(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best coffee, tea & cocoa

With coffee, herbal teas, mate, and postum, you're going to be used to a much stronger flavor. Tea can be very subtle. If you drink it right after a cup of coffee or spicy/ strongly flavored food, you won't taste it.

It can also be made pretty weak, if you're using single serving loose leaf packets in a 12oz mug, it'll be pretty weak. Those are meant for closer to 6oz. Try adding a lot more tea. Add 4 times what you normally do, and steep it for the same amount of time you normally do (unless it's usually bitter, then do less). You can make it really strong if you just add more. I like to do that with a good Irish breakfast tea.

Also, explore flavored teas! Earl Grey, genmaicha, Lapsang Souchong, mint, and jasmine teas are some really good teas.

This jasmine tea has a great jasmine flavor, it's made with real jasmine instead of sprayed with oil or flavoring. It's also super cheap for pretty high quality tea.

Harney & Sons makes a good Lapsang Souchong. It's really smoky and tastes like a campfire, if you like strong drinks, you'll probably like it. It's very polarizing, though, some people love it and some people hate it.

Taylor's has good Earl Grey, which is flavored with bergamot. It tastes like fruit loops. Fancy.

Rishi makes good mint tea. It's very forgiving, if you like mint, it'll cover up most flaws you'll find in tea. The flavors compliment each other very well.

Genmaicha is made with puffed brown rice. It tastes a little bit like popcorn, it's a little sweet because of the rice, and it can have a strong flavor.

Try other things with tea, too. An Arnold Palmer (half black tea, half lemonade) is great in the summer. A squeeze of lemon or lime juice in any tea totally changes the flavor.

Caffeine: It's hard at first (headaches, etc) but you can kick the habit. Short of that, you can buy 100- or 250-piece boxes of black tea for really cheap. Here's 312 for $11! Black tea has more caffeine than green or most other types. It's a little bitter at first if you aren't used to it, but it gets easier to drink... also, don't let it steep for too long, 5 minutes is perfect. Longer than that and it can get really really bitter. Powdered teas IMO taste gross but it's up to you if that's an option.

Eggs are cheap and filling. They are also pretty easy to cook. Scrambled eggs, especially, are very easy and quick.

There's lots of other vegetables out there too. You like broccoli? That's a great start! Walmart and Publix have their place, however if there is a local produce store, they may have better prices on good, seasonal produce. Farmers markets and Asian food stores are also great places to look for good food on the cheap. Anything leafy (spinach/kale/chard/and 'greens' of all sorts) are easy to prepare.

Sometimes I try to stuff myself with vegetables at first, eating a bit more than I feel like... then force myself to wait 10-15 minutes, then move on to meats. It gives the body some time to realize how full it is, and helps to not overeat as much.

Water: don't go on a crazy chug contest, but if you feel like drinking more, then do it. Especially since you are consuming a larger-than-average amount of calories and probably sodium as well. As you lose weight, you may eventually find you don't need quite as much.

I hope this helps a little... best of luck to you!

Very sorry for your suffering. As a fellow singer, I have empathy and sympathy. Let's get you over this, shall we?

The problem you're describing is caused by inflammation of your vocal anatomy. How to reduce that inflammation? --We focus on what we're doing here and this will encourage the body to heal, so your voice will be fine again.

Number One: You must calm your nerves. How? -- With this:

https://www.vocalmentor.com/your-secret-weapon-against-nervousness-the-4-7-8-breath-exercise/

2. You must drink at least 100 ounces per day of clean, unflavored WATER. You must get at least 7-8 hours' sleep in every 24 hours. The voice loves sleep. So sleep more than 8 hours. Make arrangements so you can do that. Sleeping alone goes a long way toward reducing inflammation of the vocal anatomy.

(I'm getting to the reflux, so please hang in there.)

3. You must try an herbal tea, very powerful for reducing inflammation; the herb is called yerba maté:

https://www.amazon.com/Guayaki-Traditional-Organic-Mate-225g/dp/B0027CNY7U/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_absBRD1ARIsAO4_D3uzYfVwSlutxxej2SzisFWxM0kkyRI235QmXq5uRj_OhpxHSDtn0oMaAuGoEALw_wcB&hvadid=241929365921&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014244&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t3&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9530439865077176198&hvtargid=kwd-54991933&hydadcr=24665_10401006&keywords=yerba+mate&qid=1569314665&s=gateway&sr=8-4 .

It will reduce the inflammation.

4. Excellent remedy to reduce inflammation: Aloe Vera GEL. Not the juice, the GEL. Get this brand, the finest one:

https://lilyofthedesert.com/product/aloe-gels/

Drink 3 ounces aloe vera GEL along with each meal you're eating.

5. You must keep your vocal anatomy MOIST. How? --With these lozenges:

https://www.thayers.com/shop-thayers/healthcare-remedies/tangerine-rosehips-slippery-elm-lozenges-jar/

(They have a plain flavor, cherry flavor, and they have sugar-free, if you don't want the tangerine flavor--no problem.)

If you prefer to drink tea, please use this one, with active ingredient, slippery elm:

https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/ .

Add honey to your tea, as this will be soothing to your throat.

HOW TO BANISH REFLUX:

https://www.vocalmentor.com/resource-guide-preventing-acid-reflux/

https://www.vocalmentor.com/how-does-reflux-affects-the-singing-voice/

SUPERFOODS FOR SINGERS:

https://www.vocalmentor.com/superfoods-for-singers/

If you are smoking (anything), you must stop. Try one of those over-the-counter gadgets/remedies for helping break the addiction to nicotine. Also, do not be in any proximity to other people, who are smoking (anything).

The intense heat alone, from the smoke, sears the fragile mucosal lining of the vocal anatomy. You NEED that mucosal lining intact, to protect your voice in general. That mucosal lining is so crucial. When it gets dried out, the body produces thick mucus, as a defense. Singing around thick mucus is a miserable experience. How to prevent this? ---Keep that mucosal lining intact! How to do that? ---Keep your vocal anatomy MOIST, by drinking your water, using your lozenges, getting your sleep, also increase foods rich in vitamin C, as this will fortify the mucosal lining. (Thin surface layer, on top of various organs and tissues, all throughout the respiratory system: this is what I mean by "mucosal lining.") We sing on the thin edges of our vocal folds, which means we sing on that mucosal lining. You NEED that working, intact, doing its thing. One way it protects your vocal anatomy is by warding off virus germs and allergens, as best it can.

Remember, the voice loves sleep. Get more than 8 hours if you possibly can. Make arrangements so you can sleep longer. This will help tremendously, to encourage the healing.

