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  • S Slacker007

    I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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    Forogar
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    with added lemon.

    Not the genuine way to drink tea in England! Any kind of fruit additive, e.g. Raspberry Tea, is an abomination to a true, traditional, English tea drinker. However, these things are more tolerated in today's "modern" society so it's up to you. A good hot tea served with milk and a biscuit (US: cookie) is a great way to feel refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day. "Typhoo" is good, "Yorkshire" or "Tetleys" are also quite good. "Twinings" is good but usually overpriced; a bit like a BMW - it's good but not always worth the premium price brought on by the overly fashion-conscious advertising media. A good blend of Assam and Darjeeling is what you are looking for and most of the previously mentioned brands have that. DO NOT go for the stuff in the bright yellow box ("Liptons") that most Americans seem to think is normal but is actually cr@p.

    - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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    • S Slacker007

      I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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      Tim Carmichael
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      Not in the UK, but... growing up in Canada, we drank Salada (Orange Pekoe) or Red Rose; a search will find either... My mother (of English decent), drank it with milk and sugar; I prefer my tea black.

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      • A Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

        I am answering here but am not an English, forgive me... or not. I drink tea, for it being tea. I prefer chocolate flavored tea that I brought from my visit to India! If you are seeking flavor in tea, then don't. Stick to coffee. I drink tea, 5 mugs a day, and I don't have to expect a flavor. :) Tea does its job, without it too. ;)

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        Forogar
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        I prefer chocolate flavored tea

        That's called "Hot Chocolate" and the tea is irrelevant as the chocolate flavour is overwhelming. :|

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        seeking flavor in tea

        The above is why you have no idea about flavours in tea. ;P

        - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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        • F Forogar

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          with added lemon.

          Not the genuine way to drink tea in England! Any kind of fruit additive, e.g. Raspberry Tea, is an abomination to a true, traditional, English tea drinker. However, these things are more tolerated in today's "modern" society so it's up to you. A good hot tea served with milk and a biscuit (US: cookie) is a great way to feel refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day. "Typhoo" is good, "Yorkshire" or "Tetleys" are also quite good. "Twinings" is good but usually overpriced; a bit like a BMW - it's good but not always worth the premium price brought on by the overly fashion-conscious advertising media. A good blend of Assam and Darjeeling is what you are looking for and most of the previously mentioned brands have that. DO NOT go for the stuff in the bright yellow box ("Liptons") that most Americans seem to think is normal but is actually cr@p.

          - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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          Forogar wrote:

          A good hot tea served with milk and a biscuit (US: cookie) is a great way to feel refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day.

          :omg:

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          • F Forogar

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            I prefer chocolate flavored tea

            That's called "Hot Chocolate" and the tea is irrelevant as the chocolate flavour is overwhelming. :|

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            seeking flavor in tea

            The above is why you have no idea about flavours in tea. ;P

            - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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            Richard Deeming
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            Forogar wrote:

            That's called "Hot Chocolate" ...

            Hot chocolate[^] and tea[^] are completely different drinks. Unless, of course, you believe in miracles[^]. :rolleyes:


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            • S Slacker007

              I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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              R Giskard Reventlov
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              My wife loves these[^]. I'm not a tea drinker but she swears they are the best.

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              • Richard DeemingR Richard Deeming

                Forogar wrote:

                That's called "Hot Chocolate" ...

                Hot chocolate[^] and tea[^] are completely different drinks. Unless, of course, you believe in miracles[^]. :rolleyes:


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                Forogar
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                I saw "Hot Chocolate" live in Manchester many, many years ago. One of the few pop concerts I was persuaded to go to that I actually enjoyed!

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                Hot chocolate[^] and tea[^] are completely different drinks.

                I know this but... chocolate flavoured tea?!?!

                - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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                • S Slacker007

                  Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan wrote:

                  If you are seeking flavor in tea, then don't. Stick to coffee.

                  :confused: I seek flavor in coffee, as well. I will always seek flavor in what I drink. I think I will pass on the chocolate flavored anything. Thanks. :)

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                  OriginalGriff
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                  Chocolate flavoured hot chocolate (with perhaps a little bit of brandy) is just the thing after a day out in the cold!

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                    with added lemon.

