What is in your cup? - Page 352

beppe · 12-11-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Slow down!

It's Saturday... just wanted to make sure you remembered.

Thank you, it is. Morning gone after swimming lessons (not mine, mind you), visit to a pet shop for arranging about my Xmas gift to myself, papers, cooking lunch to the girls (pasta al pesto with potatoes and string beans and a bottle of GewurtzTraminer for the mother of the little fish, she did not finish it and she has the wine for the fish of tonight). Groceries, a little posting. Switzerland to fill up the tank. Back in time to cook dinner. Fish and something, I have two bought just now, I'll decide. I also have 3 fennels and 4 artichokes and a savoy canbage and a celery root, plus a bunch of rapini that can wait monday.
slow down, yes. s l o w d ow n

happy_terd · 12-11-2010, 01:11 PM

coffee number 3

desertblues · 12-11-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Empty cup. desertblues and Stitchawl, have either of you read The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet? I liked it a lot, and it discusses that whole early medical book thing shown in the video db put in corrupt-a-thread.

Nice cup, Betty. Bodum is also sold in the Netherlands, I believe.

No, I didn't read that book, but bought it at Amazon's and am planning to read it at Christmas. It's always so fascinating to see how different cultures influence each other.

Do either of you know of the books of Robert van Gulik, a Dutch scientist and writer, who wrote about Judge Dee? It is about a Chinese judge and describes the court of law and criminal investigation in ancient China. Very well written. If ever you see one, buy it and read. Worth while.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_van_Gulik

Excuse: in my cup is cold coffee. Need to cool down a bit again after the glühwein.

astra · 12-11-2010, 01:50 PM

Finally.
I just got rid of a good friend who paid a visit. Uncalled for. I volunteered to help him to order a new PC and install all the s/w but I didn't volunteered for 90 minutes of chat!

Drinking English breakfast at the moment to calm down.

What did I have today?
2 cups of delicious Keemun in the morning
1 cup of Yorkshire Gold
1 cup of burned tires
1 cup and the last one of Mao Jian
and English Breakfast right now.

Wuss or not?
Double a cat's mouth.
I brew Sencha at 75°C for 3 minutes. I cannot drink it immediately. Need another 4-5 minutes.

bjones6416 · 12-11-2010, 02:29 PM

Surprise -- I'm drinking coffee in the afternoon instead of tea! Don't know why, but I just decided to have a cup of ... wait for it... German Chocolate Coffee. It's good.

Astra, I'm giggling at you just a little bit, about having to calm down after 90 minutes with a visitor. That is SO like me!

ProfCrash · 12-11-2010, 02:34 PM

I have had a yogurt smoothie and a Dr. Pepper today. I am thinking of brewing some tea now.

beppe · 12-11-2010, 03:28 PM

Nespresso Deca. It is coffee week. I sampled the Gewurtz Traminer of Wife. Wooow. Delicious. What I am missing with this silly decision of going nonalcoholic. It filled my mouth nose and head with a gorgeous yellow green golden color, even before the taste. And a final tender pale blue streak. I had to get up from the table and do something else. They were having steamed salmon and shrimps and green-white vegetables (broccoli, cauliflowers and romanesco fractals, sprinkled with lemon butter) with home made majo. I had slabs of fried cod roe on home baked rye bread and a plateful of rapini (ail and anchovies). With half of a half glass of the Gewurtz. Tears of my soul. Have mercy.

happy_terd · 12-11-2010, 03:43 PM

I think it is about time for another exciting cup of coffee.

astra · 12-11-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

I think it is about time for another exciting cup of coffee.

Enjoy!

A cup of mate coconut milk.

phenomshel · 12-11-2010, 04:54 PM

Still haven't actually managed to make any tea and drink it, LOL. I 've had a diet Dr Pepper and now a Pepsi with lunch. But I did buy a teakettle kit with a set of squeezer tongs and a tea ball....

astra · 12-11-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Still haven't actually managed to make any tea and drink it, LOL. I 've had a diet Dr Pepper and now a Pepsi with lunch. But I did buy a teakettle kit with a set of squeezer tongs and a tea ball....

You're on the right track Comrade!

phenomshel · 12-11-2010, 06:38 PM

Finally!!! Cranberry Pomegranate Green tea. Sorry, Stitchawl, but it is Lipton. But the tea experiment is a success, because I'm thoroughly enjoying this cup.

Stitchawl · 12-11-2010, 07:20 PM

Zippity doo dah! Zippity A!
My, oh my, what a beautiful day!

I really like oversleeping in winter, and waking up when the sun is shining!

I'll start another day with a big mug of Royal Breakfast tea, compliments of the East India Company, just to get my taste buds going. This, with a bowl of sweetened popcorn with milk. (A native American breakfast!)

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Empty cup. desertblues and Stitchawl, have either of you read The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet? I liked it a lot, and it discusses that whole early medical book thing shown in the video db put in corrupt-a-thread.

I haven't, but will look for it. I thought that video was quite interesting. Besides cross-cultural studies, I have a strong interest and background in science and medicine, so love to see how it is handled in other countries.

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Oh, good -- I thought I had to rush. I'll be mailing it to the Land of Sunshine and Retirees, so it should be there when you get there!

I REALLY hope you got the blue one. It's the only one of the set that I'm missing!

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Do either of you know of the books of Robert van Gulik, a Dutch scientist and writer, who wrote about Judge Dee? It is about a Chinese judge and describes the court of law and criminal investigation in ancient China. Very well written. If ever you see one, buy it and read. Worth while

I haven't seen that book, but there used to be a weekly 'Samurai Drama' (the Japanese equivalent of a soap opera set in ancient times) on TV that was based on his life. It was one of the few local TV programs that I could really enjoy!

