Heya
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Heya
by Atypical » Nov 14th, '07, 20:26
Hey, hello, how do you do... and all that jazz.
I hate intro type posts, so I'll try to make this quick and painless.
Just joined after wasting the better part of my work day googling green tea, of which I have been a long time drinker. Sadly to say, of the bag variety (although I always enjoy a cup of macha with sushi)... and usually iced since the climate in AZ isn't exactly conducive to hot tea drinking for a good 9 months out of the year. (The best iced tea ever (imo), and which I am drinking at this very moment,= 1 teabag jasmine infused green steeped with 1 teabag herbal mint tea)
I just inherited a nice tea set from my parents, and since I've always been intrigued by loose leaf variety, and since it is FINALLY under 90 degrees and thus prime hot-tea-drinking weather I've decided to do a little expirimenting. I ordered a green tea sampler from Adagio, as well as a box of blooming tea flowers (because they're pretty and novel and I'm a sucker), so, we'll see how that goes.
I have to admit it's slightly daunting, considering that currently my tea drinking regimen consists of only two steps (i.e. 1- boil water 2- pour in cup with teabag). I had no idea there were so many methods and intricacies involved in the process.
That was longer than I meant it to be. Oh well, c'est la vie.
By the way, I happened to glance over at the side chat as I was typing this and LOLed at the Soilent Green tea. It reminded me of a line from Futurama:
FRY: What if the secret ingredient is people?
LEELA: No, there's already a soda like that. Soylent Cola.
FRY: Oh. How is it?
LEELA: It varies from person to person.
I hate intro type posts, so I'll try to make this quick and painless.
Just joined after wasting the better part of my work day googling green tea, of which I have been a long time drinker. Sadly to say, of the bag variety (although I always enjoy a cup of macha with sushi)... and usually iced since the climate in AZ isn't exactly conducive to hot tea drinking for a good 9 months out of the year. (The best iced tea ever (imo), and which I am drinking at this very moment,= 1 teabag jasmine infused green steeped with 1 teabag herbal mint tea)
I just inherited a nice tea set from my parents, and since I've always been intrigued by loose leaf variety, and since it is FINALLY under 90 degrees and thus prime hot-tea-drinking weather I've decided to do a little expirimenting. I ordered a green tea sampler from Adagio, as well as a box of blooming tea flowers (because they're pretty and novel and I'm a sucker), so, we'll see how that goes.
I have to admit it's slightly daunting, considering that currently my tea drinking regimen consists of only two steps (i.e. 1- boil water 2- pour in cup with teabag). I had no idea there were so many methods and intricacies involved in the process.
That was longer than I meant it to be. Oh well, c'est la vie.
By the way, I happened to glance over at the side chat as I was typing this and LOLed at the Soilent Green tea. It reminded me of a line from Futurama:
FRY: What if the secret ingredient is people?
LEELA: No, there's already a soda like that. Soylent Cola.
FRY: Oh. How is it?
LEELA: It varies from person to person.
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Atypical - Posts: 19
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by scruffmcgruff » Nov 14th, '07, 21:12
Soylent green tea: Because it's only cannibalism if you eat other people.
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by twistedinside » Nov 14th, '07, 22:47
A girl! Dang! Welcome!
(Can you tell I'm excited?)
There are a few of us here now. I've only been around for about two weeks, but these are some good peeps, lemme tell ya. Everyone is very helpful, and the chat is a blast. Oh, and very helpful. *laughs*
(Can you tell I'm excited?)
There are a few of us here now. I've only been around for about two weeks, but these are some good peeps, lemme tell ya. Everyone is very helpful, and the chat is a blast. Oh, and very helpful. *laughs*
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by Atypical » Nov 14th, '07, 23:47
Thanks for the welcomes! 
I will most definitely do that. Especially once I get my sampler of greens in.
FataliTEA wrote:Hey Atypical, good to have you here. Drop by the chat sometime and we'll give you a beginner course in the ups and downs of tea-brewing intricacies.
I will most definitely do that. Especially once I get my sampler of greens in.
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by fencerdenoctum » Nov 15th, '07, 01:46
Welcome to Teachat!
I never know how to reply to welcome threads so I'll take a nod from your post.
Hope you have a great time here. Yes, you should also chat with us. Thats us over there on the right. *waves*
The Tea Sipping Swordsman
Fencerdenoctum
I never know how to reply to welcome threads so I'll take a nod from your post.
Hope you have a great time here. Yes, you should also chat with us. Thats us over there on the right. *waves*
The Tea Sipping Swordsman
Fencerdenoctum
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Re: Heya
by Trey Winston » Nov 15th, '07, 04:52
Atypical wrote:
FRY: What if the secret ingredient is people?
LEELA: No, there's already a soda like that. Soylent Cola.
FRY: Oh. How is it?
LEELA: It varies from person to person.
Hah, another Futurama fan on the board. Good news, everyone!
And welcome, Atypical
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by fencerdenoctum » Nov 15th, '07, 10:40
Futurama = Win.
Atypical, all you need now is a couple Firefly quotes, a little more tea and you'll be one of us.
One of us.
One of us.
One of us.
One of us.
Also, resistance is futile.
The Tea Sipping Swordsman,
Fencerdenoctum
Atypical, all you need now is a couple Firefly quotes, a little more tea and you'll be one of us.
One of us.
One of us.
One of us.
One of us.
Also, resistance is futile.
The Tea Sipping Swordsman,
Fencerdenoctum
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by zenchick » Nov 15th, '07, 12:44
Welcome, girl...I'm in Phoenix, too...AND a newbie to loose tea.
Isn't this (relatively) cool weather great?
I actually had 3 drops of rain on the patio this morning!
Sharon
I know...."What's rain???"
Isn't this (relatively) cool weather great?
I actually had 3 drops of rain on the patio this morning!
Sharon
I know...."What's rain???"
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zenchick - Posts: 19
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- Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
by xine » Nov 15th, '07, 13:13
twistedinside wrote:A girl! Dang! Welcome!
(Can you tell I'm excited?)
There are a few of us here now. I've only been around for about two weeks, but these are some good peeps, lemme tell ya. Everyone is very helpful, and the chat is a blast. Oh, and very helpful. *laughs*
My thoughts exactly, Twisted. Watch out Atypical, the boys here love to flirt. well, a certain one in Texas, who is MIA at the moment.
Anyway, welcome welcome- I am along with Chip and Mary R are mods here on this fine board. I also work for adagio, so any questions pm/post away!
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