What is in your cup? - Page 1194

CRussel · 12-26-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurora W

Big glass of water this morning. To be followed by another glass of water. And then maybe some oolong.

(still getting used to how dry it is up here in the somewhat North in the winter time...)

Yes, it's having the heat on all the time, and the cold outside also reduces the amount of moisture in the air. But nothing like a nice hot cuppa to help.

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

Thank you - good thought, so I have had a look. Some pretty scary prices, but maybe I should expect that? We are just getting into drinking tea, having been coffee drinkers pretty well exclusively (I'm talking freshly ground beans, not that instant stuff of course).

Keep in mind that 100 gms of tea (1/4 lbs) goes a long way. I'm paying anywhere from $6 to $18 USD per tin (usually 4 oz) of tea, depending on which one it is.

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I shall certainly do some more research. At this stage, we find that we like black Chinese tea (such as Twinings' Russian Caravan, which we can get as loose tea if I hunt round a bit) and green tea. We have some Rooiboos too, which comes in big square bags - haven't seen it loose yet.

While I have some favourite blends, there's a purity in single teas that I also appreciate. I find myself drinking more and more single teas, and less of the blends. And don't discount India blacks such as Darjeeling based on what is called that in a tea bag.

Darjeelings vary hugely, from a delicate, pale, first flush Darjeelings from one of the better estates, to smooth but full bodied second flush, to positively harsh blends that are what many think Darjeeling is.

That being said, I'm finding greens and Oolongs on the green side of the scale are what I'm drinking day in and day out. I buy Lung Ching by the 1/2 kilo, and am seriously thinking about doing that with Ti Kwan Yin. Though on the absolute far end of the spectrum there is nothing like a good Lapsang Souchong on a cold rainy day.

Enjoy your discovery journey. Remember, it isn't the destination, but the journey, that is the fun.

Aurora W · 12-26-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Yes, it's having the heat on all the time, and the cold outside also reduces the amount of moisture in the air. But nothing like a nice hot cuppa to help.

Yea, used to live here before...and a LOT further North before that...but six years living darn near in the tropics spoiled me. So, must remember to drink some water in the AM. And find a decent humidifier soon.

But now, time for some oolong.

dreams · 12-26-2011, 07:56 PM

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I am in "recovery" mode and moving slow today.

Trying out some new, gifted hot chocolates in my cup today while playing with my new toys.

VydorScope · 12-26-2011, 11:55 PM

Still on vacation... left Nashville and in Kentucky now... need find a cup and something to put in it....

CWatkinsNash · 12-27-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by VydorScope

Still on vacation... left Nashville and in Kentucky now... need find a cup and something to put in it....

Go native. Find a mason jar.

And no, that was not really sarcasm regarding KY because I drink out of them all the time. In fact...

In my mason jar - water, with ice.

I'd prefer something sweet with bubbles but I'm trying to recover from the unhealthy amounts of caffeine, sugar, and other things I consumed in Florida.

VydorScope · 12-27-2011, 08:14 AM

all I found was hotel coffee must correct that this am...

Kevin8or · 12-27-2011, 11:40 AM

Good morning, everyone. For those who celebrate Christmas, I hope you had good one. I opened a fresh pound of Peets' Garuda blend coffee this morning.

So, most of my clan gathered at my older sister's house for Christmas. She made an amazing egg nog in a punch bowl. A block of coffee ice cream sat in the middle of the egg nog and slowly melted through the evening. It was heavenly. (An alternate ice cream flavor is pepperment, which I'd love to try.)

Latinandgreek · 12-27-2011, 12:12 PM

Earl Grey tea in my cup. I'm trying to finish off a project I started a long time ago and haven't had time to work on in a while... but first, tea time!

The Terminator · 12-27-2011, 01:21 PM

Nothing in my cup, welcome to the "Earl Grey Club" LatinAndGreek

VydorScope · 12-27-2011, 02:03 PM

VydorScope jr has Pink Eye AND Sinus infection so we are holed up in a hotel in KY for 48-72 hours.

