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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 17:23
after at least 16 yrs of drinking good olde english tea, im now bored of it, its flavourless to me  :sick:

so im now starting to drink coffee, although i know eventually ill want to experiment with tastes and start drinking different coffees and wanting to learn more about it  :laugh:

so what do you all drink? any coffee tips or anything worth trying?

cheers!  :cool:
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Post by: Ninja on 04 November 2011, 17:23
Try different types of Tea?

Coffee is awful  :sick:
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 17:25
i have done, even green tea, that stuff is vile
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Post by: thatwillis on 04 November 2011, 17:25
I Dont appeciate tea at all just seem kinder pointless  :laugh: (waits for barrage from tea drinkers)

Do like a nice cup of coffee with caramel in  :grin:
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Post by: Ninja on 04 November 2011, 17:28
I Dont appeciate tea at all just seem kinder pointless  :laugh: (waits for barrage from tea drinkers)

Do like a nice cup of coffee with caramel in  :grin:

Eugh  :sick:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 04 November 2011, 17:33
I like a coffee with my McDonalds. I like a good cup of earl grey, and lady grey. Try the Twinings range, it's awesome.
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Post by: Uruk Hai on 04 November 2011, 17:44
Yorkshire tea  :cool:
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Post by: dom on 04 November 2011, 17:54
Coffee....the stronger the better! I'm loving Illy Espresso from my Bialetti coffee pot at the moment :cool:
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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 04 November 2011, 17:56
Drink both, like my tea really strong with half a sugar and litterally a few drops of milk. Coffee I like black with half a sugar. Really fussy on how its made too and hate it when someone hands you some piss water disguised as tea.
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Post by: Seanl on 04 November 2011, 18:05
I drink tea in the morning, and coffee not a second before 12pm. I can't stand coffee first thing in the morning it makes me feel sick! A good old cup of tea first thing goes down a treat! 1 sugar in tea,  2 in coffee.  :smiley:
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Post by: R32UK on 04 November 2011, 18:23
Drink both, like my tea really strong with half a sugar and litterally a few drops of milk. Coffee I like black with half a sugar. Really fussy on how its made too and hate it when someone hands you some piss water disguised as tea.

This!! Strong tea rules!!

Although I will have a coffee every now and then, it has to be a Double Ristretto Venti Nonfat Organic Chocolate Brownie Frappuccino Extra Hot with Foam and Whipped Cream Upside Down Double Blended! not to be fussy or anything  :cool:
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 18:30
Drink both, like my tea really strong with half a sugar and litterally a few drops of milk. Coffee I like black with half a sugar. Really fussy on how its made too and hate it when someone hands you some piss water disguised as tea.

This!! Strong tea rules!!

Although I will have a coffee every now and then, it has to be a Double Ristretto Venti Nonfat Organic Chocolate Brownie Frappuccino Extra Hot with Foam and Whipped Cream Upside Down Double Blended! not to be fussy or anything  :cool:


http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Double_Ristretto_Venti_Half-Soy_Nonfat_Decaf_Organic_Chocolate_Brownie_Iced_Vanilla_Double-Shot_Gingerbread_Frappuccino_Extra_Hot_With_Foam_Whipped_Cream_Upside_Down_Double_Blended,_One_Sweet%27N_Low_and_One_Nutrasweet,_and_Ice

simply, LOL
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 November 2011, 18:31
i drink about 15 coffees a day even just before bed some nights.......am an addict   :grin:
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Post by: ortega277 on 04 November 2011, 18:35
I love tea nice strong tea with a drop of milk no sugar. BUT reciently I've discovered coffee mate ( the brand) and I love it so creamy.
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Post by: Ninja on 04 November 2011, 18:36
I always put the milk into my tea first.

And before you all say "That's wrong"

Here's my argument -

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2003/jun/25/science.highereducation

Quote
Half the population of Britain will take this as a declaration of war. After months of research the Royal Society of Chemistry has announced the answer to a question that for generations has shattered households, sundered friendships, splintered relationships: the milk should go in first. It is all to do with denaturing milk proteins, according to Dr Andrew Stapley, a chemical engineer from Loughborough University.
There are other contentious points at issue: microwaves come into the perfect cup of tea, and the recommendation that the tea itself should be loose Assam will certainly be taken as blatant provocation by the Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong factions.

