #51
    we'llallhavetea_old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    ^^^so wrong, but i do like the mug :P


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