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Some of us are crazy for our coffee - some for our tea. When entertaining, do you serve both or do guests know you'll serve one or the other?

By debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Asked Jan 7 2009 3:01PM
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by Account Closed on Jan 7, 2009 at 4:02 pm Permalink

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I cover all the bases. I have it all ready to drink.
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 04:43 PM
All ready and just in case ..
Well done .. and thanks!

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by Brian I on Jan 7, 2009 at 3:07 pm Permalink

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We serve whatever anybody wants, but after dinner with wine nobody has ever asked for tea with their brandy.
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 03:18 PM
Good point! :)

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by hawaii.jake on Jan 7, 2009 at 4:26 pm Permalink

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I offer both.
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 04:42 PM
You're so nice ..
Thanks :)

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by U..P.. on Jan 7, 2009 at 4:25 pm Permalink

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I'm a big fan of tea, so that's what I always offer.
They could have coffee, but would have to specifically ask.
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 04:59 PM
Some here said both .. some coffee .. some tea.
For me, I usually already know what the people like to drink before they come .. and they know what to expect from me .. so we're all good to go.
But to offer tea? I have a lot to learn! Right now, it's as basic as which flavor box would a guest like a bag from!!
Avatar U..P.. Jan, 07 2009 at 05:14 PM
People usually know to expect tea from me ;)
And that's good enough when offering some tea. :)
Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 05:18 PM
Understood. :)

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by KittyCat on Jan 7, 2009 at 3:19 pm Permalink

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I don't drink coffee, so I never have it in my house. If someone comes over I can only offer them tea, so they don't get much choice!
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 03:25 PM
Exactly why I asked the question! Interesting to see how we each do this.
Thanks!! :)

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by redcatt63 wears a COAT of Diversity on Jan 7, 2009 at 3:13 pm Permalink

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I don't entertain very often, but when I do, I usually only make some coffee or tea if someone requests it. Most of the time when anyone comes over, we/they drink soda, beer/wine or bottle water.
I brew coffee for myself every morning during the week. I love the stuff! But I like it strong and most people don't like it as strong as I do!
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 03:24 PM
Here, the household is biased if you but ask what's here to make the coffee or tea. Don't have a teapot, for example. Tea would mean which type of teabag (flavor) would you like. So to be "into" it, I'd be brewing it in a teapot, right? Ditto for coffee. I'll experiment with brands/blends, but for the most part, it's Folgers into the coffeemaker .. not an expresso machine or anything like that.
But I'll serve either/or. Typically, I know anyone coming well enough that I know what they like to drink .. hot or cold.
I find what you listed would be during the meal .. then usually coffee afterwards. Since I'm just now even exploring tea, just wondering how that "fits" in the scheme of things. :)
Avatar redcatt63 wears a COAT of Diversity Jan, 07 2009 at 03:29 PM
I don't have a teapot either. We have a variety of teabags, and usually just microwave a mug of water and drop in a teabag. I have a simple Krups coffee maker that I've had for years.

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by Chigg on Jan 8, 2009 at 5:06 am Permalink

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I don't serve anything until I've asked who wants what.

I also keep fruit teas, herbal teas, speciality teas like Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong and Oolong, decaffeinated tea and decaff coffee, fruit squash and hot chocolate (both dairy milk and organic dark.)

So, what would you like?

:-)
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 08 2009 at 08:36 AM
Wow!!!
I think I'll have to visit several times .. asking for something different each time .. til I know what I like!
Nice answer .. thanks. :)

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by SoDifficult on Jan 8, 2009 at 5:02 am Permalink

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I never actually serve it. But I do have both on hand if I get a request.
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 08 2009 at 08:49 AM
Gotcha.
Thanks! :)
PS - what do you tend to serve?
Avatar SoDifficult Jan, 08 2009 at 08:52 AM
Booze. >8P
Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 08 2009 at 01:05 PM
LOL - gotcha! :)
(If you happen to have any Jack Daniels? Life is good)

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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on Jan 8, 2009 at 5:01 am Permalink

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We generally serve coffee but always have tea on hand for those who prefer it! :)
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 08 2009 at 08:44 AM
That's how I do it too .. but just teabags .. nothing fancy on that score.
I have friends who reverse that in warm weather and offer/serve ice tea. But I don't tend to make that either. In those months, I'm more likely to have some lemonade made up.
Thanks, Rosie. :)

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by Bowen on Jan 7, 2009 at 8:23 pm Permalink

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My guests have their choice. Colombian coffee, city roast, is assumed after supper, but tea drinkers have the option of Black or Earl Grey. In addition, Cohibas are made available to all.
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Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 09:31 PM
Excellent!!!
Avatar Bowen Jan, 07 2009 at 09:47 PM
I try to be a gracious host.
Avatar debtahals wears a curiosity COAT Jan, 07 2009 at 10:16 PM
With those blends and cigars as well? I'd say you're being exactly that.


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