BEST NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES:

https://www.vocalmentor.com/top-five-natural-remedies-for-singers-allergies/

https://www.vocalmentor.com/seasonal-allergies-winning-the-battle/

Go to Contact page on website linked above, to find my email. Write to me and let me know how you're feeling. I'll help you out of this, so you can get to your rehearsals in November and your upcoming performing opportunities, that mean so much to you. (I DO understand this, 100%!!)

Do you indeed want to sing better than ever? Then focus on what I've given you, above. Carefully follow these instructions, above. You got this!

I care about YOUR voice! If you want to sing, I want to help!

Let me know how you're feeling, please.

All the best!

VocalMentor.com

Yay! I'm so excited that you're getting your own place! That's such a good feeling!

/u/Pinalope4Real and /u/dnd1980

Startup an excel spreadsheet and make a budget for yourself. I find that once I have a budget setup I pay even more attention to my money and figure out new ways to save. I have helped my roommate and my boyfriend setup a budget. :o)

The meat market can save you sooo much money and make you more conscious about the items you are buying and motivate you to cook more.

Crockpots are awesome and help you save time during the week. I know you work from home, but ready-made food throughout the week is awesome!

The Magic Bullet or Nutribullet are both great to have in the home for smoothies! Of course you can blend other items in the cups as well.

I have this Himalayan Salt Lamp and I love it. I also have this Himalayan Salt Candle Holder....actually everything I'm linking you is something that I own and love, something I have experience with, or a similar model (the crock pot was a random model) lol


Oh and this tea because it's delicious.

Cafe (Ca Phe) Sua Da is a really common Vietnamese drink that incorporates condensed milk with coffee that often has chicory as an adjunct. Cafe Du Monde is the most common brand of coffee that I've seen but you really can use anything.Note that it has chicory as an adjunct but a good dark roast can do the trick. They're made using a phin which as you can see, is fairly straight forward metal filter that relies on gravity and a finer grind to extract. It's really easy to make and quite delicious though I treat it more as dessert than coffee.

If you live in an area with a decent sized Asian population, you should be able to find it fairly easily as it's crossed over into non-Vietnamese shops. A good bet would be a pho shop or failing that, a bubble tea shop. However, if you live in a place that has a large Vietnamese population (e.g LA or Houston) you may be to explore Vietnamese coffee beyond cafe sua da. Houston, for example, has Long Coffee which does a variety of Vietnamese style coffees, all which are delicious. At the same time, one of Houston's more famous coffee shops Blacksmith does their own version of cafe sua da as the owner is one of the biggest proponents of Houston's Vietnamese food scenes.

Quick tip : you can drink it straight up but it's served with a cup off ice so once it's finished brewing, mix the condensed milk in and pour it over the ice. The residual heat will melt the ice, dilute the drink and bring the sweetness down to something I find more palatable.

edit : spelling/clarity

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Getting started with matcha is so awesome! I've been drinking it in the morning with breakfast for almost a full year now, and knock on my fake-wood desk, I haven't gotten sick at all (except for that one sinus infection when I stopped drinking it for two weeks...whoops).

I think you are selling yourself short if taste isn't as important to you. I feel high quality matcha is better for you, but maybe I'm just overthinking things. I would give this one a shot since it claims to be ceremonial grade, it's 4oz, AND it's barely over $20. That sounds like a steal.

I have matcha every morning. Tea ceremony purists would probably faint over my routine, but it's pretty quick for me and it still tastes lovely.

Tools:

• A little sifter/strainer/whathaveyou
  
  
• Chasen whisk and chashaku scoop (I prefer to use the chashaku scoop over the little spoon because I find it's easier to scoop out of my matcha tins.)
  
  
• Big ol' soup mug - You don't need a fancy schmancy special bowl. My mug is some weird soup mug from the 70s with Garfield on it.
  
  
• Matcha powder! (This one is my favorite, but it might be too much money if you're just getting started)
  
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1. Take your clunky soup cup and fill it with hot water. I use hot tap water. Let it sit in the sink.
   
   
2. Put the kettle on to boil. When it has reached a boil, pour the water into a one-cup liquid measuring cup and let it sit.
   
   
3. While the hot water is sitting, remove your cup from the sink, dry the inside with a paper towel.
   
   
4. Place your strainer atop your tea cup. Take out your matcha tea and scoop as much as you'd like onto the strainer. Here I use the chashaku scoop to press it against the strainer. This is what breaks up the clumps, leaving me with very fine, powdery matcha.
   
   
5. By the time you've finished adding the powder to your cup, the hot water in the measuring cup should be ready. Keep in mind you want the water to be between 155-180F in temperature.
   
   
6. Pour in the hot water and whisk it to death until it's lovely and frothy.
   
   
7. While waiting for it to cool (if you're like me and are a wuss), eat your breakfast!

Little late to the party, but I am a huge iced coffee fan and I'll tell you what worked for me.

I loved Starbucks Iced Coffees but they got too expensive after a while. I initially used regular VIA packets (not the Iced Coffee one) in a 32 ounce bottle filled with ice water, they were good, but again, got too expensive.

I then found this: [Cafe Bustelo Instant Coffee] (http://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Bustelo-Instant-Espresso-3-5-Ounce/dp/B001E95KUQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1376341585&sr=8-6&keywords=cafe+bustelo) Makes strong, tasty iced coffee.

If you need it sweet, add a scoop or two of Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla). Makes it a Iced cafe mocha.

Muscle Milk is the best brand for this recipe (although higher in calories).

Although some people have reported gastrointestinal issues, my own transition was a non-event that lasted less than a week. To put it bluntly, I haven't had a "bad" or "difficult" shit since I started on Soylent. I produce a steady "Type 4" on the Bristol Stool Scale with an occaisonal "Type 3" showing up if I forget to hydrate properly. I did fart a bit more at first but that minor symptom has dissipated like a fart in the wind.

For those people with issues, it seems to come down to fiber intake. Soylent generally has "enough" fiber for the general health of the general population - but certain people may need a bit more. Luckily, Soylent 1.5 (the powdered version) is very easy to supplement for reasons of flavor, texture or nutrition. I personally add a variety of supplements for a variety of reasons.

• 20-25 grams of matcha - polyphenols and catechins (antioxidants)
  
• 50 grams of pea protein - muscle health and work out recovery
  
• 15-20 grams of turmeric - proven anti-inflamatory, possible antioxidant properties.
  
• 5 grams of [black pepper](http://www.amazon.com/Black-Pepper-Fine-Grind-2lb/dp/B000JMFCM0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
  ) - possible antioxidant properties, takes the edge off the sweetness of stock Soylent
  
• 2 grams of salt - I work out/sweat a lot
  
  Although I am perfectly happy to answer any questions you may have, there are endless threads about all of these questions at r/soylent.
  
