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'''Tea''' is a common Elanthian beverage made by placing herbal leaves in boiling water.
The '''brewing system''' allows for characters to brew hot '''tea''' and '''coffee''' using a variety of common implements, which can be purchased or found in certain cafes and similar locations. Brewed tea allows those with the gift of [[divination]] to "read" the remaining leaves in their cups prior to the last sip.


== Brewing ==
==Brewing Equipment==
'''[[Tea leaves|Tea leaves and coffee grounds]]''' are the foundation of the brewing system and can be purchased at various cafes and [[festival]]s. While the two are technically the same script and function almost the same, there is some slight variation in which optional tools can be used depending on if the base item involves "some tea leaves" or "some coffee grounds". Both tea leaves and coffee grounds can be found in single use form in a packet or in a tin or canister containing multiple doses, typically up to 20.


An unlocked '''[[Stovetop Dehydrator]]''' is capable of brewing custom blends of tea and coffee, depending on the [[Stovetap Dehydrator/List of dehydrated tea and coffee flavors|base flavor item]] and any additives included.
Tea shops often sell a variety of packaged tea leaves to allow characters to brew their own tea.


A '''[[brewing kettle]]''' is used to hold water in preparation for brewing. Both tea leaves and coffee grounds can be placed directly inside a kettle, or they can be used in association with other optional tools to more precisely set the end beverage's potency.
The brewing process requires some equipment:
*a stove
*a kettle
*a wooden log
*tinder
*a source of fire to light the stove, such as matches
*a source of clean water
*tea leaves
*cups or other drinking vessels to hold the tea


'''Water''' is required as the basis for brewing. Water can be {{boldmono|POURed}} into a kettle from any water item that is part of the [[food and drink]] system. Alternatively, [[Minor Water (903)]] and [[Holy Bolt (306)]] can be {{boldmono|CAST}} at a kettle to fill it magically.
The Wizard spells [[Minor Water (903)]] and [[Minor Fire (906)]] work as water/fire sources.


A '''heat source''' is used to heat the kettle once water is placed inside, bringing it to boil. It can be a [[portable stove]], [[Collapsible Tripod]], or another compatible heat source. Some heat sources require logs, tinder, or a [[matchbook]] to light - or an appropriate spell, such as [[Minor Fire (906)]].
The following items are optional:
*an infuser
*tea flavorings


A '''[[drink container]]''' such as a teacup or mug is required to actually drink the tea or coffee, once brewed. Simply {{boldmono|POUR}} the kettle (or coffee press) into the container once the drink has been brewed to completion.
To brew tea:
#Place the log and tinder inside the stove.
#Place the kettle on the stove.
#Pour water into the kettle (or use 903). If pouring from physical vessels, it may take several vessels to fill the kettle.
#Either put tea leaves directly into the kettle, or place them in an infuser and put the infuser into the kettle. (This step can also be done later, after the water starts to boil.)
#Light the stove with a match (or use 906).
#Wait until the water boils and the tea is sufficiently steeped. The fire will go out by itself but the ideal steeping time is usually a while longer so that the tea is not too weak or strong. Look inside the kettle to monitor progress. If using an infuser, removing it will cause the tea to stop steeping.
#Pour the prepared tea into drinking vessels, and add flavorings if necessary.
#Clean the stove. Excess tea can be cleaned up by turning the kettle.


'''Optional tools''' include a '''[[tea infuser]]''' and a '''[[coffee press]]'''. These are used slightly differently but allow for the final brewed beverage to have its intensity, such as "weak", "strong", or "just right", set to a specific amount depending on when it is used in the brewing process. This prevents over-brewing from leaving tea leaves or coffee grounds in the kettle, continuing to steep.
==Flavors==

