Live

[asteionknight]

Who: Albert, imeeji
Where: lobby live
When: day 99, noon

[ While he wasn't there, it seems that people need something that wasn't ... What Just Happened to think about. So, he sits in an armchair, sipping a cup of tea -- and smashes that live button. ]

I'd like to hear more about your opinions on various types of teas. With the reach of our world's stretching out to the unimaginable, the difference in our cultures with regards to cuisine is interesting. ...At least, with what the most of us can remember, that is.

My own favourite is Earl Grey. Hard to prepare incorrectly, it has a sweetness to it, with bergamot giving something reminiscent of citrus with a complex yet humble flavour. It works well as a base for cream and sugar, and some find it nice to add lavender for an even fuller flavour.

On this topic, I am casting shame to the overly sickly-sweet drinks in the café. They seem there only for presentation, and pay no mind to what that ungodly amount of sugar and syrup does to the flavour of anything at all. Trying one, I immediately feared for my life. This part is not up for debate, as they're likely another hell-like punishment cast upon us.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[maleficafe]

Tea is okay. I like coffee better.

[asteionknight]

I can't say I share the thought.

[wantstheddd]

[ actively drinking something from the cafe that is bright blue, but, stops to applaud ]

What a moving speech!

[asteionknight]

[ makes eye contact with, taking a long sip of his tea. ]

[scarvedforlife]

I only accept the sweetest tea lattes myself and accept your casted shame.

[asteionknight]

It completely masks any flavour.

[composeur]

[ he also has been negligibly existing and to be perfectly honest he's not even listening to 90% of whatever albert is saying he's just here to bask in the glow of human contact with virtual strangers he holds no actual responsibilities towards I mean-- ]

Will you let me taste it?

[asteionknight]

...?

Alright.

[ slides ... his cup over to. ]

Be warned: It's hot, and I'm not dealing with your crying if you burn your tongue.

[syncintohell]

There is plenty of other tea out there. Must you act as a parasite on this gentleman's hard work preparing tea to his liking?

[ disapproving!! as he is, reflexively.

even tho he's judging Albert's tea snobbery in another thread. ]

[syckophant]

I think my favorites are usually oolong teas such as Iron Goddess of Mercy and Red Robe, with a hint of sweet and floral flavors, though I imagine most people here haven't really been able to afford their price tag in life. I wonder if that's any different here, since the economy is so different~

[ He takes a seat nearby then, sweeping the long robes of his pajamas under his legs and opening his wings up enough to not sit on them as he holds a cup of green tea himself. ]

Now, while I can't really consume overly sweet drinks, I have to say that shaming others for their taste is in poor form. If you are a true lover of tea, you should respect others' choices to drink and prepare it the way they prefer.

[syncintohell]

Of course, you would have no standards outside of a price tag.

[ Shu just has water, but he's drinking it very snobbishly at his own small table nearby. ]

[nihilmancy]

[Oh, this must be the phenonemon called "Lives!" The idea of being seen by an audience, especially an audience comprised of those possibly invested in her being a captive. Nevertheless, she takes a deep breath and sits nearby.]

Oh, that sort of tea sounds rather good. I did visit the cafe yesterday, but I only ordered an ordinary mint tea with a moderate amount of sugar. Some of the drinks sounded quite strange.

Overall, the cafe is rather far away for just a casual drink and a snack, though.

[asteionknight]

Help yourself, if you're curious.

[ He motions to the teapot in front of him! ]

There's more than enough left.

[forgottenmercy]

I, ah, like green teas best.

[asteionknight]

[ He nods ... ]

Many seem to. The bitterness to it can be an acquired taste, however.

[softlyfalling]

Mm... maybe some of the drinks in the café are overwhelming, but iced tea with milk and sugar could be good, couldn't it? Although for this kind of weather I'd probably prefer rice tea, if they had it?

[asteionknight]

Rice tea? I can't say I've had many teas from the east.

[asonoficeandfire]

My favourite tea is Matcha. I like mostly green teas otherwise. I've yet to try a variety of other blends.

[asteionknight]

[ motions to a free chair! ]

There's enough in the pot for you to try, if you'd like.

[arealeyeopener]

The cafe is fine, but I'm usually getting coffee instead. Tea's just alright.

[asteionknight]

While coffee is situational, tea can be drank at any time.

[neigh_sayer]

Tea suuuuuucks!

[asteionknight]

[ Makes eye contact with as he drinks his tea. ]

[syncintohell]

All this fuss over beverages— you are capable of making tea to your standards, so there is no point to dwell and fuss about those that cannot pass muster, non? Those who are unrefined enough to enjoy it are punished enough for their terrible palettes by consuming the swill.

[sunflowering]

Ah...

[Looking guilty, then!?]

Though I really like sweet things. . .

[searingedgelord]

[your voice will always be a mindfuck, sir.

But anyway. She’s looking for distractions, so]

Green tea is good for you.

[neverbeentogeorgia]

Yeah, but a good Jack and Coke tastes way better. Besides, we're in hell. Who gives a shit about doing things that's good for us?

[tradesecret]

Hot toddy! Even the worst tea will taste great with whiskey in it!

[asteionknight]

...

I feel like I shouldn't even respond to that.

[inspiteful]

Black dragon tea, though that's kind of what everyone drinks back home. The type I like tastes sorta savoury. We don't use cream or sugar either.

[asteionknight]

[ nods ... ]

Most eastern teas tend to be that way.

[sunflowering]

All of the sweet things!!!!

[FIGHT HER]

What's wrong with that? I like tea just fine, but if you gave me something like a parfait, milkshake, chocolate milk, or anything else along those lines I'd drink the heck out of them too!

[tradesecret]

[ applauding ]

[stakesthesame]

[ drinking an awful pink bubble tea with strawberry bobas ]

They're just awful.

[wantstheddd]

[ ALSO WITH SOMETHING AWFUL AND BLUE ]

Right? Just the worst.

[furrytailprince]

[ Okami slept through the event since weres and mornings don't mix and is gradually starting to key into the fact that maybe some things went wrong... but hey tea ]

I also appreciate Early Grey. I prefer it plain.

[syncintohell]

I would offer to order you some but I, likewise, do not trust the tea at this cafe to be up to standards.

[ Just having water. ]

Though it seems our newest enjoys it well enough.

[we_meet_again]

My opinion on tea is the same as my opinion on food - there are a lot of great types and flavors, and I can appreciate them all!

There are so many different types that there's something in it for everyone, I think. Earl grey is wonderful! But for those who can't take the bitterness of black or green teas, bubble and milk teas may be easier to enjoy for that kind of palate.

[earthquaked]

[ ... wh, ]

This sort of thing is a live...? Complaining about drinks?