Coffee/Tea Thread

[DDR3RAMpager]

Caffeine Time!!!

 

As someone who spends a lot of time at a desk at the office, I need caffeine. I thought it would be interesting to start a thread for people to talk about their favourite caffeine delivery solutions and generally nerd out!

 

Just a suggestion of what to post:

1. What coffee/tea you are drinking
2. What you used to make it
3. Photos! (optional)
4. Any other nerdy gear stuff / recipes etc...

 

I'm not currently drinking anything, I'm going to go fix that...

[wasab]

I don't drink caffeine. It makes me urinate too much and distract me from my long hours of coding marathon. 

[Andreas Lilja]

2 hours ago, wasab said:

I don't drink caffeine. It makes me urinate too much and distract me from my long hours of coding marathon. 

Caffeine pills are cheap.

[Techicolors]

chickfila cold brew iced coffee is really good

[DDR3RAMpager]

45 minutes ago, Techicolors said:

chickfila cold brew iced coffee is really good

I'm in the UK so the only mainstream place you can get cold brew is Starbucks, but there are a lot of independent places doing it. I love nitro cold brew!

[ChairSpelledWrong]

I don't have too much time to brew my own tea, but I'll usually have Earl Grey Stash tea.

[Ross Siggers]

1 hour ago, DDR3RAMpager said:

I'm in the UK so the only mainstream place you can get cold brew is Starbucks, but there are a lot of independent places doing it. I love nitro cold brew!

Brew a sizeable mug of very sweet black coffee, stick it in the fridge....then later when I want some, top it off with blue top full fat milk. Tastes about right  

I'm currently trying out green tea, I may go with jasmine tea instead though, because I grew up drinking that shit and I like it. Most green tea just tastes wank. Although I've had a cough recently and a home remedy is putting honey in hot drinks....It's the only way to make it pleasant to drink  

[Hiya!]

I didnt consume caffein, i just kinda deal with my sleepiness. I didnt consume coffee either cause it will make me burp all day.

 

I love milk tea..what i usually make at home is a regular tea with a melted chocolate bar sometimes powder,sugar,milk,condensed milk and

Vanilla cream

 

[handymanshandle]

Coffee > Tea

But Soda/Pop >>>> Coffee >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tea

(Tea is nasty)

[Hiya!]

7 minutes ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tea

(Tea is nasty)

How dare you sir..

[handymanshandle]

5 hours ago, Hiya! said:

How dare you sir..

How Absolutely dare you sir.

 

[hopefully enough of you all will get the reference, if not well. Womp Womp...]

[Guest]

At the moment it’s instant coffee with no milk or sugar (just like my life RIP). About 3-5 per day, so I’ve cut down a lot.

[PlayStation 2]

The fuck? You guys like coffee and/or tea?

Ew.

[Origami Cactus]

I don't like coffee, because the way people talk about it makes it seem just as unhealthy as smoking, so i stay away from that caffeine shit.

Seems very addictive with major withdrawal symptoms.

[DumbAsshole32]

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[RuffRuffmcgruff]

Black tea all the way, 5-7 cups a day is average

[Ross Siggers]

Actually... allow me to turn this thread on it's head by introducing you to the beautiful beverage known as 'Yuenyeung'. It's a combination of coffee and milk tea, can be enjoyed hot or cold, and when mixed right, you get the initial taste of one, and the aftertaste of the other

 

I originally found out about it through my parents, it's a very popular drink in Hong Kong. Anyone who likes both beverages I recommend you find a place that might serve it, or even try and brew it yourself.

[porina]

Work coffee: Nescafe machine, too much choice in it. Much better than the old Kenco one.

Home coffee: Usually Nescafe Gold (instant), sometimes I get the other variations depending on availability. Tried posh coffee before but they're too much work for not enough gain, and don't want to bother with a machine.

Work other: I've largely stopped drinking English tea, but there are non-caffeinated alternatives. I do like a Twinings Lemon and Ginger, or Peppermint infusion depending on my mood. Occasionally I might have a green tea.

Home other: Got a variety, more green tea, decaf English, peppermint, lemon and ginger, oolong, ginseng if you can even call that a tea... depends on mood. I don't tend to have caffeine at home other than from instant coffee.

[DDR3RAMpager]

19 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

Coffee > Tea

But Soda/Pop >>>> Coffee >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tea

(Tea is nasty)

 A controversial opinion sir, however will the internet cope...

[DDR3RAMpager]

6 hours ago, porina said:

Work coffee: Nescafe machine, too much choice in it. Much better than the old Kenco one.

Home coffee: Usually Nescafe Gold (instant), sometimes I get the other variations depending on availability. Tried posh coffee before but they're too much work for not enough gain, and don't want to bother with a machine.

Work other: I've largely stopped drinking English tea, but there are non-caffeinated alternatives. I do like a Twinings Lemon and Ginger, or Peppermint infusion depending on my mood. Occasionally I might have a green tea.

Home other: Got a variety, more green tea, decaf English, peppermint, lemon and ginger, oolong, ginseng if you can even call that a tea... depends on mood. I don't tend to have caffeine at home other than from instant coffee.

I found a really great mint tea which also contained cardamom. Can't for the life of me remember what it was, but damn it was good!

[NineEyeRon]

All hail Yorkshire Tea, specifically Yorkshire Gold.

[Velcade]

On 4/7/2019 at 10:52 AM, DDR3RAMpager said:

Just a suggestion of what to post:

1. What coffee/tea you are drinking
2. What you used to make it
3. Photos! (optional)
4. Any other nerdy gear stuff / recipes etc...

1. Black coffee; cold
2. A mason jar and some course ground beans
3. [maybe later]
4. 6T coffee to 32oz water

[DDR3RAMpager]

14 minutes ago, NineEyeRon said:

All hail Yorkshire Tea, specifically Yorkshire Gold.

Man after my own heart. Although I have been drinking lots of earl grey at work because I can drink it without milk. 

12 minutes ago, Velcade said:

1. Black coffee; cold
2. A mason jar and some course ground beans
3. [maybe later]
4. 6T coffee to 32oz water

Simple, high caffeine, love it!

[Velcade]

2 minutes ago, DDR3RAMpager said:

Simple, high caffeine, love it!

It really does make a difference.  I use to just brew a pot of coffee and when it was cool stick in the fridge but found that to be inconsistent and bitter.

 

This just 'brews' overnight and I drain off the grounds.  Lasts a couple days and it's bold and smooth.

[DDR3RAMpager]

8 minutes ago, Velcade said:

It really does make a difference.  I use to just brew a pot of coffee and when it was cool stick in the fridge but found that to be inconsistent and bitter.

 

This just 'brews' overnight and I drain off the grounds.  Lasts a couple days and it's bold and smooth.

Do you find bean quality makes a difference much with cold brew?