===Tea===
'''[[Coffee and tea flavoring]]s''' are optional additives that can be added to a cup of tea or coffee, appending the flavor messaging depending on the flavoring type.
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|Apple Tea|| As you experimentally sip the tea, memories of freshly sliced apples are heralded to the forefront of your mind, flooding your senses with a taste and scent both crisp and sweet.<br>With a sweet and mellow taste, the apple tea warms you to the core and melds seamlessly with the flavor of the black tea.
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|Orange Tea || A bitter twinge of citrus lingers in the background of the tea, subtly masked by a honeyed hint of orange flavoring.<br>The scent of the tea, warm and distinctly citrus, precedes the actual flavor in a warm breath of steam.
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| Peach Tea || The dusky taste of the tea itself tames the sweet peachy flavor that rides in the forefront.<br>If not for the dry quality of the black tea, the accompanying peach flavoring would be overwhelmingly sweet.
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|Cranberry Tea|| Tart and rich, a twang of cranberry enlivens the taste of the tea.<br>Getting a whiff cranberry from the tea's rising steam doesn't prepare you for the fruit's sharp zest.
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|Blackberry Tea ||The full-bodied taste of the tea is enhanced by a hint of blackberry, which is just sweet enough to keep the bitterness at bay.<br>The scent of blackberries teases your sense of smell as the tea rolls over your tongue, its taste less sugary than the aroma of the berry implied.
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|Raspberry Tea || The scent of raspberry rising from the tea has a fresh tenor reminiscent of warm summer days.<br>A roiling mixture of sweet and tart compliment the flavor of this light-bodied tea in a splash of raspberry zest.
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|Spearmint Tea || In a mild base of white tea, the refreshing flavor of spearmint is a relaxing indulgence.<br>With a hint of chamomile lingering in the background, the refreshingly minty flavor of this tea is soothing.
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|Peppermint Tea || The cleansing essence of peppermint has been infused into this light-bodied tea, creating a refreshing experience for the palate.<br>A warm peppermint-scented breath rises from the tea, pale in color and rejuvenating in taste.
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|Plum Tea || With a smoky flavor sweetened by an infusion of red plum, this tea has a warm, autumnal aroma.<br>Highlighted by hints of clove and nutmeg, the sweet scent of plum rises from the tea, and the flavor suffuses your senses with thoughts of the harvest and falling leaves.
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|Lemon Tea||The inviting fragrance of lemon rushes from the tea on a cloud of steam, preceding the mellow flavor of this black tea.<br>Just a hint of bitterness lurks in the background of the tea's lemony flavor, like a fruit cut too close to the pith.
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|Strawberry Tea || With just a smattering of cinnamon to even out the cloying flavor of strawberry, this tea is exquisitely mild and flavorful.<br>Aromatic with hints of strawberry and cinnamon, the dusky flavor of this tea is all but lost behind the sweet and spice.
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|Loganberry Tea || The sweetness of blackberry and the tartness of raspberry merge in this loganberry tea to create an aromatic blend that is mellow and full-bodied.<br>With a dark reddish tint, the murky loganberry tea has a distinctive aroma echoed in its peculiar taste.
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|Peach Tea || The sweet taste of peaches rolls over your tongue, its strong flavor enough to evoke the image of orchards filled with the sweet fruit. <br>Green and white tea blends together, with a light glaze of cinnamon added in for spice. An almost tart zest hides behind the overall pale taste of fresh, honeyed peaches, creating an overall light and refreshing flavor.
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|Tart Cherry Tea || Tart and somewhat sour, cherries flavor the black tea, which is infused with the subtle tastes of mint and vanilla. <br>As you inhale the deeply rich armoa of the tea, warmth floods over your tongue. Notes of ripe, red and black cherries saturate the hot liquid, offset by sweeter flavors that are wrapped around the sweet, tangy tartness.
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|Mango and Ginger Tea || Tropical fruit flavor runs through your mouth and down your throat, with underlying hints of ginger, providing the mango with a unique spiced savor. <br>As you sip at the tea, the strong scent of ginger fills your senses. The taste of mangos is at odds with the fragrance, yet the combination of flavor and aroma sends a small thrill through your tastebuds.
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|Black Pepper Tea || Spiced, almost as if directly mixed in with freshly ground pepper, the black tea clears your sinuses with its strong bouquet. <br>Dark black tea runs through your mouth, and as you feel it slip down your throat, you taste the rich undertones of chocolate and black liquorice. The result is a combination that strong without being overbearing.
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|White Pear Tea || White tea is infused with sweet pears, then enhanced with highlights of honey, chai, and chrysanthemum. It fills up your senses and momentarily clears your mind. <br>Warm and enticing, the tea is filled with the flavor of juicy pears, its honeyed scent coupled with the underlying hint of chai, creating a perfect blend of light and refreshing.
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|Tropical Night || The scent of richly blended black tea is perfused with the slightly bitter tinge of bittersweet blood oranges and the bouquet of cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of clove.<br>Though the initial taste is a bit astringent, the palette is soothed with a finish of sweet-tart hibiscus.
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|Summer Reverie || Subtle flavors of tart lychee, kiwi, and mango infuse the light vanilla body of the white tea, adding a sweet fruit-like aftertaste.<br> Fragrant and tropical, the unique flavor of pressed hibiscus flowers intermingles with the bright fruit notes lounging across the palate.
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|Chamomile Bloom || Delicate and subtle, the taste of chamomile blossoms soothes the senses as the flavors of rose petal, lemon balm leaf, and sarsaparilla add mild layers to the tea.<br>Smoothing and warm, the mild taste of chamomile blossoms, rose petal, sarsaparilla, and lemon balm leaf tickle your taste buds in a gentle dance of relaxation.
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|Misty Rose || The tea tastes distinctly flowery, with the heady aroma of roses heightening the flavor.<br>As fragrant as it is warming, the taste of roses and vanilla burst through the liquid, enveloping your taste buds and lingering at the back of your throat.<br>Racial Messages:<br>An unusual but exquisite blend of three distinct teas creates a unique taste, enriched with an infusion of rosehip and hibiscus. A delicious interplay of vanilla and extracted strawberry juice adds to the delicately subtle taste. <br>Light and gentle on the palate, complimentary tastes of fruit and rosehip combine to provide a remarkable soothing tea. The pureness of the taste is matched only by the clarity of the liquid.<br>
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| Licorice Tea || Smooth and invigorating, a strong licorice flavor adds a vibrancy and natural sweetness to the liquid.<br>A pungent sickly sweet aroma invades your senses as the slightly thick liquid touches the tongue, leaving a licorice aftertaste.<br>Racial Messages:<br>The delightfully enchanting taste of raspberries gives way to the more subtle licorice flavor beneath. The interplay of flavors creates a beautiful fragrant blend of tea that stimulates the senses.<br>The initial burst of sweetness stemming from the fruit-suffused liquid is gradually supplanted by a sweet licorice flavor with a surprisingly salty undertone.
