What goes in your flask?

[David Chaus]

I had a thread on here where I was using Nuun or other orange energy drink as the sweetener in tea; the pseudo retching reception was pretty much as expected

Sweetened tea is just wrong.

Unless it's chai, and even then, not too sweet.

 

[Andy Mink]

Ullr! It's like all your favorite xxxxxmint flavors in one gulp!

 

[cantunamunch]

Sweetened tea is just wrong.

Unless it's chai, and even then, not too sweet.

You're thinking of it the wrong way 'round. It's not sweetened tea, it's black tea-flavoured Nuun

 

[Uncle-A]

Sweetened tea is just wrong.

Unless it's chai, and even then, not too sweet.

Are you talking about cold tea or hot tea? I find that hot tea is best when sweetened with honey. Cold tea can be sweetened with some simple syrup or maybe triple sec?

 

[David Chaus]

Smith Tea - British Brunch, English Breakfast Black Tea

The perfect breakfast tea. Rich blend of full-bodied Indian Assam teas, succulent Ceylon Dimbula, floral Ceylon Uva and smoky China Keemun from Anhui.

www.smithtea.com

Smith Tea - Yunnan, Single Origin Black Tea - Loose Leaf

The best teas from Yunnan (known as the birthplace of tea) are wiry and tightly twisted with distinct golden tips. This exquisite variety brews up rich amber-red in color, has a lightly sweet, floral flavor and aroma, and brings welcome notes of smoke, spice and leather.

www.smithtea.com

No sweetener is my preference.

 

[VickieH]

Skrewball -- peanut butter whiskey -- in a Birdie Bottle.

After learning this was a golfing thing, I got inspired and suggested someone invent a Birdie Bong. One of the guys said "Great! Then the staff will come out ... Excuse me, but you've been playing for 4 hours and, um, 27 minutes. Please move along to the 4th tee."

 

[Cameron]

If I had a flask I'd put Ardbeg 10 in it. I love it, no one else even likes it a little. More for me. Huge smoke, peat, tar, and iodine.

That’s sounds horrendous.

 

[cantunamunch]

That’s sounds horrendous.

Even after putting peanut butter in it.

" Have a sip, we call this one 'Wildfire burn victim'"

 

[Andy Mink]

That’s sounds horrendous.

It's so good and balanced.

 

[cantunamunch]

It's so good and balanced.

and the proof is - equal weight of burn gel both left and right

 

[Michael V]

Bourbon.

 

[Ogg]

That’s sounds horrendous.

Ardbeg is a bit heavy, IMO. I'd probably go with Laphroaig or the Port Charlotte I recently finished but I'd be just as likely to fill it with rye or bourbon.

 

[Tony S]

Drambuie. Because this is one rare circumstance where too sweet is just right. And because I don't always have to pick the purist thing.

 

[Michael V]

Anyone familiar with Brothers Bond? Was skiing with a guy on Sunday, and found out his son is the owner.

 

[Ogg]

Anyone familiar with Brothers Bond? Was skiing with a guy on Sunday, and found out his son is the owner.

It's apparently a hot commodity these days. I tried it and thought it was pretty good but nothing that particularly stood out at the price point. YMMV.

 

[cantunamunch]

I have to say I never really got Drambuie - and my skydive partner was a FIEND for rusty nails.

Which is weird for someone who is basically a bear when it comes to honey.