  EDIT: Soylent v1.6 will start shipping next week with nearly double the fiber and 5 more grams of protein per daily serving.
  

I've heard really good things about fenugreek, but don't know if you'd get too much of a boost from that. I have felt a boost with raspberry leaf tea but it can also dehydrate you a bit, so it can be a trade off.

Also, especially with number one, I could not pump much of anything without looking at pictures of her, listening to recordings of her garble noises, and/or very actively trying to imagine the feeling of her nursing. I just wouldn't get any milk. So, maybe try that sort of thing if you haven't?

If I were in your position, I would not supplement with formula. I would consider cutting my milk with cow's milk to make it last the last month until she can have straight up cow's milk. But when doing that one would need to be incredibly vigilant about her reaction, if there were any. Is she gassy/more fussy? Is she having trouble digesting it/yucky poop? Is she spitting up more? Etc.

Sorry that your time nursing is finishing up sooner then you'd like. Good luck.

It doesn't sound dumb because it has been done already by huge companies here and here.

High quality coffee is usually ground right before it is used as coffee becomes stale quickly. Some people say after 15 mins after being ground it starts to degrade. I can personal say that I don't like grinding my coffee the night before I use it. So any form of distribution network for pre-ground coffee won't be high quality.

Also things like the flavoring is going to be what will be different about your product but that as well is a market that bigger players are already in. Coffee mate(owned by nestle) is every where in grocery stores and comes in 20+ flavours already and coming in both liquid and powder form. It also doubles as creamer. Which is a bonus as most people buying your product probably won't like the biter taste. Your examples of flavours pumpkin spice, French vanilla, they don't have a Amaretto flavour but they do have Hazelnut. You get the point it is going to be a uphill battle to compete on flavours.

Another thing quality coffee is not artificially flavoured but rather it has to do with the bean itself. Coffee doesn't taste like pumpkin spice normally.

The business idea had a good start you saw a need and you tried to fill it. Next time think about barrier to entry to the business and do some research on players already in the field.

As for your brother get him a french press and a blade grinder plus a kettle. If he can buy freshly roasted coffee it will be the easiest and best cup of coffee he has ever had. I used a coffee machine and pre-ground coffee in first year in my dorm and it was great.

completely disregard every comment on this board, your search is over:

https://www.amazon.com/Vinacafe-Instant-Coffee-Mix-sachets/dp/B00Q7DKXKQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491538325&sr=8-1&keywords=vinacafe

No, not many people have heard of it. Yes, I spent lots of time to find the best coffee for the trail. Yes, this is hands down the best coffee I've ever had in my life. It mixes perfectly, and has the perfect amount of sweetness to it. It's absolutely delicious, and no you won't find a better coffee ON THE PLANET.

I'm really into the single serving Mountian House meals, they taste better than what I make at home. Walmart carries them like $5 each. One for breakfast, one for dinner, and for lunch snacks, Oh! Ricey instant noodles (way better than ramen) or whatever for lunch. Throw a couple Vinacafe sachets for the morning coffee and you're all set!

I'm not Asian but I've found out that the Asian markets (specifically Vietnamese) carry the BEST food for backpacking. They're big into freeze dried, dehydrated stuff with tons of flavor their culture isn't big into refrigeration.

As far as stoves go? I use this one, works great. Oh, and a Sawyer mini filter.

It's a typo. Should have said Thai tea. I corrected it. It's a delicious tea that I first tried at a Thai restaurant and on the menu it said 'Thai Tea'. At the restaurant, they add milk, but it's pretty amazing without it as well. A lot of caffeine. It's pretty much replaced coffee for me because it has a much better flavor. It tastes very nutty and smoky while also being very heavy and filling (like coffee, maybe better). Here's the brand I buy: Thai Iced Tea Traditional Restaurant Style,16 oz (1LB.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UPNK9S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SNl4AbV9YZ0HH

Matcha powder is good for an energy boost for sure! Tastes pretty yummy too if you like green tea.

Also check out Chia seeds for a protein and texture boost. These are actually the exact ones I use.

Harney and Sons is a good brand for bagged tea, the tea bag is in a pyramid shape so there is a little more room for the tea to float around in. Lavender is my go to comfort herb, I would say you are safe with anything that has lavender! Plus, they come in a metal tin, she can save it and think of you even after the tea is gone!

https://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Caffeine-Free-Chamomile-Lavender/dp/B000OQU4DI/ref=sr_1_13_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1502286039&sr=8-13&keywords=harney+and+sons

If you think she would enjoy peppermint, they also have that in Harney and Sons - to me Peppermint can be a pep up or soothing, depending on my mood.

https://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Caffeine-Peppermint-Sachets/dp/B006LPQ82M/ref=pd_sbs_325_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006LPQ82M&pd_rd_r=BSXF0B43FP01MT0KNX16&pd_rd_w=G0kh0&pd_rd_wg=67joq&psc=1&refRID=BSXF0B43FP01MT0KNX16

My personal favorite from them is their Vanilla Comoro:

https://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Decaffeinated-Vanilla-Sachets/dp/B000R32F6M/ref=sr_1_47_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1502286280&sr=8-47&keywords=harney+and+sons

Morthy demands:

A old posh englishman needs Tea to sip while he goes about his business. (Random Wishes Wishlist)

Oh my god I would never wear super hero undies out in public . . . without pants on. (Main wishlist)

phallic looking item is chubby little lip balms. [Random wishes wishlist].

Akeleie demands:

Would love to get my geek on by featuring a beautiful song bird. [Main wishlist,but if I won do not buy this it is expensive I have cheaper geek items]

this belt would help me with weight loss/toning. [Main wishlist]

A cross bow would be perfect to bring to an island for hunting food.

You're both amaizng as always! <3

Yep. Many different types from many different cultures. They are gaining more traction, at least in the states, with places like Teavana popping up, but it is really cool to get into. My personal favorites are Crème de Earl Grey (English: smooth tea with hints of creamy vanilla), Genmaicha (Japanese: Green tea with toasted brown rice, gives it a nice, nutty flavor), and Yerba Maté (South American: not technically tea, but very similar. Grassy (in a good way), earthy, robust). Just used those searches for examples...lots of different brands and ways to get them out there.

Retail Therapy you say? That always makes me feel better, but know what also makes me feel better? This [Large Box of Tea] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00286KM8E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=DPDKNQSJ6RC0&coliid=I304EVXYQTEWWK&psc=1). Tea makes everything better, and it's easier on the wallet. :)

It's so smooth and nice tasting I think people also call it popcorn tea because sometimes the rice pops. Honestly I'm in love with it xD
this is is the box i have at home and this loose is good also

Ok sorry for the long post. Just throwing this out there as a few people ask about getting into matcha.

