#beerbuttered

[cursedspells]

anyone ever think about how ominis portrays himself as someone of wealth and grandeur, considering the gaunts are absolutely penniless. clean, presentable, well spoken and throwing his fathers name around to get out of situations. it’s all smoke and mirrors to fool the wizarding world into believing they’re still worth something. it’s all about keeping up appearances.

ominis who, despite being raised in a rundown cottage in the outskirts of a village in the north of england, speaks like he was born and raised in the affluent south east, all over annunciation and faux confidence. accent is intrinsically connected to class in the uk, it’s an indicator of social station, education and wealth. ominis who has felt like he’s playing a part his whole life and doesn’t really know who he is outside of blood purity and lineage.

ominis who has never known a day of opulence in his life. probably shared a bedroom with all of his siblings growing up, shared a bed with his brother until they grew too gangly. cramped into two little bedrooms, in a house that was probably in a state of serious disrepair. so cramped he could move around freely despite his disability. memorised every corner, every surface, until he picked up that wand and it changed everything.

who goes to hogwarts with hand me down robes, scrimps on school supplies and never has enough money to do everything the other kids do. no stocking up at honeydukes and beerbutter at the weekends, always avoiding anything that might force him to give up his secret with excuses.

ominis who was born broken, who was rarely allowed outside in fear of what high society might say. with parents who blamed him for being broken, cursed, the left over child and never let him forget it, and siblings who used every opportunity to be cruel. who doesn’t know what love, safety and family feels like until he meets sebastian and anne.

[foodleasure]

🍽 Beer Buttered Chicken & Couscous with Vegetables 👌 _____ #chickenrecipe #chickenrecipes #beerbutter #beerbuttered #beerchicken #butterchicken #chickenmeat #tendermeat #tenderchicken #whitemeat #chickenplatter #chickenstrips #couscous #arabicfood #🍛 #🍗 #🐔 #kosksi #graines #wheatgrains #eatyourveggies #vforveggies #chickenforbreakfast #chickenforlunch #chickenfordinner #couscouspoulet #couscousaupoulet #chickencouscous #fluffychicken #poftabuna (à Kaja Tanya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B764BGHF-HC/?igshid=1jmbuipszl86c

[rhapsoteainbrew]

Butterbeer from Adagio

Prep: 212° water, 3 minutes steep, milk + honey Verdict: ★★★☆☆ Good!

This butterbeer tea—or rather, beerbutter, which has no relation to nor copyright infringement upon any magical franchise—is a nice cup of black tea with some understated sweetness. It's base is black tea, with caramel, cream, and vanilla flavoring that adds a gentle balance. 

Going off some other reviews, I do think this tea is at the unfair disadvantage in that it’s being compared to Actual Butterbeer—either the kind that’s sold at venues or the way we imagined it in ours heads growing up. And while you certainly can sweeten this up with honey or sugar, it is—at its heart—a cup of tea. I tend to be a little bit reserved (or stingy) when it comes to adding milk and honey to my tea, but this one needs some extra to really shine. Otherwise, the black tea can be a little overpowering, hiding away some of those sweeter notes (also take care not to oversteep). But once I added more milk and honey, the flavor profile changed entirely and the sweeter tastes shined through. 

Whether you’re living up in a tower or down in the basement, castles get drafty! This is a nice little cup that’ll soothe you to your bones and make you feel all cozy on a chilly night. Add your milk and sweetener, wrap yourself up in a blanket, and enjoy. And Happy Halloween! 

[rannadylin]

Today’s tea: BeerButter, a HP blend with  Caramel, Cream & Vanilla. Very nice!

Today’s knit: Still letting the Kinross Avenue Wrap sit for a while so I started a new project, which happens to be CritRole-inspired! :-D This is the Vex Hearts Percy Cowl, a lovely tribute to the best of ships, in a blend of alpaca, cotton, and modal that should be warm and very wearable. If you also find Perc’ahlia to be the best of ships, you should take a look at the pattern description on Ravelry to see how this design incorporates their themes!

[foesnacha]

Ooooooo it's been a while since I've been and it definitely was good. Never knew @starbucks had secret recipes, because I really don't get Starbucks enough to know. Beerbutter (Grande Size) 1. Ask for a Creme Frappuccino base. Don't skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency. 2. 3 pumps of caramel syrup. 3. 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup. 4. Top with caramel drizzle. And Bam!!! Now I'm oddly craving another one and pretzels, oh geez! #beerbutter #starbucks

[comixconnection]

A FRESH STOCK OF TEA HAS ARRIVED AT BOTH STORES!

