In consideration of One Word Sunday: Volume hosted by Debbie at TravelWithIntent, I am thinking of our visit to Lon Lon Local Diner in Bangkok a couple of months ago.
The pictured refreshing beverage was for Loving Husband & GastroFather. With the
birth of Older Daughter, I developed a peculiar sensitivity to alcohol (even in cake! no more trifle or tiramisu for me!), so I was drinking Chrysanthemum tea.
What is your favourite tipple?
This is hard! I have so many favourite drinks (alcoholic and otherwise). It depends on the season and my mood. I start every day with a latte but I also love to drink tea. I enjoy wine and also a very dry vodka martini (with olives). This summer I started loving gin and tonics. When I am in Barbados, I drink rum punches and Banks beer.
However, when I am thirsty nothing hits the spot like a tall glass of good old water.
Chrysanthemum tea looks yummy!
Deb
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I feel in great need of a tall glass of lime juice after going through your list of delicious drinks!
It is wonderful that you have so many choices depending on occasion!
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“Tipple”? New word to me!
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I think it a very British term! So, Betsy, what is your drink (alcoholic or not) of choice?
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I’m so happy to learn a new word! I’m sipping coffee now, which make me happy, but alcohol-wise I enjoy creamy liquors like caramel-flavored Bailey’s or Rumchata, which is more of a South American drink.
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That video reminded me a little of the beauty and the beast song where Gaston is drinking in the bar and they all dance…
And I will join you with the tea / but make mine mint or black!
Almost to the point where we don’t drink at all anymore – just don’t want to put alcohol in my body
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The video is a riot, isn’t it? And yes, it does remind me of the Gaston Pub scene!
My tea of choice is actually black (builders) tea, strong with a splash of milk.
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Mmmmm
And my favorite tea right now is Tazo “awake” with unsweetened almond milk and sometimes w butter
But they still use a staple on their bags and surprised by that – I like the teabags without staples – and I sometimes do loose leaf but bags are good for me too
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My husband is a firm believer in loose leaf teas (although I am happy to have the convenience of bags too!).
Staples are a peculiarity … I always wonder what happens if it falls out ….
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Ugh! Good point… and I think it is just old school
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Good reminder to steer clear of the staples in tea bags, Yvette.
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🙂
why do some companies still use them?
seems old school and like an extra cost they could eliminate – just seal the bag without it
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I know, right? Seems so peculiar!
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What do the others seal the bags with?
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That is a good question – not sure – but just had oolong tea and it was sealed or pressed
I can check – hope it it is not any glue
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Yes it would be interesting to find out.
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Keep u posted when I do 🍮🍮🍮
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Thanks, Sweet Yvette!
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I’m a coffee drinker, though I do like builder’s tea — not too much milk. I prefer white wines to red, and occasionally have a craft beer, usually lager. I also like some whiskeys, but seldom drink spirits.
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I am a coffee refugee. I love that drink but it sure didn’t love me. So now I am a loose leaf tea drinker. And I notice I am getting fussier about what tea I drink. A Lavender/citrus blend is divine.
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Oh, I love the chill of this glasses – very inviting.
As for my favourites, that is harder. First cup of the day has to be a strong, hot tea. Mid-morning has to be a strong coffee. My favourite cocktail is negroni. And I love red wine, and a good non-peaty whisky/whiskey
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Chrysanteum tea sounds lovely! As weird as it may sound but water is my favourite drink, followed by green tea, coffee and fruit juice. I drink only very little alcohol but when I do I like whiskey, craft beer and gin&bitter lemon. 😊
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Not weird at all Sarah – water is what I mostly drink as well.
Thank you for sharing your favourite drinks!
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