The coffee and tea thread

[Legion]

I'm on the lookout for this teapot. It's silverplate in the Art Deco style, and is probably easier to find in England.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...eapot&_sacat=0

[PostmodernProphet]

Thanks for the coffee suggestion, I researched, it’s low acidity! Much appreciated.

Kava is also good for acid sensitivity...

[PostmodernProphet]

I appreciate it.

Have you ever tried cowboy coffee?

when I was growing up they broke an egg in the pot to settle the coffee grounds......

[Legion]

when I was growing up they broke an egg in the pot to settle the coffee grounds......

Yeah, Kent Rollins talks about that in his video. He prefers cold water.

[Legion]

I'm on the lookout for this teapot. It's silverplate in the Art Deco style, and is probably easier to find in England.

Make room in your inbox.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234349773...UAAOSwbRNhQGOp

[christiefan915]

Make room in your inbox.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234349773...UAAOSwbRNhQGOp

Done. I've had ebay up in another window but it's not the UK ebay. I've seen a few square pots but really like the one in that picture from a Hercule Poirot movie.

[Legion]

I've seen a few square pots but really like the one in that picture from a Hercule Poirot movie.

I found what looks like a close match.

[christiefan915]

The small-batch thing is best if you have a local cafe that roasts. Otherwise, there are online places that roast to order. Coffee Fool is one that comes to mind.

I believe I have a ceramic bur grinder but I can't remember for sure. If I could go back maybe I'd spend a little more than the $58 I did.

I bet those teapots will start to be like Fender guitars and be desirable to have them from their original country of manufacture.

What's the difference in taste from a ceramic v. steel-bladed grinder?

[Legion]

What's the difference in taste from a ceramic v. steel-bladed grinder?

https://knowyourgrinder.com/ceramic-...burr-grinders/

[christiefan915]

Can't read the original post, but I'll take a shot.

I drink hot coffee all year, including July and August. Don't like it cold.
When I worked or was in school, it may have been six or seven cups a day, maybe eight.
Now, it's probably four at most, usually.

At home, I use Dunkin Donuts K Cups. Bottled water.
No sugar ever.
Cream (not milk) in the morning coffee. We don't have milk in the house.
Sambuca in the after dinner coffee at night.

As for tea, I only drink it in Chinese restaurants.
Or in Commonwealth nations at 4PM if on holiday---when in Rome as they say.

I like Dunkin Donuts too, with tap water. No sugar, just half-and-half.

[christiefan915]

The overall best taste is fresh ground beans in the french press method. I bought a burr grinder for making the specified course grounds but it ended up grinding it inconsistent and leaving silt in my coffee. So it's hit and miss based on how much you spend on a good grinder. You can also prepare tea this way but it's a pain to clean the stuck leaves.

Here are some great choices.

Best coffee, it's roasted to order and sold 1-6 pounds. I bought 5 https://www.ebay.com/itm/11327448555...f15c%7Ciid%3A1

Best tea. https://smile.amazon.com/Harney-Sons..._bap_d_rp_52_t

Agree about the French press method, that's what I use. How do you know you're going to like a coffee like the one you linked, without tasting it first? That's an investment even if you buy only one bag.

I'm thinking about all the people who raved about Starbucks and when I first drank it, blech. I'd rather drink McDonald's.

[Legion]

Done. I've had ebay up in another window but it's not the UK ebay. I've seen a few square pots but really like the one in that picture from a Hercule Poirot movie.

Metal teapots are not ideal. If you acquire one as a keepsake, that's one thing, but I'd never brew tea in it.

You want a Brown Betty with a Rockingham glaze if you want good-tasting tea.

Trust me. I'm certain Miss Lemon and Captain Hastings would agree.


https://antiques.lovetoknow.com/Brow...ner%20to%20dry.

[christiefan915]

Chai is basically black tea blended with spices.

This is heavenly, and you may be able to find this brand at HEB.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twinings-Sp...s%2C285&sr=8-1

Chai is great and you can get the one you linked on Amazon US, too.

[christiefan915]

Metal teapots are not ideal. If you acquire one as a keepsake, that's one thing, but I'd never brew tea in it.

You want a Brown Betty with a Rockingham glaze if you want good-tasting tea.

Trust me. I'm certain Miss Lemon and Captain Hastings would agree.

https://antiques.lovetoknow.com/Brow...ner%20to%20dry.

I suspect you take more time preparing your tea than I do. I have several types of infusers but always go back to pouring boiling water over a teabag. And adding a scant sugar.

[Legion]

I suspect you take more time preparing your tea than I do. I have several types of infusers but always go back to pouring boiling water over a teabag. And adding a scant sugar.

Nothing wrong with that.