After a long week and a quick swim at the pool (trying in vain to get some exercise!) I am at home now. I can’t say what made me want to brew this one up but I was really craving it for some reason. Well, for one thing I was worried I might fall asleep before dinner started!
It is funny how tastes change. I never thought I would like a lapsang type tea OR a darjeeling, but thank you my Steepster friends for broadening my horizons & shrinking my bank account at the same time. :))
I think I made this a bit strong tonight as it seems extra dark and smoky but I am still enjoying it a lot… I still want to try cooking with lapsang one of these days!
Now someone please tell me how to get the water out of my ears!
Preparation
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While hopping on one foot – tip your head to one side – as you are hopping gently mind you GENTLY tap your ear (the ear that is up not down) with the palm of your hand. It takes a little practice but it works. You have to “pop” the ear essentially.
If you need to get rid of hiccups ever – drink water upside down – works 100% of the time – I can explain this better if need be. :)
I use rubbing alcohol. Very small amount, let it go until you feel the water bubble break, then dump out your ear.
Whatever you do, leeches are not the answer. :)) I always thought Lapsang and eggs would be good, or with rice or noodles.
I wonder if some hydrogen peroxide would help your ears-it’s great for cleaning stuff out of them.
I’ve really been wanting to try this tea (1904 packaging and all), but shipping is kinda high.
Nah I was a swimmer so get stuff at store for swimmers ear (drying ears) . Want to be careful or you get infections which I was sensitive to in 9 years of competition.
@ Azzrian I’ve done the hiccup thing. It’s still pretty tricky for me though. It just feels wrong lol.
While hopping on one foot – tip your head to one side – as you are hopping gently mind you GENTLY tap your ear (the ear that is up not down) with the palm of your hand. It takes a little practice but it works. You have to “pop” the ear essentially.
If you need to get rid of hiccups ever – drink water upside down – works 100% of the time – I can explain this better if need be. :)
The Hu-Kwa is yummy, i like it.
@Azzrain – I tried that… boo hoo. I’ll keep tryin’!
@Tommy – it really is, isn’t it?!
I use rubbing alcohol. Very small amount, let it go until you feel the water bubble break, then dump out your ear.
Whatever you do, leeches are not the answer. :)) I always thought Lapsang and eggs would be good, or with rice or noodles.
I wonder if some hydrogen peroxide would help your ears-it’s great for cleaning stuff out of them.
I’ve really been wanting to try this tea (1904 packaging and all), but shipping is kinda high.
Nah I was a swimmer so get stuff at store for swimmers ear (drying ears) . Want to be careful or you get infections which I was sensitive to in 9 years of competition.
@ Azzrian I’ve done the hiccup thing. It’s still pretty tricky for me though. It just feels wrong lol.
Use an ear candle.
@Charles, I’ve heard ear candles can actually be dangerous, I think I’ll just go to the doctor. :)
Yes go to the doctor and if it does not clear up go back. The regular meds I was allergic to and my regular doc didn’t catch it for 6mo. The ENT Doc caught it right away and in 24hrs. relief!