Yogi Peach Detox Tea
I am slowly creeping away from coffee and into the warm embrace of tea. It is tough to quantify, but I feel better all hopped-up on tea leaves, rather than my usual java. My latest find, Yogi Detox Tea, a peach-flavored ambrosia good for the liver and kidneys.
It is, rather unfortunately, odd tasting. Resembling the googly-eyed stepchild of wallpaper glue and a gallon (or 3.8 liters for all you over there) of peach juice. Not that I have any experience with bulkhead pastes.
As such, I turn to the Senior Chief who sits next to me and offer her a bag. It’ll help you kick the heroin habit. See, it is detox!
She frowns.
Wait, you are the ADCO, the command’s Navy Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, right?
She nods.
Belay my last. . . Perhaps that was not as funny as I imagined it to be. . .
Fourteen tea-bags left after Senior wisely avoided my jettison. If you live in San Diego, holler at me. I got some delicious, healthy tea for you. Free to good home. (And trust me, your home is good.) It reminds me of a Georgia peach infused with something exotic. Something beyond description. Did I mention it was free?
My Senior Chief gives me the Heisman
* Please note that I did not title this phlegm-inducer Me Talking to My Senior Chief. There is one of you out there, who visits every now and then and with whom I argue. About exactly whose Senior Chief she is.
She is my Senior Chief, I once said.
Hell no, she is my Senior Chief, you replied, all huffily. . .
Well today, I give up. She is your Senior Chief. After all, she gave me the Heisman on my Yogi Tea.
Leaving coffee for tea???? Traitor!
Tea, schmee…
If it won’t float a nickel, it ain’t real Navy coffee.
This Senior Chief knows whereof he speaks.
CP: Guilty as charged!
Flugelman: Ha ha. I still drink coffee, just less. . .
The ASL sign for tea is to make a cup with your left hand and pretend to dip a tea bag (fore-finger to thumb) with your right. If you dip your finger too far into the cup, it becomes a different sign entirely. I think there is a reason for the closeness of the signs.
Sir
A serious & light note to peruse (apologies for typing in ‘english-english’ dictionary)
To reduce your coffee intake; may I recommend switching to YORKSHIRE TEA made by TAYLORS of HARROGATE, UK. It’s a real ‘cuppa char’ (cup of tea) that brings a previously unknown quality into your life.
Care must be taken over the volume and strength digested (whether measured by the pint or the litre); once quaffed it will turn straight hair curly and ginger hair deep auburn. It is said that grey hair returns to its normal colour after just three strong cups; with a more luxurious bounce immediately noticeable!
It is a known fact that ‘sun dodgers’ (Royal Navy submariners) rub a used Yorkshire tea bag over their grimy bodies prior to a home port visit; it takes away that deathly wax pallor so common amongst them, (it’s no coincidence that they no longer suffer with scurvy).
And for those with awkward tattoos after a great ‘run ashore’; simply use a wet tea bag to rub the affected area several times daily until fading starts. Allow natural sunlight to take over the process of recovery.
IMPORTANT MONEY SAVING POINT TO NOTE:
Do not ever be tempted to purchase and drink Decaffeinated tea/coffee of any variety. ‘Decaf’ can be made at home from a variety of products available from most home stores, for an absolute fraction of the price.
In fact if you (or your neighbour) own a cat you have the best product on the market for blending your own ‘Decaf’. Yes… cat litter!
Simply grind it down to the required size and add hot, (never boiling) water, add milk/cream and sugar to taste as you normally would~Bingo!!! Not only does it save you a fortune, it reduces your green footprint; even the cat is happy!
On a serious note!
Check the ‘Taylors of Harrogate’ website, they had a van traveling around the US giving out freshly brewed tea for all and sundry to try. The website also advises on the correct method of brewing tea… it really does make a difference.
This link also provides some interesting reading
http://www.britishcoffeeassociation.org
“more tea vicar” [English parlour humour].
Yours Aye
Ex Bootneck
Lou: I will stay unaware of this fine distinction, as I believe you may veering into what we in the Navy call “yellow-light” territory.
Ex Bootneck: Ha ha, you almost had me on the cat litter, but not quite! Nicely done. I’ve tried TAYLORS tea, I think; I just can’t remember when.
Just to let you know and to get off that tea wagon, so to speak…peach flavoring…for all the animus oftentimes directed at our American bastion of conservatism and patriotism of the right variety, I highly recommend Rush’s new business, Two if by Tea..and his peach flavored ambrosia…it is fabulous…and I don’t say that lightly…as far real tea goes…Earl Grey, all the way…Twinings…and even the Early Morning Breakfast Tea gets an acknowledgement…you’re such fun, Navy One and some of your commenters are delightful as well…k
The Sons of Liberty knew what to do with tea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Tea_Party
And I have to do this. Look out blogosphere.
What did the Indian do after he drank 40 cups of tea?
Kris: I love Rush’s tea! And thanks for the compliment. . .
NavyDavy: Ha ha. And no, I am not sure what the Indian did.