[Macros]

Well....
We would kind of like to see it

[Puck]

Tea. It's a great day when I find a new awesome sort of tea.

[EmperorMagus]

Puck, on 06 July 2016 - 06:07 PM, said:

Tea. It's a great day when I find a new awesome sort of tea.

I swear to god, every single brand of tea tastes the same. Except for green tea, which tastes like water. I have a feeling that there is a global conspiracy to make me believe different kinds of tea are somehow different.


What's making me happy is that I just registered for next session's courses, and I got places in 8 awesome sounding classes that work towards my degree (all with great profs) and two writing intensive poli-sci courses because I'm weird and I like writing 2500 words about politics.
Six years ago I never would've believed that "future me" would be anticipating the start of the academic year.

[Puck]

EmperorMagus, on 06 July 2016 - 09:01 PM, said:

Puck, on 06 July 2016 - 06:07 PM, said:

Tea. It's a great day when I find a new awesome sort of tea.

I swear to god, every single brand of tea tastes the same. Except for green tea, which tastes like water. I have a feeling that there is a global conspiracy to make me believe different kinds of tea are somehow different.

Only if you drink the cheap-ass stuff that tastes like I imagine piss would taste, and does its very best to make your tasting buds run away screaming when it's cheap green tea. I find that especially green tea is very difficult to get right, as a. you need to like the taste (or learn to like it) and b., the quality is particularly important, as green tea has a tendency to get very bitter when lower quality. I used to hate it before I finally managed to be able to afford at least some basic quality in my tea. Now, I love it. Black tea is a bit easier to get right.

That said, I can totally see how if you're not into tea, it all tastes very much alike. The differences - especially within, say, green teas - can be very subtle. I spent quite a while finding, for example, the just right brand for orange-flavoured green tea, and finally, FINALLY, today, I have found the one that's just on the spot. It's love. But again, it's not everyone's - sorry for the terrible pun - cup of tea.

And thumbs up to your academic enthusiasm

[Tiste Simeon]

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

[King Lear]

Pokemon Go is fun

[QuickTidal]

Tiste Simeon, on 07 July 2016 - 10:27 AM, said:

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

I'm Canadian, and I'm annoyed that when I go into the States and ask for tea I have to clarify that it should be "hot tea" as their default is apparently iced tea. The first time it happened (in Florida I think?) I asked for tea and the waitress said "Hot tea?" and I goggled at her and was like "Of course hot tea."

Like WTF?

[Abyss]

QuickTidal, on 07 July 2016 - 02:11 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 07 July 2016 - 10:27 AM, said:

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

I'm Canadian, and I'm annoyed that when I go into the States and ask for tea I have to clarify that it should be "hot tea" as their default is apparently iced tea. The first time it happened (in Florida I think?) I asked for tea and the waitress said "Hot tea?" and I goggled at her and was like "Of course hot tea."

Like WTF?

Stop drinking your silly boiled leaves hot water not-coffee beverage and you won't have this problem.

[QuickTidal]

Abyss, on 07 July 2016 - 02:58 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 07 July 2016 - 02:11 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 07 July 2016 - 10:27 AM, said:

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

I'm Canadian, and I'm annoyed that when I go into the States and ask for tea I have to clarify that it should be "hot tea" as their default is apparently iced tea. The first time it happened (in Florida I think?) I asked for tea and the waitress said "Hot tea?" and I goggled at her and was like "Of course hot tea."

Like WTF?

Stop drinking your silly boiled leaves hot water not-coffee beverage and you won't have this problem.

With my stomach issues, I had to give up (mostly) on coffee (I sometimes spoil myself on the weekend and reap the horrid rewards) and switch over to tea (no milk even) with some sugar.

Trust me, I used to mainline coffee throughout the day and I can't anymore. My inherited stomach issues won't allow it. Thanks Dad!

[Tiste Simeon]

I was about to suggest that Canadians are more civilised but Abyss ruined that...

[Mentalist]

never been a coffee drinker. I suspect it's partially due to growing up and seeing people in my family (esp my mom) being unable to function without it. Turned me off that whole premise, so unlike many, I didn't get hooked in my uni years.

I get the blank looks when I ask for tea @ Starbucks sometimes. I've learned to ignore them.

This post has been edited by Mentalist: 07 July 2016 - 04:17 PM

[Vengeance]

QuickTidal, on 07 July 2016 - 02:11 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 07 July 2016 - 10:27 AM, said:

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

I'm Canadian, and I'm annoyed that when I go into the States and ask for tea I have to clarify that it should be "hot tea" as their default is apparently iced tea. The first time it happened (in Florida I think?) I asked for tea and the waitress said "Hot tea?" and I goggled at her and was like "Of course hot tea."