Above all, the society could be seen as spitting on the grave of George Orwell, having commissioned the research to celebrate today's centenary of his birth - and concluded that he was quite wrong in his own recipe, published as A Nice Cup of Tea in the Evening Standard in 1946.

The chemists and the author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty Four are in agreement on Indian tea, and a china or earthenware teapot. There is a minor divergence over warming the pot: Orwell recommended placing the pot on a hob, Dr Stapley defends a microwave as a 21st century equivalent. But on the issue of milk the gap is unbridgeable.

Orwell wrote: "By putting the tea in first and stirring as one pours, one can exactly regulate the amount of milk, wheras one is likely to put in too much milk if one does it the other way round."

Dr Stapley is adamant. "If milk is poured into hot tea, individual drops separate from the bulk of the milk, and come into contact with the high temperatures of the tea for enough time for significant denaturation - degradation - to occur. This is much less likely to happen if hot water is added to the milk."

Veteran tea drinker Tony Benn test-drove the perfect cup of tea yesterday, at the London headquarters of the society. He calculates that he has got through 27,375 gallons in 60 years, and is a tea first, milk second man. The milk went in first. The tea was poured in. He sniffed. He sipped. He pondered. "It's very tasty, I must say," he said. He sipped again. "Oh, it's delicious."

The chemists purred - and then last night the physicists waded in and said all that matters is the water temperature, not the milk. "Trust chemists to make things complicated," Institute of Physics chief executive Dr Julia King said. "When it boils down to it, the physics is more important than the chemical side of things."

· Chemists' recipe

The Royal Society of Chemistry's definitive recipe for the perfect cup of tea

Ingredients Loose leaf Assam tea, soft water, fresh chilled milk, white sugar.

Implements Kettle, ceramic teapot, large ceramic mug, fine mesh tea strainer, tea spoon, microwave oven.

Method Draw fresh soft water and place in the kettle and boil. While waiting for the water to boil place a tea ot containing a quarter of a cup of water in a microwave oven on full power for one minute.

Place one rounded teaspoon of tea per cup into pot.

Take the pot to the kettle as it is boiling, pour on to the leaves and stir.

Leave to brew for three minutes.

The ideal receptacle is a ceramic mug.

Pour milk into the cup first followed by the tea, aiming to achieve a colour that is rich and attractive.

Add sugar to taste.

Drink at 60-65C, to avoid vulgar slurping which results from trying to drink tea at too high a temperature.

To gain optimum ambience for enjoyment of tea aim to achieve a seated drinking position in a favoured home spot where quietness and calm will elevate the moment.


Discuss.
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 November 2011, 18:38
coffee in, sugar in, milk in then hot water simples  :grin: :smiley:
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Post by: Ninja on 04 November 2011, 18:39
coffee in, sugar in, milk in then hot water simples  :grin: :smiley:

But that's coffee, an entirely different kettle of fish.
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Post by: apie2004 on 04 November 2011, 18:42
I'm a milk first kind of man but it makes little difference
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 November 2011, 18:42
 :laugh: :laugh: didnt read it

ok tea bag in, 1 sugar, hot water, strain teabag then milk
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 18:45
forget soaring oil prices and the middle eastern war, this is a much more important subject at the moment!

when i make tea...

tea bag in
hot water in but leave about 2cm of height of mug at the top
quick stir and leave for a minute for tea leaves to defuse
stir again, remove tea bag and strain
place sugar in
place milk in
stir 20 times

perfect!  :laugh:
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Post by: myvr6isarocket on 04 November 2011, 18:52
The perfect cup of coffee

Take a single cup french press like the one below

http://mokajoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-you-should-buy-french-press.html (http://mokajoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-you-should-buy-french-press.html)

Then 1 scoop of sainsburys all day coffee into the press (good reasonably priced and not bitter)

Boil the kettle and leave it for 5 minutes,

Add water to the french press and lt it stew for 3-4 minutes.

press the plunger

pour

add cream and sugar to taste(of you want to spoil it that is)

enjoy
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Post by: R32UK on 04 November 2011, 18:55
that is a load of tosh...

tea bag in
sugar in
water in
milk in

leave in t bag for longer if required

or sometimes dont remove at all  :cool:
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Post by: R32UK on 04 November 2011, 19:00
for coffee you need this bad boy!!  :cool:

(http://www.ukhomeideas.co.uk/images/siemens/porsche-nespresso-espresso-coffee-maker.jpg)
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Post by: Bellend on 04 November 2011, 19:00
Does it mean leave the microwaved water in the pot?  :huh:

Anyway, water into teapot with one too many tea bags, milk in cup wait to brew for a good few minutes and then pour into cup, stir if needed then drink.

