Tea / Coffee
Jun 23rd 2017, 5:42 am
#61
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Re: Tea / Coffee
Starbucks switched to using UHT instead of fresh milk here a few years ago. Can't stand UHT milk.
There is an amazing little coffee shop called Stomping Grounds near the Zoo in Jumeirah - try it out if you can. It has a mini roastery inside and a very knowledgable team. Always packed. Quite a few little independent coffee shops springing up.
Roseleaf Cafe in the garden centre is good (they switched from RAW to Coffee Planet - both roast locally in Dubai).
There is an amazing little coffee shop called Stomping Grounds near the Zoo in Jumeirah - try it out if you can. It has a mini roastery inside and a very knowledgable team. Always packed. Quite a few little independent coffee shops springing up.
Roseleaf Cafe in the garden centre is good (they switched from RAW to Coffee Planet - both roast locally in Dubai).
Jun 23rd 2017, 8:21 am
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Re: Tea / Coffee
You like your women reeking?
Jun 23rd 2017, 8:25 am
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I did mention it on page one, and would have thought someone might have responded....but what does Civet Shit coffee taste like to be soooo expensive?? (and i do realise it is not literally Civet shit put beans passed through the animal undigested)
Jun 27th 2017, 1:26 pm
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Re: Tea / Coffee
It seemed right 
And I knew you had a sense of humour, so no fear of being flamed!
And I knew you had a sense of humour, so no fear of being flamed!
Jun 28th 2017, 4:48 am
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Re: Tea / Coffee
I smoke alongside my 2 sachets of sugar in italian espresso (in Italy). 2 each morning is enough to raise my pulse for the rest of the day, an added shot of sambuca in the winter aids the digestion.
Tea is only for when I feel ill which is perhaps once every 3 years.
Nothing could persuade me to visit Ethiopia for their coffee- it's not that important.
Tea is only for when I feel ill which is perhaps once every 3 years.
Nothing could persuade me to visit Ethiopia for their coffee- it's not that important.
But if I did what you did, with two espressos, sugar and a smoke. I'd have shite coming out my nostrils before I could say 'loo roll'.
I tip my hat.
Jun 28th 2017, 5:32 am
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Re: Tea / Coffee
Thanks.
Vape wanker.
TBH tho, I do think that my reliance on nicotine has decreased significantly since I moved over. I don't vape anywhere near as much as I used to smoke. When boozing yes but a lot of that is due to habit (having / doing something with your hand when boozing and chatting). Other times though not at all, even though its much easier as I can lay on my sofa and vape away without any negative consequences. All this BS with them changing the law (obviously driven by big tabacco) will drive people back onto the cigs which is a shame after the huge numbers who have moved away from the cancer sticks. It's several million in the UK alone.
Vape wanker.
TBH tho, I do think that my reliance on nicotine has decreased significantly since I moved over. I don't vape anywhere near as much as I used to smoke. When boozing yes but a lot of that is due to habit (having / doing something with your hand when boozing and chatting). Other times though not at all, even though its much easier as I can lay on my sofa and vape away without any negative consequences. All this BS with them changing the law (obviously driven by big tabacco) will drive people back onto the cigs which is a shame after the huge numbers who have moved away from the cancer sticks. It's several million in the UK alone.
Jun 28th 2017, 5:56 am
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Re: Tea / Coffee
Thanks.
Vape wanker.
TBH tho, I do think that my reliance on nicotine has decreased significantly since I moved over. I don't vape anywhere near as much as I used to smoke. When boozing yes but a lot of that is due to habit (having / doing something with your hand when boozing and chatting). Other times though not at all, even though its much easier as I can lay on my sofa and vape away without any negative consequences. All this BS with them changing the law (obviously driven by big tabacco) will drive people back onto the cigs which is a shame after the huge numbers who have moved away from the cancer sticks. It's several million in the UK alone.
Vape wanker.
TBH tho, I do think that my reliance on nicotine has decreased significantly since I moved over. I don't vape anywhere near as much as I used to smoke. When boozing yes but a lot of that is due to habit (having / doing something with your hand when boozing and chatting). Other times though not at all, even though its much easier as I can lay on my sofa and vape away without any negative consequences. All this BS with them changing the law (obviously driven by big tabacco) will drive people back onto the cigs which is a shame after the huge numbers who have moved away from the cancer sticks. It's several million in the UK alone.
I must be 6 or 9 months with no smokes at work, which is a big step in the right direction....but this weekend drinking showed me that when it comes to boozing, smoking is the eggs to beer's bacon.
Jun 28th 2017, 6:09 am
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Re: Tea / Coffee
My 'issue' with vaping is more that I think I'd do it more, almost constantly, rather than smoking less.
I must be 6 or 9 months with no smokes at work, which is a big step in the right direction....but this weekend drinking showed me that when it comes to boozing, smoking is the eggs to beer's bacon.
I must be 6 or 9 months with no smokes at work, which is a big step in the right direction....but this weekend drinking showed me that when it comes to boozing, smoking is the eggs to beer's bacon.
Boozing and cigs are a terrible combo. The amount (over your standard norm) that you smoke in a single brunch session is astounding and cigs are what massively ramp up your hangover.
Good work on the not smoking at work chat. I managed that for a while, only taking 2 cigs with me each day, one for the drive in and one for the way home. Found I nailed more when I got home though.
