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Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rowena M. Harper yesterday. 81 Replies 2 Likes
Abhorring thread duplication, I checked first to see if the community had delved into the oft-spirited discussion regarding the consumption of our favourite concoction of the Camellia Sinensis…Continue
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Rowena M. Harper replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats.Rowena M. Harper replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."The unfortunate bit is when the pre-made tea in the glass bottles still tastes like plastics."
Professor Argon Bats replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Sounds like it could be a classic sencha with roasted rice grains? Like this, random first vendor that popped up in a google search. Maybe your local providers carry one."
CoastConFan replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."I have to wonder if they added shiso to the green tea to make it Sushi Bar style. I agree, things in plastic generally take on a plastic taste."
Rowena M. Harper replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Tea was my gateway drug into the world of Steampunk. Well, and H. G. Wells, but that's another story entirely! :)
I have no preference, and there are few out of what I have tried that I haven't cared for. I'm open to trying any…"
Madame Jeanette Montrose liked Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats.Madame Jeanette Montrose replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."I have always loved tea, and far prefer it to coffee. (Even though I'm in Seattle, ha ha) I like most kinds of teas, except for the fruity or flowery flavored ones. Being of English and Irish heritage, I keep a large box of PG tips…"
Miss Ernesta May replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."I would have to say that Tea or Chai for me varies on my mood
I love to brew loose leaf in a pot but it's not always practical with just me in the house, I have a glass teapot with a metal strainer sylunder in the centre and I love to watch the…"
Poplock Holmes replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."I've only recently seen Tea Dueling and must say it is very entertaining twist to an age old traditon. Pass the tea please!"
James Murray replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Try Formosan tea, Not sure if you get it there, can be bought in Health shops, very low caffeine but pleasant flavour."
James Murray replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Being 41 degrees Celsius outside, I am hiding inside enjoying a pot of iced Oolong while chatting on here. Makes for a pleasant afternoon"
Professor Argon Bats replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Yes. If attempting to make a civilized conversation happen between rival alpha males (or females), tea is a much better idea than, say, alcoholic beverages..."
CoastConFan replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Tea is a social drink, in some cases tea ritual is a reflection of the culture and its attitudes about ritual and normalization. People could meet over tea that would normally be hostile and by utilizing a set of rules and manners, manage to…"
Nicci T. replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."What fascinates me is there are cultures where there are tea ceremonies and rituals."
Professor Argon Bats replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."Sometimes I like to tone it down a bit and mix some Lapsang Souchong with Assam."
Samuel F. Birkenkamp replied to Samuel F. Birkenkamp's discussion Tea: Preferences and Preperation Techniques of 21st Century Victorian-era Temporal Expats."I have Lapsang Souchong in spades - I find myself liking balanced versions of LS. I will have a table at Up In the Aether, the Con this may. http://upintheaether.org/ https://sites.google.com/site/upintheaethercon/ Mine will be in the…"
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