Mmmm...Trader Joes.... I walk in there for eggs and milk and walk out $40 poorer, but excited to get home and EAT yummy foods.

[jp/p], I got my last box of Lady Grey at the supermarket (Winn-Dixie, I think). Just find somewhere that carries Twinings', and you should be in good shape.

Michelle, if I sent you cash for coffee and shipping, could you hook me up with some of that Kona goodness? Pulpexploder's from Hawaii, and I'm (not-so-secretly) fishing for graduation present ideas ...

I sent you a private message, Florida Girl.

COFFEE, and i've had WAY too much today I think

No. Just keep drinking more caffeine.

I didn't actually get into coffee until I was about seventeen, despite living for several years on an old coffee plantation in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (you know, Kona Coffee?). But now, I drink A LOT of coffee. I drink tea, too, but I prefer coffee because of the extreme caffeine kick you get with it.

One thing I like just as much as coffee is ginger, though. Ground ginger actually tastes pretty good in coffee, but ginger tea is simply amazing. You should really try it sometime.

I love ginger tea. Great cold remedy!

I'm not the only one? Haha. ACtually, I find that I like Trader Joe's Soy milk more than any other soy (especially Pacific Soy).

I don't know if you're familiar with the musician Moby, but he posted this recipe on his site last December 17:

"if you feel like you're run-down or coming down with something take a thumb-sized piece of ginger and chop it into bits and put the bits in a mug.
then do the same with 2 cloves of garlic.
then pour boiling water over the ginger and garlic and add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
let steep for 5-10 minutes.
strain out the ginger and garlic bits and drink the liquid.
it is very very hard to drink but very very good for you and will boost your immune system more than just about anything else."

Worth a shot, at least.

Um, wow. I don't think I'm quite that desperate, but thanks for sharing!

Has anyone ever had bubble tea (boba)? What do you think of it? My favorite restaurant in Evanston had about a million varieties of it . . . at first I wasn't sure I liked it, 'cause it's trippy to chew something that's in your drink, but now one of my favorite things is to find a boba bar and order up an iced coffee or coconut milk tea. It's a nice departure from the massive amounts of regular coffee and tea I consume . . .

Boba tea is amazing! I had it for the first and only time at a Lunar New Year celebration on campus last year, and have missed it ever since. I think I had the lavender kind. Mmmmmmm ...

I think what I like best are those fat straws they come with. I wish I had a big stash of those fat straws, so I could drink everything with them.

You might try looking for restaurants that sell 'em, FlaGirl . . . the place I used to get them was a Pan-Asian restaurant, and my current supplier is a Thai restaurant.

I steal the fat straws from Couche-Tard. They have zillions of them in radioactive purples and pinks for their nastily-titled over-flavored slurpees. (Would YOU want to suck up Cold Blood? Roadkill?)

You know, I only just now caught this. That seriously is what the pineapple tags say, Maui Gold! I swear, you'd think I ate my own baking the way stuff fly's over my head. Oi.

You sure that's not some other agricultural product that you have there, chelle?

Espresso drinks or Chai.
either way is fine with me.

It's the other agricultural product I'm referring to in that post, homey. Hence the "you'd think I ate my own baking the way stuff fly's over my head." comment. *wink wink*

I like tea and coffee. I couldn't choose just one, but I would have to say that I drink much more coffee than tea. This isn't a matter of preference as much as availability. Coffee I like Hills Brothers, just like from A River Runs Through It and enjoy espresso and what not, but drink regular on a daily basis. As far as tea's go, I like Earl Grey(hot), Chai(hot or iced), Peppermint/Sencha mix(hot or iced). I usually add equal to hot tea, and nothing at all to iced tea.

coming from the pacific northwest, i had better say coffee, but having spent significant time living in ireland, i'm tempted to say tea.


...how about i just say, "both"? does that work?

I'll agree with the last few posts, and say BOTH. I'm definitely a switch-hitter. My tea choices tend to be black (like english breakfast), though I've recently discovered rooibos (sp?) tea which I really am liking a lot...

Sixpence, where were you in Ireland? I loved it there the one time I visited. And it was even sunny!

-c.

i spent most of my time living in Ballincollig (not too far from Cork) but i also spent quite a bit of time in Dublin, as well as everywhere else in-between.

beautiful place, eh?

Definitely. I was in Dublin a few nights and especially loved all the live music coming out of the open doors of the pubs...with traditional dancers once you walked in the doors. So much rich history (well, and complex) too. I also got over to Northern Ireland --Belfast, and then our hosts took up up and around the coastline. Wow again.

