The Coffee House

[smoke665]

any of y'all have a good online tea purveyor?

My wife has been enjoying some fancy bottled tea at around $3 a bottle. I figure I can brew my own for cheaper...

Being in the area of the country we are, there's only one way to drink tea - on ice and perfectly sweetened. Over the years my wife has learned the art quite well, but there is a local restaurant chain that became famous for their tea. So much so, that they started selling it in grocery stores, not sure how big their distribution area is, but if you see this buy it, drinkmilos.com - Welcome - you won't be disappointed.

 

[waday]

Long day, but well worth it. We left early this morning for Atlanta, and just got back a short while ago. In July of 2016 after the drug protocols she had been on finally failed, my wife underwent an Autologous Stem Cell transplant at Windship Cancer Center, for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. So, for the past year we've had to wait to see if it worked. 2 weeks ago we were there for her 1 year follow up tests, and today we went back for the results. For the first time since her diagnoses in 2009 she has achieved what they call Stringent Complete Remission (SCR). Which basically means that all the tests they ran showed "0" cells detected. For now she will remain on maintenance oral chemo, and the monthly infusions will go to every 3 months. For us that's like being set free from a cage, as our life and travel has revolved around 4 week increments, since she was diagnosed!

Great news!

 

[limr33 3]

any of y'all have a good online tea purveyor?

My wife has been enjoying some fancy bottled tea at around $3 a bottle. I figure I can brew my own for cheaper...

I've become a big fan of Harney and Sons, which seems to be more common these days even in grocery stores. They have an Amazon store, but their selection of loose teas isn't that great. If you're just going for your typical English Breakfast or Earl Grey type of tea, then they have the loose teas on Amazon. If you want to venture further and get, for example, pure oolongs or darjeelings, or different kinds of blends, then go to the website: Fine Teas by Master Tea Blenders Harney & Sons

I'm lucky enough to live within striking distance of a Harney and Sons brick and mortar store and cafe, so Buzz and I usually head up to taste and buy in person, but the website has everything they offer. I've tried quite a few of the teas at the cafe if you have any questions.

 

[jcdeboever]

The wife makes sun tea. I drink it but don't know the brand. Unsweetened. She puts lemons in it too. She usually makes a gallon batch or two on weekends.

 

[waday]

Hi all, I have a quick request. I'm in need of some ideas.

The wife and I would like to do a babymoon, one last trip together before the baby gets here in November. A few things that we're trying to keep in mind:

• Relaxing. We thought about exploring a city, but the wife gets tired easy with the baby.
• Beach or mountains. We're ok with either. We don't need amusement parks, since wife can't do them and I get sick on them. No camping, either. We'd love camping in a year, but not while the wife is preggos.
• Amenities. Quiet and relaxing. Rowboating, laying on a beach, etc. are all a-ok. Neither of us are spa people.
• Drive there. While we'd like to fly somewhere, we're trying to keep costs down. Harrisburg International Airport is ridiculously expensive to fly out of, so if we'd fly, we'd have to travel to NYC, Philly, Baltimore, etc. All drive up costs (pardon the pun), so if we could drive there (within 5-8 hours of the capital of PA), that would be best. To give an idea of range, we've looked as far north as Finger Lakes/Boston, and as far south as North Carolina coast.
• Cozy. We'd like the place we stay at to be cozy, whether a hotel or B&B.
• Cost. Probably the most important. We'd like to keep costs as low as possible, under $1000 if we can. This doesn't include driving costs/tolls, but does include food, if possible. I guess I'm getting older, since I keep finding myself saying, "How can they charge that much for a room for one night?!"

Does anyone have ideas or recommendations on places?

 

[Gary A.]

any of y'all have a good online tea purveyor?

My wife has been enjoying some fancy bottled tea at around $3 a bottle. I figure I can brew my own for cheaper...

Gary recently planted/buried a tea bush. Mary Lou flavors a lot of her water with backyard stuff, Lemon Verbena, Tarragon, Mint, Lemon Balm, et al. Out here, there are a ton of tea stores in the Asian malls. Gary buys his black, green, oolong and pu-erh teas over the counter. Gary hasn't purchased tea online ... so no tips. But, when you make it to LA he'll take you on a tea buying tour.

 

[JonA_CT]

How long and when?

 

[Gary A.]

@ smoke 665: Very good news on the wife. Whatever you guys are doing, keep it up.

 

[Gary A.]

Hi all, I have a quick request. I'm in need of some ideas.

The wife and I would like to do a babymoon, one last trip together before the baby gets here in November. A few things that we're trying to keep in mind:

• Relaxing. We thought about exploring a city, but the wife gets tired easy with the baby.
• Beach or mountains. We're ok with either. We don't need amusement parks, since wife can't do them and I get sick on them. No camping, either. We'd love camping in a year, but not while the wife is preggos.
• Amenities. Quiet and relaxing. Rowboating, laying on a beach, etc. are all a-ok. Neither of us are spa people.
• Drive there. While we'd like to fly somewhere, we're trying to keep costs down. Harrisburg International Airport is ridiculously expensive to fly out of, so if we'd fly, we'd have to travel to NYC, Philly, Baltimore, etc. All drive up costs (pardon the pun), so if we could drive there (within 5-8 hours of the capital of PA), that would be best. To give an idea of range, we've looked as far north as Finger Lakes/Boston, and as far south as North Carolina coast.
• Cozy. We'd like the place we stay at to be cozy, whether a hotel or B&B.
• Cost. Probably the most important. We'd like to keep costs as low as possible, under $1000 if we can. This doesn't include driving costs/tolls, but does include food, if possible. I guess I'm getting older, since I keep finding myself saying, "How can they charge that much for a room for one night?!"