Like WTF?

You do realize that the rest of the country doesn't consider Florida to be civilized in any fashion what so every and in a recent reddit poll Florida barely lost to Mississippi in which state would you be fine exiting the union. Floridians are generally considered to be on par with alabamians. Just a slightly less likely hood that your mom is also your aunt.

Try going to a civilized part of America and ask for tea. Obviously by civilized I mean a cosmopolitan city. But not Chicago. We will kill your ass dead. Some where fancy Cleveland.

[Vengeance]

I'm an american and I drink PG Tipps and Tetley. When it is hot outside I like to drink an Arnold Palmer (black tea and lemonade).

[QuickTidal]

Vengeance, on 07 July 2016 - 05:19 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 07 July 2016 - 02:11 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 07 July 2016 - 10:27 AM, said:

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

I'm Canadian, and I'm annoyed that when I go into the States and ask for tea I have to clarify that it should be "hot tea" as their default is apparently iced tea. The first time it happened (in Florida I think?) I asked for tea and the waitress said "Hot tea?" and I goggled at her and was like "Of course hot tea."

Like WTF?

You do realize that the rest of the country doesn't consider Florida to be civilized in any fashion what so every and in a recent reddit poll Florida barely lost to Mississippi in which state would you be fine exiting the union. Floridians are generally considered to be on par with alabamians. Just a slightly less likely hood that your mom is also your aunt.

Try going to a civilized part of America and ask for tea. Obviously by civilized I mean a cosmopolitan city. But not Chicago. We will kill your ass dead. Some where fancy Cleveland.

I have learned this since then about Florida, indeed...but then I've been asked the "hot tea" question in Baltimore AND Boston too...what's their excuse? LOL

[Macros]

I can't take milk/ sugar / anything in my tea. Black, possibly a touch of water to cool it down if it's too hot and I don't have time to let it cool down a bit naturally.
Prefer green tea with a slice of lemon, can't drink coffee at all

[Mezla PigDog]

I had to take a tea back in Starbucks in NYC. It tasted like someone had made it with dishwater containing lemony washing up liquid. The server asked what was wrong so I said "I'm English, just give me hot water and the tea bag and I'll fix the rest myself". That's now my default in the US and I haven't had a bad cup since

This post has been edited by Mezla PigDog: 07 July 2016 - 05:50 PM

[Vengeance]

QuickTidal, on 07 July 2016 - 05:40 PM, said:

Vengeance, on 07 July 2016 - 05:19 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 07 July 2016 - 02:11 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 07 July 2016 - 10:27 AM, said:

Sexy Gumbo, on 06 July 2016 - 09:44 PM, said:

I'm American so a gallon of Bordens sweet tea hits the spot in summer and totals my tea exp. Euro's would prob lol at the stuff

I'm British and iced tea is an affront to creation.

I'm Canadian, and I'm annoyed that when I go into the States and ask for tea I have to clarify that it should be "hot tea" as their default is apparently iced tea. The first time it happened (in Florida I think?) I asked for tea and the waitress said "Hot tea?" and I goggled at her and was like "Of course hot tea."

Like WTF?

You do realize that the rest of the country doesn't consider Florida to be civilized in any fashion what so every and in a recent reddit poll Florida barely lost to Mississippi in which state would you be fine exiting the union. Floridians are generally considered to be on par with alabamians. Just a slightly less likely hood that your mom is also your aunt.

Try going to a civilized part of America and ask for tea. Obviously by civilized I mean a cosmopolitan city. But not Chicago. We will kill your ass dead. Some where fancy Cleveland.

I have learned this since then about Florida, indeed...but then I've been asked the "hot tea" question in Baltimore AND Boston too...what's their excuse? LOL

Baltimore see the wire.. I wouldn't think Boston would need an answer. I mean that is where the American Revolution started by throwing tea bales into the Harbor. Your lucky they let you out of the establishment with just stares.

[QuickTidal]

Vengeance, on 07 July 2016 - 05:51 PM, said:

Baltimore see the wire.. I wouldn't think Boston would need an answer. I mean that is where the American Revolution started by throwing tea bales into the Harbor. Your lucky they let you out of the establishment with just stares.

Fair points.

Though in Boston, I also only drank Sam Adams beerwise (their summer brew is still a fave of mine). So hopefully that bought me a little cred?

[Macros]

Surely the massive "Irish American" population of Boston are guzzling 10 cups of tea a day?

[Vengeance]

Macros, on 07 July 2016 - 05:53 PM, said:

Surely the massive "Irish American" population of Boston are guzzling 10 cups of tea a day?

Whisky perhaps, definitely not tea or cranberry juice (what are you on your period)!