What is in your cup?

[astra]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Curses! You had to post a link that worked didn't you? [must not click link until all I've tried all samples in the cabinet I've already bought]

[must not click]

[where's that credit card number?]

[am clicking ..... link]

[sigh]

I am so sorry!

Originally Posted by orlok

"plain" Rooibos is the closest I get

Hey, I pointed to a simple green rooibos sample, nothing fancy
I do believe that you might like it more than in bags.

My problem is I don't like tea

By the way, who is talking about teas? Tisanes!



A lot of water today.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by astra

Hey, I pointed to a simple green rooibos sample, nothing fancy
I do believe that you might like it more than in bags.

But then I'll need a teapot, and a strainer, and a tea caddy, and...and... OK, I might give it a go .

[orlok]

Originally Posted by Iridal

You dare say that out loud ? In THIS thread ?

Sorry, sorry. Wasn't aware it was a tea drinkers' convention .

[astra]

ETA
poohbear_nc Do NOT click any of the following links. All of them are working links.
You have been warned!

Originally Posted by orlok

But then I'll need a teapot, and a strainer, and a tea caddy, and...and... OK, I might give it a go .

If you get a strainer, you might avoid teapot altogether
You can use it in your cup/mug.

No tea balls, spoons etc. I find them very uncomfortable to use, fill/empty, clean.

My first was good one. The downside is that its mesh overlaps and tea leaves get in-between the overlaps that are impossible to clean 100%. I, being a perfectionist, don't like it.

The second was a very good one
A superb strainer. It comes in three sizes (I have ordered the middle size) and is very fine indeed.

Then the curiosity got better of me and I got the third and the best of the best Love it!

The last two are big strainers

[Latinandgreek]

Earl Grey tea. And then... work!

But first, some Xena on Book Television! And maybe I'll slip in a Farscape DVD...

[orlok]

Originally Posted by astra

ETA
poohbear_nc Do NOT click any of the following links. All of them are working links.
You have been warned!



If you get a strainer, you might avoid teapot altogether
You can use it in your cup/mug.

No tea balls, spoons etc. I find them very uncomfortable to use, fill/empty, clean.

My first was good one. The downside is that its mesh overlaps and tea leaves get in-between the overlaps that are impossible to clean 100%. I, being a perfectionist, don't like it.

The second was a very good one
A superb strainer. It comes in three sizes (I have ordered the middle size) and is very fine indeed.

Then the curiosity got better of me and I got the third and the best of the best Love it!

The last two are big strainers

Strainers have come a long way since I last used one!

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

Earl Grey tea. And then... work!

First time I had Early Grey I thought the cup still had washing-up liquid in it, and I spat it out!

[poohbear_nc]

poohbear_nc Do NOT click any of the following links. All of them are working links.
You have been warned!

Fortunately I have already acquired the perfect "brew-a-cup" of tea contraption
(http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/...rfect-teamaker)

[CWatkinsNash]

If you all keep posting these links I'll be broke by noon, which is unacceptable because there are millions of ebooks I haven't bought yet.

[Latinandgreek]

Turkish coffee.

[ProfCrash]

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Ooh, if you don't check in with a song in the mornings, my roommate might shoot me. You see, being halfway around the world, I get your morning song in the evenings, and since it's usually a song I know, I walk around humming or singing it the rest of the night. On the days you don't post one, I fall back on "You Were On My Mind". (In fact, that one's running through my head right now.) My roommate likes that songs as much as I do, but after a few days...

Seriously, though, have a safe trip.

In my cup - cuppa coffee #1, cream & sugar. About to head to the kitchen for cup #2.

Can someone point me to a good US web site for loose tea?

Tea Gschwendner http://shop.tgtea.com/store/

Gong Fu http://www.gongfu-tea.com/sunshop/

These are the two stores that I shop at. I have tried 1/4 of the Oolongs and 2 of the Pu Erh's from Gong fu and love them.

[CWatkinsNash]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Tea Gschwendner http://shop.tgtea.com/store/

Gong Fu http://www.gongfu-tea.com/sunshop/

These are the two stores that I shop at. I have tried 1/4 of the Oolongs and 2 of the Pu Erh's from Gong fu and love them.

[ProfCrash]

I just finished two pots of Blue Spring Oolong.

So my tea list:

TG Reorder List: Genmaicha, Sencha, Bancha, Bossa Nova, Formosa Fancy Ming Xiang Oolong, Arabian Nights, Anna's, Lapsang Sourchong, Keemun, Pu Erh, Rooibos Lemon, Rooibos Cream Carmel, Rooibos Vanila, Rooibos Ginger, Rooibos Jungle Fire, Rooibos Capetown.

TG Good Stuff but Won't Reorder: Darjeeling Margaret's Hope, Diplomat's Tea, Earl Grey 69, Sumatra Oolong Barisan

Gong Fu Reorder: Baozhong, High Mountain Artisional, Red Plum Tea, Blue Spring Oolong, Milk Oolong, Camel's Breath, Seven Son's Pu Erh.

[astra]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

TG Reorder List: Genmaicha, Sencha, Bancha, Bossa Nova, Formosa Fancy Ming Xiang Oolong, Arabian Nights, Anna's, Lapsang Sourchong, Keemun, Pu Erh, Rooibos Lemon, Rooibos Cream Carmel, Rooibos Vanila, Rooibos Ginger, Rooibos Jungle Fire, Rooibos Capetown.

Gong Fu Reorder: Baozhong, High Mountain Artisional, Red Plum Tea, Blue Spring Oolong, Milk Oolong, Camel's Breath, Seven Son's Pu Erh.

Sweeeeet



A cup of The East India Company's Keemun. Yum

[Stitchawl]

All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

Good morning, everyone! My gear is checked, re-checked, packed and locked, and I'm ready to go! Breakfast first with some Fortunum & Mason 'Royal Blend' tea to get me ready.

Originally Posted by astra

Enjoy whatever you are planning to do

Working weekend. A young newly married couple wants wall-sized photos of themselves diving the coral reef in Micronesia. I just wish my wife was free to help me. She's the perfect dive buddy/assistant and knows exactly how I like the lighting reflectors positioned for different types of shots. I'll have to hire a diver there to do that for me. There is a fellow I know that has worked for me before who's pretty good, but it's not the same as having my wife with me.

Originally Posted by bjones6416

Ankle bracelet in place?
Have fun! I'll try not to alarm the whole community about your absence this time...

I 'should' be back by Monday morning. At least, that's what I told the parole officer...

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Ooh, if you don't check in with a song in the mornings, my roommate might shoot me. You see, being halfway around the world, I get your morning song in the evenings, and since it's usually a song I know, I walk around humming or singing it the rest of the night. On the days you don't post one, I fall back on "You Were On My Mind". (In fact, that one's running through my head right now.) My roommate likes that songs as much as I do, but after a few days...
Seriously, though, have a safe trip.

Thanks. It should be safe enough. The fishies tend to be friendly. As for a song, try "Master Jack." It's another great one!

Originally Posted by astra

A cup of The East India Company's Keemun. Yum

A day without Keemun is hardly a day at all. And that's what I'm bringing with me for this trip! It's strong enough to cut through the salt water and dry air. But right now... a second cup of 'Royal Blend' for me!

Have a great week-end, all!


Stitchawl

[orlok]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

There is a fellow I know that has worked for me before who's pretty good, but it's not the same as having my wife with me.

In many ways, I'm sure...

Have a good trip.