The Java Witch's Brew Pub

Kaitsuburi · Post by **Kaitsuburi** » Fri May 14, 2004 11:08 am

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I'm not sure it is safe to expose my soft underbelly....

If you are not careful a fat kittie might jump on it ~~ it could lead to serious injury, you know

-kaitsuburi

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Fri May 14, 2004 11:28 am

Why Gwally m'dear, I'm hurt

What threat could I possibly be?

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Fri May 14, 2004 12:49 pm

Originally posted by dragon wench
Ah... but you see... this is the difference between the West Coast and Ontario, here people can actually taste the difference between drip coffee and that made in a French press.... And honestly.. it is really not that big a deal, and very simple to make. You just grind the beans coarsely, place in the bottom of the cafetiere, add very hot water (ideally filtered water), place plunging device on top, let brew between 3 and 5 minutes, and then plunge.

We do have Guatamalan here though Personally I prefer Sumatran beans, but that is, of coarse, entirely subjective

@Xandax, lol! And it's just not the sort of place where you would see cyber terminals either

Ahh, but all this talk about Latte's and Cappicino's and such... People have gotten into this Europeon craze of fancy coffee's! Go regular, black coffee!

Bloodthroe · Post by **Bloodthroe** » Fri May 14, 2004 1:13 pm

I think I'll just take a Chai Latte...

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 1:49 pm

Originally posted by T'lainya
Why Gwally m'dear, I'm hurt What threat could I possibly be?

You are, of course, all possible threats rolled into one extremely alluring package.

Hence, my titillated trepidation.

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 1:57 pm

Originally posted by Kaitsuburi
If you are not careful a fat kittie might jump on it ~~ it could lead to serious injury, you know

-kaitsuburi

This why I've learned to sleep on my side. The cats are my wife's, and seem to see me as some sort of trampoline to get to her....

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri May 14, 2004 2:01 pm

Originally posted by Georgi
@DW what you need is pictures of Ysh's cats. Plump is an understatement. They are more like the Godzillas of the feline world.

LMAO!

And I seem to recall that one of my beasts (sharing your name lol!) took a particular liking to you, to the point you were forced to accommodate his attention seeking

He is normally such a gentle and retiring soul

I think that Scayde's cat might be bigger than my two, though, but IIRC hers is a pedigree whilst mine are alley monsters!

Back on subject, cool bar, DW, I like my coffee black, and strong enough to stand your spoon up in!

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 2:18 pm

Y'know, I used to like my coffee very strong, but not so much anymore.... Is this old age? I'm just not fond of how bitter it can get at greater strengths.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Fri May 14, 2004 3:54 pm

@Aegis, hey I'm not inclined to argue, when it comes right down to it my favourite way to drink coffee is strong and black. However, given my addiction to the stuff I will sometimes decide to reduce the potency by having something like milk mixed into it. I can't stand basic milk, but I enjoy it frothed (though I often prefer vanilla soy milk over dairy, I think I might be somewhat lactose intolerant). Besides, variety can be fun

@Bloodthroe,
a chai latte for you

@Gwally, lol!

Actually, oddly enough our cats use my partner as a sort of trampoline to reach me

For some strange reason he is always far more concerned about clipping their nails than I am

Regarding coffee, I have also noticed my body now has less tolerance *sigh* This is why I avoid drip coffee, it tends to be more bitter.

@Ysh, thanks

*serves up a strong, black coffee in an individual sized French press cafetiere. lol! Maybe you should post some pics up of your cats, numerous cat pics would somehow fit in this sort of a place... and it would make Gwally feel even more at home

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:04 pm

you will be asking for pics of sheep for Sleep next!

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:05 pm

Well I should try a press, just to see if it improves the flavor. Unfortunately, it sounds like so much work as compared to filling up the coffee machine and pressing the "on" button. I've even been known to set it up the night before and use the delay timer. Sure, I know that it is best to use fresh water rather than tepid, but laziness is a key factor for me. That, and the fact that if I make it the night before, it will brew for me early in the morning (since I am usually the first up) without me having to wake up the whole house to make the coffee (running water, opening cabinets, cleaning pots, etc.).

I am also aware that my taste is not very discriminating. I frequently use regular, pre-ground Folgers coffee, despite the fact that I own a grinder. When I bother, I prefer whole-bean Kona for my coffee, but I can barely taste the dif. I also know that I'm supposed to keep the coffee in the refrigerator for max freshness, but I don't.

So I'm not sure if the finer points to a French press wouldn't be lost on me...

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:05 pm

Originally posted by Yshania
you will be asking for pics of sheep for Sleep next!

I am trying to maintain a discreet and tasteful establishment you know!

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:08 pm

Originally posted by Yshania
you will be asking for pics of sheep for Sleep next!

T' once showed me the picture of the flying sheep she took when you two were in Wales. The poor beast was undoubtedly trying to get away from Sleep!

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:19 pm

hmm... I've never had any coffee before.

I doubt that I'll have coffee any time soon. But earl grey tea sounds good, though. And I usually try not to have caffine after 7 p.m, because I sometimes get insomnia. Yet tea definately sounds good.

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:21 pm

Coffee is definitely an acquired taste. I think I was around 28 when I first tried it.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:30 pm

@werebeargoddess, a tea for you

Earl Grey is actually my favourite tea, it is always feels just right IMO

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:37 pm

Yeah, whenever I decide to have tea, it's always either Earl Gray or English Breakfast, which are both my favorite. I find that if I'm upset, and I have some tea, I calm down and relax. Tea does that to you.

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:39 pm

Do you all put anything in your tea? Milk and sugar or maybe lemon and honey?

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:53 pm

Originally posted by werebeargoddess
Yeah, whenever I decide to have tea, it's always either Earl Gray or English Breakfast, which are both my favorite. I find that if I'm upset, and I have some tea, I calm down and relax. Tea does that to you.

I know exactly what you mean. The nice thing about tea is that it is simultaneously soothing and invigorating. Unfortunately Earl Grey is the only black tea I can actually drink, in all other blends the tanic acid upsets my stomach, so I also drink lots of green tea.

Green tea is also very nice combined with peppermint tea

@Gwally,
I sometimes have lemon and/or honey with tea but never sugar or milk

Bloodthroe · Post by **Bloodthroe** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:58 pm

@Gwal, dragon

I'm afraid it doesn't compare with Chai Tea.

(or tea tea?)