Cup method on last resort I.e all the shops are shut and you can't borrow one from the neighbors :

Cup
Teabag
Water
Stir
Wait
Stir
Remove bag
Milk
Stir

GTFO with sugar. :sick:
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Post by: Uruk Hai on 04 November 2011, 19:13
forget soaring oil prices and the middle eastern war, this is a much more important subject at the moment!

when i make tea...

tea bag in
hot water in but leave about 2cm of height of mug at the top
quick stir and leave for a minute for tea leaves to defuse
stir again, remove tea bag and strain
place sugar in
place milk in
stir 20 times

perfect!  :laugh:

Got to agree with that  :cool: :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 04 November 2011, 19:14
Milk should be the last thing in, whether its Tea or Coffee,
I hate it when I'm made a cup of Coffee, by whoever, and they say that they have made it "especially milky" for you like its a f**king treat!

Thom
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Post by: ortega277 on 04 November 2011, 19:26
With coffee you should add the milk first as the hot water burns the coffee beans. Have know idea how I know that lol.
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Post by: Bellend on 04 November 2011, 19:30
Question is, when does the cock go in?  :grin:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 04 November 2011, 19:37
Question is, when does the cock go in?  :grin:

It doesn't.

Unless a thingy is making the tea.
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Post by: Seanl on 04 November 2011, 19:38
I've got a Tassimo thats been sat on top the fridge/freezer for about 2 years unused now. Instant all the way! Cant be arsed with the whole brewing up process, interupts my busy modding lifestyle!  :grin: Also Tea shouldn't be too strong imo, leaves a nasty aftertaste and a film on your tongue.  :sick:
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 19:39
the cock goes in to stir it, lol

as for coffee, a poster above is right, its possible to burn the granules

1 ts of coffee
X ts of sugar
milk so you just cover the granules
stir into a 'paste'
add hot water
stir 20 times

 :smug:
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Post by: ortega277 on 04 November 2011, 19:39
Seeing as tho the topic of the night seems to be around the hot beverage does anyone have a favourite mug or cup they always use
Here's mine
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/the-camera-lens-mug-03-08-2010/
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 19:41
can somebody tell me please what the difference is with using a coffee machine to the traditional coffee into a cup?

 :undecided:
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Post by: ortega277 on 04 November 2011, 19:41
You sir are a coffee conisser
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Post by: Seanl on 04 November 2011, 19:44
Having worked with people from all over the country for a dozen or so years, in 90% of cases northerners put milk in last, where as southerners put it in 1st. I'm with the latter obviously, and I think the same can be said with tea bags/leaves with regard to scorching the coffee beans.

And the cock goes in first otherwise You'll burn it stupid! I know this as I've worked for a few thingys in the past so gave them a cheesy treat with their tea!  :laugh:
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 19:45
thats really nifty  :cool:

i have 3

"i love my daddy" mug which my 7 yr old saw and wanted to get me

"sex bomb" mug, which the gf saw, liked and got me

and i have a plain black mug, duno why, but ive always had a plain black mug, despite im on my third as i keep breaking them

my douzen villa mugs are boxed up in the loft
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Post by: Seanl on 04 November 2011, 19:46
Either my 'best daddy in the world mug, or the big cadbury's mug for the first cup of the day.  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 04 November 2011, 19:47
Tea bag with spoon
Hot water
Brew
Strain tea bag and remove
Sugar
Stir milk in so its perfect amount
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 November 2011, 19:47
best daddy or ma liverpool 1  :cool:

mite get a gti 1 next  :wink: :smiley:
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Post by: ortega277 on 04 November 2011, 19:48
Everyone needs an oversized mug for the morning
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Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 04 November 2011, 19:50
Normally play split the pack for brews which means making about 10 brews at one time, as such, its easier to pull out the paper cups, write what everyone wants, throw it in the cup, add the water, then stir in the milk.. gives the bag enough time to steep while you add all the milk and is all done in a time efficient manner!
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 19:53
i havnt got an oversized mug  :sad:

think ppl need to get pics up of their mugs!... lol
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Post by: Seanl on 04 November 2011, 20:03
Normally play split the pack for brews which means making about 10 brews at one time, as such, its easier to pull out the paper cups, write what everyone wants, throw it in the cup, add the water, then stir in the milk.. gives the bag enough time to steep while you add all the milk and is all done in a time efficient manner!