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|Dandelion and Orange || The distinctive soft dandelion flavor is enhanced by scented orange, giving this tea an unexpected liveliness.<br>Fruity and pungent, the zesty orange provides a freshness that partially masks the more subdued flavor of dandelion.<br>Racial Messages:<br>A beautifully combined blend of mellow dandelion and slightly tart orange creates a soft fruity tea that is refreshing. The flavor is enhanced by the delicate taste of lemongrass.<br>Sweet and mellow, lemongrass and multiple spices emanate from the fragrant liquid. Gentle waves of a zesty orange and delicate dandelion add just the right note to the soft-bodied, lightly spiced flavor.
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| Traveler's Respite || Black, green, and white teas are blended with a hint of sassafras to give a rich tea experience.<br>Several types of teas blend to create a bold flavor, mellowed by just the right amount of sassafras, which adds an exotic sweetness.<br>Racial Messages:<br>The fresh taste of the green leaves serves as an excellent contrast to the roasted and ground tea. A counterpoint to the light, sweet taste is marginally discernible in the form of lily and pear blossoms.<br>
A faint lingering sweet aftertaste of mellow pear blossom and gentle lilies cleanses the palate after the intense flavors of the various tea leaves and the woody biting sweetness of the sassafras.
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| Azure Velvet || A soothing blend of blueberries and blackberries enhances the delicate taste of the tea, leaving a sweet and tangy aftertaste.<br>An energetic flair, reminiscent of late summer berries, rolls across your tongue, but there is something more that you can't quite put your finger on.<br>Racial Messages:<br>The powerful flavors of late summer blueberries and blackberries imbue a strong sweetness to the tea, which is both enhanced by and in turn enhances the bright, citrusy flavor of the black tea. The tea lands at the perfect intersection between sweet, jam-like fruitiness and something sharper, reminiscent of wine.<br>A subtle hint of cinnamon graces your tongue, almost hidden by the powerful burst of tart and sweet from the berry medley infused in the black tea. Despite a strong black currant-like quality, the tea has a surprisingly dry finish.
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| Imaera's Mystery ||The taste of this strong, fruity white tea immediately assails the mouth with notes of blaestonberry, spearmint, and sovyn clove. The tea has the soothing scent of Imaera's Lace.<br>Flavors of blaestonberry, white tea, spearmint, and sovyn clove powerfully and pleasantly mix on the tongue. As they fade, a light, flowery flavor lingers in the mouth.<br>Racial Messages:<br>Strong, rich overtones of blaestonberry are immediately followed by touches of sovyn clove and spearmint. As the white tea mellows, the light flavor of Imaera's Lace slowly rises and then fades.<br>A sudden rush of blaestonberry floods the mouth for a moment before being joined by notes of astringent sovyn clove and soothing spearmint. As the complex, fruity mixture wanes, the light taste of Imaera's Lace briefly haunts the tongue.
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| Peony Punch || Floral peony and sweet peach flavors are balanced nicely with tart lemon verbena.<br>The familiar scent of vanilla is almost overwhelmed by rich flowery peony and luscious peaches.<br>Racial Messages:<br>The intoxicating fragrances of peony blossoms greet your nostrils, quickly followed by the sweet scent and flavor of ripe summer peaches. The subtle white tea gives way to the bright zing of fresh lemon verbena.<br>Tangy lemon verbena teases the tongue and cleanses the palate, almost obscuring the delicate white tea. The heady aroma of dark pink peony soothes the senses. Plump juicy peaches and just a hint of vanilla honey the pot.
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| Jasmine Dreams || Deep rich flavors of blackberry and spicy phlox compliment the heavy scent of jasmine.<br>Flaeshornberry sugars the tongue against the tanginess of blackberries and spicy phlox. Soft apple blossoms taunt the nostrils before the intoxicating bouquet of jasmine takes over.<br>Racial Messages:<br>The heady fragrance of jasmine is tamed by the delicate scent of apple blossoms. Bitter-sweet blackberries deepen the teas color and lift the subtle spiciness of pink phlox. The sweet honey tones of flaeshornberry weave through the complexity of the concoction.<br>Dark black tea tempers the tea as sweet flaeshornberry nectar collides with the tartness of voluptuous blackberries. Understated notes of spicy pink phlox are carried along on the potent vapors of jasmine and apple blossom.
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| Mint Joy || The refreshing scent of mint tickles your nose and cleanses your palate, finishing with sweet pea blossoms and sour lemony sorrel.<br>A kaleidoscope of flavors assaults your tongue, sweet to sour, herbal to refreshing, each complimenting the next.<br>Racial Messages:<br>Grassy notes of green tea are flattered by the sweet flavor of creamy white pea blossoms. Clean spearmint is shouldered by the clear sharpness of peppermint. The balmy scent of garden sorrel is soft and subtle in the nose as well as across the palate.<br>Peppermint and spearmint run amok across the tongue, their bright scents rushing up into the nasal cavity. Lemony garden sorrel dances along the herbaceous tendencies of the green tea leaves. The dainty elegance of pea blossoms adds a hint of sweetness to the refreshment.
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| Sated Mor || Delicious sun-ripened blueberries spiked with bitter wormwood combine with rich, black tea leaves to seduce the senses. A hint of sweet, yet tart, bee pollen lingers as the liquid passes the tongue.<br>Cloying bee pollen in full blossom steeped with fragrant black tea leaves give this robust blend an exotic flavor when infused with tangy blueberries and dark fig. Unyielding notes of wormwood permeate the full-bodied tea.
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| Evening Promise || A sweet rose-perfumed taste deepens into a distinctive blend of cinnamon and plum that caresses the palate.<br>The subtle infusion of citrus and notes of honeysuckle creates a silky, vaporous flavor that lingers at the back of the throat.
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| Gathering Darkness || Clean head notes of tart apple are quickly muted by the complex smoky undertones of this shiny black tea.<br>The woody aftertaste of desiccated tree bark leaves your mouth feeling oddly dry despite being awash with fruity tea.<br>Pungent aromas of burnt wood fill your nostrils as the gritty flavorless liquid washes over your tongue to leave an ashy residue.<br>A sharp bite of acidic, under-ripe apple assaults your taste buds causing your eyes to water.
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| Imaera's Amber || A hint of sweet vanilla accentuates the more concentrated flavors and brings with it a sense of warm vitality.<br>Strongly flavored, this tea exhibits a faint muskiness reminiscent of old pine with a cinnamon finish.
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| Simmering Passion || The faintly sweet aroma of passion flower wafts gently on sensuously twisting streamers of warm, moist steam; quickly followed by a tangy hint of lemon balm to tease the senses.<br>A vibrant tingle of tangy lemon balm awakens the taste buds, providing a subtle, intriguing contrast to the mellow flowery fruitiness of sweet passion flower.
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==Brewing Locations==
===Coffee===
Publicly accessible stove locations include the following:
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| scope="row" | [[Icemule Trace]] || The Patio || u4043072 || Within the Ancient Burrow. Has a kettle.
! width="100"| Coffee Flavor Name !! Messaging
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| scope="row" | [[Mist Harbor]] || [[Misty's Teas]], Patio || u3216029 || Has a kettle.
|Chocolate and Chestnut || A smoky quality permeates this sweet, slightly spicy coffee blend. The low acidity is brightened by notes of maple, chocolate, and chestnut, and the coffee is finished by a fine crema.<br>Chestnut and chocolate stand out as the boldest notes in this spicy, smoky coffee blend.
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| scope="row" | [[Solhaven]] || [[Communitea House]], Orangery || u4901063 || No kettle.
