What is in your cup? - Page 419

Stitchawl · 01-08-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Oooohhhh!! I showed Chris the infuser cup, and he asked if that's what I wanted for an anniversary gift. I said yes, and he said, "Order it!" So I did, along with a bunch of samples. Here goes my tea adventure!

Remember, I like flavored teas, so that's what I mostly got.
Apple Black
Cream Black
Orchard Sampler green teas
Orchard Sampler herbals
Berries Sampler black teas

You are one lucky lady to have such a good husband. When my wife showed me a picture and said she wanted it, the next day I bought a small frame, printed out the picture and framed it, put it in a box and wrapped it nicely with a bow, and gave it to her. I still don't understand why she was upset. We men try so hard...

Stitchawl

phenomshel · 01-08-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

You are one lucky lady to have such a good husband. When my wife showed me a picture and said she wanted it, the next day I bought a small frame, printed out the picture and framed it, put it in a box and wrapped it nicely with a bow, and gave it to her. I still don't understand why she was upset. We men try so hard...

Stitchawl

You did not!! At least I hope you didn't. If you did, you're lucky she let you live.

But you're right, I am one lucky lady with Chris. He is very supportive of any and all of my hobbies; books, crochet, now tea. About all he ever says is, "Hey, at least it's less expensive than MY hobby!" (His hobbies are computers and music...as in playing it, which requires instruments, which get expensive FAST).

Iridal · 01-08-2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

Pooh; is your avatar gazing at the stars?

In my cup: nothing.
Am typing away on my iPad at 0.53, but ought to go to sleep as I have to go shopping at Ikea tomorrow. But first some reading on my Kindle: always three books- some spirituality to end the day, literature(elephant from Saramago) and fantasy ( Donaldson). Goodnight and sweet dreams all.

Ha, that was my plan as well ! I was actually going to go on a shopping spree today.

But I woke up with a pounding head, feeling completely nauseated and a light fever. So I'm gonna drink some mint tea, lie down on the couch with my blankee and watch Lost.

Stitchawl · 01-08-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

But I woke up with a pounding head, feeling completely nauseated and a light fever.

Feel better quickly!

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So I'm gonna drink some mint tea, lie down on the couch with my blankee and watch Lost.

Haven't they been found yet? I stopped watching when they discovered the underground bunker, but that was years ago!

Stitchawl

Stitchawl · 01-08-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

You did not!! At least I hope you didn't. If you did, you're lucky she let you live.

Actually... I did.

But I also bought her the item in the picture and gave it to her after her first fit. Hey, I don't have a death wish. I have to live with the woman!

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But you're right, I am one lucky lady with Chris. He is very supportive of any and all of my hobbies; books, crochet, now tea. About all he ever says is, "Hey, at least it's less expensive than MY hobby!" (His hobbies are computers and music...as in playing it, which requires instruments, which get expensive FAST).

Supporting each other's likes and dislikes is a large part of a good relationship. It's not necessary for us to like the same things; we just have to accept that our significant others do for what ever reason. Often that isn't so easy.

Stitchawl

Iridal · 01-08-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Feel better quickly!

Thanks! I hope these are not the first signs of the flu, I have to much to do at work and no-one to take over so I can't afford to get sick. On my second cup of mint tea with homemade honey, courtesy of my dad's bees.

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Haven't they been found yet? I stopped watching when they discovered the underground bunker, but that was years ago!

They've been found, then they went back ... There are 6 season's and I stopped watching in the middle of season 3. I decided to start watching again, I really want to see how it ends. Ended season 1 last week and I'm now halfway through season 2.

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Actually... I did.

But I also bought her the item in the picture and gave it to her after her first fit. Hey, I don't have a death wish. I have to live with the woman!

astra · 01-08-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Well - I couldn't wait - I brewed up a cup of Black Cacao Mint - heavenly - it truly tastes like a thin mint cookie! With no sweetener added! Mint & chocolate. Got so excited I fogged my glasses blowing on it so I could taste it!

The Teavana Teamaker is nifty - worked perfectly! I also ordered some of those disposable tea bags Betty posted - so I could carry tea with me ready to brew!

I am a Teaborg now!

More reports this weekend!

I am truly glad

Welcome

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

If it says natural flavoring it likely has sugar in it. At least, that is what a friend of mine said who cannot have sugar and will nto order teas that say natural flavorings.

That's what I suspect and refrain from any rooibos with flavourings. It just doesn't feel natural, when the idea of drinking tea is drinking a natural drink (for me).

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Since I'm doing cups, and not pots of tea, I am drooling over this:
http://www.adagio.com/teaware/jumbo_...2cae41085df352

Still can't decide on what teas - I get in the site and just go nuts, want everything!

I like it! I am also cup person.

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Oooohhhh!! I showed Chris the infuser cup, and he asked if that's what I wanted for an anniversary gift. I said yes, and he said, "Order it!" So I did, along with a bunch of samples. Here goes my tea adventure!

Remember, I like flavored teas, so that's what I mostly got.
Apple Black
Cream Black
Orchard Sampler green teas
Orchard Sampler herbals
Berries Sampler black teas

We are in adventure mood, aren't we?