Does anyone have ideas or recommendations on places?

Gary can't help you in PA ... but in CA he'd recommend Mendocino. It is very scenic, quiet, quaint and cool: Wineries, Wilderness, Redwoods and Coast. Honestly, it would be perfect, if you're into cool weather. It is off the crowded, beaten tourist track.

 

[Gary A.]

The wife makes sun tea. I drink it but don't know the brand. Unsweetened. She puts lemons in it too. She usually makes a gallon batch or two on weekends.

Gary makes a lot of tea. Nearly everyday, Gary brews up coffee for hisself (lol) and tea for Mary Lou. He also brews up a herbal tea in a tall infusion carafe. After brewing, the herbal tea just sits on the countertop waiting for ice and consumption. This usually occurs in the evening to avoid the ugliness of a caffeine driven restless night.

Mary Lou's tea pot. (There is a warmer under the pot for a tea candle.)

 

[waday]

How long and when?

Next weekend, Labor Day weekend: Friday through Monday. We're kicking ourselves for waiting this long to book anything!

Gary can't help you in PA ... but in CA he'd recommend Mendocino. It is very scenic, quiet, quaint and cool: Wineries, Wilderness, Redwoods and Coast. Honestly, it would be perfect, if you're into cool weather. It is off the crowded, beaten tourist track.

Thanks Gary, that sounds fantastic! We looked at flying to CA. Surprisingly inexpensive flights, but still higher than we'd like for this vacation. At some point, the wife and I are going to make a long trip out to CA, but that won't be for a while.

 

[waday]

How long and when?

Next weekend, Labor Day weekend: Friday through Monday. We're kicking ourselves for waiting this long to book anything!

Gary can't help you in PA ... but in CA he'd recommend Mendocino. It is very scenic, quiet, quaint and cool: Wineries, Wilderness, Redwoods and Coast. Honestly, it would be perfect, if you're into cool weather. It is off the crowded, beaten tourist track.

Thanks Gary, that sounds fantastic! We looked at flying to CA. Surprisingly inexpensive flights, but still higher than we'd like for this vacation. At some point, the wife and I are going to make a long trip out to CA, but that won't be for a while.

Ok, so the wife and I finally decided. We're staying at a place along the Lake Erie coast.

 

[JonA_CT]

How long and when?

Next weekend, Labor Day weekend: Friday through Monday. We're kicking ourselves for waiting this long to book anything!

Gary can't help you in PA ... but in CA he'd recommend Mendocino. It is very scenic, quiet, quaint and cool: Wineries, Wilderness, Redwoods and Coast. Honestly, it would be perfect, if you're into cool weather. It is off the crowded, beaten tourist track.

Thanks Gary, that sounds fantastic! We looked at flying to CA. Surprisingly inexpensive flights, but still higher than we'd like for this vacation. At some point, the wife and I are going to make a long trip out to CA, but that won't be for a while.

Ok, so the wife and I finally decided. We're staying at a place along the Lake Erie coast.

I'm glad you guys found something. I was worried about going over the holiday weekend on short notice. Enjoy!

 

[JonA_CT]

any of y'all have a good online tea purveyor?

My wife has been enjoying some fancy bottled tea at around $3 a bottle. I figure I can brew my own for cheaper...

I've become a big fan of Harney and Sons, which seems to be more common these days even in grocery stores. They have an Amazon store, but their selection of loose teas isn't that great. If you're just going for your typical English Breakfast or Earl Grey type of tea, then they have the loose teas on Amazon. If you want to venture further and get, for example, pure oolongs or darjeelings, or different kinds of blends, then go to the website: Fine Teas by Master Tea Blenders Harney & Sons

I'm lucky enough to live within striking distance of a Harney and Sons brick and mortar store and cafe, so Buzz and I usually head up to taste and buy in person, but the website has everything they offer. I've tried quite a few of the teas at the cafe if you have any questions.

I'll definitely check them out. Thanks! We have a Spice and Tea Exchange in Mystic...but I feel like if something is set up in Mystic, it's not worth the money you pay for it, haha.

any of y'all have a good online tea purveyor?

My wife has been enjoying some fancy bottled tea at around $3 a bottle. I figure I can brew my own for cheaper...

Gary recently planted/buried a tea bush. Mary Lou flavors a lot of her water with backyard stuff, Lemon Verbena, Tarragon, Mint, Lemon Balm, et al. Out here, there are a ton of tea stores in the Asian malls. Gary buys his black, green, oolong and pu-erh teas over the counter. Gary hasn't purchased tea online ... so no tips. But, when you make it to LA he'll take you on a tea buying tour.

I really need to start an indoor herb garden. With some tree work the neighbors did, I get enough light in my kitchen now to make it happen. Some of those are probably too hearty for inside, though.

Tea stores in the Asian malls...sounds like I need to move to California. I bet you can buy galangal too...a critical ingredient to my favorite soup that I can't buy anywhere around here. (I've thought about asking the thai restaurant I normally buy my Tom Yum from if they have any I can take of their hands, but then they'd lose quite a bit of soup money during cold season).

 

[waday]

I'm glad you guys found something. I was worried about going over the holiday weekend on short notice. Enjoy!

Thanks! We were worried about that, as well!