In this latest batch we have both some returning favorites and some new blends -- but as always, quantities are limited, so don’t wait too long for it to steep before you come in and get yourself a refreshing cup!

KNIGHT OF DARKNESS: black tea blend of chocolate chip, blueberry, raspberry, and cream (high caffeine)

FELINE MYSTIQUE: black tea blend of caramel, peppermint, vanilla, cream, and cocoa nibs (moderate caffeine)

HARLEQUIN TANGO: black tea blend of coconut, cream, strawberry, and cinnamon (high caffeine)

PICARD’S EARL GREY, HOT: black tea blend of earl grey, orange peels, almond, blue cornflowers, vanilla, and anise (high caffeine)

SERENITEA: green tea blend of spearmint, gunpowder green, hazelnut, safflower, and marigold flowers (moderate caffeine)

TARDIS: black and white tea blend of early grey moonlight, white blueberry, caramel, cream, orange peel, vanilla, and blue cornflowers (high caffeine)

BEERBUTTER: black tea blend of caramel, cream, and vanilla (high caffeine)

There’s nothing like hot tea on a cold wintry (March) day -- but as the weather (finally) starts to warm after this, keep in mind that most of these will make delicious iced tea brews, too! So go ahead and raise a glass -- no matter what Mother Nature decides to send our way tomorrow!

[adagioteas]

Harry Potter and a nice cup of BeerButter... it doesn’t get much better than this!

[runawayhomeband]

Really Gary? Bringing some class to this old #band #beerbutt new #conceptalbum perhaps? #indiebandlife #coorsbeer (at Kingston Springs, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_rIBrh1Nc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ne4w6vlg4o4v

[mrsdslifestyle]

A successful dinner if I do say so myself . . . Beer butt chicken, homemade stuffing, roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips, mash, greens and Yorkshire puddings; all washed down with his favourite tipple! #asundaywellspentbringsaweekofcontent #sunday #sundaydinner #beerbutt #beerbuttchicken #homade #cooking #homecooking #sundaywellspent #productivesunday #weekend #food #instafood #instafoodie #nomnom #foodporn #niblogger #lifestyleblogger #lovecooking (at Lurgan)

[cassie-loves-reading]

My best friend @cedarsfallingonsnow bought me this tea sampler set for Christmas. I'm currently making myself a cup of Beerbutter for the first time to try it out. 📚 This is a great gift set and @adagioteas makes tons of fandom related sets that would appeal to many people. I might have to pick up a couple more myself😄 📚 #tea #adagio #teasets #harrypotter #magic #potions #drinks #looseleaftea #kettle #book

[sewgeekmama]

I’m a fan of tea. I was born in Alabama and was basically raised on sweet tea. When I was little, if I had a choice between milk, juice or tea, I’d go tea every time. I got into hot teas and different varieties when I got older. I also have a pretty impressive collection of Japanese tea sets.

So, if I wasn’t clear, I really like tea.

Which brings us to Adiago.com and their amazing collection of teas of all kinds. And it’s not just the tea, but the fandom connection that got me so excited I actually ordered twice the amount of the gift certificate they sent me so I could to review the tea and do an article. So this isn’t even a totally sponsored review – I actually bought this stuff too! I just love the little tins they tea comes in. I know I’ll be using them for other things once the tea is gone.

I just worked my way through the Harry Potter Magic Potions collection, and still have Game of Thrones and the Hero Recovery pack to do. I also picked up a little Flutter Shy and a random bag of Black Dragon Pearls because how cool does that sound?

This tea is no joke. It’s a loose tea and very vibrant in color and very fragrant. The overall tone of the Harry Potter sampler seems to be dark and smokey. Most of the tea reminded me of the scent of pipe tobacco. I discovered making tea with a toddler around is a little difficult because I’d get everything set up, start brewing the tea, then get distracted and come back 30 minutes later to a very strong and bitter tea. So pay attention to your brewing time! I’m still tinkering with how to make a nice cup so my first impressions may not be the most accurate. I tried everything plain at first, then with a little sugar. I prefer teas I can drink without adding anything extra, so my favorite was the Beerbutter because it tasted great as-is. I thought Pumpkin Potion would be high on my list, but I couldn’t really detect enough of a pumpkin flavor. I liked the light scent and flavor of the Draught of Peace, and wasn’t really a fan of the Felix Felicis or Polyjuice. I’m going to give everything another try though and experiment with proper brewing times and adding in sugar or honey.

I tried making it three different ways – a french press, a tea ball and tea bags. I like the tea bag way the best because it’s really easy and there’s no mess. You just fill up a little baggie, sit it in your cup, then toss it when you are done. I got mine at the grocery store, but the ones on Amazon are way better in price: bags for loose tea  There’s also a large selection of teaware on the Adiago website if you are looking for something unique or prettier than a tea bag.