Need to get some stripes so you can can get the scrotes to do it for you!  :grin:
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Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 04 November 2011, 20:06
Normally play split the pack for brews which means making about 10 brews at one time, as such, its easier to pull out the paper cups, write what everyone wants, throw it in the cup, add the water, then stir in the milk.. gives the bag enough time to steep while you add all the milk and is all done in a time efficient manner!

Need to get some stripes so you can can get the scrotes to do it for you!  :grin:

Everyman plays their part in splitting the pack.. Seen Groupies getting the brews in out here. It means no "scrote" gets smashed for brews all the time.. You split the pack you play the risk :D
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Post by: R32UK on 04 November 2011, 20:26
can somebody tell me please what the difference is with using a coffee machine to the traditional coffee into a cup?

 :undecided:

freeze dried   :sick:

coffee bean  :cool:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 04 November 2011, 20:33
Unless you can point to the contrary, I believe that "Milk in First" is/was done to preserve the integrity of fine bone china cups.

Nothing to do with taste.  Just to stop your mug from exploding.

Jonathan.


And for the record, I put milk in last, as this is logical.

Why?

Well if you put too much milk in first and the tea is not strong enough, you've ruined your brew.

Milk in last lets you fine tune.





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Post by: Jay on 04 November 2011, 20:38
can`t beat a fresh ground coffee in the morning before logging on and getting on with work :cool:

tea at home.
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Post by: MrBounce on 04 November 2011, 20:43
This: Highly amusing for when the family comes round. A mate bought it for me - shame I don't drink hot drinks so I rarely use it. My one is NOT censored...

(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/2065014ajpgsize-300_square-true.jpg)
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Post by: Jay on 04 November 2011, 20:44
milk last. fact. even converted the wife and her family as elvi says its all about the fine tuning, those tests were probably done with precise quantaties of hot water and milk :nerd:   :cool:
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Post by: Cory on 04 November 2011, 20:44
strong tea, 2 sugars at home, and strong coffee, 2 sugars at work  

but at uni i have no sugar, cuz my tea lady (flat mate) doesnt like it  :undecided:
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Post by: Cory on 04 November 2011, 20:58
milk in last, you have to let your tea brew first . . .  :rolleyes:
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Post by: T_J_G on 04 November 2011, 21:07
Just get her indoors to make it. Sorted!
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Post by: MAW73 on 04 November 2011, 22:24
To much coffee gives me heart palpertations, so now I drink green tea. Love the stuff.
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Post by: Ben Lessani on 04 November 2011, 22:30
Coffee all the way, but I'll happily drink tea too.

My instant of choice is Kenco Millicano :)
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Post by: luke on 04 November 2011, 23:50
my golfgti mug or my campervan mug  :cool:
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Post by: RandomJord on 04 November 2011, 23:53
Shady....oh wait, yeah, my golfgti mug or golfgti haynes mug!
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 05 November 2011, 00:16
Just get her indoors to make it. Sorted!

Reckless neglect of tea-making quality control alert!

Milk ALWAYS in last. 
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Post by: hobbiniho on 05 November 2011, 01:30
it doesnt matter to me whether the perfect cup of tea has the milk first or last as i dont take milk in my tea  :grin:
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Post by: leegt5 on 05 November 2011, 10:38
Milk in last !!
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Post by: murraymint on 05 November 2011, 11:17
milk in last FTW!!

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Post by: Tazzy on 05 November 2011, 11:24
the gf always puts sugar is with the teabag first before how water, it does my head in but the bint wont listen, i feel that sugar can stick to the teabag, therefore wasting the needed sugar and changing the taste of what it could/should of been

if you want something done right, do it yourself  :undecided:
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Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 05 November 2011, 11:28
I have a real mug!

