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bothered
12 Sep 2007, 11:06am
It says 'Discussion of *hick!* any beverage.'
I hope this includes the prince of liquids, Tea?
Lincoln
12 Sep 2007, 2:04pm
It says 'Discussion of *hick!* any beverage.'
I hope this includes the prince of liquids, Tea?
But of course... :)
primesuspect
12 Sep 2007, 2:14pm
Is Tea not brewed? Is this not The Brewery? :D
Discuss away!
Shorty has us hooked on Tetley, but it's hard to find here.
GHoosdum
12 Sep 2007, 2:29pm
Have you tried the Tetley "British Blend" that you can get at US groceries? It's got 1/4 gram less tea per bag, but the flavor is very near the real deal and they sell it near me for $2.50 for a box of 80 tea bags.
Another option for you guys is to come down here and visit me. There's a huge international food store called Jungle Jim's that carries the real thing... unfortunately we pay import price of about $4 for a 0.89p package of the tea... :(
But come down and visit sometime anyway!
primesuspect
12 Sep 2007, 2:49pm
We buy the Tetley "British Blend" purple box - it's close enough - at $2 per box instead of $8 per for the real deal imported.
GHoosdum
12 Sep 2007, 2:53pm
"Close enough" is a good way to describe it.
I once brewed a side-by-side comparison of "British Blend" to the real thing. The purple box stuff was slightly lighter in color and just slightly weaker. It was a barely noticeable flavor difference once I put in the milk and sugar, though.
But come visit me sometime anyway, ya tossa!
Sledgehammer70
12 Sep 2007, 3:24pm
Yeah I still haven't gotten my box from Shorty :(
Buddy J
12 Sep 2007, 4:29pm
On the subject of tea and its proper preparation, I wonder what one should do if they are (or are serving) someone who is lactose intolerant. Can a cup of tea be proper if served "black"?
Lincoln
12 Sep 2007, 4:31pm
I hardly think the splash of milk would cause an upset stomach :wtf:
We have an amazing selection of teas in South Africa and if US customs didn't return the damn stuff to sender I would send Icrontic HQ a whole selection just to prove that I wasn't kidding.
You have to try Rooibos tea sometime. It can be an aquired taste to some but is unique to SA and if brewed correctly you can't beat the taste!
primesuspect
12 Sep 2007, 4:50pm
I really like rooibos, but I can't be sure that the stuff we get here is authentic. The best I had was in Minneapolis at a tea house that I later found out was in a very Moroccan neighborhood.
Buddy J
12 Sep 2007, 5:09pm
Market Spice tea company in Seattle has it (http://www.amazon.com/MarketSpice-6480-African-Bush-Rooibos/dp/B0009JKQ7E/ref=sr_1_50/103-2017058-1319045?ie=UTF8&s=gourmet-food&qid=1189612993&sr=1-50) Prime. You can buy it through them or online at their store on Amazon.
If you haven't tried it, Yerba Mate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_%28beverage%29) is a neat drink. With some honey, it's quite good. It does give you a bit of a buzz.
Sledgehammer70
12 Sep 2007, 5:19pm
As a note I would love to get my hands on a good tea... if anyone has suggestions for something that is sweet and good for you send it my way :)
There are very few brands that I would openly recommend. The rest of the stuff they package is swill. The trick to brewing Rooibos is to put it in a pot on the stove and boil the cr*p out of it. Then boil the milk and add it to the tea.<br>Add sweetener to taste.
Buddy J
12 Sep 2007, 5:25pm
Sledge, my all time favorite tea is Market Spice's signature orange spice tea. My family buys it loose by the pound, but you can get it online here (http://www.amazon.com/MarketSpice-Teabags-box-of-24/dp/B00029KOVO/ref=sr_1_3/103-2017058-1319045?ie=UTF8&s=gourmet-food&qid=1189614209&sr=1-3) or they sometimes have it in gift bags at Eddie Bauer stores. The cinnamon orange flavor is great.
Thelemech
12 Sep 2007, 7:00pm
I use to be engaged to a half hippy health food store freak who introduced me to herbal teas. Peppermint and Chamomile tea is excellent before bed! And ginger root with roasted carob and hibiscus make an excellent morning brew.
On the subject of tea, I saw a really cool site the other day.
Blends for Friends (http://www.blendsforfriends.com/)
An ex-professional-tea-taster will blend up a unique tea for someone in your life based on what you say about their personality. A little cheesy (and expensive!), I know, but it's cute!
bothered
15 Sep 2007, 11:50am
There are very few brands that I would openly recommend. The rest of the stuff they package is swill. The trick to brewing Rooibos is to put it in a pot on the stove and boil the cr*p out of it. Then boil the milk and add it to the tea.<br>Add sweetener to taste.