CRussel · 12-27-2011, 02:28 PM

Ouch, VydorScope. I hope he gets better soon.

Meanwhile, finished my morning fresh squeezed OJ, and have Peet's Major Dickason's in my cup (mug).

ProfCrash · 12-27-2011, 04:57 PM

Hi all. Back from vacation. I have not read the massive back log of posts, sorry.

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas or whatever you celebrate. I had a great time and enjoyed time with family and friends and some nearly naked Daniel Craig in Girl With Dragon Tattoo. It was a good trip but it is great to be home with the doggies.

And starting the second trimester.

pdurrant · 12-27-2011, 05:50 PM

Welcome back, ProfCrash. Glad to hear you had a good time and that you're doing so well.

I've had a very pleasant few days with family visiting, and have eaten far too much.

Orangeade with zero added sugar in my cup.

Latinandgreek · 12-27-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terminator

Nothing in my cup, welcome to the "Earl Grey Club" LatinAndGreek

Thank you! It's good to finally have some free time on my hands to post here again.

Real cranberry tea in my cup. Back to reading

CRussel · 12-27-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Hi all. Back from vacation. I have not read the massive back log of posts, sorry.

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas or whatever you celebrate. I had a great time and enjoyed time with family and friends and some nearly naked Daniel Craig in Girl With Dragon Tattoo. It was a good trip but it is great to be home with the doggies.

And starting the second trimester.

Welcome back. Glad to hear you had a good time.

Lapsang Souchong in my cup. Which tells you what the weather is like.

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12-26-2011, 07:56 PM	#17898
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I am in "recovery" mode and moving slow today. Trying out some new, gifted hot chocolates in my cup today while playing with my new toys.

12-26-2011, 11:55 PM	#17899
VydorScope Wizard Posts: 3,418 Karma: 35207650 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: iPad	Still on vacation... left Nashville and in Kentucky now... need find a cup and something to put in it....

12-27-2011, 08:14 AM	#17901
VydorScope Wizard Posts: 3,418 Karma: 35207650 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: iPad	all I found was hotel coffee must correct that this am...

12-27-2011, 11:40 AM	#17902
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	Good morning, everyone. For those who celebrate Christmas, I hope you had good one. I opened a fresh pound of Peets' Garuda blend coffee this morning. So, most of my clan gathered at my older sister's house for Christmas. She made an amazing egg nog in a punch bowl. A block of coffee ice cream sat in the middle of the egg nog and slowly melted through the evening. It was heavenly. (An alternate ice cream flavor is pepperment, which I'd love to try.)

12-27-2011, 12:12 PM	#17903
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Earl Grey tea in my cup. I'm trying to finish off a project I started a long time ago and haven't had time to work on in a while... but first, tea time!

12-27-2011, 01:21 PM	#17904
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Nothing in my cup, welcome to the "Earl Grey Club" LatinAndGreek

12-27-2011, 02:03 PM	#17905
VydorScope Wizard Posts: 3,418 Karma: 35207650 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: iPad	VydorScope jr has Pink Eye AND Sinus infection so we are holed up in a hotel in KY for 48-72 hours.

12-27-2011, 02:28 PM	#17906
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Ouch, VydorScope. I hope he gets better soon. Meanwhile, finished my morning fresh squeezed OJ, and have Peet's Major Dickason's in my cup (mug).

12-27-2011, 04:57 PM	#17907
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	Hi all. Back from vacation. I have not read the massive back log of posts, sorry. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas or whatever you celebrate. I had a great time and enjoyed time with family and friends and some nearly naked Daniel Craig in Girl With Dragon Tattoo. It was a good trip but it is great to be home with the doggies. And starting the second trimester.

12-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#17908
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,610 Karma: 318126844 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Welcome back, ProfCrash. Glad to hear you had a good time and that you're doing so well. I've had a very pleasant few days with family visiting, and have eaten far too much. Orangeade with zero added sugar in my cup.