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I have the first one. I usually only have to deal with tea bags if someone else buys me tea for a gift or something.<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 26 Sep 2014 00:29 by CYBATRON</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.61&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.61"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_62"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_62"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: fixrman<span class="message_time">27 Sep 2014 19:36</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: DeannaG (CYBATRON) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 28 Sep 2014 20:29"></span></span> <span class="message_count">62 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.62">41209.62</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_61" target="_self">41209.61</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I am fine with regular, run of the mill floor-sweeping Lipton. Maybe chamomile from time to time, but I probably won't bother with infusers and fancy china.<br /><br /> Maybe when I hit the lottery and have people to make the tea for me. I can't be arsed to make too much of it.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.62&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.62"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_63"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_63"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: DeannaG (CYBATRON)<span class="message_time">28 Sep 2014 20:44</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: fixrman <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 29 Sep 2014 12:56"></span></span> <span class="message_count">63 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.63">41209.63</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_62" target="_self">41209.62</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I'm big a mint tea fan myself.<br /><br /> Personally, when I actually buy tea for myself, I try to avoid the dangle bagged teas. They taste kind of I guess stale to me.<br /><br /> It might be I'm a little spoiled. I have a grow room where I can grow some things for myself, including a few herbs I use for teas. I also harvest from my rose bushes each year for my mother.<br /><br /> If we get the house we're hoping to buy, when Ed gets his settlement, I'm going to turn the entire basement into a much larger grow room for fresh Winter foods. If we have enough, we've even talked about putting up a greenhouse next to the house and using geothermal to heat it and the house, and solar and wind for power.<br /><br /> Deanna<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 28 Sep 2014 20:45 by CYBATRON</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.63&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.63"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_64"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_64"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: fixrman<span class="message_time">29 Sep 2014 13:05</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: DeannaG (CYBATRON) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 29 Sep 2014 16:56"></span></span> <span class="message_count">64 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.64">41209.64</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_63" target="_self">41209.63</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Not me. If I want a mint, I'll have an Altoids® . I don't much care for minty things, especially not peppermint, but on occassion I could eat a Peppermint Patty® . Haven't had one in years. Spearmint is much better, but I don't want it in my tea. </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.64&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.64"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_65"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_65"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: DeannaG (CYBATRON)<span class="message_time">29 Sep 2014 16:59</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: fixrman <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 29 Sep 2014 18:13"></span></span> <span class="message_count">65 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.65">41209.65</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_64" target="_self">41209.64</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I find it very soothing after a rough day. I like Peppermint Patty a little too much. So I avoid them. lol However, my favorite candies are Reeses Pieces and Potato Candy. I'm a peanut butter junky. <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.65&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.65"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_66"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_66"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: fixrman<span class="message_time">29 Sep 2014 18:13</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">66 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.66">41209.66</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_65" target="_self">41209.65</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I am going to try an Englidh Breakfast tea in the Keurig tomorrow and see how it goes. I have to run some vinegar through it today because it is running a bit slow.<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 29 Sep 2014 18:28 by FIXRMAN</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.66&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.66"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_67"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_67"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: fixrman<span class="message_time">29 Sep 2014 22:11</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">67 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.67">41209.67</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_66" target="_self">41209.66</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Changed my mind, had it this afternoon. It was good, reminds me of grandma's. <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span></span> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.67&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.67"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_68"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_68"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time">30 Sep 2014 08:48</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: fixrman <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 30 Sep 2014 14:06"></span></span> <span class="message_count">68 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.68">41209.68</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_67" target="_self">41209.67</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Did it have a lingering vinegary taste?<br /><br /> When you do tea, do you have it in a mug, or go the whole hog and have a cup and saucer? Perhaps with a custard cream on the side?<br /><br /> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.68&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.68"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_69"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_69"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: fixrman<span class="message_time">30 Sep 2014 14:27</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: graphitone <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 30 Sep 2014 14:43"></span></span> <span class="message_count">69 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.69">41209.69</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.61#a41209_68" target="_self">41209.68</a></div> <div class="message_body"> No, no vinegar taste. It really did make a difference too. I might do it again in a few weeks and use apple cider vinegar (1% higher acidity) leaving it through the night. It would be better with citric acid but I am not sure where to get that.<br /><br /> I don't use a cup and saucer because that would take up too much room in the dishwasher. I doubt I will make much of a habit with Keurig teas because I do not like the idea of the teas going through the same bits as the coffee has been through, even though I didn't taste it (I probably would, I am a Super Taster).<br /><br /> No custard cream unfortunately. If you want that here one has to make it, I doubt there are any commercially made products here that are worth a piss in a bucket. You can get some nice lemon curd from time to time but nowt as good as homemade of course.<br /><br /> I would have liked a nice baguette to go with it or a croissant and some cotswold cheddar; I am out of that and it is hideously expensive here - which riles me - as are all cheeses except the crap - again commercially done.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.69&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.69"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41209_70"></a><div class="message" id="message_41209_70"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 1 Oct 2014 14:11</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">70 of 256</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41209.70">41209.70</a></div> <div class="message_body"> What're people's take on soya milk in tea/coffee hot drinks?<br /><br /> I'm pro. I find it tastes creamier than (semi skimmed) milk.<br /> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41209.70&return_msg=41209.61" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41209.70"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="41209.71" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>