|Spring Lemon || When the refreshingly light bite of lemon passes, you are left with the subtle taste of toasted grains.<br>A snappy, citrusy profile cleanses your palate leaving behind a dry sensation.<br>Racial message (Sylvankind):<br>Your senses are assaulted with the sharp aroma and taste of burnt grass mingled with sour lemony undertones.<br>The acidity of the innocuous-looking liquid sears the back of your throat.
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| scope="row" | [[Ta'Illistim]] || [[Galieca's Teas and Coffees|Galieca's Brewer's Retreat]] || u13104252 || Inside [[Galieca's Teas and Coffees]].
|Almond Dream || Heady floral and caramel aromas give way to flavors of citrus and almond.<br>A hint of sweetness fills your mouth with decadent notes of nut and smooth cocoa.<br>Racial message (Erithian):<br>The warm nuttiness of almond mingles with the sweetness of caramel, creating a smooth-tasting blend of flavors brightened by a faint undertone of citrus.<br>A smoky, somewhat nutty aroma assaults your nose as you bring the $O1S toward your lips. Delicate flavors of sweet dried fruit, toasted almonds, and dark chocolate are evenly balanced with the burnt sugar hints of caramel.
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| scope="row" | [[Ta'Vaalor]] || Malwith Inn, [[Casu's Coffee]] || u14102008 ||
|Bittersweet || With an easy going yet bold statement, what the black liquid lacks in acidity it makes up for in a bittersweet, dark chocolate flavor.<br>Smooth and spicy, your mouth is filled with a satisfying aftertaste resembling that of a fine wine.
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| scope="row" | [[Wehnimer's Landing]] || [[Gairen Compound]], Dwelling || u336593 || No kettle, small races only.
|Four Seasons ||Robust and sweet, it teases the tongue with a complexity of nutty flavors ranging from almond to nutmeg.<br>The perfect blend of light and dark roasts produces a lively drink with a dominance of vanilla.
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| scope="row" | [[Wehnimer's Landing]] || [[Silvergate Inn]], Tea Room || u109004 || Has a kettle.
|Sweet Caraway||The initial sweetness of the coffee gives way a stringent flavor akin to burnt sugar.<br>Full bodied and sickly sweet, the coffee leaves a taste of molasses-like caramel upon your tongue.<br>Racial message (Halfling):<br>The liquid has a full bodied, almost creamy texture, with more than a hint of caramel and rich sugar that teases the center of the tongue.
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|Woodland||A diffused taste of nuts serves to suppress that otherwise astringent taste of the full bodied coffee.<br>Sharp yet somewhat woody flavors burst through the smooth coffee, tantalizing your taste buds.<br>Racial message (Forest Gnomes):<br>Sharp yet somewhat woody flavors burst through the smooth coffee, tantalizing your taste buds.<br>An initial sharp background taste gives way to a subtle mixture of cinnamon and nuts. Then, in an instant, the indeterminate nutty flavor becomes more dominant.
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|Herbal Blossom || Delicately fragrant, the mellow beverage is infused with herbs which provide a subtle complement to the mild coffee flavor.<br>Under-roasted grains give rise to a weak coffee blend that nevertheless provides a satisfying flavor with the unimposing taste of herbs.<br>Racial message (Aelotoi):<br>The distinct flavors of dandelion and fennel do not overwhelm the simple blend of double-washed grained coffee; however, the herbs can be more keenly tasted on the tip of the tongue.<br>Despite being suffused with herbs, the overriding taste is that of a smoothly blended coffee supported by a tart ginger that works in harmony with the natural coffee taste.
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| Caramel Cherry Truffle || The bitter taste of slightly over-roasted coffee beans blends with hints of dark chocolate mocha and honeyed caramel, creating a rich truffle fusion further punctuated sweet cherry aftertaste.<br>A delicious blend of dark chocolate and honeyed caramel contrasts with the fruitiness of cherries and the bitter taste of coffee to form a dessert-like indulgence that invigorates the palate.
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| Campfire Companion || The taste of barely charred marshmallows floats slightly above the other notes, sweetening the night-black roast.<br>Rich milk chocolate melts into the roasted coffee flavor, blending seamlessly into a sweet graham cracker afterthought.
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| Mountain Blueberry Bouquet || Strong blueberry overtones pervade the surprisingly light coffee, vanilla and faint spices descending into sweet white chocolate notes.<br>Warm and subtly rich without being overwhelming, mountain blueberry mingles with vanilla and light spices, finishing with a white chocolate note that lends a sophisticated yet delicate range of flavors to tantalize the taste buds.
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| scope="row" | [[Wehnimer's Landing]] || [[Gert's Bakery|Baker's Shop]], Tea Room || u4114 || Has a kettle.
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===Other===
==How to Brew==
Coffee and tea can be brewed the same way when placing either tea leaves or coffee grounds directly into a brewing kettle. However, there are slight differences when using either a tea infuser or a coffee press, both of which are optional. Those differences are broken down in the later section. To brew coffee or tea ''without'' either a tea infuser or a coffee press:
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# First, both coffee and tea require the use of a prepared heat source, such as a [[portable stove]] or [[Collapsible Tripod]]. Ensure that the heat source is properly fueled, lit, and ready to use.
! width="100"| Flavor Name !! Messaging
# Next, fill the [[brewing kettle]] with water, either from water that is part of the [[food and drink]] system, or by {{boldmono|CASTing}} [[Minor Water (903)]] or [[Holy Bolt (306)]] at the kettle. It will take multiple glasses of water to fill a kettle completely. Kettle measurements include: about one-fourth full, about one-third full, about half full, about two-thirds full, about three-fourths full, nearly full, and full. A kettle holds up to 35 sips, equivalent to five full cups.
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# Place the filled kettle on the stove or other heat source and bring the water to a boil. Coffee and tea require the water to have reached the ''roiling boil'' state before either will begin the brewing process.<section end=brewstart />
|Hot Water || The drink is warm and soothing, if a little bland.<br>The liquid is the perfect comforting, warm temperature: not too hot, and not too cool.
# Place the [[tea leaves|tea leaves or coffee grounds]] in the kettle. This can be done directly, by removing the leaves or grounds from their packet, tin, or canister, or the packet/tin/canister can be {{boldmono|PUT}} directly into the kettle, which measures out exactly one dose.<br>Note: Tea leaves and coffee grounds can be added to the kettle and water at any point prior to boiling, including before the heat source is lit. However, they will not begin actually brewing until the water has reached a ''rolling boil''. Shortly afterward, the clear liquid (water) inside will begin to turn the color of the tea or coffee.
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# Let the kettle continue the brewing process. You can {{boldmono|LOOK IN}} the kettle to observe how intense the beverage is. See the [[#Brewing Intensity and Timing|brewing intensity and timing]] section for more information on how to determine that your tea or coffee is done.<br>Note: Once the kettle has reached a ''rolling boil'', it can be removed entirely from the heat source and it will still continue the brewing process uninterrupted. If the heat source goes out, it does not need to be re-lit so long as the kettle has already been heated to a ''rolling boil'' beforehand.
# Once the beverage has been brewed to the desired intensity, simply {{boldmono|POUR}} the kettle's contents into any appropriate [[drink container]], such as a mug or teacup.<br>Note: Unless using a tea infuser or a coffee press, the tea leaves or coffee grounds inside the kettle ''will continue the brewing process'' even as the beverage is being poured out of the kettle. If left to sit untouched for several minutes between pouring additional drinks, the later drinks will be significantly stronger.
# If desired, [[coffee and tea flavoring]]s can be added to the drink container after the beverage has been poured into it. This will append the tea or coffee's flavor messaging with the flavoring additive.<section end=brewfull />

