I am up, have had coffee
@GardenGerty (157552)
United States
November 9, 2017 5:56am CST
That first cup of hot coffee tastes sooo good on a cold day. Hubby makes good coffee.
I did realize yesterday in the wee hours that I have not been drinking anything else. No wonder I feel tired, even with caffeine.
Do you have a preferred drink? I like water, and I do grab a sip as I pass the water fountains at school, but I know I need to do more.
I like V8 juice, and teas of all kinds. Technically if they have no camilia sinensis leaves (tea leaves) but only herbs, they are "tisanes" even if we call them herbal teas.
I thought you would like that little bit of trivia.
It is time to drink more coffee, eat more food, and get started on housework before school.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
9 Nov 17
Hubby has majorly cut back on his coffee since he has the Afib.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
@JudyEv I hope they take good care of Vince. I am partial to the name, as that is my son's name.
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@JudyEv (325693)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 17
@GardenGerty Vince is at a cardiologist at this moment. He has a leaking valve and apparently is at the age where it might start to impact on him. He has been getting short of breath from time to time.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
9 Nov 17
Herbal teas will benefit you like water. They are great warmth and health.
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@BarBaraPrz (45484)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Nov 17
@Kandae11 I remember the smell of coffee perked in the classic tall yellow enamel tin pot on Sundays in my childhood. It did smell good, but now, most coffee smells like burnt rubber or something. To me, anyway.
@Kandae11 (53679)
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9 Nov 17
@GardenGerty I like the smell of coffee brewing, but I use decaf mostly. And I love the smell of teas - especially Earl Grey.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
9 Nov 17
I do love drinking hot choco cappuccino in the morning and in a cold weather times but I also love drinking some cola mix at any restaurants 
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
9 Nov 17
I usually get iced tea at restaurants, or water with lemon. I am trying to go to fewer restaurants, though.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
@m_audrey6788 In that case I would enjoy the cola drink.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
15 Nov 17
Very cold water first thing is a morning in this icy cold weather is very tough for me to drink so I usually make a mint drink or two.
Fruit juices here in the shops are really overloaded with sugar and other lovely things they put in them.
They look really pleasing to the eye though but I give them a wide berth always.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
17 Nov 17
If I am going to drink juice, it usually will be at home, with no added sugar. I will make smoothies with frozen fruit and homemade unsweetened yogurt.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
17 Nov 17
@GardenGerty
Thank you for giving me those ideas.
I think those are really good ones.
Will keep them in mind as we are a bit fed up of those kind of Juices they make.
We don´t buy them anyway.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
18 Nov 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 In the US, if it has added sugar it is often called a juice "cocktail". We can get sugar free juices on the shelf, but it is still better to do plain ones.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
9 Nov 17
this is the reason why I can't pass the morning without my cup of coffee. Good morning to you.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
9 Nov 17
Good morning. Yes, I need coffee to warm up and wake up.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
9 Nov 17
I like water, tomato juice and V* juice. I don't drink coffee anymore.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Does coffee adversely affect your heart?
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
11 Nov 17
@Happy2BeMe Hubby is craving it less and most days he drinks 2 -3 cups. At one time we went through 2 pots a day, now we usually do not even finish one pot.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
10 Nov 17
@GardenGerty They say I can have 2-3 cups a day if I want but I just lost the taste for it. I wish to enjoy it and now it just doesn't taste good to me.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
10 Nov 17
I too should drink more water to take care of those cramps.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Yes, it helps. I am also going to be doing more stretching.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Many people are strongly either pro coffee or pro tea. I like both, really.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
11 Nov 17
@LadyDuck If it is repulsive to you it may be that it is unhealthy for you.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 17
@GardenGerty Sometimes I try to drink tea when I am sick, but I cannot stand the taste.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
13 Nov 17
I prefer ordinary tra throughout the day...but always have at least 1 cup of coffee during the day too... I sometimes drink water ...but like you..I shojld probably drink more...I also like milk...
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
15 Nov 17
After these few days I am feeling a bit dehydrated. I need lots of water.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
You probably enjoyed your tisane. I like peppermint or mint blends to wake up. Chamomile to help me relax and be more drowsy.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
9 Nov 17
Coffee and water are my beverages of choice. Hubby and I take turns starting the coffee pot.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Hubby usually does it, but I will in a pinch, or if I am being nice.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Nov 17
Iced tea is my preferred beverage.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Do you drink it even in the morning? I honestly can see that where you live. I have known people who had soda for breakfast, but could not handle that.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
11 Nov 17
@JohnRoberts Good iced tea is refreshing. Some places make it rather insipid tasting.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Nov 17
@GardenGerty Not early in the morning. If it's hot at 11 am maybe.
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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10 Nov 17
I so love coffee during cold weather or early in the morning. But i want it white. How about you?
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
I drink it black. If I use a whitener I then feel I want a lot of sugar, and I should not have the sugar.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
11 Nov 17
I will have to try that. I have been using thyme in my tea. Rosemary is very healthy.
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@BarBaraPrz (45484)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Nov 17
I drink lots of water... mostly flavored with green tea and honey. 
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
That sounds good, too. Green tea is supposed to give you a calm type of energy.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
10 Nov 17
There are a variety of warm beverages that are delicious.
