What is in your cup?

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by astrangerhere

Having a skinny vanilla latte. My local barista informed me that the new Starbucks Maple Pecan would be too sweet for me, so I skipped it today.

I'm slowly moving from 'quite' sweet, no almost none. For my regular morning Major Dickason's Blend, I'm down to a 1/2 spoon only. I figure in another couple of weeks, I can eliminate the sugar entirely. At least, that's the plan. (My typical Starbucks was always a simple Grande Latte with an extra shot. And then a LOT of sugar. )

[astrangerhere]

Originally Posted by CRussel

I'm slowly moving from 'quite' sweet, no almost none. For my regular morning Major Dickason's Blend, I'm down to a 1/2 spoon only. I figure in another couple of weeks, I can eliminate the sugar entirely. At least, that's the plan. (My typical Starbucks was always a simple Grande Latte with an extra shot. And then a LOT of sugar. )

I used to drink 100% black. Now I have 1 mini-moo and half a pack of Stevia per 12 ounces or so.

I am finishing up my bag of Caribou morning blend right now so I can start on the bag of seasonal Pecan Pie that I picked up this weekend at Fresh Market.

[Difflugia]

Starway Keemun

[CRussel]

Also a Keemun this morning -- Lion Mountain, in my case. A delicious way to start the day.

[Difflugia]

I'll need to find a new Keemun supplier. The one I'm drinking was a brand I found in an Asian grocery store that no longer stocks it and I've only got enough for one more pot. It's definitely a flavor I'd miss and I haven't found anything else comparable on a store shelf. I guess I'll be buying online. You've mentioned being happy with Murchie's, so I'll probably give them a shot.

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by Difflugia

I'll need to find a new Keemun supplier. The one I'm drinking was a brand I found in an Asian grocery store that no longer stocks it and I've only got enough for one more pot. It's definitely a flavor I'd miss and I haven't found anything else comparable on a store shelf. I guess I'll be buying online. You've mentioned being happy with Murchie's, so I'll probably give them a shot.

Where are you ordering from? (USA, Canada, or somewhere else entirely?)

Murchie's ships pretty much everywhere, but if in the USA that's a flat $10 shipping, so I might try one of the Keemun Panda or Keemun Mao Feng versions on Amazon. If buying from Murchie's, their Keemun Extra Superior is the one I have experience with.

[Difflugia]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Where are you ordering from? (USA, Canada, or somewhere else entirely?)

Murchie's ships pretty much everywhere, but if in the USA that's a flat $10 shipping, so I might try one of the Keemun Panda or Keemun Mao Feng versions on Amazon. If buying from Murchie's, their Keemun Extra Superior is the one I have experience with.

Thanks. I'm in the US. Even with $10 shipping, buying a half-pound or pound might still be reasonably cost effective, but that will make sampling a bit expensive.

[cromag]

Last tea of the day.

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by Difflugia

Thanks. I'm in the US. Even with $10 shipping, buying a half-pound or pound might still be reasonably cost effective, but that will make sampling a bit expensive.

Buy several 2oz blends/varietals. Though that's always a bit tricky, still you might well come across more than one that "fits". And, of course, your 1/2 pound of Keemun covers the shipping.

[poohbear_nc]

Talisker Storm - to celebrate Hurricane Maria remaining offshore ...

[cromag]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Talisker Storm - to celebrate Hurricane Maria remaining offshore ...

I'll drink to that!

[Difflugia]

Taiwan high mountain oolong

[CRussel]

Murchie's Balmoral Blend tea

[DiapDealer]

Bell's Best Brown Ale.
The name is clearly subjective, but I do consider it a contender for the title (in my limited experience, of course).

[cromag]

Last tea of the day.