===Using a Coffee Press===
<section begin=brewpress />{{#section:Brewing system|brewstart}}
# Place the [[tea leaves|coffee grounds]] inside the [[coffee press]]. This can be done directly, by removing the grounds from their packet, tin, or canister, or the packet/tin/canister can be {{boldmono|PUT}} directly into the coffee press, which measures out exactly one dose.
# Once the kettle has reached a ''rolling boil'', {{boldmono|POUR}} the kettle's boiling water into the coffee press.
# Wait approximately two minutes, and then {{boldmono|PRESS}} the coffee press to finish the brewing process. The coffee press will prevent it from being {{boldmono|PRESSed}} too early, ensuring that the coffee ends up "just right" for its intensity. This step also sets the brewing intensity so that the grounds will ''not'' continue to brew after pouring a cup.
# {{boldmono|POUR}} the coffee press's contents into an [[drink container]], such as a mug.
# If desired, [[coffee and tea flavoring]]s can be added to the drink container after the beverage has been poured into it. This will append the coffee's flavor messaging with the flavoring additive.<section end=brewpress />

===Using a Tea Infuser===
<section begin=brewinfuser />{{#section:Brewing system|brewstart}}
# Place the [[tea leaves]] inside the [[tea infuser]]. This '''must''' be done directly, by removing the grounds from their packet, tin, or canister, and then {{boldmono|PUTing}} the "tea leaves" item into the tea infuser, which measures out exactly one dose.
# Once the kettle has reached a ''rolling boil'', {{boldmono|PUT}} the tea infuser into the kettle. If the infuser has not yet been closed beforehand, this step will automatically close it, too.<br>Note: Tea leaves inside an infuser can be added to the kettle and water at any point prior to boiling, including before the heat source is lit. However, it will not begin actually brewing until the water has reached a ''rolling boil''. Shortly afterward, the clear liquid (water) inside will begin to turn the color of the tea.
# Let the kettle continue the brewing process. You can {{boldmono|LOOK IN}} the kettle to observe how intense the tea is. See the [[#Brewing Intensity and Timing|brewing intensity and timing]] section for more information on how to determine that your tea is done.<br>Note: Once the kettle has reached a ''rolling boil'', it can be removed entirely from the heat source and it will still continue the brewing process uninterrupted. If the heat source goes out, it does not need to be re-lit so long as the kettle has already been heated to a ''rolling boil'' beforehand.
# Once the tea has been brewed to the desired intensity, {{boldmono|GET}} the infuser out of it to set that intensity for the entire contents of the kettle. The tea leaves will ''not'' continue to steep after pouring a cup.
# Simply {{boldmono|POUR}} the kettle's contents into any appropriate [[drink container]], such as a mug or teacup.
# If desired, [[coffee and tea flavoring]]s can be added to the drink container after the beverage has been poured into it. This will append the tea's flavor messaging with the flavoring additive.<section end=brewinfuser />