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/Danuk100/randoms/2011-11-05111839.jpg)

everything a man needs on a saturday morning :afro:
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Post by: ortega277 on 05 November 2011, 11:41
All you need now is some cow pie  :grin:
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Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 05 November 2011, 11:46
yeah I had to settle for weetabix :(
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Post by: ortega277 on 05 November 2011, 12:15
Ha ha they still make you big and strong
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Post by: Ant1981 on 05 November 2011, 12:25
In my quest for specialness, I purchased these.....

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6314860036_2c6b42f773.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63848186@N05/6314860036/)
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Post by: Chris#101 on 05 November 2011, 13:28
Il let this picture from down the workshop to express my views  :grin:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/310957_10150377876594469_727434468_8076939_1896939566_n.jpg)
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Post by: bodga on 05 November 2011, 13:34
I work for the vending side of this company: http://www.refreshmentshop.co.uk/

(Im not in sales but the technical side)

We have Just had a machine sent to us from a company called seilaff, it automatically throths fresh milk into your cup, high mantainance but a nice drink.

http://www.sielaff.com/index.php?eID=tx_cms_showpic&file=uploads%2Fpics%2FPIACERE_Front_Optionen_04.jpg&width=800m&height=600m&bodyTag=%3Cbody%20style%3D%22margin%3A0%3B%20background%3A%23fff%3B%22%3E&wrap=%3Ca%20href%3D%22javascript%3Aclose%28%29%3B%22%3E%20%7C%20%3C%2Fa%3E&md5=fb1429c72036e8ad76c18f7c14ff3ce3


I do prefer these little babies we sell. They do a good drink and reliabe too:

http://www.refreshmentshop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_32&products_id=758

Try making your favourite drink using filtered water, you will be amazed the difference it makes if you like a good brew  :wink:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 05 November 2011, 13:52
http://www.amazon.com/Ferrero-Pocket-Coffee-18-Pcs/dp/B0010SAHTU

These are awesome filled with expresso, mmmmmmm
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Post by: kittie on 05 November 2011, 14:08
Tea bag in
Just boiled water in
Leave for ages
Tea bag out (give it a good old swizz and squeeze first)
Sugar in
Stir
Whilst it's spinning round, add the milk (if it's still spinning the milk mixes straight away so you don't accidentally put too much in, which would be gross)

Reason being it should be properly hot to brew, milk in first would lower the temp!
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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 05 November 2011, 14:16
Milk in last....you can't argue with George Orwell!!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 November 2011, 14:55
half a cup of boiling water. tea bag in untill the water is black, three sugars, half a cup of milk   :smiley:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 05 November 2011, 15:15
Coffee FTW, tea is vile  :sick:


Black and strong enough to stand a spoon up in it. Milk is the devils work.
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Post by: T_J_G on 05 November 2011, 19:50
Just get her indoors to make it. Sorted!

Reckless neglect of tea-making quality control alert!

Milk ALWAYS in last. 

Training works wonders.

I also heard the fat in the milk blocks the holes in the teabag.

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Post by: gixer1400 on 05 November 2011, 20:02
apparently milk in first is for when the milk is nearly out of date ................... :shocked:

it stoppes the milk leaving floaty bits on the top  :undecided:

but in last ................ for normal people  :wink:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 05 November 2011, 20:08
Il let this picture from down the workshop to express my views  :grin:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/310957_10150377876594469_727434468_8076939_1896939566_n.jpg)

as above in the morning  :cool:

but coffee ........ millicano has a great taste ........ in the afternoon and evening  :smug:
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Post by: T_J_G on 05 November 2011, 20:10
Tea but partial to nice cup of coffee.
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Post by: Kerrse on 05 November 2011, 20:26
Milk has to go in last !
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Post by: ashw831 on 05 November 2011, 21:23
my mug....
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/ashw831/65811_10150339127555034_694585033_16180704_7959522_n.jpg)
 :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 05 November 2011, 21:31
My favourite mug is one the wife got me for valentines day some years back, it's a good size for a normal cuppa (kids broke my Stig mug :rolleyes: and the wife has claimed my "Daddies BIG Mug" SHE bought me :huh: I may have broke her large red mug... twice ), and when I want a large drink I've got 3 of those huge sports direct mugs they charge for in store, they send them free every time we've ordered trainers online :grin:
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Post by: LowlifeDubber on 06 November 2011, 09:08
My favourite full to the brim with the black stuff after a 17 hour shift at work.
Gearing me up ready for another at 2pm :smiley:

