What is in your cup? - Page 493

astra · 01-30-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

you're flashing your tea!?

careful! the tea police might get you!

at least I didn't flash it down the toilet

I guess, I meant rinsing?

On to the second resteep.

astra · 01-30-2011, 03:27 PM

Third and the last resteep of Tuocha Pu-Erh.
3 minutes this time.

That was the last, second tuocha sample packet.
I am going to order sooner or later, 100gr. When I do I am going to try to brew it for one cup. However, I am not going to do it like they suggest at NBTea. I will do as other people advise. Rinsing Tuocha for 30 seconds. Then short infusions. 10-20-25-30 seconds.
I am curious

Stitchawl · 01-30-2011, 06:30 PM

Outside the snow is falling
and friends are calling "yoo hoo",
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

Happy Monday, everyone! The thermometer is reading in the minus numbers, but the kitchen is warm and cozy. Just right for a cup of "Catherine" Royal Blend tea and a bowl of muesli.

The Japan Sea side of this island is getting pounded by snow storms. Thank goodness the Kyoto area only gets a dusting a couple of times during a winter. Although the snow is falling now, nothing is sticking to the ground, and the roads here won't freeze. I can see snow on the tops of the mountains that surround Kyoto, (and it sure looks pretty,) but not have to deal with shoveling snow, tire chains on my bike, or power failures.

Damn... this Catherine's Royal Blend need to be exchanged for something that doesn't taste as if the sewers backed up. Yuck! I'm going for an oldie but goodie... Yorkshire tea!

Stitchawl

desertblues · 01-31-2011, 02:53 AM

Cold Arabica-coffee.

pdurrant · 01-31-2011, 03:14 AM

Coke Zero #1

Stitchawl · 01-31-2011, 04:21 AM

I have a craving for hot coco with whipped cream, but I don't have any whipped cream and I don't have any coco.

I'll sublimate my craving with a cup of no-brand Keemun tea.

Stitchawl

desertblues · 01-31-2011, 04:58 AM

Stitchawl: just for you

Stitchawl · 01-31-2011, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertblues

Stitchawl: just for you

Thanks for that. (I tried to give you some Karma for it, but the page wouldn't let me until I spread some around. I'll have to owe you!) But I don't have chocolate, heavy cream, or milk in the house. So I guess it on to yet another cup of tea...

I do have some sweetened condensed milk on the shelf and plenty of spices. I think I'll whip up some Indian Chai! That will satisfy my sweet tooth for now.

Stitchawl

astra · 01-31-2011, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Damn... this Catherine's Royal Blend need to be exchanged for something that doesn't taste as if the sewers backed up. Yuck!

What is it? Google doesn't help.

Monday morning, really. A hard week ahead. Still better at work, than unemployed at home. So...third cup of tea for today. Second cup of Ahmad Hampton Breakfast. Seems like my suspicion that brewing good black tea at work doesn't work very well is a correct one. At home, Hampton Breakfast was good, not great. At work is is only passable. No point brewing good quality teas in the office. Mediocre will do. I don't know what affects it. My mood? Unfiltered water? A cup instead my tea glass at home?
Probably mood.

desertblues · 01-31-2011, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

What is it? Google doesn't help.

Monday morning, really. A hard week ahead. Still better at work, than unemployed at home. So...third cup of tea for today. Second cup of Ahmad Hampton Breakfast. Seems like my suspicion that brewing good black tea at work doesn't work very well is a correct one. At home, Hampton Breakfast was good, not great. At work is is only passable. No point brewing good quality teas in the office. Mediocre will do. I don't know what affects it. My mood? Unfiltered water? A cup instead my tea glass at home?
Probably mood.

Air-conditioning?

in my cup: cold Arabica-coffee. No water; I don't like to drink a lot of water. It's just 'not me'.

astra · 01-31-2011, 05:43 AM

White yogurt.

pdurrant · 01-31-2011, 05:51 AM

Coke Zero #2

Stitchawl · 01-31-2011, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

What is it? Google doesn't help.

Another mediocre tea that I picked up because it was in a nice looking tin. The 'Catherine' line of teas is blended by Whittard of Chelsea, a UK tea company with over a century of buying teas. What is a shame is that with a century to learn, they still haven't figured out how to blend a good tea! It's not a 'bad' tea, it just doesn't compare with the better teas on the market.

Stitchawl

Latinandgreek · 01-31-2011, 06:52 AM

I've got Ahmad Earl Grey tea a brewin' and I can't seem to get into studying these days. Also, I've sort of decided to upgrade my slow as molasses laptop to a Sony Vaio EB. I was really thinking about getting a Macbook or the cheapest Macbook Pro, but I wouldn't have anyone to service it here in case something broke, and it's a bit too pricey.

astra · 01-31-2011, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Another mediocre tea that I picked up because it was in a nice looking tin. The 'Catherine' line of teas is blended by Whittard of Chelsea, a UK tea company with over a century of buying teas. What is a shame is that with a century to learn, they still haven't figured out how to blend a good tea! It's not a 'bad' tea, it just doesn't compare with the better teas on the market.

Ah, Whittards. I have seen their shops. All I remember is that they were good looking

Fourth cuppa.
Rooibos baked apple.

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01-30-2011, 03:27 PM	#7382
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Third and the last resteep of Tuocha Pu-Erh. 3 minutes this time. That was the last, second tuocha sample packet. I am going to order sooner or later, 100gr. When I do I am going to try to brew it for one cup. However, I am not going to do it like they suggest at NBTea. I will do as other people advise. Rinsing Tuocha for 30 seconds. Then short infusions. 10-20-25-30 seconds. I am curious

01-30-2011, 06:30 PM	#7383
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "yoo hoo", Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you. Happy Monday, everyone! The thermometer is reading in the minus numbers, but the kitchen is warm and cozy. Just right for a cup of "Catherine" Royal Blend tea and a bowl of muesli. The Japan Sea side of this island is getting pounded by snow storms. Thank goodness the Kyoto area only gets a dusting a couple of times during a winter. Although the snow is falling now, nothing is sticking to the ground, and the roads here won't freeze. I can see snow on the tops of the mountains that surround Kyoto, (and it sure looks pretty,) but not have to deal with shoveling snow, tire chains on my bike, or power failures. Damn... this Catherine's Royal Blend need to be exchanged for something that doesn't taste as if the sewers backed up. Yuck! I'm going for an oldie but goodie... Yorkshire tea! Stitchawl

01-31-2011, 02:53 AM	#7384
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Cold Arabica-coffee.

01-31-2011, 03:14 AM	#7385
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Coke Zero #1

01-31-2011, 04:21 AM	#7386
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I have a craving for hot coco with whipped cream, but I don't have any whipped cream and I don't have any coco. I'll sublimate my craving with a cup of no-brand Keemun tea. Stitchawl

01-31-2011, 04:58 AM	#7387
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Stitchawl: just for you

01-31-2011, 05:43 AM	#7391
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	White yogurt.

01-31-2011, 05:51 AM	#7392
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Coke Zero #2

01-31-2011, 06:52 AM	#7394
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I've got Ahmad Earl Grey tea a brewin' and I can't seem to get into studying these days. Also, I've sort of decided to upgrade my slow as molasses laptop to a Sony Vaio EB. I was really thinking about getting a Macbook or the cheapest Macbook Pro, but I wouldn't have anyone to service it here in case something broke, and it's a bit too pricey.

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