Phil
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Tea
Jun 11, 2005 10:37:35 GMT
Post by Phil on Jun 11, 2005 10:37:35 GMT
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Tea
Jun 11, 2005 10:58:08 GMT
Post by igelkotten on Jun 11, 2005 10:58:08 GMT
The idea of putting milk in your tea can only be described as an abomination in the sight of the Lord. I am sure that Leviticus has something to say on the subject. So what's your poison? Lemon? Sugar? Surely you can't drink it neat   That depends a bit on what tea it is, but yes, for the most part I drink tea without any additives whatsoever. Of course, when I make arabian-style tea, I add quite hefty amounts of sugar and sometimes mint leaves, almonds or other ingredients. And the one time I have tried tibetan brick-tea, I did so with toasted barley flour and butter. But that is hardly what you would call an ordinary tea. But really, adding milk and sugar and whatnot to your tea? You might as well start freebasing butterscotch! |
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Tea
Jun 11, 2005 11:03:15 GMT
Post by chris on Jun 11, 2005 11:03:15 GMT
The idea of putting milk in your tea can only be described as an abomination in the sight of the Lord. I am sure that Leviticus has something to say on the subject. Sorry? What does that mean? It's a sin to milk your tea? |
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Tea
Jun 11, 2005 18:45:37 GMT
Post by citysig on Jun 11, 2005 18:45:37 GMT
If drunk black, you could not argue if you were told it was Bovril (yes, it is sold at £1 a cup on WSR) Now would that be old Bovril - which had the beefy aroma, or this new Bovril marmite stuff which is basically like marmite but with the word Bovril on the jar and a bit more expensive. Old Bovril wasn't bad if that's what you were after. To move the thread back to tea (before we drift too far into yeast extract). Real tea, made in the English way (as mentioned by Mr Q8) is indeed very very nice. However, when you have these District blokes ringing up moaning they're being held at OB31s all the time*, you need to make the tea in the most convenient and quickest way possible. *All right, not ALL the time, just a lot of the time  |
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Tom
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Tea
Jun 11, 2005 22:01:07 GMT
Post by Tom on Jun 11, 2005 22:01:07 GMT
That's them! But there's something else I'm sure. Is it them phenyl..... things. Can't check as my tea caddy has no real writing on it. Mine has... it says 'T.C.', mainly because I made it. |
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Jun 12, 2005 1:50:47 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2005 1:50:47 GMT
Citysig: When my move finally come through and I get shown around Baker Street Control, I will expect a cup of Yorkshire Tea to see what the fuss is all about!
I assume you can buy it 'off the shelf' at Asda etc? I'll have to get some just to compare with the current brand!
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 4:40:28 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2005 4:40:28 GMT
Sainsbury's Red Label is bland, dull and unsatisfying.
Nothing is as nice as Yorkshire Tea and don't even try to pursude me differently!
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So you reckon I should try it out Chris, my late father did drink Yorkshire but I never tried it myself. IIRC they were hard water tea bags.
As I'm writing this I have my Red Label in front of me, personally I find it very satisfying and just the job with a bacon sandwich if you've had too many pints the night before (or going back to bed).
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 7:53:47 GMT
Post by chris on Jun 12, 2005 7:53:47 GMT
So you reckon I should try it out Chris, my late father did drink Yorkshire but I never tried it myself. IIRC they were hard water tea bags. As I'm writing this I have my Red Label in front of me, personally I find it very satisfying and just the job with a bacon sandwich if you've had too many pints the night before (or going back to bed). Try it for free: www.yorkshiretea.co.uk You can get 10 free tea bags (which can make 20 cups) and a money off coupon for when you've been converted. Can't say i've ever been in the situation when i've had 'too many pints the night before' so I can't comment if it's 'just the job'. I'll take you're word for it! However, 'just the job' sounds like it is just adequete, while Yorkshire Tea goes that extra mile! I wish I was getting paid for this advertising. (Hint hint) |
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 16:07:09 GMT
Post by citysig on Jun 12, 2005 16:07:09 GMT
Citysig: When my move finally come through and I get shown around Baker Street Control, I will expect a cup of Yorkshire Tea to see what the fuss is all about! Let me know when you're on your way and I'll put the kettle on ;D |
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 18:13:39 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2005 18:13:39 GMT
So you reckon I should try it out Chris, my late father did drink Yorkshire but I never tried it myself. IIRC they were hard water tea bags. As I'm writing this I have my Red Label in front of me, personally I find it very satisfying and just the job with a bacon sandwich if you've had too many pints the night before (or going back to bed). Try it for free: www.yorkshiretea.co.uk You can get 10 free tea bags (which can make 20 cups) and a money off coupon for when you've been converted. Can't say i've ever been in the situation when i've had 'too many pints the night before' so I can't comment if it's 'just the job'. I'll take you're word for it! However, 'just the job' sounds like it is just adequete, while Yorkshire Tea goes that extra mile! I wish I was getting paid for this advertising. (Hint hint) 20 cups out of 10 bags eh.............sounds good |
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 18:20:15 GMT
Post by chris on Jun 12, 2005 18:20:15 GMT
It doesn't just sound good - it tastes good!
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 19:07:20 GMT
Post by piccadillypilot on Jun 12, 2005 19:07:20 GMT
20 cups out of 10 bags eh.............sounds good Sounds more like tightfistedness excessive parsimony to me. Not even a Tyke with a reputation amongst his own for being a tightwad careful with his money would deny himself a decent cuppa!! |
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Tea
Jun 12, 2005 20:15:49 GMT
Post by chris on Jun 12, 2005 20:15:49 GMT
You can make 2 cups out of 1 bag, but it is double as expensive. Well worth it though.
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