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Finally!!! Cranberry Pomegranate Green tea. Sorry, Stitchawl, but it is Lipton. But the tea experiment is a success, because I'm thoroughly enjoying this cup.
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Shel

Shel, enjoyment is the goal. The only goal. I'm happy that you have found a drink you enjoy. (Now, it's up to us to raise your standards!

.)

And finally, Beppe.... slow down! It sounds as if you're living two days in the space of one! Stop, my friend, and smell the flowers... (or the pesto.) It's the weekend. Enjoy it!

Stitchawl

phenomshel · 12-11-2010, 07:27 PM

Stitchawl, do you know anything about the Adagio tea company? I was looking for more flavored teas (that weren't Lipton, LOL) and ran into the site. They look like they have every flavor under the sun. Here's the website:

http://www.adagio.com/?SID=c6aeacaba...1cb38fa074fa52

Our supermarkets here have a VERY limited selection of flavored teas that aren't Lipton. I find myself leaning toward the fruity green or black teas, and the spiced apple chai on the Adagio site sounds really good. Is there a site that is a favorite for ordering loose leaf teas?

ProfCrash · 12-11-2010, 08:08 PM

I have not had anything from Adagio but they have a good rep.

If you are in Illinois and can get to Chicago, there is an actual Tea Gschwendner store. It is one of the few ones in the US right now. I have visited there once. My husband spent an hour wondering how I could spend so much time and money in a tea shop.

I would also guess that there is a Teavana store near you. Teavana runs a nice shop and the folks there are very helpful but a bit pushy.

If you are interested in going to Teavana PM me and I will happily fill you in on their regular sales pitches, why they are wrong, and the best way to shop there. They sell some great teas but the sale people are pretty forceful.

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12-11-2010, 01:11 PM	#5267
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	coffee number 3

12-11-2010, 01:50 PM	#5269
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Finally. I just got rid of a good friend who paid a visit. Uncalled for. I volunteered to help him to order a new PC and install all the s/w but I didn't volunteered for 90 minutes of chat! Drinking English breakfast at the moment to calm down. What did I have today? 2 cups of delicious Keemun in the morning 1 cup of Yorkshire Gold 1 cup of burned tires 1 cup and the last one of Mao Jian and English Breakfast right now. Wuss or not? Double a cat's mouth. I brew Sencha at 75°C for 3 minutes. I cannot drink it immediately. Need another 4-5 minutes.

12-11-2010, 02:29 PM	#5270
bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	Surprise -- I'm drinking coffee in the afternoon instead of tea! Don't know why, but I just decided to have a cup of ... wait for it... German Chocolate Coffee. It's good. Astra, I'm giggling at you just a little bit, about having to calm down after 90 minutes with a visitor. That is SO like me!

12-11-2010, 02:34 PM	#5271
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I have had a yogurt smoothie and a Dr. Pepper today. I am thinking of brewing some tea now.

12-11-2010, 03:28 PM	#5272
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	Nespresso Deca. It is coffee week. I sampled the Gewurtz Traminer of Wife. Wooow. Delicious. What I am missing with this silly decision of going nonalcoholic. It filled my mouth nose and head with a gorgeous yellow green golden color, even before the taste. And a final tender pale blue streak. I had to get up from the table and do something else. They were having steamed salmon and shrimps and green-white vegetables (broccoli, cauliflowers and romanesco fractals, sprinkled with lemon butter) with home made majo. I had slabs of fried cod roe on home baked rye bread and a plateful of rapini (ail and anchovies). With half of a half glass of the Gewurtz. Tears of my soul. Have mercy.

12-11-2010, 03:43 PM	#5273
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	I think it is about time for another exciting cup of coffee.

12-11-2010, 04:54 PM	#5275
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Still haven't actually managed to make any tea and drink it, LOL. I 've had a diet Dr Pepper and now a Pepsi with lunch. But I did buy a teakettle kit with a set of squeezer tongs and a tea ball....

12-11-2010, 06:38 PM	#5277
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Finally!!! Cranberry Pomegranate Green tea. Sorry, Stitchawl, but it is Lipton. But the tea experiment is a success, because I'm thoroughly enjoying this cup.

12-11-2010, 07:27 PM	#5279
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Stitchawl, do you know anything about the Adagio tea company? I was looking for more flavored teas (that weren't Lipton, LOL) and ran into the site. They look like they have every flavor under the sun. Here's the website: http://www.adagio.com/?SID=c6aeacaba...1cb38fa074fa52 Our supermarkets here have a VERY limited selection of flavored teas that aren't Lipton. I find myself leaning toward the fruity green or black teas, and the spiced apple chai on the Adagio site sounds really good. Is there a site that is a favorite for ordering loose leaf teas?

12-11-2010, 08:08 PM	#5280
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I have not had anything from Adagio but they have a good rep. If you are in Illinois and can get to Chicago, there is an actual Tea Gschwendner store. It is one of the few ones in the US right now. I have visited there once. My husband spent an hour wondering how I could spend so much time and money in a tea shop. I would also guess that there is a Teavana store near you. Teavana runs a nice shop and the folks there are very helpful but a bit pushy. If you are interested in going to Teavana PM me and I will happily fill you in on their regular sales pitches, why they are wrong, and the best way to shop there. They sell some great teas but the sale people are pretty forceful.