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You didn't need to do that. I was not criticizing. For me, the greatest benefit from this site is in acquiring an education. For the most part, knives are the topic. But occasionally tea too. Just trying to share knowledge here. I am a semi-retired professor of economics, so for me teaching is second nature. And since "herbal" teas are now referred to as tea among the general populace, I have no problems with that. Just thought you and others may want to know.
I have tried the "red bush" herbals (Rooibos plant) grown in S. Africa. You brew it like a tea, and it tastes like a fruit punch when sweetened. I couldn't bond with it. I don't even like Earl Grey. I only like straight up tea with honey. I am old fashioned. My ex used to drink herbals, with dried fruits and such in the mix. Now she's gone! LOL.
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I started on Earl Grey as a kid - it's 50 yrs later, and rarely does a day pass without me having it at least once. I don't use milk (have tried steamed milk in chai, and didn't feel it was worth the effort). I don't put sugar in hot tea...and use only a small amount of I'm making iced (less than 1tbsp/40oz). The only time I break out the honey is if I'm making a hot toddy.
Uncivilized vs barbaric? Perhaps today those might be considered extreme...but certainly not proper.
Uncivilized vs barbaric? Perhaps today those might be considered extreme...but certainly not proper.
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cbach8tw
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Believe it or not, I started to like Earl Grey years ago because of Star Trek Next Generation and Jean Luc Picard, never even heard of it until then. Now I also like Lady Grey, that is about as fruity as I can get. I also like Madagascar Vanilla Bean with red rooibus. No sugar and maybe a touch of honey.
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The kind of tea has never been as important as where you drink it, to me!
Really cool knife, and the location is important. Where is this location? Had to ask as my curiosity is peaked.
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It's an old picture, but it is Birch Point, near Rockport, Maine.
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At the British Army Jungle Warfare School in Brunei, we had British rations, which I liked. I was surprised how refreshing and "Pick Me Up" was a hot, sweet canteen cup of tea, in that hot, humid environment. John
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Mail call! A new Buck 539 Open Season Small Game knife in S30V with Madagascar Ebony next to an older brother 538 in 420HC. I’ll need to outfit the new guy with a custom sheath of his own soon. But first, a relaxing cup of tea after dinner on the front porch.
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Thanks for starting this thread! It is a tea DESSERT in the USA!
The tea is Earl Grey from Stash Tea. It's pretty old, but my tin is airtight, so it is good anyway.
This little thermos mug is my favorite. They were originally Nissan, then became Thermos. They are hard to find now, but they are not too big, but with OUTSTANDING insulation and it came with three tops:
1) a regular drinking top, with a drinking hole and vent hole 180° away
2) an infusing top (shown)
3) a solid insulated lid, which can screw into either of the above tops.
The knife is a Spyderco Native in Maxamet stainful steel, which just landed from the Exchange yesterday.
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The tea is Earl Grey from Stash Tea. It's pretty old, but my tin is airtight, so it is good anyway.
This little thermos mug is my favorite. They were originally Nissan, then became Thermos. They are hard to find now, but they are not too big, but with OUTSTANDING insulation and it came with three tops:
1) a regular drinking top, with a drinking hole and vent hole 180° away
2) an infusing top (shown)
3) a solid insulated lid, which can screw into either of the above tops.
The knife is a Spyderco Native in Maxamet stainful steel, which just landed from the Exchange yesterday.
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I have to tease a bit here, but it looks like Buck does their factory grind with a TORCH. ;-)