Oh dear me no. One simple doesn't boil Tea. It is an art form that demands time, care and patience. One needs to pour boiling water over the leaves then leave it to do its magic.
I once brewed a side-by-side comparison of "British Blend" to the real thing. The purple box stuff was slightly lighter in color and just slightly weaker. It was a barely noticeable flavor difference once I put in the milk and sugar, though.
I had to wipe an eye when I read this. I never thought I'd ever read anything by an American that included the phrase 'I put in the milk and sugar' How my heart sang.
As a note I would love to get my hands on a good tea... if anyone has suggestions for something that is sweet and good for you send it my way :)
My dear boy, it should be your right to have access to fine Tea. PM me your address and I'll pop a few bags in the post. I'll mark the envelope 'HERBS', that should get it through ok.
Oh dear me no. One simple doesn't boil Tea. It is an art form that demands time, care and patience. One needs to pour boiling water over the leaves then leave it to do its magic.
Oh contraire sir. I live in a country that for many years lived under colonial rule and if there's one thing us South African's know how to brew, it's tea.
Nothing beats tea slowly brewed in a porcelain tea pot with the 'ole crochet tea-cosy over it to keep it warm. I'm the first to agree. However Rooibos is a different animal and a bit on the wild side. It needs to be boiled into submission to be truely appreciated.
bothered
15 Sep 2007, 3:45pm
Nothing beats tea slowly brewed in a porcelain tea pot with the 'ole crochet tea-cosy over it to keep it warm. I'm the first to agree. However Rooibos is a different animal and a bit on the wild side. It needs to be boiled into submission to be truely appreciated.
:)Your comments on the pot and cosy are 100% spot on.
The Rooibos beast though? That must be some man Tea you have down there.
muddocktor
15 Sep 2007, 8:10pm
I hardly think the splash of milk would cause an upset stomach :wtf:
You obviously don't know someone who is very lactose intolerant. My wife, who is very lactose intolerant, would be blowing it out her ass 2 hours after drinking it with even a splash of milk without taking a Lactaid pill. And with some things such as butter and heavy cream even the Lactaid doesn't help and she gets horribly sick off of just a little bit. She has to watch it at restaurants and make sure the food isn't prepared with real butter.
Gargoyle
5 Oct 2007, 1:23am
On the subject of tea and its proper preparation, I wonder what one should do if they are (or are serving) someone who is lactose intolerant. Can a cup of tea be proper if served "black"?
You could use soy milk. Or, one of the myriad coffee creamers that are lactose-free, like Coffee-Mate. Coffee-Mate is actually quite good in coffee (the liquid kind, not the powder). I actually prefer it over milk, half-and-half, etc. But I've never tried it in this "tea" stuff you all are talking about.
Lincoln
5 Oct 2007, 1:53am
Coffee-Mate is actually quite good in coffee
Doesn't work as well in tea :zombie:
Buddy J
5 Oct 2007, 2:42am
Soy milk isn't milk. You can't milk a soybean.
IndigoRed
5 Oct 2007, 3:24am
Soy milk isn't milk. You can't milk a soybean.
You've tried???
GHoosdum
5 Oct 2007, 1:33pm
You can milk anything with a nipple.
You can milk anything with a nipple.
/covers herself and hides
primesuspect
5 Oct 2007, 2:49pm
You can milk anything with a nipple.
/covers himself and hides
Men have nipples, and (as far as I know) can't be milked. Or am I missing something???
Buddy J
5 Oct 2007, 5:18pm
Men have nipples, and (as far as I know) can't be milked. Or am I missing something???
Yes. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212338/quotes)
GHoosdum
5 Oct 2007, 5:20pm
ty BJ
I doubt even Robert de Niro can be milked....
rolleggroll
3 Nov 2007, 10:07am
Men have nipples, and (as far as I know) can't be milked. Or am I missing something???
I was in my nursing class and we actually went over this whole milkmen myth. It is physically possible for a man to lactate and thus be milked. It is highly unrealistic though. You would have to have a hormonal imbalance, or be super pumped up with estrogen before that happens. You wouldn't have enough milk to nurse a either.
But yes, it is physically possible for a man to be milked.
eww.
here are some links!
Being Human - Men can lactate (http://www.exn.ca/Human/nipple.cfm)
Men can Produce Milk (http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Men-That-Produce-Milk-47942.shtml) WARNING - picture of male breasts (mantits) are there.
