serious beverages only

[paradiseunboxed]

Who: Honey, Alala, and you
Where: hotel lobby
When: Day 500, evening



[Honey has commandeered a table near the entrance of the hotel, on which are set two jars, one labeled COFFEE and one labeled TEA. Plus a pile of cutlery to stick in the jar of your choice.]

...Lala-san would like to know whether the residents of Imeeji prefer tea or coffee.

[ alala had been sitting, but he’s swiftly on his feet and slamming both of his hands on the table, jostling all of the carefully curated poll supplies. ] Yeah, because it seems like the majority of you are choosing the wrong thing~ [ is he trying to stir shit, absolutely. ]

...I don't have any preferences myself.

…Though I do think this choice is a little restrictive, considering the number of ways there are to prepare either beverage.

[ he sits back down… for about half a second, but then he’s on his feet again, because, oh!, that reminds him!!! ] Ah, right, and regardless of which you choose let’s hear why. Honey brings up a good point. What made you choose tea or coffee? Tell us your favorite way to prepare it and maybe you’ll convince the opposition to switch.

...Even if you're not inclined to argue over your choice of drink, understanding Imeeji's preferences seems like an important thing to know for future cafe-type Lives.

…Being able to anticipate the needs of the clientele will allow the units hosting the cafe to prepare adequate supplies. As such, your cooperation in gathering that data is appreciated.

…Um… Lala-san, do you have anything else to say?

I should probably cast my own vote, huh, though I think I’ve made my stance pre~tty clear. [ an obnoxious laugh follows as he snatches a spoon and gives it a dramatic little twirl only to, finally, drop it into the coffee jar. ] Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a caramel latte!

Poll #27562 Which is the Superior Beverage?

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 13

View Respondents

Coffee or Tea?

View Answers

Coffee
3 (23.1%)

Tea
10 (76.9%)

Comments

[toyger]

Tea is an easy winner. Like coffee is fine, you can make it chocolate and it's creamy and nice and all, but tea is better.

Nothing like peach tea with honey, or you can have sugar, cinnamon, and plenty of other additions. It can be light and sweet, or you can have dark tea and add milk if you want to. It's just more versatile!

[Also, he likes being a contrarian.]

[ourowndeliverance]

I prefer tea, but I'll drink both.

[time5kip]

[ normally he’d ignore lives like these but this calls to him on a deeper level ]

Jeez, finally we’re discussing something important. I don’t know what’s up with everyone’s tea obsession but yes, coffe is obviously better.

And while we’re on this topic, If one more person offers me tea for whatever reason, I’m going to go on a goddamn murder spree.

[happydreamed]

The answer is of course tea. 'Tis a far healthier drink than coffee, as has been proven in countless studies.

[artlover]

[ looks at the sign in deep contemplation ]

Yes.

COUNTER-LIVE: BOOZE

[carrionmywaywardsun]

[Valor slams a third jar on the table, already full of steak knives. it is simply labeled: BOOZE]

I vote for telling coffee and tea to go fuck themselves.

[branchedout]

Tea is fine on its own. If y'gotta add cream an' sugar an' flavorin' t'make it palatable, it's not even coffee anymore.

[leaveofabsence]

For me personally, tea is a beverage that is richly steeped in nostalgia. Teahouses are a very common location to engage with each other socially and for business. And many merchants boasted of their wide varieties of teas for every occasion.

It is also a reflection of each region's culture. While my home preferred more delicately flavored teas, our neighbor served theirs rich and dark and with sugar and cream. Another region sweetened with jam. Even this production has it's own unique spin on teas with its seasonal themes and colorful presentations.

I believe the same could be said of coffee as that was the preferred drink of another nation. So should we not spend our time enjoying each other's unique interest in beverages? Perhaps we would discover a little more about ourselves and those who would lovingly craft such a drink for us to enjoy.

[daios]

[Coffee is a luxury few can truly afford where Hades is from, but he stands there, looking at the choices with his brow furrowed.]

....... Well. I do not think it fair to say I prefer tea over coffee, as I have not truly had enough coffee to judge. Even now, I cannot recall the flavor.

[He does end up throwing in with Valor's BOOZE though.]

[heavyliesthecrown]

. . . Tea is clearly the superior drink. I suppose I didn't mind coffee in life. But there really isn't anything elegant or refined about it. And the subtleties of tea are simply exquisite.

[forgottenmercy]

I, ah, prefer tea...

But if, ah, you prefer coffee, Alala, then I can learn to make it for you.

[forthefamiglia]

I'm a big fan of the aromatics of coffee myself, plus the taste is more to my preference, so coffee would be the easy pick for me.

[deadlynadder]

[ Why are people so excited about food around here??? ]

Tea, I guess?

[ It's an offering! But she will, notably, prob help put a fork into the alcohol jar in. Sorry :( ]

[thisismagrave]

...I've only ever had tea. Some of it tastes good? Better then water.

[glidinglight]

How much cream is in the coffee?

[thedevianthunter]

An interesting question.

There are many health benefits to both. Though the amount of caffeine in coffee is more likely to cause a problem then tea might, and the variety of teas allow for more versatility in helping minor ailments.

I believe tea would have an edge.

[at_heart]

[ An easy shrug. ]

I mean, once you add milk and sugar, they're both good.