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Since my faction hasn't been represented yet: ICED tea! Even in sub-zero weather.
The greatest scourge upon mankind is the migration of Sweet Tea  northwards so that now it's becoming harder to find anything but.
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Kelley E.
United States
Sacramento
California
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msbtch2u wrote: Since my faction hasn't been represented yet: ICED tea! Even in sub-zero weather. The greatest scourge upon mankind is the migration of Sweet Tea northwards so that now it's becoming harder to find anything but.
I have a friend that only likes iced coffee and even when it's cold weather. She'll try to order it at many places and they tell her that they don't sell it so she orders a glass of ice and a cup of coffee. Why they won't do it for her I have no idea.
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Christian Jorgensen
New Zealand
Auckland
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xeromist wrote: I have a friend that only likes iced coffee and even when it's cold weather. She'll try to order it at many places and they tell her that they don't sell it so she orders a glass of ice and a cup of coffee. Why they won't do it for her I have no idea.:shake:
Iced coffee can be quite nice.
The first time I tried it was by accident in Japan. I was summer, and I'd ordered a coffee at a lunch bar, and didn't think to ask for it hot.
I got a cup of cold black coffee, with ice cubes in it, and a little pot of liquid suger. I was a bit suprised, but interested enough to give it a go. It was really nice. For the rest of that trip I don't think I ordered another hot drink.
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On a frosty winter's day in Sendai I dashed out of my hotel to the hot coffee vending machine across the street, pressed the wrong button, and spent my last coins on an ice cold can of Coffee Boss. Boo hiss.
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Today I bought:
I am getting ready to steep a cup right now!
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Chris Tannhauser
United States
San Diego
California
Callisto 1 Mission Log, Day 3,125: I swear to god, if Logan does that spoon tapping thing again I will use it to dig his other eye out of his head. Also, the toilets stopped working sometime last month. Probably should've mentioned that first.
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Maya Girl got one of those electric kettles and now every day around mid afternoon I fantasize that the President is a Queen.
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W M Shubert
United States
Portland
Oregon
KGS is the #1 web site for playing go over the internet. Visit now!
Yes, I really am that awesome.
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HiveGod wrote: Maya Girl got one of those electric kettles and now every day around mid afternoon I fantasize that the President is a Queen. I can do that even without a fancy electric kettle.
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fightcitymayor
United States
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
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msbtch2u wrote: Since my faction hasn't been represented yet: ICED tea! Even in sub-zero weather. The greatest scourge upon mankind is the migration of Sweet Tea northwards so that now it's becoming harder to find anything but.
but...
but...
but...
I like sweet tea being readily available above the Mason-Dixon these days.
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fightcitymayor wrote: msbtch2u wrote: Since my faction hasn't been represented yet: ICED tea! Even in sub-zero weather. The greatest scourge upon mankind is the migration of Sweet Tea northwards so that now it's becoming harder to find anything but. but... but... but... I like sweet tea being readily available above the Mason-Dixon these days.
I don't deny some people like it but it's death for a diabetic. There's been a few times I've received it at the drive-thru instead of the unsweetened tea I ordered, and I've gagged at the sweetness. We drank sweetened tea when I was growing up, but it was nowhere near this pure liquid sugar!
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W M Shubert
United States
Portland
Oregon
KGS is the #1 web site for playing go over the internet. Visit now!
Yes, I really am that awesome.
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msbtch2u wrote: fightcitymayor wrote: msbtch2u wrote: Since my faction hasn't been represented yet: ICED tea! Even in sub-zero weather. The greatest scourge upon mankind is the migration of Sweet Tea northwards so that now it's becoming harder to find anything but. but... but... but... I like sweet tea being readily available above the Mason-Dixon these days. I don't deny some people like it but it's death for a diabetic. There's been a few times I've received it at the drive-thru instead of the unsweetened tea I ordered, and I've gagged at the sweetness. We drank sweetened tea when I was growing up, but it was nowhere near this pure liquid sugar! 
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Kelley E.
United States
Sacramento
California
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wmshub wrote: Growing up I liked iced tea a lot; it had no sugar, just weakish tea with ice added. These days I avoid iced tea because every time I get it, it's not iced tea at all
There was no tea in my house growing up since it wasn't something that my parents liked but I've started ordering it when I eat out now. I've found that the trick is to ask if it is fresh brewed or from a fountain. If they don't know what you're asking or they say it is a fountain drink then just don't get it but if it's fresh brewed then it's usually the good stuff.
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fightcitymayor
United States
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
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msbtch2u wrote: I don't deny some people like it but it's death for a diabetic. There's been a few times I've received it at the drive-thru instead of the unsweetened tea I ordered, and I've gagged thanked my lucky stars at the sweetness. We drank sweetened tea when I was growing up, but it was nowhere near this pure liquid sugar!
