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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

mineral water

Is it sparkling or still water?

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I believe that this is also true of Fortum & Mason, and it's even possible that the F&M Tokyo shop has closed. I've tried calling several times in the past and got no answer. You've given me inspiration to try to contact them again. I'll let you know what I discover.

I think she found out about it when she was doing a small research on the shop (whether it is worth to visit it or not), so maybe the info she came across was up-to-date.

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

All the same, nothing like ginger to calm the stomach! Ginger Ale, Ginger Snap cookies (my mother's favorite,) candied ginger, or fresh. I guess if you get it really fresh and young it hasn't had time to grow the beard

Generally, I don't like ginger, maybe only in very small quantities in ginger bread. I will have to try ginger tea one day

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Astra... I saw Houjicha in the Japanese import store today! ....rather than Hoo-ji cha

Ehm. You said you know many languages, but you never mentioned your knowledge of Russian swear words

Originally Posted by happy_terd

I am sore.

Any teas out there that act like alcohol?

Pu-Erh Toucha.
One Toucha is about 400-500ml. Resteep it straight away and drink again.
I got tipsy on about 70% of the quantity mentioned above

Originally Posted by Iridal

Hope that cold goes away soon

Ta!

Originally Posted by Iridal

I'm pretty sure 0.09 means 9 minutes after 12 I think everyone in Europe uses the 24hour clock. Well, except the British of course

I am used to say one o'clock in the morning, 6 o'clock in the evening.
If I write, then I use 01.00 or 18.00.
However, British use am/pm, so I am trying to assimilate.
1am, 6pm

Anyway,
a cup of Ahmad's Hampton Breakfast.
Not bad, but not as good as English breakfast from Tea House Emporium. I think I will take the tin home for the weekend and brew it more properly at home to make all conditions equal.