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« on: August 29, 2009, 08:36:40 »
Purchased a cup yesterday and be warned ITS VILE,  i would also supect the coffee and chocolate is as well, as it now appears to be made with lukwarm water from in the depths of the trolley.....
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 12:11:39 »
Any 'proper' tea that isn't made with boiling water is vile. It's just that we've been forced to get used to it by cheap catering. I suspect XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) is using the cheapest teabag on the market as well.

Proper coffee can stand being made with water off the boil. Hot chocolate is probably the best choice though lukewarm chocolate can be pretty undrinkable. Instant coffee is beyond the pale, at whatever temperature.

H&S▸ (Health and Safety) would probably prevent tea trolleys being fitted with water heaters.
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2009, 12:34:57 »
Presumably its worse than the fgw First Class/Staff offering of teabag and cup of steaming water!
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2009, 01:05:03 »
much worse DM▸ (Dilton Marsh)...it makes the fgw 1st class stuff look like the beverage of royalty
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2009, 18:53:59 »
Given the number of times I end up burning the top of my mouth as I like hot tea, FGW▸ (First Great Western) first class/staff steaming water is hot!
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