This is teavana's matcha. "Imperial grade" seems to be thier naming scheme to make it sound better. Generally there is culinary grade, which is lower grade and generally used in cooking, ice cream, cakes, lattes and etc. Then there is ceremonial grade which is higher grade and use in the tea ceremony. There are many grades of ceremonial itself depending on how its grown, type of tea plant, location, time of harvest, etc etc. Looking on their site at this is the 80g for $34.95. At that price I would have to expect this is not really that high quality. 80g is a shitload of matcha.

http://www.o-cha.com/matcha.htm This small explanation may answer a few questions for you. You can also buy tea from there and the owner is very knowledgeable.

http://yuuki-cha.com/ Is another site if you want quality tea from Japan.

If you want to stay in the US you can buy some on Amazon. I have had the DoMatcha ceremonial grade and it was pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/DoMatcha-Green-Organic-Matcha-1-0-Ounce/dp/B0019FOZC4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374065899&sr=8-2&keywords=matcha.

for the OP I would recommend getting a wider bowl so you can whisk the tea better and get an actual froth. From the picture the cup used seems pretty narrow and curved at the bottom.

Here is a short video you can see it being prepared https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY_XEn7aIrA

The times I have had matcha in Japan it was fairly thick and frothy. Some people may find it too bitter for their taste. You can thin it out a bit with more water if you find it so.

I ended up getting this stuff

Honestly tastes so fucking good, i mix a teaspoon of it with my Ketosoy daily and got my immersion blender, tastes heavenly now to a point where i have to control my drinking habits. I've found that if i save my last bottle to the point where i chug it before bed, i sleep a lot better vs. The issue i've had of not being able to sleep properly for the past 3 days since starting Keto because i'm hungry all night. I had ginger chicken the first night so i wouldn't count it as keto. The second night i ate one brownie with 16g of net carbs as well as a dozen fish balls 0g carbs. Last night i survived with nothing, today i've been awake for 8 hours and, now that i'm thinking of it, will be having my 2nd meal. It's my birthday though, so i might end up having steak for dinner tonight.

TLDR; I now mix my ketosoy with 9 drops of Sucralose, a teaspoon of matcha and blended w/ an immersion blender + kept in the fridge hours before i plan to drink it. Has made a significant difference.

I'm also planning on splitting my meals, so instead of 3 per day i'll have 6. (More water in the mix, so quantity wise it's the same). I'm also getting Keto Chow when i'm back in Jan, for now though, i've ordered a second batch of Ketosoy which I'm not sure will show up before my flight on the 15th.

Glad I could help! I make a BP Masala Chai. Its yummy.

I use Kerry Gold Butter, coconut oil, [Red palm oil] (http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Red-Palm-Oil-Organic/dp/B00CLZ1QR8/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1395583268&sr=1-2&keywords=red+palm+oil), [Rooibos Tea] (http://www.amazon.com/Davidsons-Tea-Organic-African-16-Ounce/dp/B000SATIE6/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1395583527&sr=1-2&keywords=davidsons+rooibos+tea), [Ceylon cinnamon] (http://www.amazon.com/Indus-Organic-Cinnamon-Premium-Freshly/dp/B001GKV8DQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1395583582&sr=1-1&keywords=ceylon+cinnamon), ground ginger, ground cloves and a hint of cayenne pepper.

It reminds me of the Chai Lattes I use to get at my local coffee house.

Keep smiling

and p.s. I honestly think that most people's stall or PISS is stess/cortisol related but just my humble opinion =)

p.s.s if you are interested in teas. I emailed Davidson's about myotoxins and they do control and test their teas to eliminate myotoxins, mold, ect.

Started this morning off with some Caykur Black Tea, Altinbas, Turkish black tea. Needed a bit of a major wake-up. Been drinking a lot of Supreme Golden Needle Black Tea or Wu Yi Shui Xian Oolong in the afternoon depending on what I'm feeling. Love the strong bold flavors in the Wu Yi Shui Xian, and the strangely more delicate/light of the Supreme Golden Needle. Although it's not delicate/light overall, but in comparison.

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Considering of doing a bit more green tea, although I do find I need to drink green when it's hot rather than it being OK to cool somewhat with lots of my black or the Wu Yi Sui Xian oolong above.

Ooooh FUN! Thanks for the contest you two!

Morthy demands

1. Old posh Englishman: Obviously Tea (Main)
   
2. "Oh god" item: Dangerous and Deadly! (Apartment)
   
3. Most phallic looking item: I guess? (Main)
   
   Akeleie demands
   
4. Most geeky item: Geek LIFE! (Nerdy Bits)
   
5. Goal: I have been trying to get back into my art and recently purchased a watercolor set and sketchbook, so these would be great! (Art)
   
6. Deserted island: Probably this to shield me from the elements! (Main)

This one looks really yummy, but I just reeeealllly like loose leaf tea. Your jewelry is gorgeous. You're really talented. Kitten mittens!

If you enjoy Nestle instant, then you will definitely enjoy Starbucks instant coffee. They come out to about 50 cents a cup and for someone who is new to coffee, these are a good start. I usually keep a couple in my backpack when we run out of coffee at work. Hope this helps!

I'm not sure where you're located, but if you can land your hands on some Harney Tea try anything they make. It's a smaller production place out of New York, that makes all sorts of fantastic teas. Cherry blossom is a favorite, or if you like vanilla flavor, there's a black tea called vanilla comoro that's phenomenal with a touch of honey.

Edit: I decided to not be lazy and looked it up quickly, https://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Fine-Vanilla-Comoro/dp/B000R32F6M

Guess they aren't as small as I remember.

you want an orange pekoe. i lived in ireland for a while and i can't remember who, if anyone, makes an orange pekoe there. bewley's gold label might work? you also might be able to find some lipton in an asian grocery...yellow label maybe? i had my family bring over some of this stuff when they visited me, but it's waaaay more expensive (like £1 per tea bag) on amazon.co.uk.

of course, you could always branch out and get some nice herbal teas, and use those. i've made some really nice pomegranite iced tea, mint iced tea, and iced green tea ain't bad either imho. it might not be what you're used to, but it's sure tasty. you could even try making iced irish breakfast for shits and giggles, but you might get a surprise visit from the ira for that one.

I've been really happy with Cafe Bustelo. Recently started using their Instant Espresso when I didn't have access to a coffee maker. Now I prefer it for a quick drink in the morning. Makes excellent iced coffee as well. Big Lots has been carrying this (and their espresso grind) so you can pick them up pretty cheap.