Oh, me too. I loved the music in Belfast though, better than Dublin, as it just felt more "local." I.e., the musicians were getting sloshed and sittin at tables while they played.

The North Antrim Coast, the Wicklow way, and the breakfasts...! DUDE. Best breakfast ever.

Now, ending my hijack, their coffee was crap. But that's just me. It was all boiled. <gag>

I'm out of beans at home and bought Peaberry for the first time ever today. I've never tried tried it before either. I've been wanting to and always forget about it when I'm buying coffee - I went off a valid coffee lover source buddy and a valid coffee loving apple's opinion (Keith likes peaberry). Won't know how it is until tomorrow morning. Anyone got any thoughts on Peaberry to share?

I'm not usually coffee girl (so no peaberry thoughts, sorry!) but I thought I'd thank coffee for saving me from committing any violent acts during the onset of a migraine while helping a VERY SPECIAL person today.
ah...thank you coffee god!
~m

This explains it all...

Peaberry is regular freakin' coffee. It's a type of bean.



Some people love peaberry beans, some don't. Lot's of coffee lovin' apples in this here Orchard so I thought I'd see how many enjoy/don't enjoy it if they've had it.

It depends on the region. I love it if it's from Indonesia, but african peaberrys don't seem right too me. Especially ethiopian beans. Mmmmmmmm Ethiopian HAraar!

Rachshel, that would be kick-ass on a shirt, that design ~slash~ statement. Where'd you find that?

Hey, what is everyone's favorite coffee? My absolute favorite is Ethiopia Haraar. That stuff is Orgasmic!!! Of course, coming in second (closely I might add) is the beans I bought in Bali (I can't remember the name of the town). Beautiful, just beautiful!

I was on a 3-mornings in a row Peaberry high last weekend. That stuff's got panache and I'm a new fan. It was über-roasty smelling and tasting and gave me an extra kick it seems. Coulda been my senses on high-alert too, who knows. Anyway, very nice, them peaberry beans. And Rachshel, the "...just regular FREAKIN' coffee!" image you posted, where'd that come from? If it were on a shirt, I'd wear it.

This is a hard one being that I live in Seattle. I love coffee but it has so many bad health effects. I love tea because it's more beneficial health wise. I think though were this a desert island choice I'd go with...arg...both!
Boy! That was hard!
And btw I think as far as grocery store tea goes "Lady Grey" is the best ever! It's Earl Grey with lemon added. EG just has the orange bergamot oil. It rocks!!!

It is a t-shirt I bought online...

Has anyone had a chai charger before? It's chai with a shot of espresso...

weird,
~fafs

I have, but I am not a fan. The espresso seeems to not quite mix right with the tea.

That was what I was thinking... so I've yet to order one...

favs right now:

good earth tea: sweet and spicy herb tea

from starbucks: grande chai

coffee: whatever's hot and not too pungent

Just a little hint for those who drink iced coffee beverages. Save a buck, and instead of getting an iced latte, get an iced americano with extra room for cream, and then just pour half and half in it. It tastes almost the same.

If you get Red Rose tea...not only can you add LOTS of suga'...but you get a little ceramic critter free in the box!!!

What more could you ask for with your tea?

I like the ceramic critters too. Reminds me of the days when you got a plastic thingy in your cereal box.

Looove coffee. Black and super hot.

I've said it before and I'll say it again......there's something special about a coffee made with love.

Yes! Pry the biggest reason I buy my coffee from the same place.

Hey A I got some of Seattle's Best in a gift basket! i think it is a mild blend
I shall make it with love until it is gone.........

Now you're talkin'.

Don't be afraid to share it 'round.

My flatmate used to make the best coffee. Then things changed.....

Why are people so selfish? Sorry, don't mean to be negative.

i like a good green tea with honey. or a nice spiced chai.

of course, the double shot mocha is the king of non-carbonated caffine.

Im always up for some orange spice or English breakfast tea.
As far as coffee goes I like mine with cream, sugar, and some hazelnut.Yummy!!

Did I mention that coffee is most excellent with soy milk?

Well it is.

Honeydew Melon White Tea is oddly good and good for you.



I also like Red Rooibos Tea with hint of honey and nuts...

It depends on what kind of tea/coffee it is. I really like iced tea, but not warm teas so much, unless they are very nice flavored hot teas.

Coffee is great in all kinds of ways, but I usually just like a mild flavored bean, and black. No sugar or milk or anything.