(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/554/photoejb.jpg)
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 06 November 2011, 11:18
dh is my favourite mug on here  :grin:
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Post by: kempie on 06 November 2011, 11:25
nice size and tells me what i am :)

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/kempie2007/33f08c9d.jpg)
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Post by: Toby on 06 November 2011, 12:55
hmm... my mrs is a bit mad, not allowed anything elce  :undecided:

(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/e7cbb1de.jpg)
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Post by: DubFan on 06 November 2011, 13:48
I think there's different methods at play here.
The article is clearly talking about making tea in a pot. Which if you do, gives you the option to let the tea brew in the pot before putting it into the cup and whether you put milk in the cup first or last it's not going to affect the brewing of the tea in the pot.

When you make tea in a mug with a teabag, it's a different matter because putting milk onto a dry teabag in a cup, then pouring the hot water on is clearly going to affect the temperature of the liquid in the cup, thus affecting the brewing of the tea.
So if making tea in a mug, always put the milk in after the tea.
I can't stand milky tea or tea that's not brewed for long enough, what's the point if it's not got any flavour?

As for sugar, I always put sugar in the mug with the tea bag and then pour on the water, because sugar dissolves better in boiling water than in water that has cooled down.
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Post by: Mitching on 06 November 2011, 13:57
I think there's different methods at play here.
The article is clearly talking about making tea in a pot. Which if you do, gives you the option to let the tea brew in the pot before putting it into the cup and whether you put milk in the cup first or last it's not going to affect the brewing of the tea in the pot.

When you make tea in a mug with a teabag, it's a different matter because putting milk onto a dry teabag in a cup, then pouring the hot water on is clearly going to affect the temperature of the liquid in the cup, thus affecting the brewing of the tea.
So if making tea in a mug, always put the milk in after the tea.
I can't stand milky tea or tea that's not brewed for long enough, what's the point if it's not got any flavour?

As for sugar, I always put sugar in the mug with the tea bag and then pour on the water, because sugar dissolves better in boiling water than in water that has cooled down.

Wot you said, I concur.
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Post by: DubFan on 06 November 2011, 14:00
I'm mainly a tea drinker, but have recently been having more coffee, particularly the latte, cappucino types.

If you're a coffee drinker (a proper one who likes coffee from real beans), then check out http://www.londoncoffeeroasters.com/ (http://www.londoncoffeeroasters.com/)
These guys are friends who import coffee beans direct, roast them themselves, grind and ship to you so that they're as fresh as possible.
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Post by: Toby on 06 November 2011, 14:00
coffee  all day every day! prob 1/5 cups of tea a month  :undecided: every sunday eve, with a pack of mal;ted milk buscuits! with out fail  :laugh:
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Post by: luke on 06 November 2011, 14:52
My favourite mug is one the wife got me for valentines day some years back, it's a good size for a normal cuppa (kids broke my Stig mug :rolleyes: and the wife has claimed my "Daddies BIG Mug" SHE bought me :huh: I may have broke her large red mug... twice ), and when I want a large drink I've got 3 of those huge sports direct mugs they charge for in store, they send them free every time we've ordered trainers online :grin:
i have a sports direct one, only cost about 50p in store  :grin:
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Post by: dom on 06 November 2011, 14:53
I tend to get through mugs fairly quickly :embarassed:

My favourite one at the moment though:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMAG0524.jpg)
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 November 2011, 15:20
Chelsea got me a Mr. Men Mr. Grumpy one, says 'Grumpy by name, grumpy by nature'.

Think it would suit some members on the forum better than me though. :evil:
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Post by: dom on 06 November 2011, 15:24
Chelsea got me a Mr. Men Mr. Grumpy one, says 'Grumpy by name, grumpy by nature'.

Think it would suit some members on the forum better than me though. :evil:

Grumpy tw@t :kiss:
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Post by: Jay on 06 November 2011, 15:56
Nothing says "I love you" more than a Mr Grumpy mug :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 November 2011, 17:01
Nothing says "I love you" more than a Mr Grumpy mug :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Sam on 06 November 2011, 17:45
I have the one on the left, oh and mine is man sized too, takes two teabags.

