Steve is in the office...
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He does his fiction writing at his home offices, not the business office. On the occasions he actually makes it into the business office where I work, it's to take care of the business side of things or do in-person interviews and he rarely stays more than a couple hours. Most interviews are done by phone or email rather than in-person but in that case they're never done at his homes where he and Tabitha live. Occasionally they'll be done at a guest house if he's not in Bangor. We go over his schedule usually with regard to travel plans, interview and appearance requests, and any other questions that have come up that I wasn't able to field on my own. He might be bringing in a completed manuscript that needs to be photocopied and sent on to his agent and publisher. There's personal chit-chat just as I'm sure anyone else does in their workplace. He is a tea drinker--always has been, but the caffeinated variety not herbal tea HollyGolightly. I'm sure that's the difference between coffee drinkers and those tea drinkers you've noticed who seem more serene.The office pictures shown above are older ones and don't look like either of the current home or business offices in Bangor.
Oh, see - we're like peas in a pod! I drink tea, also - Tetley British Blend, in the purple box. I have a personal question - do you know which brand he drinks?
...but you're even purtier now....Seems like a lifetime ago that that was taken.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I'm glad you said it (I was thinking the same thing)...but you're even purtier now....
Not sure which brand he buys but he prefers Earl Grey flavor. That's a flavor, right?
...but you're even purtier now....
I'm glad you said it (I was thinking the same thing)
Thank you--that made my day! Not often you get to hear that when you get in my age bracket.
Jean Luc Picard thinks so!
Earl Grey
tea is one of the most popular teas in the West, and is likely the most popular flavored tea in the world. In America, Earl Grey is sometimes spelled 'Earl Gray' instead, though this is not a generally accepted spelling of the name.
Earl Grey's Flavor
Earl Grey is a black tea , so it usually has a bold flavor. Unlike Orange Pekoe (which is a tea grade named for the Dutch royal House of Orange-Nassau), Earl Grey has a citrusy flavor.
Earl Grey's citrusy taste is due to the addition of natural or synthetic bergamot oil. (Bergamot orange is a type of aromatic citrus fruit that is usually grown in the Mediterranean, and bergamot oil is extracted from the skin of the bergamot fruit.)
Although Earl Grey varies from producer to producer, its taste is often described as bright, refreshing and bold.
Earl Grey's History
Earl Grey is named after a person, Earl Charles Grey of Britain. Charles Grey was prime minister of England from 1830 through 1834, and although he abolished slavery during his time in office, he is most remembered for his namesake tea.
It is said that the recipe for Earl Grey tea was given to Earl Charles Grey when he saved the son of a tea blender in China from drowning. Story goes that the recipe for scenting and flavoring black tea with bergamot oil was given to him as a thanks for this good deed. In reality, it is highly unlikely that Earl Charles Grey ever visited China, much less saved a drowning boy there, and today, no one knows why Charles Grey was honored by having a tea named after him. However, Earl Grey was named around Charles Grey's time in office, so the name could have simply been a nod to a powerful political leader.
More recently, Earl Grey tea has made a number of appearances in popular culture. It is a favorite of
Star Trek: The Next Generation 's Captain Picard, as well as The Davinci Code 's Sir Leigh Teabing.
Caffeine in Earl Grey
The caffeine content of Earl Grey varies from type to type, but it is generally comparable to other black teas. This would place regular Earl Grey tea (or as it is sometimes incorrectly called 'caffeinated Earl Grey') around 55 to 90 mg of caffeine per cup, and decaf Earl Grey at around two to 10 mg per cup.
For more information on caffeine levels in black teas like Earl Grey, see this article on Caffeine Levels in Coffee, Tea & Other Drinks and this article on Factors Influencing Caffeine Levels in Tea .
Types of Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey is so popular that it has spawned a number of similar teas. One of the most popular of these is Lady Grey, which is usually a blend of Earl Grey and blue cornflower blossoms. Other popular Earl Grey variations include Russian Earl Grey (Earl Grey with pieces of citrus peel mixed in), Decaf Earl Grey, Earl Red / Red Earl Grey / Earl Rooibos (a bergamot-flavored rooibos ) and Earl Green (a bergamot-flavored green tea or, in some cases, a bergamot-flavored pouchong / baozhong ). Some tea companies offer other stately names (such as Mademoiselle Grey or Lord Grey), which are blended with spices, flowers (such as rose petals or lavender ) or other ingredients.
Some coffeeshops and tea shops also offer a drink called London Fog, which is a 'tea latte ' made from Earl Grey, steamed milk and vanilla syrup.
How to Make & Enjoy Earl Grey
Like many black teas , Earl Grey is fairly easy to prepare. To brew Earl Grey tea, you'll need a teapot, some Earl Grey tealeaves and some good quality water that is nearly boiling or boiling.
Some people prefer to pre-warm their teapot with hot water, which helps maintain the steeping temperature. To do this, simply pour boiling water into the teapot, wait a minute, and then discard the water.
To make Earl Grey, use about one teaspoon of tealeaves (or one regular-sized teabag) per cup of hot water. Steep in boiling or near boiling water for four to five minutes, depending on the tea and your flavor preferences. Then, remove the tealeaves (or teabag).
