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Title: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Pixel_Outlaw on June 09, 2011
I've started trying different coding drinks and currently I have a tea thing going.
I'm addicted to Earl Grey and this Vanilla Chai tea.

What do other people drink? Any advice?
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Jim on June 09, 2011
rosehip
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: benny! on June 09, 2011
When I code at work ... Coffee and Water.

When I code at home ... Beer ;-)
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Raizor on June 09, 2011
I love ginger and lemon tea. Sometimes I buy herbal ginger and lemon teabags, sometimes I will make a pot of regular tea and slice some fresh ginger into it. I tried the latter in Indonesia many years ago and I really think it works well.

Not sure if you get Twinings tea in the USA, but they do a lovely spiced Indian chai which has cinnamon (and I think cloves) in it. That's really nice too.  Can't go wrong with Earl Grey. Lady Grey is nice if you can find it. It's like Earl Grey with a slight citrus flavour.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: combatking0 on June 09, 2011
I sometimes drink tea, though I have no preference as to which variety. I steer clear of that "fruit" tea, which smells like fruit, but tastes like hot water.

More often, I just drink tap water, but if I'm partying, I'll switch to shandy, lager, or hard cider.

I've never tried coffee - the smell puts me off.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Pixel_Outlaw on June 09, 2011
I've never tried coffee - the smell puts me off.

Hmm most people like the smell. If you don't like the smell then there is little left to like in my opinion.
Coffee is a bitter aromatic drink. The smell being breathed out of your nose while tasting is half the pleasure.

That said, how can a programmer not like coffee? The caffeine I.V. drip is a staple in most IT jobs isn't it?
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Kirl on June 09, 2011
I'm a big fan of water, the most underrated drink in history! I fill up bottles with water and put them in the minibar in our living room, where I work most of the time. Friends I live with have now developed the same habit. We now got the luminous idea of scoring one of them water coolers! :)

I also blend a lot of smoothies, banana's or frozen strawberries with milk, definitely my recommendation!

As for soda pop, we're big fans of fernandes, pink mostly.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Pot Noodle on June 09, 2011
Gallons of ASDA tea more so when I am stuck on a program.  :cheers:
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Post by: Clyde on June 09, 2011
Im a true Tea Addict! I probably drink too much of the stuff for my own good. And in my opinion there's nothing quiet like PG, it's the taste! I once auditioned for a role as one of the chimps. Not true, I couldn't resist it! And I do think Chimps Rock!
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: combatking0 on June 10, 2011
That said, how can a programmer not like coffee? The caffeine I.V. drip is a staple in most IT jobs isn't it?

The other three members of my team drink coffee all day long, but I've never been into caffeine. I don't like the smell of Red Bull either. I'm not sure if it's the caffeine I can smell, or if it's just those drinks.

I used to like cola as a child, but I'm more of a lemonade drinker these days.

Maybe this is why I'm not doing so well in the competitions ;)
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: benny! on June 10, 2011
TEA ... LEMONADE ... WATER ...

C'mon all ...  :whack:

...are all those days where I read "...only beer makes it possible...." in intros/demos gone?  ;)
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: padman on June 10, 2011
Nope. I still do it that way as stated in another thread. (http://smilies-world.de/inc/module/smilies/pictures/kastenbier.gif)
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Storm Trooper on June 10, 2011
I've always considerd myself a Cappaccino sort of guy.

And bring back Vanilla Coke!!
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: zawran on June 10, 2011
H2O is basically what I drink at all times of the day.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Pixel_Outlaw on June 10, 2011
And bring back Vanilla Coke!!

As far as I know it is still available here in Montana. In my town at least.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Shockwave on June 12, 2011
Red Wine and Beer all the way for me..

Coffee in work to help me stay awake when surfing the internet.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: Clyde on June 22, 2011
Pixel Outlaw, don't come to Britian they don't sell the Vanilla Variety. :(
The closest I suppose is Dr. Pepper.
Title: Re: Tea for two (and two for tea)
Post by: combatking0 on June 27, 2011
It might not be proper coke, but I've seen "Diet Coke with Citrus" (lemon & lime) for sale near me.