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

You are one lucky lady to have such a good husband. When my wife showed me a picture and said she wanted it, the next day I bought a small frame, printed out the picture and framed it, put it in a box and wrapped it nicely with a bow, and gave it to her. I still don't understand why she was upset. We men try so hard...

Stitchawl

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Originally Posted by Iridal

Ha, that was my plan as well ! I was actually going to go on a shopping spree today.

But I woke up with a pounding head, feeling completely nauseated and a light fever. So I'm gonna drink some mint tea, lie down on the couch with my blankee and watch Lost.

Get well, soon!

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Supporting each other's likes and dislikes is a large part of a good relationship. It's not necessary for us to like the same things; we just have to accept that our significant others do for what ever reason. Often that isn't so easy.

Very, very wise

Just finished a delicious cup of Assam STGFOP1 S Harmutty.
Keemun is next

Latinandgreek · 01-08-2011, 07:01 AM

Earl Grey tea - and some Veronica Mars.

bjones6416 · 01-08-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Since I'm doing cups, and not pots of tea, I am drooling over this:
http://www.adagio.com/teaware/jumbo_...2cae41085df352

Still can't decide on what teas - I get in the site and just go nuts, want everything!

I love the looks of that cup. I wonder if I need one of those too?

No, I've already bought myself special glass mugs for both coffee AND tea. I love seeing my tea while I'm drinking it, it turns out. It's just part of the experience. I'm really glad you're ordering it! I hope it arrives quickly!

bjones6416 · 01-08-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

Ha, that was my plan as well ! I was actually going to go on a shopping spree today.

But I woke up with a pounding head, feeling completely nauseated and a light fever. So I'm gonna drink some mint tea, lie down on the couch with my blankee and watch Lost.

Uh oh. Maybe if you lie low you can ward off anything bad -- I hope so. As much as I enjoy Ikea, I don't think it's your best choice for today! Hope you feel better...

ProfCrash · 01-08-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Oooohhhh!! I showed Chris the infuser cup, and he asked if that's what I wanted for an anniversary gift. I said yes, and he said, "Order it!" So I did, along with a bunch of samples. Here goes my tea adventure!

Remember, I like flavored teas, so that's what I mostly got.
Apple Black
Cream Black
Orchard Sampler green teas
Orchard Sampler herbals
Berries Sampler black teas

Welcome to the collective

desertblues · 01-08-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by obs20

How is the Saramago?

The Saramago is a good read; describes the journey of an elephant from Lisbon to Spain, as a gift, in the 16th century; with reflections on mankinds behaviour; I am on 31% of the book and have bought Amazon's deal of last week of Saramago's 12 novels for about $19.

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Always give in to temptation. The opportunity might not come around again.

Stitchawl

ho, ho, ho, that one has got me into trouble more than once.

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Originally Posted by Iridal

Ha, that was my plan as well ! I was actually going to go on a shopping spree today.
But I woke up with a pounding head, feeling completely nauseated and a light fever. So I'm gonna drink some mint tea, lie down on the couch with my blankee and watch Lost.

I've been there now. Lots of people...you didn't miss a thing.
Take care of yourself.

In my cup: Cold Arabica-coffee.

obs20 · 01-08-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

The Saramago is a good read; describes the journey of an elephant from Lisbon to Spain, as a gift, in the 16th century; with reflections on mankinds behaviour; I am on 31% of the book and have bought Amazon's deal of last week of Saramago's 12 novels for about $19.

In my cup: Cold Arabica-coffee.

I see both Sony and Kobo have it for about the same price yet they want about $13.50 for the elephant book alone.

In my cup: Orange Juice

ProfCrash · 01-08-2011, 01:50 PM

I just bought the complete works of Sramago for something like $20. Totally worth it. I have read Blindness many times. It is a masterpiece.

astra · 01-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Alright.

Green tea trip has come to its logical end.
I have tried the last two samples of green tea from "other origin"
Ceylon Oliphant
Assam Khongea
Both teas are similar to what I label as standard Chinese green tea.
Then I brewed a cup of Genmaicha. The last green tea, because I tried it before and left it to the end. I liked it more than before. Probably because I brewed it better this time. I am better at doing it per cup instead of per pot. Although, I don't think I love the tea after I tried some others...

Now I have enough samples of green tea to last me for...2 months probably

I might venture to the land of oolong and white though.

My tea cabinet looks funny now, I took a few pics and will upload them a bit later along with tea shop in Prague.

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astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Alright. Green tea trip has come to its logical end. I have tried the last two samples of green tea from "other origin" Ceylon Oliphant Assam Khongea Both teas are similar to what I label as standard Chinese green tea. Then I brewed a cup of Genmaicha. The last green tea, because I tried it before and left it to the end. I liked it more than before. Probably because I brewed it better this time. I am better at doing it per cup instead of per pot. Although, I don't think I love the tea after I tried some others... Now I have enough samples of green tea to last me for...2 months probably I might venture to the land of oolong and white though. My tea cabinet looks funny now, I took a few pics and will upload them a bit later along with tea shop in Prague.