Re: [lace-chat] coffee and tea preferences

2005-09-23 Thread Bev Walker
The one I have found that I don't like (sorry Bev, I think it was) is rooibos. LOL I didn't like it either until I read The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency :)) I agree with Janice, rooibos (or bush tea) doesn't taste nice in a blend. A blend of bush tea with lemongrass is still on my shelf :(

[lace-chat] coffee and tea preferences

2005-09-21 Thread Bev Walker
It wound be interesting to know what varieties of coffee and tea people prefer on our list. Excellent leading question :))) This morning's beans, freshly ground for the drip-type maker, Ugandan White Nile (medium roast). Yesterday it was Starbuck's Anniversary blend which I had made a bit too

Re: [lace-chat] coffee and tea preferences

2005-09-21 Thread Jenny Barron
Bev Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but also have Tetley's (why-is-it-round) on standby. Evening tea is almost always rooibos. I presume you mean why is the tea bag round? - I think it was a marketing gimmick - fits the bottom of the mug for those of us philistines who make a mug of tea not a

Re: [lace-chat] coffee and tea preferences

2005-09-21 Thread TwoHappyBees
My DH is the coffee drinker in our house and I love to open the cupboard housing his collection of various beans (he doesn't care for the sweet-ish ones liked Irish Creme...rather have Bailey's, the real stuff gor the fruit or nut flavored ones). He prefers the more robust brews. I, on

RE: [lace-chat] coffee and tea preferences

2005-09-21 Thread BrambleLane
I like a good cup of coffee, but that is subjective, and 'good' is hard to find. We currently like a mild hazelnut blend; the stuff at work is very strong, to the point of bitterness and burnt taste, and I avoid it completely. Tea, on the other hand, I get along with much better. My favorites

Re: [lace-chat] coffee and tea preferences

2005-09-21 Thread Martha Krieg
I love Tetleys extra strong tea made with soft Scottish water but rarely drink coffee, love the smell but the taste never matches up to the promise and it gives me palipitations if it's at all strong. Actually my favourite tipple is tap water. jenny barron Jenny, I'm with you on the coffee