Independence Day 2008...TeaDay

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Happy 4th of July! Does tea figure in your holiday celebrations?

Yes, I am cooking out, but tea will definitely figure into my celebrating
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While I may not be cooking out today, tea will figure in
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Nope, not cooking out today, and tea will not be a part of my day
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I am not living in the USA, but hope tea will be a part of the day
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Other
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Jul 4th, '08, 10:46
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by joelbct » Jul 4th, '08, 10:46

Independence Day? Yah, I guess New York is technically part of America... not that I would be opposed to an Independent "Atlantica" ( like Cascadia), the way the country has been [egregiously mis]"governed" lately... 6 more months! Not like that will really change anything, but it's good to dream...

Anyway, on a happier note, nothing like a good cup of Keemun Spring Dawn in the morning, to start a 3 day weekend!!

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by Space Samurai » Jul 4th, '08, 11:13

Sal, that's a wonderfu cup!
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I'll be working all day, from 11-10, so it's more of a coffee day. :shock:
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by chamekke » Jul 4th, '08, 11:37

bi lew chun wrote:
tenuki wrote:Isn't today the day we all have to drink lipton?
Okay, that was pretty funny. :D
This is the day that all American tea-lovers travel to Boston Harbor and dip their teacups into the drink for a celebratory cuppa. The tea has been steeping for about 235 years now... should be pretty well brewed :wink:

Happy Independence Day from a United Empire Loyalist!
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by Ti » Jul 4th, '08, 11:53

tenuki wrote:
Isn't today the day we all have to drink lipton?

I had to laugh at this. As I type this there is Lipton in the cup. I haven't had it in years.

Cold and rainy here. No cookout. Lots of tea.
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Jul 4th, '08, 11:57
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by Carnelian » Jul 4th, '08, 11:57

My dad'll be manning the grill today, I made coleslaw yesterday and today I get to cut up watermelon and of course make tea (my grandmother loves it when I make her iced tea).
Life is like a cup of tea, savor it slowly or it will be gone too fast
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by fencerdenoctum » Jul 4th, '08, 12:08

Prolly won't be grilling today (it has been raining quite hard this morning!) but I'll be heading up to see my brother so I'll be hauling tea gear with me. Nilgiri and yancha all day!

Happy 4th Everyone!

For those of you who aren't in the States, get a sparkler anyway and have a great day all the same.

The Tea Sipping Swordsman,
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Jul 4th, '08, 12:34
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by Cinnamon Kitty » Jul 4th, '08, 12:34

I don't think we will be grilling today, but I will definitely be drinking tea. I made a large batch of iced Peach-Ginger tea so between that and whatever hot tea I consume before the fireworks tonight, I should be set for tea.

I am starting today with Birthday tea.
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by Victoria » Jul 4th, '08, 12:40

bi lew chun wrote:
Salsero wrote:Little Piggy came out to see you all for the 4th of July...

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Am I the only one who's a little afraid of that piggy?
No.
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by Geekgirl » Jul 4th, '08, 12:47

Love the piggy. Love the cup. No tea yet today, I'm thinking of Zojilatte. Stayed up way too late last night processing photos, and the dogs started barking at firecrackers at 7:30am. Zombie-town around here. bleh.
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by Carnelian » Jul 4th, '08, 12:52

Victoria wrote:
bi lew chun wrote:Am I the only one who's a little afraid of that piggy?
No.
Me three!
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by kymidwife » Jul 4th, '08, 14:10

It's pouring rain off and on here in KY... no grilling. My brother has some turkey breasts in the smoker, so that will be dinner later with a nice salad. I'm still feeling under the weather so I'll be vegging on the couch all day, reading Teachat and playing in VZones (my online virtual chat place) and napping and drinking tea.

In my cup this morning was some Scottish Breakfast Blend from New Mexico Tea Company... I acquired this in a teaswap. I tasted it plain and was like whoa that's strong and bitter! And I'd only done a 3 minute steep. Alittle cream and sugar and it was quite enjoyable, a nice strong cup to start the day.

Later I had some of my cold-brewed gyokuro, which I *Love*, but it seems to kick my digestive system into overdrive each time I drink it. Now brewing some nice basic black iced tea, using a new Adagio blend I got yesterday called "perfect sweet tea". We'll see if it lives up to its name.

Happy 4th to all. :)

Sarah
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by Riene » Jul 4th, '08, 14:16

Sorry you're not feeling well.

I really like Scottish Breakfast. I usually have a box of it in the tea cabinet.
Although my neighbors are all barbarians,
And you, you are a thousand miles away,
There are always two cups on my table.
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by Victoria » Jul 4th, '08, 14:34

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Slept late, not feeing quite awake or with it yet. Having some of my
Adagio Blend, hoping to wake up.

No grilling for me sadly. I can't remember the last time I had BBQ
food. Dreaming right now of some fresh BBQ corn and a nice
New York cooked medium please.

Hope you are all have a nice July 4th!
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by Chip » Jul 4th, '08, 14:44

Rainy 4th here as well, but tea to warm me...had to go the indoor picnic route.

Adagio Keemun Concerto this morning and now finishing a 5th steep of Fukamushi Supreme from O-Cha. What will be next?
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by britt » Jul 4th, '08, 14:57

What better way is there to celebrate the 4th of July than by drinking Chinese Silver Needles while admiring all those American flags with the "Made in China" tag on the back? :cry:

Tea drinking is especially appropriate today, as the Boston Tea Party started it all. I admire our founding fathers for being so principled that they could actually dump their favorite tea into Boston Harbor to make a statement. I don't think I could do that with my Yutaka Midori. Maybe I could with oolong though... :twisted:

Happy 4th! :D
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