Zuntar
3 Nov 2007, 12:40pm
Although interesting.....
I refuse to click.:eek3:
*LOL at StainMeNow*
Tetley has been our choice of tea for yrs.
When I was young, mother used to make it for me. Fond memories of her making me wonderful hot tea when I had a cold/flu or just didn't feel well.
Or, Times she just wanted to have a sit and enjoy a tea outside under the tree. And I got to enjoy that teatime with her.
She's been long passed away, but still remembered fondly.
I had it with a splash of whole milk and a teaspoon of sugar. We got fresh, whole milk from the farm down the road. Mind you that's a full cup of tea for those portions of milk and sugar.
And, I agree with bothered on the idea that tea must be steeped to bring out it's excellence. Boil the water, then pour over the tea for steeping approx 20-30 min for a good full taste. I do like a strong tea.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the following...
Now a days, I like to have my tea with a squeeze of fresh cut lemon (approx teaspoon of juice) And a heaping teaspoon of natural honey from the comb.
After a long steep in the teapot & cozy still, of course.
Honey & lemon to your taste. Some like less, some like more...
And, I still revert back to just a touch of sugar, or milk and sugar from time to time.
MMnnn, Think I'm going to go make myself a cuppa.. Got me in the mood now.
primesuspect
3 Nov 2007, 5:59pm
I was in my nursing class and we actually went over this whole milkmen myth. It is physically possible for a man to lactate and thus be milked. It is highly unrealistic though. You would have to have a hormonal imbalance, or be super pumped up with estrogen before that happens. You wouldn't have enough milk to nurse a either.
But yes, it is physically possible for a man to be milked.
eww.
here are some links!
Being Human - Men can lactate (http://www.exn.ca/Human/nipple.cfm)
Men can Produce Milk (http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Men-That-Produce-Milk-47942.shtml) WARNING - picture of male breasts (mantits) are there.
This is the worst post in the entire history of this site.
SPIKE09
3 Nov 2007, 9:25pm
This is the worst post in the entire history of this site. Agreed I'm a graduate in Biology and I atent clicking those links :eek3:
rolleggroll
3 Nov 2007, 11:16pm
This is the worst post in the entire history of this site.
Man, i was really wasted when I posted that. Now that I look at it, that is pretty horrible. Even if I was right.
GrayFox
4 Nov 2007, 12:15am
This is the worst post in the entire history of this site.
Fully agreed, Far more information then I ever wanted to know.
primesuspect
9 Nov 2007, 7:26pm
This is called synchronicity, right? When something that you've never devoted any brainpower to whatsoever (in this case, man boobs or male lactation), suddenly starts appearing everywhere around you the moment you first hear of it?
I'm browsing CNN today (A bad habit akin to smoking that I've been trying to break for months), and lo and behold I come across a story (INCLUDING A LINK WITH PICS) about newborn babies with boobs and milk (http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/family/11/08/ep.baby.weirdness/index.html). Oh my crap, thanks a LOT eggroll :grumble:
bothered
10 Nov 2007, 7:35am
This is called synchronicity, right? When something that you've never devoted any brainpower to whatsoever (in this case, man boobs or male lactation), suddenly starts appearing everywhere around you the moment you first hear of it?
I'm browsing CNN today (A bad habit akin to smoking that I've been trying to break for months), and lo and behold I come across a story (INCLUDING A LINK WITH PICS) about newborn babies with boobs and milk (http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/family/11/08/ep.baby.weirdness/index.html). Oh my crap, thanks a LOT eggroll :grumble:
The devil may put these things in front of you Brian but it's you that clicks them. Be strong man, be strong. Resist the man milk.
And this thread has definitely taken a turn for the worse.
GHoosdum
10 Nov 2007, 4:14pm
Resist the man milk.
I think this should be added to the forum rules.
SPIKE09
10 Nov 2007, 8:25pm
I think this should be added to the forum rules.
Seconded
rolleggroll
11 Nov 2007, 10:42am
This is called synchronicity, right? When something that you've never devoted any brainpower to whatsoever (in this case, man boobs or male lactation), suddenly starts appearing everywhere around you the moment you first hear of it?
I'm browsing CNN today (A bad habit akin to smoking that I've been trying to break for months), and lo and behold I come across a story (INCLUDING A LINK WITH PICS) about newborn babies with boobs and milk (http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/family/11/08/ep.baby.weirdness/index.html). Oh my crap, thanks a LOT eggroll :grumble:
lol. what have I done?!?! I've opened Pandora's Man-Milk Box.
So THAT'S why men have nipples!
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