Popular Post British Consular Team Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 We've noticed that some of the people who read our info on Thai Visa Forum have an interest in the amount of tea and coffee the team consumes so we thought we would share some figures. Based on stats up to last week we drink on average about 0.8 of a cuppa a day per person in the team. About 10% of that is tea (PG Tips mainly), the rest coffee. Lunch breaks are the most popular time to put the kettle on. Biscuits are rare. If you are more interested in what we do to help British Nationals in Thailand, please check out our activities updates at https://forum.thaivisa.com/forum/264-consular-team-activities/. 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 Haha, I like this. Good to see you guys are human and with a sense of humour! But only 0.8 cups of tea per day?! You mustn’t employ many northerners. 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Consular Team Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Haha, I like this. Good to see you guys are human and with a sense of humour! But only 0.8 cups of tea per day?! You mustn’t employ many northerners. That's an average figure, remember. The northerners in the team weigh heavily in the stats... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 0.8 cups per day, come on who you trying to fool????? So if you are not drinking at least 1 cup tea/ coffee per day, what else you drinking? Lao kao may be. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post faraday Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 58 minutes ago, British Consular Team said: Biscuits are rare Whaaat...? 0.8 cups of tea a day & no biscuits....??? Her Majesty would "not be amused" ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Abusive Troll comment removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Hmmm, Brit here. When not working from home I get to the office at about 6.30AM, by 8AM I am making my second 1.5L pot of tea (I don't count the actual mugs of tea). I consume a lot of the stuff throughout the day, I can measure my productivity (and associated stress level) by the number of used bags when I finish. I prefer the Dilmah brand of Ceylon tea, black with no sugar, it's not cheap mind. AND the office supply snacks (not necessarily biccies). WFH is even worse as Madam makes the tea so I don't have to do it myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Crossy said: Dilmah That stuff is absolute cack. Remind me to bring my own box of PG Tips next time I visit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 8 hours ago, British Consular Team said: Biscuits are rare. If you ever visit the ThaiVisa bunker you can grab a few handfuls from the snack bar. We have everything from custard creams to waggon wheels, Jammie dodgers, Cadbury dairy milk fingers, Battenburg cake. All sorts really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 Just now, blackcab said: If you ever visit the ThaiVisa bunker you can grab a few handfuls from the snack bar. We have everything from custard creams to waggon wheels, Jammie dodgers, Cadbury dairy milk fingers, Battenburg cake. All sorts really. Sadist ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 9 hours ago, British Consular Team said: Based on stats up to last week we drink on average about 0.8 of a cuppa a day per person in the team. Is there a counter on the teapot .? And no mention of curled or raised little fingers when raising the cup from one's saucer .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 7 hours ago, blackcab said: That stuff is absolute cack. Remind me to bring my own box of PG Tips next time I visit! I usually get 2,000 PG or Tetley when family visit, sadly supplies have dried up due to the spikey footballs. Dilmah is better than the alternative, Yellow Label which is the tea equivalent of Budweiser. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antonymous Posted January 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Justgrazing said: Is there a counter on the teapot .? And no mention of curled or raised little fingers when raising the cup from one's saucer .. I believe it should be raised, as keeping it curled may infer a crippled little finger which is awkward. Edited January 28, 2021 by AlQaholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 My information from the police is that they are involved in gang stalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 11 hours ago, blackcab said: That stuff is absolute cack. Remind me to bring my own box of PG Tips next time I visit! Here is a question. I only have an average of two cups a day, but cannot drink tea without a cake or biccie, anyone else like this? Also, I have never even tasted coffee in my life, just cannot stand the smell of the stuff, the same applies to alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Crossy said: I usually get 2,000 PG or Tetley when family visit, sadly supplies have dried up due to the spikey footballs. Dilmah is better than the alternative, Yellow Label which is the tea equivalent of Budweiser. I agree, I actually like Dilmah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 14 hours ago, blackcab said: If you ever visit the ThaiVisa bunker you can grab a few handfuls from the snack bar. We have everything from custard creams to waggon wheels, Jammie dodgers, Cadbury dairy milk fingers, Battenburg cake. All sorts really. What time is tiffin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post British Consular Team Posted January 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2021 23 hours ago, faraday said: Whaaat...? 0.8 cups of tea a day & no biscuits....??? Her Majesty would "not be amused" ???? Our Consul is in an Embassy Board of Management meeting as we write. He tells us there is one packet of ginger nuts on the table... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Gandtee said: What time is tiffin? I used to love this stuff https://www.cadbury.co.uk/products/cadbury-dairy-milk-tiffin-17881 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicscene Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I am surprised that the tea consumed is not Earl Grey tea. Expensive to buy here in Thailand but its what I have always enjoyed. When I was working it was at least 6 cups a day now I am retired its only 3 cups and often with a ginger biscuit. I am sure the embassy employs many Thai people so was the figure quoted based on all staff including Thais or just the British staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Gandtee said: What time is tiffin? Any time is tiffin time. Out of interest, do the Thai staff partake in tea time, or do they prefer an icy brew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, British Consular Team said: Our Consul is in an Embassy Board of Management meeting as we write. He tells us there is one packet of ginger nuts on the table... If I was to suggest who the ginger nut might be, I'm sure I'd be thrown in The Tower.....but I imagine you might know who I might mean. *laugh emoji* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post British Consular Team Posted January 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 hours ago, 2530Ubon said: Any time is tiffin time. Out of interest, do the Thai staff partake in tea time, or do they prefer an icy brew? We have some big fans of coffee amongst our Thai colleagues. Bubble tea is popular too - should we include that in our stats? Not really tea, is it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, British Consular Team said: We have some big fans of coffee amongst our Thai colleagues. Bubble tea is popular too - should we include that in our stats? Not really tea, is it? The embassy must be busy, but I do appreciate the time taken on this thread. It's a nice change to see something cheerful and positive in an otherwise difficult time for many, and I laughed and smiled at a lot of the comments here. Keep up the good work ???? Edited January 28, 2021 by 2530Ubon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 B3 or C2. Milk, no sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 12:57 AM, British Consular Team said: Our Consul is in an Embassy Board of Management meeting as we write. He tells us there is one packet of ginger nuts on the table... What's he doing on the table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 4:09 PM, Jonathan Fairfield said: B3 or C2. Milk, no sugar. D2 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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