===Brewing Intensity and Timing===
Unbrewed water is clear. A brewed beverage will have a color according to that specific beverage as well as an intensity description. The intensity of the liquid can progresses from pale to murky to or rich until it no longer displays any intensity adjective.

Within seconds of reaching a ''rolling boil'' state, any tea leaves or coffee grounds added to a kettle will turn the clear liquid (water) inside to the color according to the bevereage being brewed. It will initially appear as "some '''pale''' (color) liquid".

Approximately 1 minute later, the liquid will transition from pale to appear as "some '''murky''' (color) liquid".

Approximately 1 more minute later, the liquid will transition from murky to appear as "some '''rich''' (color) liquid".

Approximately 2 more minutes later, the liquid will drop the rich adjetive and appear as just "some (color) liquid".

The final beverage's strength appends the tea or coffee's flavor messaging:
:* The tea/coffee is weak.
:* The tea/coffee is a bit weak.
:* The tea/coffee is just right.
:* The tea/coffee is a bit strong.
:* The tea/coffee is very strong.

If the desired outcome is "just right", waiting 3 minutes after the brewing process begins (and the water in the kettle changes from "clear" to "pale (color)") will consistently produce this result. If a timer is not readily available, waiting an extra minute (when the water changes from "rich (color)" to no longer having any adjective) will also consistently produce this result, however care should be taken as it will quickly shift toward "strong" if not poured immediately.

If using a tea infuser, this is the point where the infuser should be removed to lock in the "just right" quality.

==Resources==
===Tea and Coffee Flavors===
* [[Tea flavors]]
* [[Coffee flavors]]
* [[Coffee and tea flavoring|Tea and Coffee additives]]

===A Taste of Truth Tea Leaves===
* [[A Taste of Truth - Tea Leaves]]
* [[Taste of Truth Tea Leaves (script)]]

===Loenthran Divination by Tea Leaves===
* [[Elanthian Divination: Elves#Loenthran Tea Leaf Translations 2|Elanthian Divination - Elves]]
* [[Divination: A Comprehensive Guide#Elves|Tea Leaf Divination by Loenthran elves]]
* [[Divination in Elanthia (log)]]
* [[Elanthian Divination: Elves]]
* [[Elven divination (log)]]

===Erithi Tea Ceremony===
* [[Erithi tea ceremony]]
* [[Erithi tea ceremony lecture (log)]]


===Non-Brewable Teas===
== Resources ==
* [[Herb|Herbs]] ''(for healing teas which cannot be brewed and must be purchased)''
*[[Taste of Truth Tea Leaves (script)]]
*[http://forum.gsplayers.com/archive/index.php/t-68272.html Player's Corner - Tea Set Help]


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The brewing system allows for characters to brew hot tea and coffee using a variety of common implements, which can be purchased or found in certain cafes and similar locations. Brewed tea allows those with the gift of divination to "read" the remaining leaves in their cups prior to the last sip.

Brewing Equipment

Tea leaves and coffee grounds are the foundation of the brewing system and can be purchased at various cafes and festivals. While the two are technically the same script and function almost the same, there is some slight variation in which optional tools can be used depending on if the base item involves "some tea leaves" or "some coffee grounds". Both tea leaves and coffee grounds can be found in single use form in a packet or in a tin or canister containing multiple doses, typically up to 20.

An unlocked Stovetop Dehydrator is capable of brewing custom blends of tea and coffee, depending on the base flavor item and any additives included.

A brewing kettle is used to hold water in preparation for brewing. Both tea leaves and coffee grounds can be placed directly inside a kettle, or they can be used in association with other optional tools to more precisely set the end beverage's potency.

Water is required as the basis for brewing. Water can be POURed into a kettle from any water item that is part of the food and drink system. Alternatively, Minor Water (903) and Holy Bolt (306) can be CAST at a kettle to fill it magically.