Right now I have this assortment of teas, and a box of Stash earl grey. I really need more tea, and am considering trying a green tea powder but am completely lost on how to find a good one.

I usually take it hot and sweet (approx. 2 lumps/teaspoons of sugar), but if the weather is super hot and I am not too lazy to go downstairs for ice, I will make iced tea.

Some loose leaf tea because I love tea, and it helps me to relax!

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Completely dependent on your location and availability, but Asian markets here in the West coast carry 10-packs of soup in different flavors all dehydrated about the size of a larger ramen seasoning packet for about $1.20. They come in a variety of flavors (miso: tofu, green onion, bean curd, etc.), I’ve eaten some over 2 years past shelf life and you’d never know it was expired. Plus they come with seaweed (a good source of vitamin c). You can also buy a jar of condensed seasoning (powdered) that will last about 40 meals - longer if rationed - they’re typically $4-6.

The Asian markets also sell coffee packs with creamer and sugar blended in shaped like Starbucks Via packets. I bought them on sale last time, 100-pack was $5.

Yes. Turkish here. This is the brand most popularly consumed. I like to use about five tablespoons per batch. You start off by washing the leaves a few times with hot, not boiling water. This eliminates any small particles, and will produce a clear brew. After boiling water in the large kettle, you pour it over into the smaller top kettle with your washed tea leaves. I like to place the small kettle directly on the stove to bring it to a quick boil, just until the leaves rise to the surface. This gives it a richer flavor in my experience. You then place the small kettle back over the large one, and let it steep for about ten minutes over a very low flame. Et voilà, Turkish tea. It's recommended to consume within half an hour/maaaybe an hour, or it'll go bitter and kinda rancid.

edit: they're not speaking Turkish though. Just the method of brewing is the same.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00286KM8E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1395556472&sr=8-2

Order some tea, and make it yourself.

Six of those small bags in ~2cups of almost boiling water until It's real dark. Put a little warm water in a gallon container and fully dissolve about 2 cups of sugar in it. Fill the container about halfway or more with ice and cold water. Stir your tea in. Fill the rest of the container with ice.

It's best over crushed ice so you can easily eat it as you go along.

That's the brand we use, and the recipe/method I use.
Pure cane sugar you won't need as much of. (1 1/2 cups).
Regular general use sugar isn't as sweet.

It is sweet, I warn you. You can always steep more tea, and add more water if it's too much.

Cheers

David's is the best for rooibos. Not very expensive, high-quality, always available (prime, too!)... I order a bag once a month and absolutely love it.

I'm debating whether I want to make a pot now... but I'm off work in about an hour. The dilemma ):

The tea with rice is called Genmaicha. I haven't been able to find my favorite one on Amazon, but this is pretty good.

It's freezing out! Get some green tea powder and make some amazing hot drinks, snuggle up, and watch Dr Who. I know you're feeling sick and this will get you feeling better super fast!

I drink a lot of instant. Mainly because I use coffee as a milk-flavoring for my morning cup :)

I've been living on Cafe Bustelo Instant espresso for a month now. It is a perfectly palatable instant, and way better than Nescafe Taster's choice.

If you want a little (a lot?) more expensive look for Nescafe Gold and Davidoff Cuvee. Expensive for instant coffee but damn it's delicious!

Or maybe I am just showing my coffee-illiteracy :P

If I could find this shit, cheaply, I would be drinking it all day. I've experimented with making my own cold teas, and things turn out WONDERFULLY, until I can't get the instant gratification and have to wait 24 hours for a new kettle of deliciousness to cool down enough.

I'm accustomed to savory drinks though; Coke Zero is starting to get too sweet for me and the salt gives me headaches. I can do straight coconut water, and STRONG green tea tastes delicious to me, but too bitter to other people. (More for me, haha!)

I don't have periods, but it sounds like you might want to try adding this to your diet, especially before and during your period :-D

I was pretty happy with my Domatcha that I got on amazon. There's a similar product by the same company but it's second flush , so it's cheaper (note the larger container size for a few bucks more) but supposedly just as good. I'm thinking of trying that one next.

Go to your nearest Asian market and get you some Ito En Green Tea. It's completely unsweetened so it takes some time to get used to the earthy flavor, but it is real green tea from Japan. I have it in my house pretty regularly and have come to really like it.

You can brew coffee like this just fine, in fact you can buy it this way.
http://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-House-Singles-Original-19-Count/dp/B001M05070

However, coffee tends to be picky about it's extraction temperature and the amount of time the grinds spend exposed to water is pretty sensitive. Unlike Tea which tends to just get stronger as the steeping time increases, over extraction with coffee turns your delicious cup of joe into a bitter tincture of sadness.

Here's some reference on making good coffee
https://blackbearcoffee.com/resources/87

Genmaicha is the roasted rice green tea you often see in Japanese restaurants. It has a nice mellow flavour. The rice grains are roasted until dry, so I don't know how one would do that at home without burning them.

It is quite easy and cheap to buy retail, if you know what you're asking for. My local corner store sells this brand (I'm in Vancouver BC, where it's absurdly easy to find a wide variety of asian foods).

I love it! I didn't know Costco sold it and I usually buy it at Mitsuwa Marketplace. You can get it on Amazon, too. =D

Who cares? You can buy a huge box of lipton tea for $10. Just boil up a few gallons of water and throw 3-4 times the regular amount in. It should be dark enough to impart a good aged color.

You'll want the Caykur Altinbas. Only a dollar more off Amazon, but according to the reviews, it's the best quality variant.

Get some really good shit.. I'm in love with the Starbucks VIA. >> ... <<<

Finally got summoned for jury duty. Meh.

On other news, the Thai iced tea mix I bought from amazon is on point. The recipe I used calls for 1 cup of the mix with 4 cups of water so if anyone is interested to try it it’s probably best to buy the 2 pack

A.) Can I buy it with Prime from Amazon?

B.) Does honey make it taste better?

C.) Because you sound experienced and I'm being lazy: could you give me a 30 second how-to on brewing it?

Much love.

EDIT: I'm looking at this It does look a tad expensive, how much would that jar last me? What am I getting myself into.

Vanilla Comoro - Not only is it my favorite H&S Tea, it's the best vanilla tea I've ever had. I've never tried the Tahitian Vanilla, but I'd be interested to see how you think it compares.

