tonksy is really cool!

[tonksy]

nice pot.

 

[unclehobart]

nice pot.

I roll my own

 

[Camelyn]

And anyway I haven’t had gin since freshman year in college after a rather horrific experience i wont get into. so if i even SMELL it its like the equivalent of smelling bile for most people. and the person who handed me the drink knew that. it was all part of the joke.

Huh. I'm not alone. My incident was at age 15, and involved a micky of purloined gin I shared with a friend. The evening is filled with snatches of wakefulness, during which I found myself either vomiting or sprawled in the strangest places, one of which was across the laps of four guys. The rest of the evening is lost in the haze of unconsciousness.

I haven't even been able smell the stuff since, and it took me YEARS to rebuild my alcohol tolerance (you know, NOT puking my brains out)

 

[Wacky Nacky]

I have decided that based on Tonk's AV and the mere fact that she rocks that I shall add her to my MSN list [[hails]]

 

[Thulsa Doom]

yes gin makes for an especially visceral reaction after youve abused it badly once or twice. even more so then tequila which is the trendy "cant touch that stuff ever again" drink.

 

[tonksy]

I have decided that based on Tonk's AV and the mere fact that she rocks that I shall add her to my MSN list [[hails]]

OOPS!!!! was that you? i'm sorry...try again

 

[Ms Ann Thrope]

Now... What tea should I be looking for in regards to daily consumption and what is best for the rarified fancy gatherings?

What is your budget? what do you like? caffeinated or not? smoky? fermented? I keep 1/2 dozen loose teas in my pantry, and buy them at this store http://www.tenrenusa.com/default.asp in my local Chinatown. Of course, if I'm feeling flush, I'll order from Dean & Deluca in New York. Peet's is also very good.

http://www.deandeluca.com/

http://www.peets.com/shop/shop.asp

My favorite tea for company where I'll pull out the Limoges teapot and Aynsley tea cups was by Kousmichoff. Don't remember where I bought it.

http://www.cybercucina.com/ccdocs/a...n-Tea-Blends.htm?source=gaws&ccq=AdGroupKusmi

 

[unclehobart]

Budget is limitless

Always willing to try something new

caffeinated

hates earl grey... but likes lady grey

tends to like bold, strong, black teas

 

[tonksy]

*gettin' some tea soon

 

[Oz]

*gettin' some tea soon

Yup

I like the taste of Earl Grey.......but the stuff makes me pee like a buffalo

I usually just buy an off the shelf blend.........I drink about 20 cups a day so no need for the really posh stuff

 

[Camelyn]

Yup

I like the taste of Earl Grey.......but the stuff makes me pee like a buffalo

I usually just buy an off the shelf blend.........I drink about 20 cups a day so no need for the really posh stuff

Um, just an observation, but maybe it's the 20 CUPS a day and not the Earl Gray that makes you pee like a buffalo?

 

[chcr]

Yup

I like the taste of Earl Grey.......but the stuff makes me pee like a buffalo

On your hands and knees outdoors making a big puddle around your feet???????

 

[Oz]

On your hands and knees outdoors making a big puddle around your feet???????

nah, that's only when I drink single malt whisky

Um, just an observation, but maybe it's the 20 CUPS a day and not the Earl Gray that makes you pee like a buffalo?

strange, but on me normal blend o' tea me bladder seems to handle it.......mebbe Earl Grey is too rich for me system *shrugs*

 

[Ms Ann Thrope]

tends to like bold, strong, black teas

I like black teas usually, as well. Assam is nice, as is Darjeeling (Indian tea -- I usually drink Chinese). Black tea is completely fermented (100%), Oolong tea can be fermented anywhere from 10% to 80% and is a little more delicate, while still retaining a full body. Another favorite tea, although it's certainly an acquired taste, is Lapsang Souchong. This tea has a strong smokiness, and if you like Islay malt whiskies such as Laphroig or Lagavulin, you'll love it.

 

[unclehobart]

I'll look into it... but... right now my shelves are stocked with Kona coffee... of which I plan to drink massive quantities of over the next few weeks.

 

[AlphaTroll]

Now... What tea should I be looking for in regards to daily consumption and what is best for the rarified fancy gatherings?

Whatever you choose - stay away from Nettle Tea - that shit's just gross

 

[freako104]

Ill stick with coffee here. is there anyone who drinks both?

 

[AlphaTroll]

I do, but not much of either. In truth I prefer drinking orange juice or water

 

[BeardofPants]

Hiya Kaz!

I can't drink instant coffee. But I am partial to my flat whites, and I drink tea at home, so I guess I drink both.

 

[AlphaTroll]

Howzit babe Agree 100% on the instant coffee (and if I have to drink it it has to be something decent like Jacobs or preferably the Dutch blends - Kroning etc).

Erm - flat white coffee?