Jul 14th, '10, 14:04
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by Chip » Jul 14th, '10, 14:04
AdamMY wrote:BTW Can not wait to see these Michael Coffee pieces in person.
You will be very pleased!
TD beginning with a covert tasting of Tenru Misakobo from yuki-cha [sic, not giving any google points!
] from a friend who sent some sample (THANKS!)
Next up, a tasting of Maeda-en Super Premium with the Mrs.
Jul 14th, '10, 16:27
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by Chip » Jul 14th, '10, 16:27
Catching the Tour de France on Versus. Vive le Tour ...
Also for our French friends, Happy Bastille Day!
Jul 14th, '10, 16:31
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by LauraW » Jul 14th, '10, 16:31
All tea. I would drink a cup of coffee every now and again, if I could. I like the smell, and (depending on the type) it doesn't taste bad, but it's too acidic (or something) for my stomach and always makes me feel sick for a few hours. So I stay away from it.
Snowbud in the morning, some spiced hot tea at a local Indian restaurant with lunch. Up shortly: black tea with fresh ginger. Stomach decided it didn't like something, so I ended up coming home early from work (and it takes a lot for me to leave work early) - so I'm hoping some ginger will help!
Jul 14th, '10, 21:01
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by debunix » Jul 14th, '10, 21:01
100% tea. Like several posting above, I love the smell of coffee but have no tolerance for the actual flavor--black, mocha, as ice cream or tiramisu, whatever form, I don't care for it.
Jul 14th, '10, 21:06
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by Geekgirl » Jul 14th, '10, 21:06
I'm in the minority here, I LOVE coffee. And I live here in the Portland, OR area, which is practically Seattle as far as coffee goes, although we still maintain many other small coffee roasters/shops besides the Evil Empire ($tarbuck$).
Most mornings I drink coffee. Some days I have another one mid-day. So I probably drink as much coffee as I drink tea. Ideally, I would drink less coffee, it's not so good for me.
Jul 14th, '10, 21:49
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by Dreamer » Jul 14th, '10, 21:49
100% tea...the only Coffee in my house will be my NEW CHAWAN from the TA SO (oops, I'm shouting...can't help it, it is EXCITING)!!!!
Like several others have said...I love the smell of coffee brewing, but have never consumed even one cup..taste is yuck!
Today's teas...I made Ceylon Kenilworth for breakfast and for my thermos. At work I got to the tea first so I made Yunnan Imperial for my tea buddy and I. I made it nice and strong and it was AWESOME. The 2nd brew was still dark and glorious! This afternoon I enjoyed a nice sincha brewed in my new Petr Novak shiboridashi. Iced Kenilworth with dinner (it is HOT here but that just means that iced tea is such a treat!).
Stay cool,
Dreamer
Jul 14th, '10, 22:14
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by nickE » Jul 14th, '10, 22:14
Before I was a Tea-head, I drank a lot of coffee. I ordered many times from Intelligentsia Coffee Roasters, grinded my own beans, and brewed using a pour-over or a french press. Then I discovered tea...
During the summer I consume almost no coffee at all. However, during the semester at college I drink a decent amount of coffee/espresso while studying.
Started the day with the Sungma FF, not bad. I've been wanting to brew up some 0622 all day but haven't had time. Methinks the time is now!
Jul 15th, '10, 00:58
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by Seeker » Jul 15th, '10, 00:58
Almost never quaff coffee anymore.
Michael Coffee is regularly in the rotation tho!
(shyrabbit red's been a fav of late).
Matcha this morning of course, followed by jg mix.
Then a mix of ripe (sheng) and silver needle puerhs this afternoon.
Water just now.
Might hit a bit more of that pu mix tho.
Cheers!
Jul 15th, '10, 10:13
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by Amaikokonut » Jul 15th, '10, 10:13
I went with 7:3. I really drink them for different purposes though-- I drink tea to enjoy it, and I drink coffee when I need the caffeine. Working right next to a starbucks is probably the biggest contributing factor to that though.
No tea yet today-- waiting til after my dentist appointment
