Something I never thought I'd do, and that no self respecting Southern male should probably admit, but here goes:
I have started drinking tea.
Not sweet, iced tea. I've been doing that all my life. You stop pouring in sugar when the spoon stands up by itself, then you chill it in the fridge for a day before drinking a drop. It pours slow, but goes down well. No, not that. I have been off that for about a year now.
What I'm drinking is hot tea, from a little cup with a handle on the side. No sugar, just a dab of honey in there. Oh, and it's green tea, at that. And I actually like it. Quite enjoy the stuff, to be truthful.
I'm convinced there's something dreadfully wrong with my brain; probably a tumor.
A week from today, at 11:00 in the morning, I'm going to have my head examined. Well, *******, actually. But since they're close to one another, I figure I'll have the head checked, too.
Cheerio.
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Go get lipton rounds.. put in tea maker. Fill tea maker with water to the "level" line. Fill tea pitcher to line with ice add a scoop of sugar. Push start. 5 min later the best iced tea in the world.
I agree with YSU on how to prepare and drink tea, except get rid of the sugar. Tea's good to drink, especially if yousteep it long enough to get the flavor. Weak tea is atrocious.
A great way to spend the evening:
1. Prepare tea.
2. grab a good book.
3. Find a cozy spot to curl up in, preferably a couch, and bring over a tv table for your tea.
4. Sit down, read, and sip tea into the wee hours of the morning
A great way to spend the evening:
1. Prepare tea.
2. grab a good book.
3. Find a cozy spot to curl up in, preferably a couch, and bring over a tv table for your tea.
4. Sit down, read, and sip tea into the wee hours of the morning
I just make my tea in a coffe machine, but here is a good combo put rooibos tea, very bery tea, and mint tea together. Put about half a cup or more sugar in every cup and enjoy.
Currently, I'm using a Sunbeam HotShot TM. I put a cup of water in, tap the properly labeled, "Heat" button, wait 20 seconds or thereabouts for it to boil my water, while I put a dab of honey into the bottom of the cup, put the cup under the water reservoir, and hold down the appropriately labeled, "Dispense" tab until my cup is nearly filled. Then I dangle my teabag in the really hot water for 2 minutes, lift it out, cup it in my spoon and dump it in the trash.
The brand is "Salada" which is Chinese for "$1.96 gets you 40 teabags, cheapa$$."
I should probably look into getting finer ingredients, but those would cost money.
I'm expecting this trip to the ******* doctor to be a tad on the expensive side, which is why I've been cheaping out. I probably should have asked before scheduling the surgery; anyone know what it costs to have a 3rd ******** removed these days?
The brand is "Salada" which is Chinese for "$1.96 gets you 40 teabags, cheapa$$."
I should probably look into getting finer ingredients, but those would cost money.
I'm expecting this trip to the ******* doctor to be a tad on the expensive side, which is why I've been cheaping out. I probably should have asked before scheduling the surgery; anyone know what it costs to have a 3rd ******** removed these days?
3rd ********? Hell I'd hang on to that and go into the freak show. Could make you some money..
I get on a tea kick every now and then. Usually when I feel a bug coming on, it is very soothing when you have a cold or sore throat.
Speaking of which, for those who make Sun Tea how do you do it? I get that you fill a glass jar full of water, and add some tea bags and stick it in the sun, but how many tea bags do you use? Any other tips?
I just bought one of those big jars with the nozzle on it for doing this but I've never tried it before.
Speaking of which, for those who make Sun Tea how do you do it? I get that you fill a glass jar full of water, and add some tea bags and stick it in the sun, but how many tea bags do you use? Any other tips?
I just bought one of those big jars with the nozzle on it for doing this but I've never tried it before.
Some people are like slinkies, they aren't really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
Depends on the size. I have big ones and I only use 2-3 depending how stout I want it.
I've been drinking green tea with honey for about a year now. I really like it also. At first I had to kind of force it down, but now I really enjoy the taste. I don't even use as much honey anymore.
TS, it just means we're getting old.
TS, it just means we're getting old.
KakarSmakar the Vile wrote:
I get on a tea kick every now and then. Usually when I feel a bug coming on, it is very soothing when you have a cold or sore throat.
Speaking of which, for those who make Sun Tea how do you do it? I get that you fill a glass jar full of water, and add some tea bags and stick it in the sun, but how many tea bags do you use? Any other tips?
I just bought one of those big jars with the nozzle on it for doing this but I've never tried it before.
Speaking of which, for those who make Sun Tea how do you do it? I get that you fill a glass jar full of water, and add some tea bags and stick it in the sun, but how many tea bags do you use? Any other tips?
I just bought one of those big jars with the nozzle on it for doing this but I've never tried it before.
Usually I do one tea bag per cup of water in the jug. make sure the lid is on tight, and leave it for a day or two. If you want it stronger put in 3 tea bags for every twocups of water.
