Chaotic Coffee Klatch (tea also available)

[PlanetaryNebula]

Good morning all!
@Strixaluco
Just checking in briefly

Little kiwi mum!!!!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Good evening Nebs. I did it!

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Good evening Nebs. I did it!

And how did it go?!? I’m proud of you btw

 

[Deadbed1968]

You could use honey instead of sugar. The original version was of course with honey, because sugar wasn't imported into Europe before renessaince. It was probably also with more alcohol. Today we use white and dark sugar usually.

Good to know!!

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Hi everyone, new to the forum and this is my first post. Loving this site so far xx

Welcome welcome! Enjoy Lit. And chaos. It’s very addicting!

 

[Strixaluco]

Good to know!!

And there are other versions too, of course. Like not using lemons but rhubarb. Or adding herbs. Maybe some day I'll get myself trying that.

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Hi Nebs!

How’s it going over there in the future?

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

And there are other versions too, of course. Like not using lemons but rhubarb. Or adding herbs. Maybe some day I'll get myself trying that.

The rhubarb sounds awesome

 

[Deadbed1968]

And there are other versions too, of course. Like not using lemons but rhubarb. Or adding herbs. Maybe some day I'll get myself trying that.

I wonder if molasses would work too. The sugar content is high enough to ferment (it’s what Rum is made from) but I wonder how the flavor would be.

 

[Strixaluco]

I wonder if molasses would work too. The sugar content is high enough to ferment (it’s what Rum is made from) but I wonder how the flavor would be.

It would work. But most people don't like using just brown sugar (50/50 white and brown is the norm here). I have used even all brown - which is white sugar with some molasses.

So maybe start with 3/4 white and 1/4 molasses, and see what that turns out to be.

 

[crazychemgirl]

Amen. I'm a lefty too

Lefty for life!!!

(But also sometimes righty because ambidextrous)

(Noticed left are more likely to be left AND right vs right to be right and left)

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

And how did it go?!? I’m proud of you btw

No response yet. But I did reach out. The worst thing is a no answer. And that is not so bad. Thanks for your support and all the others here too.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

And there are other versions too, of course. Like not using lemons but rhubarb. Or adding herbs. Maybe some day I'll get myself trying that.

I have rhubarb still in the freezer. You would use honey with the rhubarb?

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

No response yet. But I did reach out. The worst thing is a no answer. And that is not so bad. Thanks for your support and all the others here too.

The worst thing is never knowing because you didn’t try! Which you did. And if she doesn’t reply, you always have us. And we adore you

 

[Strixaluco]

The rhubarb sounds awesome

I haven't ever really tried it. Mom did, when I was a kid. Some of the bottles (all glass at that time, event soda bottles were still all glass!) exploded, which made her realise it had become a bit stronger stuff! So it wasn't for kids, and dad didn't like it, so she drank it all over a few months.

It was a mystery why it turned out that way, but apparently beings more acidic instead of having more alcohol is common for the rhubarb version. Should be very refreshing.

 

[Strixaluco]

I have rhubarb still in the freezer. You would use honey with the rhubarb?

The recipes mostly use sugar, probably because it's cheaper.

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

I haven't ever really tried it. Mom did, when I was a kid. Some of the bottles (all glass at that time, event soda bottles were still all glass!) exploded, which made her realise it had become a bit stronger stuff! So it wasn't for kids, and dad didn't like it, so she drank it all over a few months.

It was a mystery why it turned out that way, but apparently beings more acidic instead of having more alcohol is common for the rhubarb version. Should be very refreshing.

They exploded??? Who knew rhubarb could be so potent

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

The recipes mostly use sugar, probably because it's cheaper.

I used to make stout and remember all the sugar.

 

[Strixaluco]

@B2fromA2looking4U remind me later and I'll translate a recipe with rhubarb for you.

 

[Steely_n_SweetMagnolia]

Hi, I'm new here, is this a cafe? It's nice to meet everyone!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

@B2fromA2looking4U remind me later and I'll translate a recipe with rhubarb for you.

Tomorrow after you get some sleep little owl. LOL - sound too much like a parent - sorry.

 

[Strixaluco]

They exploded??? Who knew rhubarb could be so potent

Well the explosion was because it had brewed stronger than expected. That means no just more alcohol but also more bubbles = pressure!

Mead bottles are a bit like any sparkling wine: don't shake and open with care, they will try to sparkle all over. I use sturdy old lemonade bottles (they used thick plastic 20 years ago, easy to handle), they can take the pressure.

 

[Strixaluco]

Hi, I'm new here, is this a cafe? It's nice to meet everyone!

There's certainly coffee, tea and whatnot here. Take a seat and grab a mug!

 

[Strixaluco]

Tomorrow after you get some sleep little owl. LOL - sound too much like a parent - sorry.

Hey you are talking about to a little, we might sometimes need to be told off

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Hi, I'm new here, is this a cafe? It's nice to meet everyone!

Welcome! It is a cafe. It’s also chaotic