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what is bubble tea?
In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble
tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. so what is it and how is it made? |
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If you want a bubble tea you are better off just blowing some bubbles into
your tea with a straw  At least there will be some tea beneath bubbles. Sasha. "Lewis Perin" > wrote in message news  > (Tom Koeppl) writes: > >> In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble >> tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > > Good for you. > >> so what is it and how is it made? > > It's a sweet iced drink made with tapioca pearls (the "bubbles") and, > *usually* some tea in the mix along with who knows what else. There > are a million variations, but you're unlikely to have an intense tea > experience this way. > > /Lew > --- > Lew Perin / > http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html |
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If you want a bubble tea you are better off just blowing some bubbles into
your tea with a straw At least there will be some tea beneath bubbles. Sasha. "Lewis Perin" > wrote in message news > (Tom Koeppl) writes: > >> In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble >> tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > > Good for you. > >> so what is it and how is it made? > > It's a sweet iced drink made with tapioca pearls (the "bubbles") and, > *usually* some tea in the mix along with who knows what else. There > are a million variations, but you're unlikely to have an intense tea > experience this way. > > /Lew > --- > Lew Perin / > http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html |
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If you want a bubble tea you are better off just blowing some bubbles into
your tea with a straw At least there will be some tea beneath bubbles. Sasha. "Lewis Perin" > wrote in message news > (Tom Koeppl) writes: > >> In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble >> tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > > Good for you. > >> so what is it and how is it made? > > It's a sweet iced drink made with tapioca pearls (the "bubbles") and, > *usually* some tea in the mix along with who knows what else. There > are a million variations, but you're unlikely to have an intense tea > experience this way. > > /Lew > --- > Lew Perin / > http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html |
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Lewis 1/4/05
> (Tom Koeppl) writes: > >> In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble >> tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > > Good for you. > >> so what is it and how is it made? > > It's a sweet iced drink made with tapioca pearls (the "bubbles") and, > *usually* some tea in the mix along with who knows what else. There > are a million variations, but you're unlikely to have an intense tea > experience this way. Lew forgot to mention that bubble tea is nearly always served with an extra wide straw, wide enough to suck up the occasional "bubble" right into your lungs if you're not careful. These straws however do work great as spit ball shooters, and the tapioca pearls, once thus launched, stick nicely to walls and clothing. Actually drinking the brew is ill advised. Michael |
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On 04 Jan 2005 12:58:25 -0500, Lewis Perin > wrote:
(Tom Koeppl) writes: > >> In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble >> tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > >Good for you. > >> so what is it and how is it made? > >It's a sweet iced drink made with tapioca pearls (the "bubbles") and, >*usually* some tea in the mix along with who knows what else. There >are a million variations, but you're unlikely to have an intense tea >experience this way. I wonder if they were talking about the Japanese thing where they foam their tea? I'm actually a little less knowledgeable about that, can you elucidate on it? Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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Mydnight > writes:
> On 04 Jan 2005 12:58:25 -0500, Lewis Perin > wrote: > > (Tom Koeppl) writes: > > > >> In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble > >> tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > > > >Good for you. > > > >> so what is it and how is it made? > > > >It's a sweet iced drink made with tapioca pearls (the "bubbles") and, > >*usually* some tea in the mix along with who knows what else. There > >are a million variations, but you're unlikely to have an intense tea > >experience this way. > > > I wonder if they were talking about the Japanese thing where they foam > their tea? No. > I'm actually a little less knowledgeable about that, can you > elucidate on it? I don't think you'll find people on this newsgroup who spend a lot of time with bubble tea. It's extremely popular, though, and seems to be a big hit on Google. There's even this: http://www.bubbletea.com/ /Lew --- Lew Perin / http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html |
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oh.
eww. I've drank a few different varieties of that before, but mostly when they add juices or chocolate milk to it. I had one that was supposed to be 'green tea' but it was really sweet. TenRen does it in their shop in Toronto. Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 11:13:08 GMT, Michael Plant >
wrote: m1/5/05 > >> oh. >> >> >> eww. I've drank a few different varieties of that before, but mostly >> when they add juices or chocolate milk to it. I had one that was >> supposed to be 'green tea' but it was really sweet. TenRen does it in >> their shop in Toronto. > > >TenRen will do anything. Seriously, they opened a new branch a month ago in >New York City on Lafayette Street between Howard and Canal Streets. Walked >in their yesterday with two work companions. The shop, managed by a couple >from Hong Kong -- I think they're a couple -- was almost empty. The woman >invited us to sit and have gung-fu tea, so we did. Went happily through >seven steeps of a costly Taiwanese Dong Ding, which was good quality, but to >my taste generic. She answered questions and talked through the process. My >companions were fascinated. It was a very pleasant experience. Afterward she >said she would wave the $30. fee for the gung-fu if I bought something for >over $30, which I thought was dirty pool since no mention was made of a fee >before the fact. I did buy some winter oolong for $40, so we got away fair. what? wave the 30 dollar fee? no way, man, would I have bought anything from them nor would I ever return to that shop again. unless it was posted somewhere on the walll or mentioned beforehand, there should have been no fee to 'do' gongfu cha. what a bunch of bunk. the most vexing part is, "The woman invited us to sit and have gung-fu tea, so we did." It's not like you requested it. I mean to me, it's not the money involved whether it be 5 dollars or 30 dollars, it's the principle of the thing, you know? > >They're still used car salesmen, but if you know the deal, you can play. I'd do the same thing that I'd do with a used car salesman. Any hint of dirty pool or cheating and I'm gone without a backward glance. > >Michael Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 11:13:08 GMT, Michael Plant >
wrote: m1/5/05 > >> oh. >> >> >> eww. I've drank a few different varieties of that before, but mostly >> when they add juices or chocolate milk to it. I had one that was >> supposed to be 'green tea' but it was really sweet. TenRen does it in >> their shop in Toronto. > > >TenRen will do anything. Seriously, they opened a new branch a month ago in >New York City on Lafayette Street between Howard and Canal Streets. Walked >in their yesterday with two work companions. The shop, managed by a couple >from Hong Kong -- I think they're a couple -- was almost empty. The woman >invited us to sit and have gung-fu tea, so we did. Went happily through >seven steeps of a costly Taiwanese Dong Ding, which was good quality, but to >my taste generic. She answered questions and talked through the process. My >companions were fascinated. It was a very pleasant experience. Afterward she >said she would wave the $30. fee for the gung-fu if I bought something for >over $30, which I thought was dirty pool since no mention was made of a fee >before the fact. I did buy some winter oolong for $40, so we got away fair. what? wave the 30 dollar fee? no way, man, would I have bought anything from them nor would I ever return to that shop again. unless it was posted somewhere on the walll or mentioned beforehand, there should have been no fee to 'do' gongfu cha. what a bunch of bunk. the most vexing part is, "The woman invited us to sit and have gung-fu tea, so we did." It's not like you requested it. I mean to me, it's not the money involved whether it be 5 dollars or 30 dollars, it's the principle of the thing, you know? > >They're still used car salesmen, but if you know the deal, you can play. I'd do the same thing that I'd do with a used car salesman. Any hint of dirty pool or cheating and I'm gone without a backward glance. > >Michael Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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It's the same straw that causes Slurpee brain freezes.
Jim Michael Plant wrote: > Lew forgot to mention that bubble tea is nearly always served with an extra > wide straw, wide enough to suck up the occasional "bubble" right into your > lungs if you're not careful. These straws however do work great as spit ball > shooters, and the tapioca pearls, once thus launched, stick nicely to walls > and clothing. Actually drinking the brew is ill advised. > > Michael |
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[Michael] >> TenRen will do anything. Seriously, they opened a new branch a month ago in >> New York City on Lafayette Street between Howard and Canal Streets. Walked >> in their yesterday with two work companions. The shop, managed by a couple >> from Hong Kong -- I think they're a couple -- was almost empty. The woman >> invited us to sit and have gung-fu tea, so we did. Went happily through >> seven steeps of a costly Taiwanese Dong Ding, which was good quality, but to >> my taste generic. She answered questions and talked through the process. My >> companions were fascinated. It was a very pleasant experience. Afterward she >> said she would wave the $30. fee for the gung-fu if I bought something for >> over $30, which I thought was dirty pool since no mention was made of a fee >> before the fact. I did buy some winter oolong for $40, so we got away fair. [Mydnight] > what? wave the 30 dollar fee? no way, man, would I have bought > anything from them nor would I ever return to that shop again. unless > it was posted somewhere on the walll or mentioned beforehand, there > should have been no fee to 'do' gongfu cha. what a bunch of bunk. > the most vexing part is, "The woman invited us to sit and have gung-fu > tea, so we did." It's not like you requested it. I mean to me, it's > not the money involved whether it be 5 dollars or 30 dollars, it's the > principle of the thing, you know? > [Michael] >> They're still used car salesmen, but if you know the deal, you can play. [Mydnight] > I'd do the same thing that I'd do with a used car salesman. Any hint > of dirty pool or cheating and I'm gone without a backward glance. [Michael] I know, I know. Of course youi're right. But, I'm just such a gentle forgiving soul, I get easily hurt in this world of samsara. |
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Jim,
You're talking about that horrible feeling that the roof of your mouth is freezing to your brain, right? I know that one. Michael > It's the same straw that causes Slurpee brain freezes. > Jim |
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lol
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That's interesting that the Vietnamese-American community claims it. In
fact, I read somewhere that it was invented in Hong Kong and has been enjoyed there for over 10 years or so. I know I first encountered it in Shibuya, here in Tokyo, in about 1998 at a little food stand. After that it disappeared and came back in another couple of areas. It was just starting to catch on in Queensland when I moved there in 2002. It has surprisingly little popularity here in Japan, but come to think of it the only sweet things Japanese people are into are cakes for the most part - and traditional stuff like yokan, taiyaki or bean-made stuff. It does appear that the only people who make and sell it here and in Australia are Chinese, though. Maybe just coincidence. I personally enjoy it for its entertainment value. Rufus T. Firefly Tokyo |
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On 7 Jan 2005 01:16:03 -0800, "Rufus T. Firefly"
> wrote: >That's interesting that the Vietnamese-American community claims it. In >fact, I read somewhere that it was invented in Hong Kong and has been >enjoyed there for over 10 years or so. I know I first encountered it in >Shibuya, here in Tokyo, in about 1998 at a little food stand. After >that it disappeared and came back in another couple of areas. It was >just starting to catch on in Queensland when I moved there in 2002. It >has surprisingly little popularity here in Japan, but come to think of >it the only sweet things Japanese people are into are cakes for the >most part - and traditional stuff like yokan, taiyaki or bean-made >stuff. It does appear that the only people who make and sell it here >and in Australia are Chinese, though. Maybe just coincidence. I >personally enjoy it for its entertainment value. ya, it was interesting to me to hear that Vietnamese-Americans claim it considering I know for a fact that I've heard on 2 seperate occasions the Chinese claim it and a few times that the Japanese claim it. heh. who knows, who knows. Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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On 7 Jan 2005 01:16:03 -0800, "Rufus T. Firefly"
> wrote: >That's interesting that the Vietnamese-American community claims it. In >fact, I read somewhere that it was invented in Hong Kong and has been >enjoyed there for over 10 years or so. I know I first encountered it in >Shibuya, here in Tokyo, in about 1998 at a little food stand. After >that it disappeared and came back in another couple of areas. It was >just starting to catch on in Queensland when I moved there in 2002. It >has surprisingly little popularity here in Japan, but come to think of >it the only sweet things Japanese people are into are cakes for the >most part - and traditional stuff like yokan, taiyaki or bean-made >stuff. It does appear that the only people who make and sell it here >and in Australia are Chinese, though. Maybe just coincidence. I >personally enjoy it for its entertainment value. ya, it was interesting to me to hear that Vietnamese-Americans claim it considering I know for a fact that I've heard on 2 seperate occasions the Chinese claim it and a few times that the Japanese claim it. heh. who knows, who knows. Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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Your head becomes numb for a split second after sucking down a straw
trough full of slurry ice lazed with syrup that is nothing more than liquid caffeine. I didn't make up 'Slurpee brain freeze'. It is well known to those who partake. Jim Michael Plant wrote: > Jim, > > You're talking about that horrible feeling that the roof of your mouth is > freezing to your brain, right? I know that one. > > Michael > > > > > > It's the same straw that causes Slurpee brain freezes. > > > Jim |
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Your head becomes numb for a split second after sucking down a straw
trough full of slurry ice lazed with syrup that is nothing more than liquid caffeine. I didn't make up 'Slurpee brain freeze'. It is well known to those who partake. Jim Michael Plant wrote: > Jim, > > You're talking about that horrible feeling that the roof of your mouth is > freezing to your brain, right? I know that one. > > Michael > > > > > > It's the same straw that causes Slurpee brain freezes. > > > Jim |
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On 7 Jan 2005 06:14:55 -0800, Space Cowboy wrote:
> Your head becomes numb for a split second after sucking down a straw > trough full of slurry ice lazed with syrup that is nothing more than > liquid caffeine. I didn't make up 'Slurpee brain freeze'. It is well > known to those who partake. Otherwise known as an "ice cream headache." Rapid consumption of any extremely cold beverage or food can produce the same result. The treatment is to rub one's temples. Don't ask me why. I just know that the headaches go away faster as a result. -- Derek "...we know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. My concern is that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side." -- Abraham Lincoln |
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I first encountered Bubble Tea in Taiwan and HK in the early 1990's. It seemed a treat mostly enjoyed by teenagers, sitting in drink shops or buying the bubble teas from sidewalk vendors during the summertime. It's not bad, if you're into tapioca, caffeine and sweet drinks (and stay away from the flavored varieties). Also a fun item to play with, as noted earlier. "Bubble Milk Tea" was the standard item at the time... sally p. |
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I first encountered Bubble Tea in Taiwan and HK in the early 1990's. It seemed a treat mostly enjoyed by teenagers, sitting in drink shops or buying the bubble teas from sidewalk vendors during the summertime. It's not bad, if you're into tapioca, caffeine and sweet drinks (and stay away from the flavored varieties). Also a fun item to play with, as noted earlier. "Bubble Milk Tea" was the standard item at the time... sally p. |
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On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 01:02:36 GMT, Rebecca Ore
> wrote: >In article .com>, > "Rufus T. Firefly" > wrote: > >> That's interesting that the Vietnamese-American community claims it. In >> fact, I read somewhere that it was invented in Hong Kong and has been >> enjoyed there for over 10 years or so. I know I first encountered it in >> Shibuya, here in Tokyo, in about 1998 at a little food stand. > >I associated it first with Vietnamese-American fast food places around >college campuses. I could be wrong who did what first, but it's does >appear to be Asian fast food, and it's really funny to see yuppizoidal >American places try to put on the posh when they serve it. > >It's a toy beverage, whoever invented it. ya, mostly kids drink it like we would drink a milkshake. heh. they really 'put on the posh' as you say? that's really funny. Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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A milkshake is the antidote for a Slurpee.
Jim Derek wrote: > On 7 Jan 2005 06:14:55 -0800, Space Cowboy wrote: > > > Your head becomes numb for a split second after sucking down a straw > > trough full of slurry ice lazed with syrup that is nothing more than > > liquid caffeine. I didn't make up 'Slurpee brain freeze'. It is well > > known to those who partake. > > Otherwise known as an "ice cream headache." Rapid consumption of any > extremely cold beverage or food can produce the same result. > > The treatment is to rub one's temples. Don't ask me why. I just know > that the headaches go away faster as a result. > > -- > Derek > > "...we know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. My > concern is that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side." -- > Abraham Lincoln |
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A milkshake is the antidote for a Slurpee.
Jim Derek wrote: > On 7 Jan 2005 06:14:55 -0800, Space Cowboy wrote: > > > Your head becomes numb for a split second after sucking down a straw > > trough full of slurry ice lazed with syrup that is nothing more than > > liquid caffeine. I didn't make up 'Slurpee brain freeze'. It is well > > known to those who partake. > > Otherwise known as an "ice cream headache." Rapid consumption of any > extremely cold beverage or food can produce the same result. > > The treatment is to rub one's temples. Don't ask me why. I just know > that the headaches go away faster as a result. > > -- > Derek > > "...we know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. My > concern is that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side." -- > Abraham Lincoln |
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On 8 Jan 2005 06:17:35 -0800, Space Cowboy wrote:
> A milkshake is the antidote for a Slurpee. Rather silly "antidote" as both produce the same effect... at least for me. -- Derek Never argue with an idiot: they drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. |
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Tom Koeppl wrote: > In the middle of my 2hr bus ride to work I see a cafe offering bubble > tea. I'm not going toget off and check it out, and be late for work. > so what is it and how is it made? In contrast to most other posters, I like bubble tea. It is in no way equivalent to my normal nice, hot cup of black or green tea which I take without milk or sugar, but it does make a nice sweet drink and I enjoy slurping up the tapioca pearls. Note that there is a lot of variety in flavor of different recipes and different establishments. I used to visit the TenRen in Cupertino, CA when I was passing through town and I was quite disappointed at the departure of one particular woman who made a very consistent cup of bubble tea. Jason |
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Bubble tea was invented in 1987 in central Taiwan (the heart of Taiwanese
tea country and culture) by Liu Hanjie, a reputable connoisseur, scholar and teacher of traditional Chinese "tea arts." He claims to have started the "cold-tea revolution" in the early 1980s by selling iced-teas to help Taiwanese cope with the year-round hot climate. This provided a more traditional, healthy and palatable option to soft drinks which at that time may have been one of the only cold drinks available. While some might see it as a "toy drink," due to its current prevalence across much of Asia as a cheap street-stall drink popular with teenagers, it's also available in high-quality versions and near-infinite variety in many tea houses in Taiwan, in particular Mr. Liu's highly popular Chun Shui Tang chain of quality tea houses throughout Taiwan. The shops are a great blend of traditional and modern, where one can enjoy quality gong-fu tea, or quality bubble teas in a very tasteful traditional setting. As with all flavoured teas, purists will deride it, as one is appreciating more than just the tea, and it lends itself easily to the use of poor quality teas masked by powerful sweeteners and artificial flavourings. But connoissers of bubble tea in all its varieties will recognize at once a superior bubble tea which uses quality teas as a base, combined with a carefully measured dose of natural flavourings to form a wonderful, refreshing blend. So of course, it's not the same as a traditional cup of clear, piping hot tea. I see it as a new branch of a tea culture which has been evolving over centuries! I personally love both ways, each has its right moment! So every time I go back to Taiwan, I head straight to Chun Shui Tang for my bubble tea, as I often find others are not really worth drinking. Here's their website FYI: http://www.icetea.com.tw/ (it's in Chinese only though) |
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 03:16:06 -0500, "Steve97" <zhouanzhu@[protected]>
wrote: >Bubble tea was invented in 1987 in central Taiwan (the heart of Taiwanese >tea country and culture) by Liu Hanjie, a reputable connoisseur, scholar >and teacher of traditional Chinese "tea arts." He claims to have started >the "cold-tea revolution" in the early 1980s by selling iced-teas to help >Taiwanese cope with the year-round hot climate. This provided a more >traditional, healthy and palatable option to soft drinks which at that >time may have been one of the only cold drinks available. I recall hearing quite a few tea connoisseurs claiming that they started the cold tea revolution in Asia in the 70s or 80s (I didn't realize there was one) and all over the world. I always found it funny because iced tea has been served in most southern portions of the United States for at least a hundred years. > >While some might see it as a "toy drink," due to its current prevalence >across much of Asia as a cheap street-stall drink popular with teenagers, >it's also available in high-quality versions and near-infinite variety in >many tea houses in Taiwan, in particular Mr. Liu's highly popular Chun >Shui Tang chain of quality tea houses throughout Taiwan. The shops are a >great blend of traditional and modern, where one can enjoy quality gong-fu >tea, or quality bubble teas in a very tasteful traditional setting. I think they have one or two of those on the mainland in the Fujian province. Regardless of it's high-quality beginnings, it seems to not be able to shake it's current incarnation; your street-stall teenager drink. > > Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:34:37 GMT, "Diane L. Schirf"
> wrote: >In article >, > Mydnight > wrote: > >> I recall hearing quite a few tea connoisseurs claiming that they >> started the cold tea revolution in Asia in the 70s or 80s (I didn't >> realize there was one) and all over the world. I always found it >> funny because iced tea has been served in most southern portions of >> the United States for at least a hundred years. > >While in Switzerland in the 1960s, my aunt asked for iced tea. They were >very puzzled, but eventually she was given a cup of hot tea and a glass >of ice cubes. I think it's just one of those southern US traditions that's simply lost on the rest of the world. I mean, it has gained some prevalence here and there, but for the most part if you ask a proper Englishman/woman for a glass of iced tea, they scoff and snicker pretentiously as if it's some improper code of conduct. It's funny how Americans are viewed in the world as classless and without culture simply because we do some things differently, but the rest of the world isn't viewed as pretentious for thinking that their way is correct and the only way, isn't it? Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:22:30 GMT, Rebecca Ore
> wrote: >In article >, > Mydnight > wrote: > >> It's funny how Americans are viewed in the world as classless and >> without culture simply because we do some things differently, but the >> rest of the world isn't viewed as pretentious for thinking that their >> way is correct and the only way, isn't it? > >I ice oolong, white, and some green teas every summer and I just don't >care if anyone living where the temps don't get over 75 F thinks I'm >vulgar. heh Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:24:09 GMT, Mydnight wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 03:16:06 -0500, "Steve97" <zhouanzhu@[protected]> > wrote: > >>Bubble tea was invented in 1987 in central Taiwan (the heart of Taiwanese >>tea country and culture) by Liu Hanjie, a reputable connoisseur, scholar >>and teacher of traditional Chinese "tea arts." He claims to have started >>the "cold-tea revolution" in the early 1980s by selling iced-teas to help >>Taiwanese cope with the year-round hot climate. This provided a more >>traditional, healthy and palatable option to soft drinks which at that >>time may have been one of the only cold drinks available. > > I recall hearing quite a few tea connoisseurs claiming that they > started the cold tea revolution in Asia in the 70s or 80s (I didn't > realize there was one) and all over the world. I always found it > funny because iced tea has been served in most southern portions of > the United States for at least a hundred years. Yes, but we southerners add only sugar and possibly lemon to our iced tea. None of that tapioca junk.  -- Derek It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. |
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>Yes, but we southerners add only sugar and possibly lemon to our iced >tea. None of that tapioca junk. And maybe even a sprig of fresh spearmint.... Mike |
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Ya, I'm with you guys. I ate at a restaurant last night and had
'sweet iced tea' which is basically had enough sugar to make me wired all night long. My grandmother used to put some spearmint from her garden in her tea. Mydnight -------------------- thus then i turn me from my countries light, to dwell in the solemn shades of an endless night. |
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In article outdrinks.com>, "Steve97" <zhouanzhu@[protected]> wrote:
>Bubble tea was invented in 1987 in central Taiwan (the heart of Taiwanese >tea country and culture) by Liu Hanjie, a reputable connoisseur, scholar >and teacher of traditional Chinese "tea arts." He claims to have started [snip] > >As with all flavoured teas, purists will deride it, as one is appreciating >more than just the tea, and it lends itself easily to the use of poor >quality teas masked by powerful sweeteners and artificial flavourings. >But connoissers of bubble tea in all its varieties will recognize at once >a superior bubble tea which uses quality teas as a base, combined with a >carefully measured dose of natural flavourings to form a wonderful, >refreshing blend. > >So of course, it's not the same as a traditional cup of clear, piping hot >tea. I see it as a new branch of a tea culture which has been evolving >over centuries! I personally love both ways, each has its right moment! > >So every time I go back to Taiwan, I head straight to Chun Shui Tang for [snip] thanks. how do you know so much? & i'm from Taiwan. :-) my favorite is lightley fermented (green) oolong but occationally i also like fun bubble tea drinks esp. in winter. i'll try to visit the place next time when i visit Taiwan. bye now, Pam @ Home Cort Furniture Rental and Honesty are two exclusive concepts. |
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