One note on suntea:
Discard it after drinking your fill, do not keep it for extended periods of time
Discard it after drinking your fill, do not keep it for extended periods of time
http://www.colostate.edu/Orgs/safefood/NEWSLTR/v3n2s06.html wrote:
Using the natural rays of the sun to make tea is fun and popular in the summer. However, using such a method to make tea is highly discouraged. Sun tea is the perfect medium for bacteria to grow. If the sun tea has a thick or syrupy appearance, it may be due to the presence of a ropy bacteria called Alcaligenes viscolactis. Ropy bacteria are commonly found in soil and water.
Several years ago in Ohio and Washington, several people became ill after drinking tainted ice tea. In Washington it was determined that the tea had been made with tap water only heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and left to sit at room temperature for more than 24 hours. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and the National Tea Association recommend the following when making tea.
* Brew tea bags at 195 degrees F for three to five minutes.
* Brew only enough tea that can be consumed within a few hours.
* Never maintain brewed tea for more than eight hours at room temperature. Discard any unused tea after eight hours.
* Wash, rinse, and sanitize tea-making equipment regularly.
* Instead of making "sun tea," brew tea overnight in the refrigerator as you would in the sun.
* Store tea bags in a dark, cool, and dry place away from strong odors and moisture. Do not store in the refrigerator.
Several years ago in Ohio and Washington, several people became ill after drinking tainted ice tea. In Washington it was determined that the tea had been made with tap water only heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and left to sit at room temperature for more than 24 hours. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and the National Tea Association recommend the following when making tea.
* Brew tea bags at 195 degrees F for three to five minutes.
* Brew only enough tea that can be consumed within a few hours.
* Never maintain brewed tea for more than eight hours at room temperature. Discard any unused tea after eight hours.
* Wash, rinse, and sanitize tea-making equipment regularly.
* Instead of making "sun tea," brew tea overnight in the refrigerator as you would in the sun.
* Store tea bags in a dark, cool, and dry place away from strong odors and moisture. Do not store in the refrigerator.
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I just open a can of Lipton Brisk and microwave it for two minutes. It's all pretty much the same thing.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
TStephens wrote:
I'm convinced there's something dreadfully wrong with my brain; probably a tumor.
Quote:
Green Tea Extract May Promote Tumor Growth
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You may be right.
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One note on suntea:
Discard it after drinking your fill, do not keep it for extended periods of time
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Using the natural rays of the sun to make tea is fun and popular in the summer. However, using such a method to make tea is highly discouraged. Sun tea is the perfect medium for bacteria to grow. If the sun tea has a thick or syrupy appearance, it may be due to the presence of a ropy bacteria called Alcaligenes viscolactis. Ropy bacteria are commonly found in soil and water.
Several years ago in Ohio and Washington, several people became ill after drinking tainted ice tea. In Washington it was determined that the tea had been made with tap water only heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and left to sit at room temperature for more than 24 hours. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and the National Tea Association recommend the following when making tea.
* Brew tea bags at 195 degrees F for three to five minutes.
* Brew only enough tea that can be consumed within a few hours.
* Never maintain brewed tea for more than eight hours at room temperature. Discard any unused tea after eight hours.
* Wash, rinse, and sanitize tea-making equipment regularly.
* Instead of making "sun tea," brew tea overnight in the refrigerator as you would in the sun.
* Store tea bags in a dark, cool, and dry place away from strong odors and moisture. Do not store in the refrigerator.
Discard it after drinking your fill, do not keep it for extended periods of time
http://www.colostate.edu/Orgs/safef...3n2s06.html wrote:
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Using the natural rays of the sun to make tea is fun and popular in the summer. However, using such a method to make tea is highly discouraged. Sun tea is the perfect medium for bacteria to grow. If the sun tea has a thick or syrupy appearance, it may be due to the presence of a ropy bacteria called Alcaligenes viscolactis. Ropy bacteria are commonly found in soil and water.
Several years ago in Ohio and Washington, several people became ill after drinking tainted ice tea. In Washington it was determined that the tea had been made with tap water only heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and left to sit at room temperature for more than 24 hours. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and the National Tea Association recommend the following when making tea.
* Brew tea bags at 195 degrees F for three to five minutes.
* Brew only enough tea that can be consumed within a few hours.
* Never maintain brewed tea for more than eight hours at room temperature. Discard any unused tea after eight hours.
* Wash, rinse, and sanitize tea-making equipment regularly.
* Instead of making "sun tea," brew tea overnight in the refrigerator as you would in the sun.
* Store tea bags in a dark, cool, and dry place away from strong odors and moisture. Do not store in the refrigerator.
Thanks for the heads up. I guess I'll just stick to regular iced tea.
Some people are like slinkies, they aren't really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
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In Washington it was determined that the tea had been made with tap water only heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and left to sit at room temperature for more than 24 hours.