A heat source is used to heat the kettle once water is placed inside, bringing it to boil. It can be a portable stove, Collapsible Tripod, or another compatible heat source. Some heat sources require logs, tinder, or a matchbook to light - or an appropriate spell, such as Minor Fire (906).

A drink container such as a teacup or mug is required to actually drink the tea or coffee, once brewed. Simply POUR the kettle (or coffee press) into the container once the drink has been brewed to completion.

Optional tools include a tea infuser and a coffee press. These are used slightly differently but allow for the final brewed beverage to have its intensity, such as "weak", "strong", or "just right", set to a specific amount depending on when it is used in the brewing process. This prevents over-brewing from leaving tea leaves or coffee grounds in the kettle, continuing to steep.

Coffee and tea flavorings are optional additives that can be added to a cup of tea or coffee, appending the flavor messaging depending on the flavoring type.

Brewing Shops

Shop Name Realm Shop Location Shop Portal Shop Portal Location Type Shop Specialty
The Bean and Leaf Kraken's Fall Kraken's Fall a dark-shingled white oak shop Siphon Street (u7118219) shop
Blended Brew Wehnimer's Landing Landing Bazaar a slate-roofed white ash shop Modwir Lane in the Landing Bazaar (u336418) shop
Casu's Coffee Ta'Vaalor Ta'Vaalor a steep stairway Malwith Inn (u14102008) eatery coffee
Communitea House Solhaven South Haven a freshly painted door Old Market Plaza (u4902059) eatery
Galieca's Teas and Coffees Ta'Illistim Ta'Illistim a small shop Erissian Var (u13100075) eatery
Gert's Bakery Wehnimer's Landing Wehnimer's Landing the baker's shop Beolost Rd (u7088) shop baked goods
The Lady's Interlude Ta'Nalfein Nielira Harbor an ivy-draped ecru limestone shop the Cliffside (u14150112( shop
Misty's Teas Mist Harbor Western Harbor eatery
Pebblegems Cafe Icemule Trace Ancient Burrow a glaes-paned steel hatch or an open air patio Thaumaturgy Row (u4042258) eatery
Seline's Teahouse Sablecross Sablecross eatery

Brewing Locations

Publicly accessible stove locations include the following:

Realm Location Room # Notes
Icemule Trace The Patio u4043072 Within the Ancient Burrow. Has a kettle.
Mist Harbor Misty's Teas, Patio u3216029 Has a kettle.
Solhaven Communitea House, Orangery u4901063 No kettle.
Ta'Illistim Galieca's Brewer's Retreat u13104252 Inside Galieca's Teas and Coffees.
Ta'Vaalor Malwith Inn, Casu's Coffee u14102008
Wehnimer's Landing Gairen Compound, Dwelling u336593 No kettle, small races only.
Wehnimer's Landing Silvergate Inn, Tea Room u109004 Has a kettle.
Wehnimer's Landing Baker's Shop, Tea Room u4114 Has a kettle.

How to Brew

Coffee and tea can be brewed the same way when placing either tea leaves or coffee grounds directly into a brewing kettle. However, there are slight differences when using either a tea infuser or a coffee press, both of which are optional. Those differences are broken down in the later section. To brew coffee or tea without either a tea infuser or a coffee press:

  1. First, both coffee and tea require the use of a prepared heat source, such as a portable stove or Collapsible Tripod. Ensure that the heat source is properly fueled, lit, and ready to use.
  2. Next, fill the brewing kettle with water, either from water that is part of the food and drink system, or by CASTing Minor Water (903) or Holy Bolt (306) at the kettle. It will take multiple glasses of water to fill a kettle completely. Kettle measurements include: about one-fourth full, about one-third full, about half full, about two-thirds full, about three-fourths full, nearly full, and full. A kettle holds up to 35 sips, equivalent to five full cups.
  3. Place the filled kettle on the stove or other heat source and bring the water to a boil. Coffee and tea require the water to have reached the roiling boil state before either will begin the brewing process.
  4. Place the tea leaves or coffee grounds in the kettle. This can be done directly, by removing the leaves or grounds from their packet, tin, or canister, or the packet/tin/canister can be PUT directly into the kettle, which measures out exactly one dose.
    Note: Tea leaves and coffee grounds can be added to the kettle and water at any point prior to boiling, including before the heat source is lit. However, they will not begin actually brewing until the water has reached a rolling boil. Shortly afterward, the clear liquid (water) inside will begin to turn the color of the tea or coffee.
  5. Let the kettle continue the brewing process. You can LOOK IN the kettle to observe how intense the beverage is. See the brewing intensity and timing section for more information on how to determine that your tea or coffee is done.
    Note: Once the kettle has reached a rolling boil, it can be removed entirely from the heat source and it will still continue the brewing process uninterrupted. If the heat source goes out, it does not need to be re-lit so long as the kettle has already been heated to a rolling boil beforehand.
  6. Once the beverage has been brewed to the desired intensity, simply POUR the kettle's contents into any appropriate drink container, such as a mug or teacup.
    Note: Unless using a tea infuser or a coffee press, the tea leaves or coffee grounds inside the kettle will continue the brewing process even as the beverage is being poured out of the kettle. If left to sit untouched for several minutes between pouring additional drinks, the later drinks will be significantly stronger.
  7. If desired, coffee and tea flavorings can be added to the drink container after the beverage has been poured into it. This will append the tea or coffee's flavor messaging with the flavoring additive.

