Tea. I really like tea.
Earl Gray. Hot.
During ski season, to get myself going in the morning, I start my day with 20 ounces of boiling hot, freshly brewed Earl Gray tea.
It has to be freshly brewed, it has to be Earl Gray, but most importantly it absolutely has to be boiling hot.
I've tried other enemas, but nothing else has quite the same kick.
Well of course black tea has to be brewed with boiling water, for 5 minutes. (3 minutes for green tea at about 170 degrees or else it gets bitter).
If you don't know about Smith Tea, you really should try them. Steven Smith was a co-founder of Stash, when that was sold he started Tazo, and when he sold that he opened Smith Tea. Best tea I've ever had, pricy compared to most brands of tea bags but worth it, and still less than going to a barista place or Starbucks for lesser quality tea. I'm particularly fond of British Brunch, Portland Breakfast (like a breakfast tea but with Pu-err), and my personal favorite, Yunnan. Their version of Earl Grey is Lord Bergamot.
They have several different Oolongs, I prefer Ali Shan. They have white tea and herbals as well, but I've never been fond of them.
I drink at least 8 ounces in the morning at home, then at my office I brew 16 ounces in the morning and another 16 ounces after lunch.
During ski season I brew 32 ounces and drink it from an insulated container, pouring it out in small doses while I drive.
Uncommonly delicious black teas, green teas, and herbal infusions; imported directly from friends and blended and packed in Portland, OR with artistry and care.
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