What is your writing beverage of choice?
My beverage of choice: Iced Soy Chai. My favorite chais are Tazo and Stash, plus whatever they use for the vanilla chai up at the Aloha Theater in Kainaliu. Sadly, they’re not open all morning or I’d be up there sucking down vanilla chais with foam all day long. None of these come in chocolate caramel versions, CJ, but maybe they’re better than nothing.
I used to swear by Earl Grey. I even had the London Fog, with vanilla syrup and foamy milk from time to time. But as I descend into the darker and colder years of Nazi-ism, I’ve found I like to be a little cold when I write. Earl Grey doesn’t taste right iced. It’s drinkable, but not the same. And I can’t hear Patrick Stewart’s voice saying “Earl Grey, cold” somehow.
Living in Hawaii it’s not that easy to find some place where you can bundle yourself up in a long sleeved shirt and write without overheating, especially when drinking hot tea (how did the British do it in India?). I know, I know, that’s just my cross to bear and no one scraping ice off their car right now has a lick of sympathy. I’m not expecting any.
This is where I must confess that I write in Starbucks. I know I should feel guilty about this, and I do. In my defense, I have tried to go to every single independent coffee shop within a half hour of my house and none of them but the one Starbucks lets me sit undisturbed and write for hours and hours and hours. Most want me out within thirty minutes, and my pocketbook and bladder can’t afford to buy a new cup of tea every thirty minutes. I’d spend more time in the bathroom than writing.
So, what’s YOUR favorite beverage? And is it seasonal, for those of you with seasons?
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I like the Soy Chai Latte from Peets. I usually drink it hot tho. Starbucks Green Tea Frappucino is good (380 cal for 16oz), but I discovered that Jamba Juice has an amazing Matcha Green Tea Blast. It’s goooood and only 290 cal for 16oz!
hi Jeff!
I like to think that my soy chai has no calories at all. Don’t tell me that’s not true. Please. Jamba Juice is so bright and orange. I think I’d have to write something set in 1962 if I worked there. Hmmm..that’s the year after the Berlin Wall went up…a story there?
My favorite drink to suck down when I read is an iced caramel macchiato. I know I shouldn’t drink nearly as many as I do but
my addiction is too strong!!!
There’s something about that special combo of caffeine and sugar…
Becky, Starbucks has finally come to our corner of Ohio…the nearest and my favorite is in Kent next to the University. My favorite is a vanilla soy latte hot or cold, sometimes with extra expresso and every time I visit from now on, I will think of you.
Hi Evelyn! Starbucks is everywhere these days! Thanks for thinking of me. I think of you guys when I have French fries with butter ala Heggy’s. 🙂