Percolated

Months ago a friend Sloppy declared he'd make me the best cup of coffee.

Guess he forgot I dropped joe cold turkey.

Not one to give up,

we settled on the best cup of tea.

He brought out his old percolator,

and I was hooked.

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LEE MOSES - HEY JOE 

Easily one of the best versions.

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It took all summer to find one!

I thought they'd be throw away common.

Little did I realize the cult following of these workhorses.

Last week I finally found a small aluminum one at a dead ladies estate sale - $3!!

A little TMI back story here.

My painter friend How saw my daily green tea bag ritual.

I'd rebrew it by adding water throughout the day.

Like a crack dealer,

he gave up a can of the Kings Series oolong tea.

Super smooth and really packed a punch.

His brew method wasn't as refined.

Throw some tea in a cup and drink it.

The rolled balls would unfurl and fill up the cup!

Once I realized how expensive the 403 Kings Blend was,

I searched good old eBay and found a thriving tea trade.

With names like Red Robe, Iron Goddess, Iron Monk, Dong Ding...

I had to try these different varieties,

at $1-2 a bag how could I not.

Some are balls of rolled leaves,

some are open leaves,

each has a different flavor.

Yeah quite the connoisseur!

I've found that with the percolator,

I can make a 4 cup pot...

and by the time it's done have either lunch or breakfast made.

Guess this is how rituals begin,
and a good way to get chit done.

Way better than standing in line at the coffee shop.

TP