Tea, Yerba Mate & Cold Weather

replicant_argent · 10-29-2008, 06:50 PM

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.

Mister Moo · 10-29-2008, 08:29 PM

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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.

11-03-2008, 05:15 PM

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 · 11-03-2008, 05:21 PM

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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 · 11-03-2008, 05:27 PM

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- · 11-03-2008, 06:58 PM

Im right with ya nova!!!!!

So my conclusion....

TEA PASS!!!!!

Tea Pass!!!!!

...TEA PASS!!!!!

replicant_argent · 11-03-2008, 07:02 PM

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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- · 11-03-2008, 07:10 PM

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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

11-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#3
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tea, Yerba Mate & Cold Weather 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.

11-03-2008, 05:27 PM	#5
novasurf The Roastmaster General Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 262 Trading: (2)	Re: Tea, Yerba Mate & Cold Weather Everyday - after lunch it is either Chinese Pu Ehr (rose petal), Monkey King or White tea. It is not weather dependent for me.

11-03-2008, 06:58 PM	#6
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10-29-2008, 06:50 PM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Tea, Yerba Mate & Cold Weather 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.