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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
didnt they use Starbucks for the coffee Gibbs is always drinking in NCIS ??
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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by steviedeluxe
(Post 9991175)
Well I knew that was an old article when I saw this
I have to admit I thought that was the main reason Starbucks had previously done reasonably well in Madrid - plus they made a tie-up with the VIPs people. Nowadays I think they appeal to the wi-fi generation - plus it's meant to be a good place for professionals on the move to meet up without running the risk of sitting next to a drunk. It's not my cup of tea :p but I suppose we're stuck with this type of chain for a few years yet. Just shows there are still plenty of people around who are prepared to pay 3-5 euros for a coffee. They're not really my cup of TEA though. ;) Come to think of it, whats the chances of a decent cup of tea in a Spanish run bar ? ....or any cup of tea come to that ? Better chance of a cup of coffee (of sorts) in an English tea shop I would think. I tend to drink about half and half myself. Mostly coffee when I'm out and mostly PG tips or Yorkshire tea at home. |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 9991373)
Well there's a couple more valid reasons you've given yourself.
They're not really my cup of TEA though. ;) Come to think of it, whats the chances of a decent cup of tea in a Spanish run bar ? ....or any cup of tea come to that ? Better chance of a cup of coffee (of sorts) in an English tea shop I would think. I tend to drink about half and half myself. Mostly coffee when I'm out and mostly PG tips or Yorkshire tea at home. |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by bobd22
(Post 9991406)
Funny enough like you I like Yorkshire or PG Tips but for some reason in Spain I can never seem to get full strength, I like my tea very strong. I have tried double boiling the kettle etc but just can't seem to get it to full strength tried bottled water and tap water same?
I think tap water brings out a tad more flavour in my own area for some reason. Suppose you could be posh and try just using a small cup, though I much prefer a decent sized mug myself if I can get it strong enough. |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
1 tea bag is OK of a cup, about 200-250mls, after that you need to use loose tea or two tea bags.
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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by steviedeluxe
(Post 9991175)
Well I knew that was an old article when I saw this
I have to admit I thought that was the main reason Starbucks had previously done reasonably well in Madrid - plus they made a tie-up with the VIPs people. Nowadays I think they appeal to the wi-fi generation - plus it's meant to be a good place for professionals on the move to meet up without running the risk of sitting next to a drunk. It's not my cup of tea :p but I suppose we're stuck with this type of chain for a few years yet. Just shows there are still plenty of people around who are prepared to pay 3-5 euros for a coffee. |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 9991895)
I might be more inclined to pay their prices if the coffee was any good, but the ones I've tried in Starbucks and Caffe Nero have been awful, Costa Coffee is a little better but not much. I'd rather sit on a hard chair and drink a decent con leche or a cortado, thanks!
Funny about the tea, I've often wondered if it's the water or just the brand of tea used. I understand the British Council cafeteria in Madrid has people raving about their tea - they try and utilise Barry's tea (an Irish brand) when possible. Of course the water in Madrid is of good quality, so it may make a difference in producing good tea in say Valencia |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Proper tea should only be made from leaf not a bag and always use a china cup...according to my Mother:D
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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 9991923)
Proper tea should only be made from leaf not a bag and always use a china cup...according to my Mother:D
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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 9991923)
Proper tea should only be made from leaf not a bag and always use a china cup...according to my Mother:D
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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by Rosemary
(Post 9991991)
Warm the pot, milk in cup first (to protect the fine china), let the tea seep for 5 mins (not sure about timing really). What other rules are there for "proper" tea?
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Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
all this talk of tea reminds me of making a pot of tea in the Comms mess, held 2.5gallons of water, warm the pot, use a large spoon to ladle the loose tea in (thick "rustic" not your poncey fine cut), boiling water on top, stir after 3 mins and serve up with plenty of condensed milk and sugar.
could almost rot the spoon it was so strong and sweet, so what it did to our digestion - but it kept you awake when on watch on the bridge at night. rock that lamp shipmates :D |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
I don't drink tea often but the best cup I have had was in a lodge in kenya, drank it all the time I was there.
This place does some good teas, just been offered 10% off my first order. http://www.whittard.co.uk/ Worse cup of tea...in a meeting with the muslim community in dewsbury..tasted as if it had been made with boiled milk and about 4 spoons sugar!! |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 9992049)
I don't drink tea often but the best cup I have had was in a lodge in kenya, drank it all the time I was there.
This place does some good teas, just been offered 10% off my first order. http://www.whittard.co.uk/ Worse cup of tea...in a meeting with the muslim community in dewsbury..tasted as if it had been made with boiled milk and about 4 spoons sugar!! |
Re: The good, the bad and the ugly
We've just been brought 2 large boxes of Yorkshire teabags by some friends, as a thank you for keeping an eye on their house. That'll keep us going for a while!:thumbsup:
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