What are you drinking tonight?

[RichA]

Today rather than tonight...
Read an article on BBC News yesterday about putting a tiny pinch of salt in tea. A tea obsessed American professor figured out that salt blocks the taste receptors for the bitter flavour elements so you really notice the sweeter flavours. I've just tried it with a cup of Yorkshire Gold expecting it to be . Damn - she's right!

US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea

The US embassy describes Prof Michelle Francl's suggested tea recipe as an "unthinkable notion".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[TimShady]

Today rather than tonight...
Read an article on BBC News yesterday about putting a tiny pinch of salt in tea. A tea obsessed American professor figured out that salt blocks the taste receptors for the bitter flavour elements so you really notice the sweeter flavours. I've just tried it with a cup of Yorkshire Gold expecting it to be . Damn - she's right!

US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea

The US embassy describes Prof Michelle Francl's suggested tea recipe as an "unthinkable notion".

www.bbc.co.uk

It’s the same theory as to why salted caramel tastes so good for so many people.

 

[rudebhoy]

Today rather than tonight...
Read an article on BBC News yesterday about putting a tiny pinch of salt in tea. A tea obsessed American professor figured out that salt blocks the taste receptors for the bitter flavour elements so you really notice the sweeter flavours. I've just tried it with a cup of Yorkshire Gold expecting it to be . Damn - she's right!

US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea

The US embassy describes Prof Michelle Francl's suggested tea recipe as an "unthinkable notion".

www.bbc.co.uk

On the subject of Yorkshire Tea, I just found out Taylor's do a Toast and Jam flavoured tea. Sounds bizarre but will need to give it a try.

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/taylors-of-harrogate-yorkshire-tea-toast-jam-brew-tea-bags-x40-125g

As for tonight, I'll be opening a bottle of Tamnavulin to go with my Haggis, Neeps and Tatties.

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[Slab]

Just opened Balvenie 12 single malt that's been stashed away for a few years

 

[BrianM]

 

[RichA]

Really nice.

 

[chellie]

Guinness and black

 

[BrianM]

Marks and Spencer Claret Bordeaux, very nice drop.

 

[Hobbit]

I have a very large glass of Soberano Spanish brandy next to me. It should last a good while…

 

[patricks148]

one of the bottles of Flower and the Bee the wife got me for Christmas, went down well with Spanish Chicken

 

[patricks148]

Wine Society Vinho Verde

 

[Hobbit]

A bit early but a glass of Cabelleros. It seems to be a liquor brandy. Not a high alcohol content but very smooth.

 

[BrianM]

I’ve had about 6 various cocktails this afternoon in Turkey, all excellent

 

[KenL]

Wine Society Vinho Verde

Funny that, about to crack open this bottle on the balcony in Alvor. Lovely stuff.

 

[rulefan]

The sun has just appeared as has a lovely Rioja.

 

[Tashyboy]

Don Papa rum.sweet lord it’s nice.

 

[BrianM]

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec, absolutely top drawer red at the price point

 

[Tashyboy]

A couple Of cheap local beers in Hotel in Lanzarote.
But Ave just bought two bottles of rum cask Grants whisky for the pit golf day next month as prizes. €7 each
Two bottles of sherry cask Grants at €7.50 each.
Spirits are ridiculously cheap out here.

 

[BrianM]

A couple Of cheap local beers in Hotel in Lanzarote.
But Ave just bought two bottles of rum cask Grants whisky for the pit golf day next month as prizes. €7 each
Two bottles of sherry cask Grants at €7.50 each.
Spirits are ridiculously cheap out here.

Grants is cheap for a reason
Still goes down the same way though

 

[Pin-seeker]

A couple Of cheap local beers in Hotel in Lanzarote.
But Ave just bought two bottles of rum cask Grants whisky for the pit golf day next month as prizes. €7 each
Two bottles of sherry cask Grants at €7.50 each.
Spirits are ridiculously cheap out here.

Where are you in Lanzarote Tash?