While You Sip

Did you like the short story "Get A Kick Out Of This"?

GREAT.

The Director of Operations, Bert, has a knack for writing. We thought it would be fun to post a sample of his work here to see what kind of reactions we'd get. Apparently, a lot of you enjoyed it. Instead of dominating our site with his work, though, it seemed best to dedicate a separate site to showcasing those creative works.

We are proud to direct your attention to whileyousip.com.

You'll find more short stories periodically, as well as other works of art. You might even be invited to contribute. (Or if you'd like to contribute, just ask.)

Your constant enthusiasm and support are greatly appreciated.


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Get A Kick Out of This

Beck's story has been relocated.
Read about him here at While You Sip.

Thanks!!!

Dos Equis

Trini

"Behind every good man ..."

You know the rest.

We (the good folks at Tea Time 24/7) firmly believe that there are several amazing women behind us. We appreciate every fluid ounce of support we receive from men and women, but we would like to take a brief moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every lovely lady who has helped us along the way.

If you've been with us from the beginning

Bev

Skittles

If you've ever told a friend or two about us

Tiffany

If you've ever put on a #WheresThePeachTea? shirt

Zipporah

If you've ever given us a shot because you heard about us through a friend

Sammii

If you've ever posed for a picture
If you've ever volunteered to taste one of our products
If you've ever offered any advice or constructive criticism

If you've ever offered us any kind of support, even if we didn't notice it or acknowledge it ... thank you.

It would be great to personally shout out each of you individually, but we can't ... at least not here. That doesn't mean we won't keep looking for opportunities. Tag us in pics of yourself wearing your #WheresThePeachTea? shirt or sipping one of our cocktails and we'll be sure to feature you on our Instagram page.

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The First Day of the Week

"Sunday morning ... makes me feel ... so godly ... pardon me ... if I shake your soooooooooul."

So sang Andre Benjamin on a song about the first day of the week. Football, food, church (maybe?), not having to be at work - these things come standard with a Sunday.

... and if you live in Houston, TX ...

There may be a few extra staples to throw in the mix. For example, in one part of the city it is not unusual for guys to drive (slowly) up and down a certain boulevard to show off their custom paint jobs, exquisite sound systems, and various other modifications to their vehicles.

That atmosphere is the inspiration behind #StyrofoamSundays.
What does driving in an elaborately modified vintage American vehicle have to do with a cup that couldn't even fantasize about being biodegradable?

Hold on ... LEAN a little closer.

You know what? Nevermind.
Some people get it, some people don't.

In the meantime, if you happen to be sipping something (anything) out of a Styrofoam cup, snap a selfie. Use the hashtag #StyrofoamSundays so we can enjoy refreshments together in this cyber kickback. We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Chastity Isn't So Sweet After All

Virgin Sour

Believe it or not, there really isn't much to say about the Virgin Sour.
That's partially due to the fact that the drink speaks for itself (try some if you doubt it).
It's also because there's no complex back story to its origin.

Amazed by the reception of the Phorbidden Phruit, Bert spent nearly two years trying to figure out what to follow it with. He frequently thought of adding a cherry limeade to the team, but he wasn't sure of which ingredients he'd use. The task became unnecessarily challenging because he was trying too hard to start from scratch.

Fortunately, one day the obvious answer slapped him in the face. Bert didn't need to reinvent the wheel - he just needed to put a refreshing twist on cherry limeade. Once he cleared that obstacle and crafted the third installment for Tea Time 24/7, there was nothing left to do besides assign a name.

This would be the perfect blend of sweet and sour; strong yet smooth. What do you call a tangy drink that's so easy on the palate you could (in theory) serve it to a toddler? How do you identify something that tastes innocent but still conceals a malicious kick? Virgin Sour. What does it mean exactly? Ask someone who knows.

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The Object of Lust

Phorbidden Phruit

Generally speaking, women like drinks that taste fruity. Ask any bartender. Is that "rule" set in stone? Of course not - there are women who like stiff drinks and men who like fruity drinks. Who comes up with these rules anyway?

(That's a rhetorical question.)

How about another origin story? Remember our two bartenders at (the restaurant formerly known as) Danny's Porch? They were working a shift together when the liquor order arrived ... and a new raspberry flavored spirit had been temporarily introduced to the roster.

Roger almost immediately suggested that he and Bert find a use for it:

"We gotta do something with this."

Bert agreed, suggesting they try raspberry lemonade. They tossed a few ingredient ideas back and forth before settling on what would become the "flesh and bones" of the beverage. Still, a certain kick was lacking, and Bert made a daring suggestion to top it off. This proved to be the breath, the spirit that animated the drink so that it came to be a living cocktail.

All that remained was to name the new creation. Bert, who enjoys biblical trivia, suggested "Phorbidden Phruit". Why?

1. There is a hint of mystery to it, which could lure the curious into trying it for the first time.

2. Both Roger and Bert would occasionally replace the letter "F" with "Ph" as a joke of sorts that other college students and graduates would recognize.

3. As the saying goes, "gin makes you sin".

The collaborative effort between these two men turned out to be a success, arguably even larger than Bert's Peach Tea had been. Once the word got out, enthusiasm for the new cocktail spread like wildfire ... especially among female clients (but that's just a coincidence). Should you be tempted to try it for yourself, please take note of the symbol of caution. You've never tasted a raspberry lemonade quite like Phorbidden Phruit.

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National Iced Tea Day

KICK YOURSELF!

You missed a holiday.
Okay, maybe it wasn't a holiday in the truest sense, but June 10th was definitely a special day.

What was it?

'Twas National Iced Tea Day course ...

Chances are you're thinking at least one of two different things:

1. What is that?
2. Why should I care?

Well, the answer to the first question is relatively simple.
The second depends largely on you.

We at Tea Time 24/7 are feeling pretty generous. We want people to experience the refreshing taste of ice cold tea on a hot summer day ... but why limit that to one calendar day? Therefore, we've decided to have giveaways all summer. It could be tea, lemonade, limeade, pens, pencils, t-shirts ... whatever's clever.

... and actually, we already started. Don't worry, though, because you'll get your chance. Just stay tuned to the usual channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) and your opportunity will appear like magic.