This is the RRL tea I have been drinking. http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Raspberry-16-Count/dp/B0009F3PP8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394634053&sr=8-1&keywords=red+raspberry+leaf+tea

I had 1 cup/day in the first trimester, 2 cups/day in the second, and now that I'm in my third I have 3 cups/day. Once I hit week 38 I'm going to drink as much as I can. FYI it doesn't taste amazing. I drink it with Lipton tea (I just put both bags in at the same time) or sweeten it with POM.

Good luck!

This tea sampler?
http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Alice-Wonderland-Pack-Sampler/dp/B004DH9OGC

Or this lol
http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Alice-Wonderland-Tea-Variety/dp/B004EI25WU

A bunch of these tea samplers are sold on Amazon and eBay. As for the price, it looks reasonable, I got a hot cocoa sampler awhile back that was already $21+ Hope this helps.

As for DL, I don't remember it ever closing at 8pm in March, mostly 9pm. DCA on the other hand mostly closes at 8pm.

You can buy some coffee in bags but it's not that popular. Since most coffee makers pour water through the beans, you need more beans/ground coffee to get stronger coffee. I guess manufacturers found selling prepackaged coffee like tea isn't that lucrative if people want to pick how much coffee beans they want.

Turkish Black Tea this week! Deep and dark in a strong and slightly bitter way. Too strong for the better half though who promptly added some dried apples to her first cup in a vain attempt to recall her hippy days in Istanbul. For the curious. http://www.amazon.com/Caykur-Black-Altinbas-17-6-Ounce/dp/B000RJARJS

Do you have cost examples? Specifics would be appreciated.

I know I can get 48 gallon sized Lipton Tea bags for $11.96 from Amazon

I'm not looking for webpages, but types with cost by weight would be appreciated.

Mountainhouse/Wise/Backpacker's Pantry are my go-tos. The lady loves Good to Go meals when we're in the woods. I'll admit, they're delicious, but they're also several dollars more per package. https://goodto-go.com/ - The Thai Curry is our favorite.

Beyond that...peanut butter, tortillas or wheat wraps, Lära and Clif bars, Stovetop Stuffing, oatmeal, dried salami, cheese, soup mixes. If you don't mind the weight, you'd be shocked at how good a SPAM and Stovetop burrito can be at the end of the day.

For coffee, I've fallen in love with Vinacafe for its low price, decent taste, and all-in-one creamer and sugar inclusion: https://www.amazon.com/Vinacafe-Instant-Coffee-2-Pack-sachets/dp/B00Q7DKXKQ . If the pack's still light enough this time around, I may add my AeroPress and some pre-ground coffee, plus some teabags for her.

ice tea and a ice tea maker . This is the best thing you could ever do for yourself. I lost some easy wight by cutting out soda and store bought teas and juices by switching over to iced tea. If you don't like drinking water like I do tea is a great alternative, no calories, no artificial crap, it's just naturally flavored water.

I know this probably sounds crazy, but Starbucks Via is the best instant coffee I've tried. I can actually bare to drink it black.

http://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Colombia-Coffee-count/dp/B00438XVGU#customerReviews

Maybe that could be your go-to rush coffee.

I couldn't stomach taking another pill, I take like 11 pills every night. All supplements and by choice but I'm good on adding anymore lol. That's why I picked drinking the tea. I forgot to link you to the tea before, this is what I bought. Tea!

Yeah I think some fish have more mercury than others but I rather not chance it at all. Idk if it has to do where they swim, low or high, I guess if mercury sits low that makes sense.

If you're comparing the taste you made, to the one you found at the store. There are several things that can be in play. If you're using old coffee it can have a sour taste due to the oils within the beans going rancid. It could also be due to using cold water, which brings out a sour taste.

So in general I would go to a store that has high foot traffic, this lessens the chances of getting old coffee. You also might want to use "cafe Du Monde", the yellow can. Also check if your milk has expired. Good luck.

I made a hoppy double red ale with red rooibos tea. I made my normal double red recipe but "dry-hopped" the loose leaf tea at secondary then went through a fine mesh sieve when I moved into my keg. Here's what I used. Turned out phenomenal!! Happy Brewing :D

http://www.amazon.com/Lipton-Iced-48-Count-Gallon-SizeTea/dp/B00286KM2A

do subscribe and save and as soon as they ship the first one, cancel it.

$12 for 48 gallons of iced tea. That's 25 cents a gallon. I've gotten it for cheaper but that's still really good.

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before i closed the tab I saw this:

Save 15% when you enter code LPTONTEA at checkout.

32 oz. glass with ice and water and a 12 oz. insulated Nissan Thermos with a nice strong Assam broken leaf tea. I usually go through two waters for each mug.

In the afternoons I sometimes swap the Assam for a Rooibos, a little Constant Comment or a nice Gunpowder Green tea.

The evenings are almost always either a fine singlemalt or cup of Constant Comment.

Try getting "traditional" vietnamese coffee. [Cafe du Monde] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E5JIU/ref=sr_rp_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ie=UTF8&qid=1451103487&sr=sr-1&keywords=cafe+du+monde+coffee), or Trung Nguyen are the most popular. If it tastes weak, try adding more grounds or packing / screwing the filter down tighter. My phin can't be screwed in, so I just pack the grounds down pretty tight. It should take about 4 minutes to brew completely. Also, if you're using sweetened condensed milk, make sure you're adding the coffee to the milk, not the other way around.

Not quite the same, but Disney makes some Wonderland-themed tea that has a blueberry flavor in it. I admit I was a tiny bit skeptical, but the teas were all delicious.

https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Parks-Wonderland-Flavor-Variety/dp/B004EI25WU

Mmmmm. Harney & Sons has my favorite. The Vanilla Comoro is practically dessert. The Masala Chai with a bit of heavy cream is perfect for work. And I'm completely obsessed with Blood Orange iced tea for summer.

I really like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Davidsons-Tea-Organic-African-16-Ounce/dp/B000SATIE6

I've had good experiences with Davidson's tea.

I home roast and if I buy coffee it will NEVER be pre-ground. The only time I break both of these rules is when it comes to Cafe du Monde. I've tried adding chicory myself but I don't see the point when CDM already does such a good job.

Edit: as others have pointed out to me, CDM canned products are garbage. It is all I've tried other than my own attempts to blend coffee and chicory. Until I try the real thing, I'll keep drinking my canned crap. Thanks for the feedback!

I am pretty sure these are the green ones on the table

Why not just buy a thai tea mix? I got mine in Manhattan's Chinatown but you can find various others online. I just steep it for a couple of minutes like normal tea then fill up the pitcher with water to the top.

This is the best trail coffee I have found in my opinion.