(http://www.lazyboneuk.com/product_images/a/997/themoustachemuga__09088_std.png)
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Post by: Jack3559 on 06 November 2011, 18:30
I have the one on the left, oh and mine is man sized too, takes two teabags.

(http://www.lazyboneuk.com/product_images/a/997/themoustachemuga__09088_std.png)

Mine's the one on the right! :grin:
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Post by: Seanl on 06 November 2011, 18:55
And to carry on - which biscuits are best with your chosen beverage?

I dont understand them with coffee, it just doesnt go imo.
Its a bit of a cliche but chocolate HobNobs are by far the best biscuits for tea imo, whats your favourite?
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 06 November 2011, 18:58
gota have a selection mate, after christmas when you have about 80 of those boxes of fox's bisuits that people get from morisons for a  few quid, could easily go through a full box  :grin:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 06 November 2011, 19:00
Ginger nuts for dunking.
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Post by: richw911 on 06 November 2011, 19:00
Foxes extremely chocolatey cookies  :wink:

Or bourbons  :laugh:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 06 November 2011, 19:04
or custard creams.
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Post by: Uruk Hai on 06 November 2011, 19:27
or custard creams.

If its strictly for dipping in tea then it has to be the above  :smiley:
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Post by: Toby on 06 November 2011, 19:29
moo moo bicscuts ( malted milk )  :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Post by: dixie180 on 06 November 2011, 19:33
Defo Jammie Dodgers  :evil:,brings out the kid in me  :grin: :grin: :grin:.



Rob
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Post by: benvictors on 06 November 2011, 19:56
Rich tes biscuits with tea
Digestives with coffee
Choc Chip Cookies with milk
Disco biscuits with water  :shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 November 2011, 20:21
Malted milk creams with a cold glas of milk om nom nom nom  :tongue:
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Post by: s-l-i-x on 06 November 2011, 20:38
Caramel chocolate digestives are the ones!
Or Hobnobs! (R-tech classico)
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Post by: stealthwolf on 06 November 2011, 21:19
Foxes extremely chocolatey cookies  :wink:
These are my current faves.
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Post by: bodga on 06 November 2011, 22:05
Has to be the marines of biscuits (hobnobs) :laugh::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ5V_vH7PwQ&feature=related
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Post by: Sam on 06 November 2011, 23:15
I have the one on the left, oh and mine is man sized too, takes two teabags.

(http://www.lazyboneuk.com/product_images/a/997/themoustachemuga__09088_std.png)

Mine's the one on the right! :grin:

Mine is too but Im left handed so get the handlebar instead  :smiley:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 06 November 2011, 23:24
Haha, cool!

Mine has a Danny Trejo-esque moustache but smaller on the other side.
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Post by: tg1 on 06 November 2011, 23:38
I have a real mug!

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/Danuk100/randoms/2011-11-05111839.jpg)

everything a man needs on a saturday morning :afro:

is it me or do you have really big thumbs  :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Reasty on 07 November 2011, 06:20
I have a campervan mug at work and for home I have my edition 38 mug and an Alison goldfrapp mug,I like to mix it up abit!  :nerd:
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Post by: bunj on 07 November 2011, 07:59
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/bunjit/camera022-2.jpg)

Full size duster, big ol mug....perfect for getting me through the day.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 07 November 2011, 09:56
To join in with all the food and drink threads.

whats everyones favourite meals?  :grin:

for me. fajitas. with cheese cucumber. butter nut squash. salsa. lettuice and soured cream. Chiken andpeppers
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Post by: Bellend on 07 November 2011, 10:12
Option 1 - Large Big Mac meal, Strawberry Milkshake,  Chicken deli wrap.

Option 2 - Large Big Mac meal, Diet Coke, McFlurry.

Pint.

Job jobbed.
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Post by: jockgti on 07 November 2011, 10:55
boiled eggs mashed up in a cup with butter and toast soldiers
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Post by: Khare on 07 November 2011, 10:57
BBQ Ribs. Non marinated and no gay sh!t on it, just a bit of my grandma's spicy BBQ meat sauce.

