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I love coffee, I love tea
I love the java jive and it loves me
Coffee and tea and the jivin' and me
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
I love java, sweet and hot
Whoops! Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot
Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
Oh, slip me a slug from the wonderful mug
And I cut a rug till I'm snug in a jug
A slice of onion and a raw one, draw one.
Waiter, waiter, percolator!
I love coffee, I love tea
I love the java jive and it loves me
Coffee and tea and the jivin' and me
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
Boston bean, soy bean
Green bean, string green bean.
I'm not keen for a bean
Unless it is a cheery cheery bean boy.
I love coffee, I love tea
I love the java jive and it loves me
Coffee and tea and the jivin' and me
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
I love java, sweet and hot
Whoops! Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot
Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
Oh, slip me a slug from the wonderful mug
And I cut a rug till I'm snug in a jug
Drop me a nickel in my pot, Joe, Takin' it slow.
Waiter, waiter, percolator!
I love coffee, I love tea
I love the java jive and it loves me
Coffee and tea and the jivin' and me
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
What a fun song. I have a recording of this and we sing it around our home often. Here is a recording for you if you have never heard it... Go to the amazon page and scroll down a bit and click on the listen button on Java Jive. It is so much fun...
My Love Affair With Coffee and Tea I must admit that I adore both coffee and tea but the desire for hot drink started with coffee. It all began at the tender age of 5 when my Meemaw handed me a little child sized cup of milk and sugar with a touch of coffee added. I had my first capuccino! Over the years I continued this little ritual when I would go and visit my Meemaw. It was a special treat.
By the time I got to college I was fully addicted to the stuff. I began enjoying coffee with study sessions. It was the thing that kept me awake enough to pass my tests. It no longer had the milk and sugar. I was taking it straight up. Dan has been a coffee drinker for years so when we would go out to dinner or a movie we would top off our date with a cup of coffee together. The invention of the bookstore with a coffee shop inside was a real attraction for us. We love books and we love coffee. Putting the two together was BRILLIANT!
Into our marriage we would have coffee with breakfast and after dinner in the evenings. The addition of flavored blends was such a joy for us. My Dad calls them "perfume" coffees. LOL During my first pregnancy I abstained from the caffeine so the java went by the wayside. I replaced that desire for the warm cup in my cold hands with the discovery of decaffeinated herbal teas. I was hooked...
Now, after four babies and a few issues with caffeine I am ALMOST totally caffeine free at home. I have a few breakfast and green teas that are still caffeinated. I don't drink for the pep anymore. I drink it solely for the delicious way it soothes my throat when I am sick or the way it warms me on a cold day. I enjoy the calming effect that it has just after dinner or before bed with the decaf varieties. I will partake of that delicious elixir full strength when out in public but I really try to watch the caffeine now. As I approach my 40's I find that the decaffeinated version and the herbal teas are pleasing and conducive to a good night's sleep. I have discovered a world of wonderful hot beverages over the years. Some favorites include Irish Breakfast Tea, Sleepy Time Celestial Seasonings Tea, Green Tea and Raspberry Iced Tea or the Berry Zinger versions over ice. My most favorite coffee indulgence is a Mocha Decaf Cappucino. With the onset of Dan's hypertension he is enjoying them more and more with me, too. Here is a picture of my stash of teas... I have one for just about every mood and I share them with anyone who shows up at my home.
I am ready for visitors. So if you stop by on any given day I would be delighted to put the kettle on or start a pot of coffee for you. If you call ahead I would even be able to get a loaf of sweet bread ready for our visit, too. So, feel free to stop by... you are always welcomed!
Here are a few links to great products...
Stash Tea
Celestial Seasoning
The Republic of Tea
Bigelow Tea
Imperia Tea Garden
Lipton Tea
A special coffee we drink from time to time when we want something really nice. It is a local favorite... It is Pinon Coffee
You can visit Sallie's site for information about participating in the Carnival of Beauty each week. The topics, where to send and deadlines are all there for you. Thanks for reading!!! There are lots more to enjoy so head on over to Sallie's for more coffee and tea fun.
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