Tea Confessions

[golfwizard]

Let me start by saying, I love coffee - real coffee, the European strength Scandinavian type of brew.  Starbucks House blend beans. I drink coffee for it's effects as a stimulant. It wakes me up, and it is a wonderful  finish to a meal . I'm also probably addicted to caffeine

However, having said all that .... the hot drink of choice for comfort ...

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[emteee]

Well, there is some loose tea in the house, but I'm not nearly brave enough to offer it up in light of that! LOL!
My daughter is more of a tea drinker than I am and I had the chance to take her into a tea import business nearby. Over 400 varieties! I never knew. They are primarily an online business, but they also let you in the front door and will get what you need from the back warehouse, along with having some pots and accessories out front. They also produce a wonderfully informative newsletter that goes into the history and protocol, etc.
That's very cool to know so much about it and be able to brew it properly! I'm with you on the milk issue. I grew up in a family that added milk and then married into one that didn't. It was the latter that made more sense and stuck!

[golfwizard]

I would never hold others to my tea standards ... a cup of coffee or a nice martini are reasonable substitutes in a social situation.

Yes, the number of teas is staggering, as are the types of tea-pots (I have very specific ideas on those as well I'm afraid - hangs head).

[emteee]

Well, at least I know the steeping time is 3 minutes.
*panics* I mean I THINK I know . .
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*laughs* Just kidding on the panic. I think it is cool when people know about subjects, like I have a friend who knows a great deal about wine and can always make a perfect recommendation at dinner.

I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum. I know a bit about many different topics. That's helpful as it guides me in knowing just how much to say before I might embarass myself on any given subject! :^)