I bought mine from amazon. It is not ceremonial grade or anything but it is pretty damn cheap and works really well for a diy face mask.

http://www.amazon.com/Tradition-Powder-Matcha-Product-Taiwan/dp/B001T5GHUM/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1451241124&sr=8-16&keywords=matcha+powder

This is the coffee maker I use, and this is the basket I use. To make this brew, the gallon size is important here.

For every 4 cups of water, I add 1 tea bag to the basket, so 8 cups would be 2 tea bags (again, gallon size). This will brew a concentrate, which you will top off with regular water to equal to a total of 1 gallon (or 2 gallons if you did 8 cups).

If you find the tea is weak, your coffee maker is either brewing too quickly, or the water to concentrate is off. Increase the concentrate and reduce the amount of added water to make it stronger.

Ranch 99 usually has it, if there is one near you. You can also buy it online. This is the type that I buy, and it's just like getting it at a restaurant.

You have to brew a lot of tea - it's something like two tablespoons to one cup of water. I use a bit of half and half, and a lot of sugar (best to add the sugar as you're making the tea so it dissolves.

Are you talking about the instant espresso form of Bustelo? In the little packets? Or the kind you brew? If it's the latter, it's preferable because the finer grind works better. If it's actual espresso powder, the sort you mix with hot water and stir with a spoon? Don't use that.

I get it on amazon, this brand has been my favorite so far http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDT116M/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=35643888442&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16826010511478593701&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=t&ref=pd_sl_6p841op9gn_b

I use instant [coffee.] (http://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Colombia-Coffee-count/dp/B00438XVGU/ref=pd_sim_gro_4) With a little Hersey chocolate syrup. Easy and not to bad

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00DDT116M

only on amazon, such a good matcha tea....

American here! We were always able to find them in Maxwell House brand when I was still backpacking a lot. If you can't find them in stores, you could order them from Amazon.

Maxwell House Original Blend Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 19 Single Serve Coffee Bags (Pack of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M05070/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M8GIzbH22SK0M

theres a bunch of them out there, i think most matcha is just ground leaves. my favorite right now is domatcha organic ceremonial.

I found a good deal on matcha on Amazon.ca :

http://www.amazon.ca/Matcha-Green-Tea-Powder-Antioxidant/dp/B00DDT116M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398815120&sr=8-1&keywords=matcha

Make your own tea: https://www.amazon.com/Lipton-Black-Bags-Americas-Favorite/dp/B00286KM8E That package is $.03 per tea bag. The sugar would be like... $.10 or less per tbs. I have no idea how to convert tbs to weight measures.


lets say you still want a burger - 90% lean is 3.89/lb at aldi at the moment, maybe mix in some potato veg and oats to stretch the meat. Maybe grab a cheaper price/lb meat? Cook up 3 days worth of meat at a time. Buy a cheap cheese, buy a cheap bun. figure out a sauce and/or veg that will taste good to you.


Go shopping with a calculator and an eye towards making a cheapo version of your fast food lunch.

Yes, it comes in teabags like this. I use two bags and it lasts a while.

I've ordered matcha from Amazon, but you don't need to get the highest quality. A grassier, less creamy, matcha of "culinary grade" is fine for baking. You may not need organic, but here's an example of a brand I've used and enjoyed.

If you like (completely unsweetened) iced green tea, try Ito En.

Chiming in re: YM calories which depends on the Yerba Mate - tea bags or the drink? Guayaki Traditional Organic Mate Tea bags are 5 calories (not 50 like the drink). https://www.amazon.com/Guayaki-Traditional-Organic-Mate-225g/dp/B0027CNY7U

It's already in the "dry New Orleans coffee". Like this; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E5JIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8di1BbEZDSFDS

Sometimes, it is.
http://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-House-Singles-Original-19-Count/dp/B001M05070

There are several companies that make Coffee Bags like these.

Something like this maybe?

https://www.amazon.com/Lipton-Gallon-Sized-Black-Iced-Unsweetened/dp/B00286KM2A

You should buy just thai tea, as in... just the tea. Like you were buying jasmine tea or something. Here's a link to the bag I bought:

http://www.amazon.com/Thai-Iced-Traditional-Restaurant-Style/dp/B000UPNK9S/

Not that I recall. You dont need much.

By my math (see below), Ito En's Oi Ocha bottled green tea uses abt 1/2 teaspoon pure ascorbic acid per gallon.

You can get pure ascorbic acid crystals/powder at natural food stores, or: 1lb https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013OUMVO/

8oz https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00028LX1U/

Ito En's Oi Ocha (ingredients: water, tea, ascorbic acid (vitamin c)) has 220% rda vit C per 8 oz, rda is 60mg, so 132 mg per 8oz, or about 1g per half gallon, which comes to about 1/2 teaspoon (which is 2.25g according to Now ascorbic acid label) of pure ascorbic acid per gallon (whew.)
https://www.amazon.com/Ito-En-unsweetened-Green-Ounce/dp/B0017T2MWW


From Serious Eats: http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/05/best-bottled-iced-tea.html
"Bottled iced tea needs some kind of acidic preservative, but it turns out different brands used different kinds. The Japanese teas all use ascorbic acid (vitamin C), while the Western ones opt for citric acid."

I would imagine activated charcoal would absorb anything in a non-osmotic state, mostly because that's what it does, so yeah, charcoal would probably absorb everything you happened to take with it.

Otherwise, as far as my personal experience I picked thick Matcha tea - of whatever brand seems most reputable to you, this has some inheirent L-theanine as well as Caffeine.

I like my lamb to be grilled or blackened and served on pita. I'm sure /u/MorpheusGoneWild, would agree.

Link

No soup for you!

$12 is expensive! Have you considered buying direct? http://shop.cafedumonde.com/coffee.html

Amazon is a little cheaper too: http://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Du-Monde-Coffee-Chickory/dp/B0000E5JIU

This is the ideal coffee. You may not like it, but this is what peak coffee performance looks like.

That's peculiar. I never came across bottled unflavoured Lipton Iced Tea; it has always been either Peach or Lemon flavoured.

Your other options could be to try out the tea bag variety and see if you can make some of your own; this is the particular one I found by Lipton.

Then there is the powdered variety, which I would suggest you avoid like the plague.

They do make them, but the kinda suck. All the bad quality of stale pre-ground coffee and you can only fit a couple grams of beans inside the bag. That said, in a pinch they are quick and simple to use.


http://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-House-Singles-Original-19-Count/dp/B001M05070


These single use pour over filters are a better option if you can get fresh coffee.

http://shop.wreckingballcoffee.com/product/kalita-kantan-dripper-pack

You need specially grown green tea. Then picked and ground slow to fine powder. About a hour for 30 grams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matcha#Production

Or buy it made

This is my favorite brand. It is loose tea though, not bags.

http://www.amazon.com/Thai-Iced-Traditional-Restaurant-Style/dp/B000UPNK9S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348773709&sr=8-1&keywords=thai

In an effort to switch myself off coffee (and caffine) I recently picked up a stainless steel tea strainer and a bag of Davidson's Rooibos and I'm quite happy with the results. I used to drink a lot of bagged tea too, which is by no means bad, but I definitely prefer the process of brewing some loose leaf.