Using a Coffee Press

  1. First, both coffee and tea require the use of a prepared heat source, such as a portable stove or Collapsible Tripod. Ensure that the heat source is properly fueled, lit, and ready to use.
  2. Next, fill the brewing kettle with water, either from water that is part of the food and drink system, or by CASTing Minor Water (903) or Holy Bolt (306) at the kettle. It will take multiple glasses of water to fill a kettle completely. Kettle measurements include: about one-fourth full, about one-third full, about half full, about two-thirds full, about three-fourths full, nearly full, and full. A kettle holds up to 35 sips, equivalent to five full cups.
  3. Place the filled kettle on the stove or other heat source and bring the water to a boil. Coffee and tea require the water to have reached the roiling boil state before either will begin the brewing process.
  4. Place the coffee grounds inside the coffee press. This can be done directly, by removing the grounds from their packet, tin, or canister, or the packet/tin/canister can be PUT directly into the coffee press, which measures out exactly one dose.
  5. Once the kettle has reached a rolling boil, POUR the kettle's boiling water into the coffee press.
  6. Wait approximately two minutes, and then PRESS the coffee press to finish the brewing process. The coffee press will prevent it from being PRESSed too early, ensuring that the coffee ends up "just right" for its intensity. This step also sets the brewing intensity so that the grounds will not continue to brew after pouring a cup.
  7. POUR the coffee press's contents into an drink container, such as a mug.
  8. If desired, coffee and tea flavorings can be added to the drink container after the beverage has been poured into it. This will append the coffee's flavor messaging with the flavoring additive.

Using a Tea Infuser

  1. First, both coffee and tea require the use of a prepared heat source, such as a portable stove or Collapsible Tripod. Ensure that the heat source is properly fueled, lit, and ready to use.
  2. Next, fill the brewing kettle with water, either from water that is part of the food and drink system, or by CASTing Minor Water (903) or Holy Bolt (306) at the kettle. It will take multiple glasses of water to fill a kettle completely. Kettle measurements include: about one-fourth full, about one-third full, about half full, about two-thirds full, about three-fourths full, nearly full, and full. A kettle holds up to 35 sips, equivalent to five full cups.
  3. Place the filled kettle on the stove or other heat source and bring the water to a boil. Coffee and tea require the water to have reached the roiling boil state before either will begin the brewing process.
  4. Place the tea leaves inside the tea infuser. This must be done directly, by removing the grounds from their packet, tin, or canister, and then PUTing the "tea leaves" item into the tea infuser, which measures out exactly one dose.
  5. Once the kettle has reached a rolling boil, PUT the tea infuser into the kettle. If the infuser has not yet been closed beforehand, this step will automatically close it, too.
    Note: Tea leaves inside an infuser can be added to the kettle and water at any point prior to boiling, including before the heat source is lit. However, it will not begin actually brewing until the water has reached a rolling boil. Shortly afterward, the clear liquid (water) inside will begin to turn the color of the tea.
  6. Let the kettle continue the brewing process. You can LOOK IN the kettle to observe how intense the tea is. See the brewing intensity and timing section for more information on how to determine that your tea is done.
    Note: Once the kettle has reached a rolling boil, it can be removed entirely from the heat source and it will still continue the brewing process uninterrupted. If the heat source goes out, it does not need to be re-lit so long as the kettle has already been heated to a rolling boil beforehand.
  7. Once the tea has been brewed to the desired intensity, GET the infuser out of it to set that intensity for the entire contents of the kettle. The tea leaves will not continue to steep after pouring a cup.
  8. Simply POUR the kettle's contents into any appropriate drink container, such as a mug or teacup.
  9. If desired, coffee and tea flavorings can be added to the drink container after the beverage has been poured into it. This will append the tea's flavor messaging with the flavoring additive.

Brewing Intensity and Timing

Unbrewed water is clear. A brewed beverage will have a color according to that specific beverage as well as an intensity description. The intensity of the liquid can progresses from pale to murky to or rich until it no longer displays any intensity adjective.

Within seconds of reaching a rolling boil state, any tea leaves or coffee grounds added to a kettle will turn the clear liquid (water) inside to the color according to the bevereage being brewed. It will initially appear as "some pale (color) liquid".

Approximately 1 minute later, the liquid will transition from pale to appear as "some murky (color) liquid".

Approximately 1 more minute later, the liquid will transition from murky to appear as "some rich (color) liquid".

Approximately 2 more minutes later, the liquid will drop the rich adjetive and appear as just "some (color) liquid".

The final beverage's strength appends the tea or coffee's flavor messaging:

  • The tea/coffee is weak.
  • The tea/coffee is a bit weak.
  • The tea/coffee is just right.
  • The tea/coffee is a bit strong.
  • The tea/coffee is very strong.

If the desired outcome is "just right", waiting 3 minutes after the brewing process begins (and the water in the kettle changes from "clear" to "pale (color)") will consistently produce this result. If a timer is not readily available, waiting an extra minute (when the water changes from "rich (color)" to no longer having any adjective) will also consistently produce this result, however care should be taken as it will quickly shift toward "strong" if not poured immediately.

If using a tea infuser, this is the point where the infuser should be removed to lock in the "just right" quality.

Resources

Tea and Coffee Flavors

A Taste of Truth Tea Leaves

Loenthran Divination by Tea Leaves

Erithi Tea Ceremony

Non-Brewable Teas

  • Herbs (for healing teas which cannot be brewed and must be purchased)
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