I’m still on my tea testing journey and looking forward to starting the Game of Thrones blends next! If you have a friend who likes tea, a unique blend from their favorite fandom would make a really great gift. They have a HUGE selection, plus seasonal teas, tea of the month, and every kind of tea imaginable it seems.

You can also check out Adiago on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

  Geeking Out on Tea – Adiago Teas Have All the Awesome Fandoms I'm a fan of tea. I was born in Alabama and was basically raised on sweet tea.

[comixconnection]

Looking for a Stocking Stuffer? Look No Further:

Just in time for those last minute gifts, we’ve gotten in a new shipment of our delicious loose leaf tea tins!

Tea. Earl Grey. Hot: a rich earl grey tea accented with caramel, almond oolong, and ginger (high caffeine)

SAILOR VENUS: black tea with rose hips, hibiscus, coconut, marigold, passion fruit, and apple and pineapple pieces (high caffeine)

SAILOR MARS: lapsang souchong, earl grey, and yunnan jig tea with blue cornflowers, vanilla, orange peels, and cream (high caffeine)

SAILOR NEPTUNE: white tea with apple pieces, apricots, peach, pear, cucumber, and marigold flowers (low caffeine)

SAILOR URANUS: rooibos and honeybush blend with rooibis caramel, chocolate, and cocoa nibs (a caffeine free tea!)

SAILOR MOON: oolong blend of vanilla, peach, and almond with apricot, apple pieces, and marigold flowers (moderate caffeine)

SAILOR JUPITER: green tea blend of raspberry, vanilla, rose petals, mango and apple pieces, marigold flowers (moderate caffeine)  

FELIX FELICIS: roobois blend of almond, caramel, and honeybush hazelnut (a caffeine free tea!)

BEERBUTTER: black tea blend of caramel, cream, and vanilla *especially good with milk or cream! (high caffeine)

TARDIS: black and white tea blend of earl grey, white blueberry, caramel, cream, orange peel, vanilla, and blue cornflowers (high caffeine)

ALLONS-Y!: black tea blend of ceylon sonata, almond cream, rose petals and cocoa nibs (high caffeine)

And don’t forget about our lovely Tea Dragon Society Gift Sets for the special tea-aficionados in your life!

[whatscookinitalian]

New Today! A Seafood in a Beer Butter Sauce ... delicious with rice, pasta, or even with a hunk of crusty bread.Check out this new recipe: https://bit.ly/3BxOe72#dirtyseafood #beerbutter #seafood #shellfish #shrimp #whatscookinitalianstylecuisine #Christmaseve

[comixconnection]

Tea Tin Stocking Stuffers Restock:

Just in time for the upcoming holidays, we’ve gotten in a new shipment of our delicious loose leaf tea tins! Grab an old favorite, or try a new brew...

*NEW* SAILOR VENUS: black tea with rose hips, hibiscus, coconut, marigold, passion fruit, and apple and pineapple pieces (high caffeine)

*NEW* SAILOR MARS: lapsang souchong, earl grey, and yunnan jig tea with blue cornflowers, vanilla, orange peels, and cream (high caffeine)

SAILOR NEPTUNE: white tea with apple pieces, apricots, peach, pear, cucumber, and marigold flowers (low caffeine)

SAILOR URANUS: rooibos and honeybush blend with rooibis caramel, chocolate, and cocoa nibs (a caffeine free tea!)

SAILOR MOON: oolong blend of vanilla, peach, and almond with apricot, apple pieces, and marigold flowers (moderate caffeine)

SAILOR JUPITER: green tea blend of raspberry, vanilla, rose petals, mango and apple pieces, marigold flowers (moderate caffeine)  

FELIX FELICIS: roobois blend of almond, caramel, and honeybush hazelnut (a caffeine free tea!)

BEERBUTTER: black tea blend of caramel, cream, and vanilla *especially good with milk or cream! (high caffeine)

TARDIS: black and white tea blend of earl grey, white blueberry, caramel, cream, orange peel, vanilla, and blue cornflowers (high caffeine)

ALLONS-Y!: black tea blend of ceylon sonata, almond cream, rose petals and cocoa nibs (high caffeine)

KNIGHT OF DARKNESS: black tea blend of chocolate chip, blueberry, raspberry, and cream (high caffeine)

We’ll try to keep restocked on these as best we can throughout the holiday shopping season, but remember that tea quantities are always limited, so hurry in today for your favorite tin before it’s too late!