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JCC Earl Grey Tea -- What is the appeal?

Discussion in 'Community' started by SithSense, Nov 5, 2020.

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  1. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red Chosen One star 7

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    Alright, Earl Grey...round two...this time with some sugar.


    Eh, it still tastes pretty bland.
     
    Alpha-Red, Nov 6, 2020
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  2. Bacon164

    Bacon164 Chosen One star 8

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    Milk?
     
    Bacon164, Nov 6, 2020
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  3. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red Chosen One star 7

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    Got some condensed milk in the fridge...will try that next.
     
    Alpha-Red, Nov 6, 2020
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  4. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    All that’s happening in 2020, and this is the thread that finally divides the JCC
     
    Darth Punk , Nov 6, 2020
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  5. B3

    B3 Chosen One star 6

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    Do you not have any normal milk?
     
    B3, Nov 6, 2020
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  6. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Please don’t do this
     
    Darth Punk , Nov 6, 2020
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  7. A Chorus of Disapproval

    A Chorus of Disapproval Head Admin & TV Screaming Service star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    I have a really lovely vanilla earl grey tea. It has double the calming.
     
    A Chorus of Disapproval , Nov 6, 2020
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  8. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red Chosen One star 7

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    I did about a week ago, then I finished it off and haven't gotten any more since.
     
    Last edited: Nov 6, 2020
    Alpha-Red, Nov 6, 2020
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  9. A Chorus of Disapproval

    A Chorus of Disapproval Head Admin & TV Screaming Service star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    As my dear gentle nan would say if someone was daft enough to request sugar or milk with tea:

    "Would you like me to spit on your tea, too?"
     
    A Chorus of Disapproval , Nov 6, 2020
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  10. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Put that tin of condensed milk into a pot of boiling water, and turn it into Dulce de Leche and make yourself a Banoffee pie.

    That’s the most loving thing you can do with a can of that ****
     
    Darth Punk , Nov 6, 2020
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  11. Bacon164

    Bacon164 Chosen One star 8

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    Condensed milk doesn’t make any sense, what the **** is wrong with you people
     
    Bacon164, Nov 6, 2020
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  12. christophero30

    christophero30 Chosen One star 10

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    Can you put beer in it?
     
    christophero30, Nov 6, 2020
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  13. a star war

    a star war Force Ghost star 5

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    Wow ok so it was a super regressive joke, how is that better?
     
    a star war, Nov 6, 2020
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  14. Gamiel

    Gamiel Chosen One star 9

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    Just wondering how hot water do you use?
     
    Gamiel, Nov 6, 2020
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  15. Obi Anne

    Obi Anne Celebration Mistress of Ceremonies star 8 Staff Member Manager

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    For all those saying that Earl Grey tastes bland, I think that's the problem. Earl Grey is quite a refined and complex blend, it's not something that overwhelms your tastebuds, like coffee or a lot of fruit flavoured teas. Let it take some time and learn to appreciate the beautiful taste, and don't drench it in sugar or milk!
     
    Obi Anne , Nov 7, 2020
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  16. JediYvette

    JediYvette Pacific RSA emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I used to drink Earl Grey religiously, with just a dash of milk.

    After my pregnancy, I couldn't stand it. I now drink English Breakfast religiously, with a dash of milk.
     
    JediYvette , Nov 7, 2020
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  17. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red Chosen One star 7

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    So I ignored your advice and put condensed milk in my Earl Grey tea. It tastes like some bad pearl milk tea...and still very bland. Or maybe I should say I've discovered the main ingredient in bad pearl milk tea.

    Slightly warm water the first few times. I used hot water today, but I left it sitting around so long that it just went down to room temperature.
     
    Last edited: Nov 8, 2020
    Alpha-Red, Nov 8, 2020
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  18. SithSense

    SithSense Force Ghost star 4

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    Well until it becomes legal to tie a string around a politician's neck and toss them into a vat of boiling water, this will just have to do!
     
    SithSense, Nov 8, 2020
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  19. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Enough of this heresy

    Boiling water.

    2% milk or oat milk
     
    Darth Punk , Nov 8, 2020
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  20. Bacon164

    Bacon164 Chosen One star 8

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    You're not even boiling the tea?

    **** THIS THREAD NOW I HAVE HAD IT
     
    Bacon164, Nov 8, 2020
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  21. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red Chosen One star 7

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    Just a shortcut I take sometimes with tea or instant noodles if I don't feel like waiting for it to cool down.
     
    Alpha-Red, Nov 8, 2020
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  22. Bacon164

    Bacon164 Chosen One star 8

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    I am going to take a few years to compose myself before responding.
     
    Bacon164, Nov 8, 2020
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  23. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red Chosen One star 7

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    I've got plenty of packets. I can always try again!
     
    Alpha-Red, Nov 8, 2020
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  24. Bacon164

    Bacon164 Chosen One star 8

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    Boil the water and steep it for 3-5 minutes and then put real milk in it with a tiny amount of sugar.
     
    Bacon164, Nov 8, 2020
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  25. a star war

    a star war Force Ghost star 5

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    a star war, Nov 8, 2020
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