Some people enjoy sugar and / or lemon in their Earl Grey. While it is not traditional to add milk to citrusy teas, some Americans also enjoy milk in their Earl Grey.
tea is one of the most popular teas in the West, and is likely the most popular flavored tea in the world. In America, Earl Grey is sometimes spelled 'Earl Gray' instead, though this is not a generally accepted spelling of the name.
Earl Grey's Flavor
Earl Grey is a black tea , so it usually has a bold flavor. Unlike Orange Pekoe (which is a tea grade named for the Dutch royal House of Orange-Nassau), Earl Grey has a citrusy flavor.
Earl Grey's citrusy taste is due to the addition of natural or synthetic bergamot oil. (Bergamot orange is a type of aromatic citrus fruit that is usually grown in the Mediterranean, and bergamot oil is extracted from the skin of the bergamot fruit.)
Although Earl Grey varies from producer to producer, its taste is often described as bright, refreshing and bold.
Earl Grey's History
Earl Grey is named after a person, Earl Charles Grey of Britain. Charles Grey was prime minister of England from 1830 through 1834, and although he abolished slavery during his time in office, he is most remembered for his namesake tea.
It is said that the recipe for Earl Grey tea was given to Earl Charles Grey when he saved the son of a tea blender in China from drowning. Story goes that the recipe for scenting and flavoring black tea with bergamot oil was given to him as a thanks for this good deed. In reality, it is highly unlikely that Earl Charles Grey ever visited China, much less saved a drowning boy there, and today, no one knows why Charles Grey was honored by having a tea named after him. However, Earl Grey was named around Charles Grey's time in office, so the name could have simply been a nod to a powerful political leader.
More recently, Earl Grey tea has made a number of appearances in popular culture. It is a favorite of
Star Trek: The Next Generation 's Captain Picard, as well as The Davinci Code 's Sir Leigh Teabing.
Caffeine in Earl Grey
The caffeine content of Earl Grey varies from type to type, but it is generally comparable to other black teas. This would place regular Earl Grey tea (or as it is sometimes incorrectly called 'caffeinated Earl Grey') around 55 to 90 mg of caffeine per cup, and decaf Earl Grey at around two to 10 mg per cup.
For more information on caffeine levels in black teas like Earl Grey, see this article on Caffeine Levels in Coffee, Tea & Other Drinks and this article on Factors Influencing Caffeine Levels in Tea .
Types of Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey is so popular that it has spawned a number of similar teas. One of the most popular of these is Lady Grey, which is usually a blend of Earl Grey and blue cornflower blossoms. Other popular Earl Grey variations include Russian Earl Grey (Earl Grey with pieces of citrus peel mixed in), Decaf Earl Grey, Earl Red / Red Earl Grey / Earl Rooibos (a bergamot-flavored rooibos ) and Earl Green (a bergamot-flavored green tea or, in some cases, a bergamot-flavored pouchong / baozhong ). Some tea companies offer other stately names (such as Mademoiselle Grey or Lord Grey), which are blended with spices, flowers (such as rose petals or lavender ) or other ingredients.
Some coffeeshops and tea shops also offer a drink called London Fog, which is a 'tea latte ' made from Earl Grey, steamed milk and vanilla syrup.
How to Make & Enjoy Earl Grey
Like many black teas , Earl Grey is fairly easy to prepare. To brew Earl Grey tea, you'll need a teapot, some Earl Grey tealeaves and some good quality water that is nearly boiling or boiling.
Some people prefer to pre-warm their teapot with hot water, which helps maintain the steeping temperature. To do this, simply pour boiling water into the teapot, wait a minute, and then discard the water.
To make Earl Grey, use about one teaspoon of tealeaves (or one regular-sized teabag) per cup of hot water. Steep in boiling or near boiling water for four to five minutes, depending on the tea and your flavor preferences. Then, remove the tealeaves (or teabag).
Some people enjoy sugar and / or lemon in their Earl Grey. While it is not traditional to add milk to citrusy teas, some Americans also enjoy milk in their Earl Grey.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Uncle Bill loved this stuff - he used to joke about it and call it his "Early Grave" tea
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
milk and sugar? just plain?
No sugar but not 100% sure about the milk--am thinking he takes it black but it's been a long time since I've seen him drink it as he doesn't usually bother when he's in the office.
No milk, I expect. Earl Grey is lovely but not with milk I don't think.
A little milk is okay, but lemon is better--sets off the bergamot flavour
Yeah meeting famous people and public figure folks in person, is never like how we dream it up to be.
A famous author used to live in my neighborhood (not going to tell who:it was not Stephen King), the only thing I ever said to him was hi (as he scooped up his morning newspaper)and that was in reply to him saying hi to me ( as I walked to the mail box), and it was just "hi".
I like our fictionalized version of SK; the one who spends his day at the office playing guitar, and baseball in the back parking lot.
I'll have to try thatA little milk is okay, but lemon is better--sets off the bergamot flavour
...HEY!...Early Grey is my favorite tea as well....so now he just HAS to let me in the kitchen!!!!!....
...I've never been told I was pretty....Thank you--that made my day! Not often you get to hear that when you get in my age bracket.
...from all accounts, and comments made by those who do indeed know the man...I don't think "disappointment" would be the word we would use...he's "Just folk" that happens to have a genius knack for writing...
...but you're even purtier now....
I'm glad you said it (I was thinking the same thing)
Get a room dammit! And somebody tell me the room number, dammit! I'm so sicka all of ya.Thank you--that made my day! Not often you get to hear that when you get in my age bracket.