That's a bit on the iffy side, anyway. Letting your tea sit out for more than 24 hours before drinking it? Ick.
I used to put 2 teabags in my coffee, wehn I worked the graveyard shift.
talk about wired.. those were the Josta days.
anyone only like the intstant powered ice tea?
talk about wired.. those were the Josta days.
anyone only like the intstant powered ice tea?
the only ice tea I truely enjoy is if it is homemade. All the store bought ones put sugar in it and Im not a sugar fan when it comes to either tea or coffee
Ugh, you silly americans and your tee drinking... 
Firstly, if you have any decency whatsoever, you'll discard anything labeled "Tea" that comes in a paper filter bag. Tea bags are absolute garbage. They are filled mostly with what is refered to as fannings. It's basically the **** that falls or breaks off the good parts and is left after processing. For you potheads, think of it as the shake or the sift at the bottom of a bag.
What makes it so terrible is the particles of tea in the fannings tend to oversteep very quickly due to their small size as well as the dust seeps through the filter. This leaves a bitter taste to the tea and usually an unpleasant aftertaste. Horribly offending to the pallet if you ask me.
There are many grades of Tea to choose from, but the finer points are wasted on most people. Super Ultra Mega Mega Orange Pekoe to Broke-*** Golden Pekoe etc, etc don't matter so much as the fact that you get a good quality loose leaf Tea. Ask any hippy and they can point you in the direction of a good organic food store where they usually carry these sorts of things.
When brewing Tea it's very important to have a proper receptacle. A teapot is ideal and don't use any of those metal Tea balls, cloth filters, or some crappy paper filter. Place the Tea Leaves in the teapot(lid on) and let it steep for the requisite period of time.
At work I have a little Black & Decker Brew 'N Goâ„¢ coffee maker that works rather well for Japanese Green Tea. Not so great for the longer brewed teas, but for the quicker ones it's quite nice.
There isn't anything more shameful about drinking a spot of tea than there is about enjoying a fine wine, a quality whiskey, or a freshly squeezed lemonade. For those who enjoy the simple yet finer pleasures in life, a good Tea is a top shelf contender.
Firstly, if you have any decency whatsoever, you'll discard anything labeled "Tea" that comes in a paper filter bag. Tea bags are absolute garbage. They are filled mostly with what is refered to as fannings. It's basically the **** that falls or breaks off the good parts and is left after processing. For you potheads, think of it as the shake or the sift at the bottom of a bag.
What makes it so terrible is the particles of tea in the fannings tend to oversteep very quickly due to their small size as well as the dust seeps through the filter. This leaves a bitter taste to the tea and usually an unpleasant aftertaste. Horribly offending to the pallet if you ask me.
There are many grades of Tea to choose from, but the finer points are wasted on most people. Super Ultra Mega Mega Orange Pekoe to Broke-*** Golden Pekoe etc, etc don't matter so much as the fact that you get a good quality loose leaf Tea. Ask any hippy and they can point you in the direction of a good organic food store where they usually carry these sorts of things.
When brewing Tea it's very important to have a proper receptacle. A teapot is ideal and don't use any of those metal Tea balls, cloth filters, or some crappy paper filter. Place the Tea Leaves in the teapot(lid on) and let it steep for the requisite period of time.
At work I have a little Black & Decker Brew 'N Goâ„¢ coffee maker that works rather well for Japanese Green Tea. Not so great for the longer brewed teas, but for the quicker ones it's quite nice.
There isn't anything more shameful about drinking a spot of tea than there is about enjoying a fine wine, a quality whiskey, or a freshly squeezed lemonade. For those who enjoy the simple yet finer pleasures in life, a good Tea is a top shelf contender.
Youshutup the Vile wrote:
Then add the tea to the cup with the milk already in it. This, as Douglas Adams observes, reduces the threat of scolding. Add sugar to taste. More than 4 spoonfuls is not allowed.
Do you get scolded by mumsie if you pour the milk in later, or did you mean scalding?
Youshutup the Vile wrote:
pedant
You're just jealous. You chuckled when you re-read that, don't deny it.
I never got why people put milk in after they pour their coffee or tea. I always put the milk in first so that it mixes naturally when I pour my drink of choise, as well as getting a good idea how much to really put in. Whenever i put in the milk after, I either put too much milk in or not enough, along with having to dirty up a spoon.
Much more effecient the other way
Much more effecient the other way
Buncha tea drinkin poofters....
Earl Grey, a dab of honey, sometimes even "dirty" with milk
Edited, Wed Jul 27 11:03:08 2005 by NephthysWanderer
Earl Grey, a dab of honey, sometimes even "dirty" with milk
Edited, Wed Jul 27 11:03:08 2005 by NephthysWanderer
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I never got why people put milk in after they pour their coffee or tea.
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