Or

Nice steak with some rice covered by eggs
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 November 2011, 10:59
Chicken Korma!! but has to be for two people because i'm greedy!

Or a God Father meal from KFC!  :grin:

Oh no wait, or a chip butty in a french roll with garlic butter, tomatoe sauce and mayo!
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Post by: bigstring on 07 November 2011, 12:37
Roast beef, all the trimmings, cheese in leeks, pigs in blakets, roasted carrots with honey etc...real gravey not the "just add water crap"

I love to cook a good roast every sunday  :smiley:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 07 November 2011, 12:39
Beef Stew or Mums Roast dinner or Steak
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Post by: Jack3559 on 07 November 2011, 13:11
The Kiwi Burger from GBK.

Miso Ramen from Wagamama.

The Porterhouse from TGIF.

Linguini with squid, prawns, chilli and garlic from my kitchen.

Salad Niçoise also from my kitchen for lunch.
Title: Dinner tonight
Post by: Ant1981 on 20 November 2011, 17:23
What are you lot having for dinner tonight?
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Post by: Sam on 20 November 2011, 17:30
Undecided/have no food in the house
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Post by: patc on 20 November 2011, 17:31
Bacon sandwiches. Simples. Got to leave room for some beer at the pub quiz later  :smiley:
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Post by: Rhyso on 20 November 2011, 17:32
Most likely a sandwich as went out earlier for a 3 course Sunday roast  :smug:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 November 2011, 17:33
few slices of bacon in the pan, get some bread, toast it a little, loads of mayo, some slad from out of the garden, get a tomatoe, slice it, shot it in the pan for a min or two then shove it all togeather, ultimate BLT
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Post by: Ant1981 on 20 November 2011, 17:36
I've thought about the chippy, pizza, then my cousin suggested we go for in indian, but I tried to convince her into going to the kebab shop near her which rules! Still undecided!
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 November 2011, 17:43
just ordered southern fried chicken  :smiley:
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Post by: Mitching on 20 November 2011, 17:45
I haven't eaten yet today, and I wasn't hungry until I read this thread but now I'm thinking bacon would be a great shout.
But when isn't it?
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Post by: Ant1981 on 20 November 2011, 17:47
Halal bacon FTW  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 20 November 2011, 17:49
Just about to serve up a Sunday Roast  :wink:
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Post by: Jay on 20 November 2011, 17:52
Roast chicken with all the trimmings :cool: and lots of Brussels :evil:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 20 November 2011, 17:54
I should come to yours for dinner.

Trimmings, brussels all covered in bread sauce and gravy is just lush.
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Post by: Steve_PD on 20 November 2011, 17:58
Undecided/have no food in the house

Chips?
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Post by: JC on 20 November 2011, 17:58
Undecided/have no food in the house

Chips?

with ben n jerrys

 :grin:
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Post by: clipperjay on 20 November 2011, 17:59
Waitrose chicken which is the best chicken you can buy for £3
Cut off two breast pieces and one leg.
Cut into small slithers for easy cooking.
Mix curry powder, salt, pepper, masala, soya sauce and ground corriander.
Two large spoons of greek yogut.
Mix well and leave for an hour.
Large frying pan touch of oil add onions if wish.
Fry chicken under high heat till brown.
Add coconut milk and stir well.
Cover leave to simmer for another 10mins.
Serve with rice and some coke & ice.
  :drool:  
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Post by: dom on 20 November 2011, 18:02
Undecided/have no food in the house

Chips?
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with ben n jerrys

 :grin:

Funny you should say that.....my tea is going to be a chip butty followed by cookie dough ben & jerries :drool: :grin:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 20 November 2011, 18:07
I think I might go wit' da curry innit, but I can't wait for my cousin, she's still in work for another two hours.
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Post by: Jay on 20 November 2011, 18:23
Go grab the curry and pick hers up at the same time, tell her she better finish on time otherwise you'll have hers  :evil:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 November 2011, 18:25
this thread made me hungry, currently tucking into a blt  :grin: :smiley:
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Post by: Khare on 20 November 2011, 18:29
Chicken breast fillet with white rice and spinach.
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Post by: Sam on 20 November 2011, 18:31
Found a tin of soup at the very back of my cupboard... great  :undecided:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 20 November 2011, 18:51
Mmmmm, my room smells of curry now  :grin: