[calverson]

Keynote vs PPT?

Mac vs PC?

AMD vs Intel?

Nvidia vs ATI?


No, the real battle is one that takes place in office kitchens and canteens throughout the world.

Coffee or tea...

[Dakar the Fourth]

Hasn't this been done twice in the past year?

[osiris]

indeed.


But I'll take a coffee, dark, no sugar please.

[Dakar the Fourth]

Hey, what a surprise, it's not public.

[zro]

There're only five votes, so start a new one.


Oh and, coffee.

[paul w]

meh this either or thing is pointless. I like both.

[calverson]

My bad.

I am a tea man. The only thing that is really good to come out of England. And Radiohead.

[Maflynn]

Originally Posted by calverson 

Coffee or tea...

Yes

[sek929]

Coffee.

[calverson]

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth 

Hasn't this been done twice in the past year?

If so, it wasn't effective.

It should end with the global elimination of either one or the other.

Never underestimate the power of a bored web designer at work on a MacNN Forum.

[Dakar the Fourth]

Originally Posted by calverson 

If so, it wasn't effective.

It should end with the global elimination of either one or the other.

Never underestimate the power of a bored web designer at work on a MacNN Forum.

More like never underestimate a Lounge newb to repeat a thread topic.

[sek929]

Also, never underestimate the smarminess of a self-centered member on his way to a fifth nick.

SNAP!

[Dakar the Fourth]

Originally Posted by sek929 

smarminess

gtfo

Edit: **** you, no caps

[calverson]

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth 

More like never underestimate a Lounge newb to repeat a thread topic.

touche

[paul w]

Originally Posted by calverson 

My bad.

I am a tea man. The only thing that is really good to come out of England. And Radiohead.

Your analogy could use some work. Radiohead may be English but tea is as English as Chinese food or pizza or hamburgers is American.

[moep]

I don’t like hot beverages.

[calverson]

Originally Posted by paul w 

Your analogy could use some work. Radiohead may be English but tea is as English as Chinese food or pizza or hamburgers is American.

True, but the way we consider 'tea' now is a far cry from what was originally considered tea in 1960, which was Chinese. The process that tea goes through these days, with the addition of milk and sugar, is far more British than anything else.

[osiris]

But tea with milk and sugar is an entirely British invention. It's like putting milk in beer, fer crissake. ugh.

[Shaddim]

Both. Coffee in the morning and tea in the evening.

[::maroma::]

Originally Posted by Shaddim 

Both. Coffee in the morning and tea in the evening.

Secondeded.

[richwig83]

Originally Posted by osiris 

But tea with milk and sugar is an entirely British invention. It's like putting milk in beer, fer crissake. ugh.

Putting milk in american beer actually might go some way to improve its taste!!!


I prefer tea but i do like the odd espresso!!

[ghporter]

Coffee is pretty much the only thing that's been readily available anywhere I've ever worked, and I expect that to be true for a while, at least at those places. However, I'm in training (almost finished!) for a completely new career, and I believe that tea will be much more available in some of the settings I might find myself than in those I used to work at.

I.e. I used to be in the Air Force, and while it was not uncommon for someone to make tea, there wasn't usually hot water sitting there, ready to brew tea with, while coffee was almost always there, ready to drink. I'm going from being an electronics technician and mid-level manager of such technicians to being an occupational therapist (only two semesters-both internships-left to go!), and the whole attitude is a lot less "pragmatic" and a lot more holistic. It should be interesting.

But I'll still drink coffee if it's available, and probably not bother with tea.

(The above is proof that three left turns equal one right turn. )

[osiris]

Originally Posted by richwig83 

Putting milk in american beer actually might go some way to improve its taste!!!

It doesn't. And it makes you sick. Though there are some decent microbreweries out there that may impress you.

Originally Posted by richwig83 

I prefer tea but i do like the odd espresso!!

There's a unique brew from Brooklyn, NY called "Manhattan Special" that may be of interest to fellow coffee/espresso drinkers.
It's essentially a lightly carbonated fiercely potent espresso infused with an enormous amount of sugar. It's got quite a kick. If you can find it, try it!

http://www.manhattanspecial.com/homepage.html

[Kenneth]

Both

[Andy8]

Lai Cha (milk tea)

[Spliff]

I just returned from a roadtrip into the US (to San Francisco). In general, Americans are ignorant about tea. They pour hot (nowhere near boiling) water into cup and put the tea bag next to it. Or they ask you if you want it iced even after you've specifically said you want hot black tea. On three separate occasions, I had to tell cafe and coffee shop employees how to make hot black tea. You think that they would at least educate themselves about how to make tea properly since they offer tea on their menu.

Also, herbal tea is not black tea. And when I asked for milk, I was invariably offered coffee cream or non-dairy powdered creamer (isn't that stuff bannned?).

Thank god for Peet's Coffee & Tea in Portland and Berkeley.

[calverson]

How to make the perfect cup of tea

This is actually very good, and all those tea fanatics might enjoy it, although it is very British. To quote my favorite part:


For best results carry a heavy bag of shopping – of walk the dog – in cold, driving rain for at least half an hour beforehand.
This will make the tea taste out of this world.

[Oisín]

Originally Posted by calverson 

My bad.

I am a tea man. The only thing that is really good to come out of England. And Radiohead.

I’ve never heard about tea coming out of Radiohead. Sounds kind of gross.

Sort of like coffee, which is also a highly disgusting beverage. Tea is good, though. Especially when it’s boiled with milk, honey, cinnamon, cardamum, and lots of other good spices, and called chai. Then it’s nothing short of sublime.

Also, never underestimate the smarminess of a self-centered member on his way to a fifth nick.

Hah!

(Errm, I’m still on my first nick. Just in case anyone was wondering. Ahem!)

[richwig83]

This is where its at!! Although i am intrigued by your honey cinnamon cardamon concoction!!!!

[Oisín]

Although i am intrigued by your honey cinnamon cardamon concoction!!!!

As well you should be. It’s the way an old Indian friend makes chai: tea leaves in a big pot, bring it to a boil in milk (not water) and simmer for a long, long time, adding honey, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, pepper, lemon balm, and lots of other stuff along the way.

The resulting drink is almost enough to make you float a few inches above your chair with delight.

[Peter]

Tea.

[Dakar the Fourth]

Originally Posted by Oisín 

(Errm, I’m still on my first nick. Just in case anyone was wondering. Ahem!)

3.63 posts per day? *derisive snort*

[mattyb]

Originally Posted by calverson 

I am a tea man. The only thing that is really good to come out of England. And Radiohead.

Well FU. And what, apart from the odd Rugby World Cup Winning team has South Africa contributed to the world?

[Dakar the Fourth]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

Well FU. And what, apart from the odd Rugby World Cup Winning team has South Africa contributed to the world?

Apartheid?

[zro]

Dave Matthews?
<-- 0.7 posts per day

[paul w]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

Well FU. And what, apart from the odd Rugby World Cup Winning team has South Africa contributed to the world?

[Dakar the Fourth]

We have a winner.

[Paco500]

Originally Posted by Spliff 

In general, Americans are ignorant about tea.

You think Tea is bad in America? You should try coffee in the UK.

I actually had someone sell me a cup of instant with whipped milk on top and call it a latte.

[osiris]

Originally Posted by paul w 

Yes, you win!

[Paco500]

My brew of choice.

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by osiris 

Yes, you win!

I love seeing such well-mannered discussions, especially when they wind up being WIN for everyone!

[Rumor]

I voted other because there was no option for both.

[osiris]

Originally Posted by ghporter 

I love seeing such well-mannered discussions, especially when they wind up being WIN for everyone!

Roger that!

[Dakar the Fourth]

This love-fest is making me giving me nausea.

[calverson]

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth 

This love-fest is making me giving me nausea.

Making you giving you nausea?

Ah-em...

[calverson]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

Well FU. And what, apart from the odd Rugby World Cup Winning team has South Africa contributed to the world?

Probably a lot less than the Brits. Which, in this case, is a good thing.

Kidding, I actually don't have a problem with the English. I actually lived in Kent for a while. It is just the Irish in me that spark off sometimes. Don't take it personally.

[osiris]

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth 

This love-fest is making me giving me nausea.

Say you love it. Say it!

[dav]

tea. mostly green and white.

[Rumor]

Originally Posted by calverson 

Probably a lot less than the Brits. Which, in this case, is a good thing.

Kidding, I actually don't have a problem with the English. I actually lived in Kent for a while. It is just the Irish in me that spark off sometimes. Don't take it personally.

Whiskey.

[calverson]

Should have had Irish Coffee on the list... that is a standard office drink, right?