Tea, Yerba Mate & Cold Weather

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Made some mate' today that Mithshrike sent me last year. The first couple of times, I made it with too hot of water right away, and got a bit discouraged because it turned out horribly bitter, today, I got a nice smooth mate' from the french press, just had to put enough cold water in the leaves to temper them a little from the hot water.
Good stuff.

He got me on the program, too. I got to like it real quick like. And after pot #1 I figured out that a pre-stir with cool water and well-off-the-boil water to top up really did matter.

Ah good. More Mateneers.

It's been a little while since I've had mate. I've been trying to avoid the stimulants (heart murmur and TIAs have been bugging me) but I think I'll have some tomorrow.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

He got me on the program, too. I got to like it real quick like. And after pot #1 I figured out that a pre-stir with cool water and well-off-the-boil water to top up really did matter.

Yep, mellow, tasty, and buzzy.

[novasurf]

Everyday - after lunch it is either Chinese Pu Ehr (rose petal), Monkey King or White tea. It is not weather dependent for me.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Im right with ya nova!!!!!


So my conclusion....

TEA PASS!!!!!

Tea Pass!!!!!

...TEA PASS!!!!!

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

Im right with ya nova!!!!!


So my conclusion....

TEA PASS!!!!!

Tea Pass!!!!!

...TEA PASS!!!!!

Settle down Sammy... Perhaps decaf tea pass for you?

I also played around with my mate' today and added a little 1% milk and some Peppermint Torani syrup, it was a nice combo.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Settle down Sammy... Perhaps decaf tea pass for you?

I also played around with my mate' today and added a little 1% milk and some Peppermint Torani syrup, it was a nice combo.

LoL this is true.. but when i normally only drink my tea Gungfucha style, or Pure- straight up.. no added sugar, honey, no Nota' the caffeine has never really affected me...

But Mate' eh.. thats one think i may have to venture into trying one of these days

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

But Mate' eh.. thats one think i may have to venture into trying one of these days

http://www.yerbamateteagourd.com/

http://www.yerbaguru.com/catalog/

Those two sites are what I use. Although with my now limited intake of stimulants I don't order so much. Yerba Guru is kind of a backup, Yerba Mate Tea Gourd normally has a better selection and inventory.