This if you like loose: https://www.amazon.com/Thai-Iced-Traditional-Restaurant-Style/dp/B000UPNK9S (I think the flavor is better)

This if you need a bag: https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Thai-Iced-Flavored-Black/dp/B004EEW2HW/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1509657510&sr=1-6&keywords=thai+tea

Maxwell House Coffee Singles

http://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Colombia-Coffee-count/dp/B00438XVGU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314116598&sr=8-2

They are 50% and come out to .58 cents per coffee. Though they expire soon, but someone mentioned that they don't affect the taste at all.

Gyro exercise balls
or
Energy tea

http://www.hibiki-an.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5OrTBRBlEiwAXXhT6AhhtI0bwy_6iIYstIKcMpKMbO8PcvHf9YS_HpneSD_RrrOEnB9ZFRoCrsoQAvD_BwE

https://www.amazon.com/Matcha-Green-Tea-Powder-Increases/dp/B00DDT116M

New Orleans style coffee!

Try this

Thai Iced Tea Traditional Restaurant Style,16 oz (1LB.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UPNK9S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ey9NBbQ232Y8J

Esbit stove, water from my camelback, and 2 packets of vinacafe instant coffee.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q7DKXKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_454Mzb0ZV2B1R

Here's one example

http://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-House-Singles-Original-19-Count/dp/B001M05070

If you're not opposed to ordering online you can find it on amazon

Thai Iced Tea Traditional Restaurant Style,16 oz (1LB.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UPNK9S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iNvTCbXQ1XHGX

These are the tea leaves. I actually havent thought about adding condensed milk. I used white sugar but I think I might try condensed milk next time

Phew. I mean, I got her some Teavana tea, but I need to get her more!

Here is the mobile version of your link

i just ordered this matcha tea: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DDT116M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm gonna make ice cream with it! :D

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UPNK9S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This bag makes about 1.5 gallons.

Add sugar and milk to taste

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001M05070

I put foot powder in mine and I just started storing tea bags in them overnight to absorb moisture and leave a light scent.

Edit: I use these giant tea bags

Mate Tea is your friend.

Dirt cheap, hard to burn, and just as much caffeine as coffee. It tastes like a piney green tea.

Only place i've ever found it. Careful it stains the crap out of everything. I suggest buying the bag in the suggested products if you want to make a pot of this tea instead of just a glass.

https://www.amazon.ca/Thai-Iced-Traditional-Restaurant-Style/dp/B000UPNK9S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539814282&sr=8-4&keywords=thai+tea

OP, if you're a big fan of green tea you should probably look into getting your own stash so this won't ever happen again. :P

Powdered matcha stuff like this will go rather well if you just boil some water or if you use those Japanese water boilers. It's not in bags because it's green tea, yo. Shit doesn't need to be in bags, even if you typically hate leaves floating around.

http://www.amazon.com/Tradition-Green-Powder-Matcha-Japan/dp/B001T5GHUM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8

My favorite A pound of Rooibos for $14. I drink it daily. Hot and cold. Rooibos is a low tannin red bush tea so it's pretty much impossible to make bitter. You can boil it and you dont have to be precise with your temps. And zero caffeine. Boil it with some fresh ginger to kick it up a notch.

I use 2 level teaspoons of japanese Tmatcha per 'meal' of soylent 1.x.

Initially I ordered this cheaper green tea powder from Taiwan but the packaging was crap, it sprayed powder all over the other stuff in the box. The Tmatcha stuff is in a much sturdier bag and they double-bag it with a zip-lock bag too.

I am a huge fan of sweet tea. There is literally NOTHING like it here. Pureleaf and goldpeak are fine and all, but they insist on only selling the fruit flavored kinds in Canada. Why can't we have tea flavoured tea?!

Even finding regular black tea (that isn't a 'breakfast blend' or whatever is incredibly difficult. The only pure black tea bags I was able to find was at vincenzos.

I broke down and imported these and just make it myself now.
https://www.amazon.com/Lipton-Gallon-Sized-Black-Iced-Unsweetened/dp/B00286KM2A

So ive found my way because I could never convince my friends to throw a heaping spoon of powder in their mouth and painfully wash it down with some liquid to achieve a feel-good state (They would think ive lost it) and I didnt want to kratom all by myself. The best tasting most classy way to take kratom is.......

Smoothie it my friend. Get yourself a nice little easy to clean blender, and obtain some frozen fruit to keep on storage. Throw a handful of maybe blue berries and pineapples in, add some milk and a bit of ice cream (Honey to be healthier and more convenient, shit dont go bad or melt) add your kratom dose and blend that bitch!!! For some added antioxidants or energy boost (As well as yummy flavor) Add yourself a teaspoon or two of matcha green tea!! IT works so well with the kratom (that you can hardly taste) Throw any extracts you wish in there as well. Blue lotus? Fuck it. Kava? Fuck it. THC? Fuck it. Throw em! Got some veggies like kale? Fuck it, throw em in!!!

For the matcha
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T5GHUM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The more kratom you use the bigger you should make the smoothie. Cons about this is the kratom does add a bit o a weird texture, as if there are fruit peels. But its so easy to ignore. If my snob ass friends could enjoy it you for sure can too. And also cleaning up sucks of course. Your blender will make the cleaning easier or harder or you. Luckilly, I got one of those bullet blender that dont have a lot of nooks and crannies. In the end, its worth it. Im making kratom margaritas next, cause fuck it.


Also if you never had taro look it into, shit makes good ass smoothies. Reminds me of hazelnut at times just not as robust
http://www.amazon.com/Qbubble-Tea-Taro-Powder-Pound/dp/B00CSPMB9I/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1422651303&sr=1-1&keywords=taro

Kratom and coffee could pair, but im not sure.

I think you missed my point.

> empty bag of tea = $$

> empty bag of tea + tea = $$$

You'd think that empty bags would be dirt cheap, or at least cheaper than an already full bag. Thus, if a full bag of tea can cost you about 8 cents.

For example,

this set of 110 empty bags sells for 5 cents a bag.

this tea is $29.99 for 480 bags of tea, or 6.24 cents/bag.

and this tea is $10.01 for 310 bags or 3.22 cents per bag.

in conclusion - why are empty bags so comparatively expensive?