                    Not the genuine way to drink tea in England! Any kind of fruit additive, e.g. Raspberry Tea, is an abomination to a true, traditional, English tea drinker. However, these things are more tolerated in today's "modern" society so it's up to you. A good hot tea served with milk and a biscuit (US: cookie) is a great way to feel refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day. "Typhoo" is good, "Yorkshire" or "Tetleys" are also quite good. "Twinings" is good but usually overpriced; a bit like a BMW - it's good but not always worth the premium price brought on by the overly fashion-conscious advertising media. A good blend of Assam and Darjeeling is what you are looking for and most of the previously mentioned brands have that. DO NOT go for the stuff in the bright yellow box ("Liptons") that most Americans seem to think is normal but is actually cr@p.

                    - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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                    Colin Mullikin
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                    Forogar wrote:

                    A good hot tea served with milk and a biscuit (US: cookie) is a great way to feel refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day.

                    I generally just skip the tea, and stick with the milk and cookies. :laugh:

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                    • F Forogar

                      I saw "Hot Chocolate" live in Manchester many, many years ago. One of the few pop concerts I was persuaded to go to that I actually enjoyed!

                      Quote:

                      Hot chocolate[^] and tea[^] are completely different drinks.

                      I know this but... chocolate flavoured tea?!?!

                      - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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                      OriginalGriff
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                      They put maple syrup in coffee in parts of the US... X|

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                      • L Lost User

                        Forogar wrote:

                        A good hot tea served with milk and a biscuit (US: cookie) is a great way to feel refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day.

                        :omg:

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                        Nelek
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                        I think he forgot to use the word "gin" ;P

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                        • F Forogar

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                          I prefer chocolate flavored tea

                          That's called "Hot Chocolate" and the tea is irrelevant as the chocolate flavour is overwhelming. :|

                          Quote:

                          seeking flavor in tea

                          The above is why you have no idea about flavours in tea. ;P

                          - I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

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                          Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan
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                          • S Slacker007

                            I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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                            Corporal Agarn
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                            I thought it was mandatory for geeks to drink Earl Grey. :) Personally I do not like it.

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                            • S Slacker007

                              I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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                              Keith Barrett
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                              I would recommend Yorkshire Tea [^], despite being from Lincolnshire.

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                              • S Slacker007

                                I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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                                RedDk
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                                Any, as long as it's served in one of these: u[^]

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                                • C Corporal Agarn

                                  I thought it was mandatory for geeks to drink Earl Grey. :) Personally I do not like it.

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                                  Absolutely. I keep telling my shelf to make some, hot of course. Up to now nothing has happened.

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                                    Absolutely. I keep telling my shelf to make some, hot of course. Up to now nothing has happened.

                                    The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
                                    This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a fucking golf cart.
                                    "I don't know, extraterrestrial?" "You mean like from space?" "No, from Canada." If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.

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                                    jeron1
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                                    CDP1802 wrote:

                                    I keep telling my shelf

                                    Maybe your shelf is mad at you, they can be temperamental those shelves.

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                                    • S Slacker007

                                      I am discriminating here, forgive me...or not. What is your favorite tea, and why? Must provide internet link. I am trying to drink less coffee throughout the day, thus replacing it with tea. I like the Irish Breakfast blends, by Twinings, I believe, and Typhoo, with added lemon.

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                                      Kevin Marois
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                                      This one[^]

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                                        CDP1802 wrote:

                                        I keep telling my shelf

                                        Maybe your shelf is mad at you, they can be temperamental those shelves.

                                        "the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment "Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst "I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle

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                                        That's ok. I would probably not be able to pay the E = mc^2 energy bill for one pot of Earl Grey. Simply making hot water the oldschool way is cheaper.

                                        The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
                                        This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a fucking golf cart.
                                        "I don't know, extraterrestrial?" "You mean like from space?" "No, from Canada." If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.

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                                          That's ok. I would probably not be able to pay the E = mc^2 energy bill for one pot of Earl Grey. Simply making hot water the oldschool way is cheaper.

                                          The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
                                          This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a fucking golf cart.
                                          "I don't know, extraterrestrial?" "You mean like from space?" "No, from Canada." If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.

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                                          jeron1
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                                          Oldschool sounds good to me.

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