'wmshub' wrote: I'm not diabetic but I still gag giggle like a happy schoolchild when I get this stuff. Growing up I liked iced tea a lot; it had no sugar, just weakish tea with ice added. These days I avoid can't get enough iced tea because every time I get it, it's not iced tea at all, it's sugar syrup with a tiny bit of tea coloring and maybe a drop of lemon added. Disgusting I only wish I could get more of the stuff.
You two need to be more careful when you type. I fixed some very obvious errors for you both.
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Rich P
United Kingdom
Sheffield
United Kingdom
I didn't know what to do with my UberBadge, so I left it as a GeekBadge.
Back home after a world tour. How quickly a year goes...
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I thought the worst tea I've ever had was in Bolivia, where they put cinnamon
 and cloves  in it... then we got to Peru, where it tasted like gravel .
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Kelley E.
United States
Sacramento
California
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woodnoggin wrote: it tasted like gravel
It's story time; inquiring minds want to know how you came about this basis for comparison. 
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Rich P
United Kingdom
Sheffield
United Kingdom
I didn't know what to do with my UberBadge, so I left it as a GeekBadge.
Back home after a world tour. How quickly a year goes...
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xeromist wrote: woodnoggin wrote: it tasted like gravel It's story time; inquiring minds want to know how you came about this basis for comparison.
I'm a cyclist.
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Michael Edwards
United States
Everett
Washington
YA RL'YAH
Phnglui mglw nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah nagl fhtagn! With cheeze!
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AdrianPHague wrote: TEA FIRST THEN MILK, YOU HEATHENS!
My understanding is if you do it that way, you skald the milk (as it hits the larger mass of hot tea), vs. adding the tea to milk (which heats up the milk as it dilutes it).
http://www.theteafaq.com/tea/information/milk-or-tea-first.h...
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France
Dijon
Ne Oublie
You're feeling dizzy... Now all your boardgames belong to me!!!
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AdrianPHague wrote:
'Yorkshire Gold' best tea on the planet.
Brewing some right now! 
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Juan Pablo Laura Torrico
Bolivia
Oruro
Oruro
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woodnoggin wrote: I thought the worst tea I've ever had was in Bolivia, where they put cinnamon and cloves in it... then we got to Peru, where it tasted like gravel .
Are you crazy? where the heck did you get that kind of tea? The only time it's served with cinnamon and/or cloves it's if have Singani.
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Not Just Wrong- SPECTACULARLY WRONG.
Spain
Texas
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xeromist wrote: msbtch2u wrote: Since my faction hasn't been represented yet: ICED tea! Even in sub-zero weather. The greatest scourge upon mankind is the migration of Sweet Tea northwards so that now it's becoming harder to find anything but. I have a friend that only likes iced coffee and even when it's cold weather. She'll try to order it at many places and they tell her that they don't sell it so she orders a glass of ice and a cup of coffee. Why they won't do it for her I have no idea.
Because real iced coffee is cold brewed. It isn't just taking hot coffee and then putting it in the fridge- though many heathen do, in fact, make it that way.
But that is.......INCORRECT.
Darilian
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Rich P
United Kingdom
Sheffield
United Kingdom
I didn't know what to do with my UberBadge, so I left it as a GeekBadge.
Back home after a world tour. How quickly a year goes...
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slovo wrote: woodnoggin wrote: I thought the worst tea I've ever had was in Bolivia, where they put cinnamon and cloves in it... then we got to Peru, where it tasted like gravel . Are you crazy? where the heck did you get that kind of tea? The only time it's served with cinnamon and/or cloves it's if have Singani.
On the train from Uyuni, then in La Paz a few times. After that I gave up ordering tea.
P.S. Please visit my profile: I'd love a Bolivian flag. 
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Andy Leighton
England
Peterborough
Unspecified
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Chanfan wrote:
I think that overstates the effect of protein denaturing. A lot depends on how strong you have your tea - me I like it strong. Therefore the difference in taste is slight, and milk in last is a bit more bitter. If you prefer something more akin to nursery tea then it should be milk first.
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Andy Leighton
England
Peterborough
Unspecified
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AdrianPHague wrote: sbszine wrote: AdrianPHague wrote: TEA FIRST THEN MILK, YOU HEATHENS! You'll crack the good china that way. As long as I don't spill it on the doilies or cucumber sandwhiches, I think I'll be OK. What is this, the 1850's ??! 
Even in the 1850s (even if you go back another 50 years you should be good) bine china is more than good enough to cope with the thermal shock of hot tea. In fact Wedgewood's earthenware from around 1760 was well known to be of good enough quality that it wouldn't crack. Also if you were rich enough in the 18th and 17th century you imported good Chinese porcelain (which could also cope with very hot liquid) with your tea.
I have also seen stories which are the other way around. That cheap ceramics would crack when boiling water is poured into them.
Anyway it is just part of ritual these days. People are MIFers or TIFers because their mum did that way. She did it because her mum did it that way too.
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Meshell Brown
United Kingdom
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Nothing like a lovely cup of Yorkshire Tea to start your day! I love tea I like most teas with the exception of ones that have a flowery taste (Earl Grey for example). I believe the best tea is always brewed in a pot
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