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Anyone else just ever kinda want to... (i.redd.it)
submitted by reddjedett
reddjedett [OP] 78 points 1y ago
Original poster here.

For further context: I put a tea bag in the cup. It's hard to see in the picture.

I was just making a joke about the irony of asking for tea with no water. Not complaining about making the drink at all. 👍👍❤
aspiringgrandpa 25 points 1y ago
why did it take me 5 minutes to get the joke 😭 i’m embarrassed… i was like…”ugh i feel that just add water to the cup and you don’t have to go through half a pitcher of tea!” but….i get it now
puttybutty 54 points 1y ago
Usually, I'm against randomly excessive orders, but some of you guys in the comments are getting petty. Just pour black tea and ice and call it a day. It's the most simple order. Not like they're asking for cold foam, salted cold foam, and then layers caramel drizzle and whipped cream in the bottom of the cup.
canidieyet_ 34 points 1y ago
for real. yes it uses a lot of tea. i’d rather make a no water iced tea than some $15 tiktok monstrosity 💀
reddjedett [OP] 25 points 1y ago
I was just making a joke about the irony of asking for tea with no water. It's all good. I don't mind making that drink at all.
puttybutty 9 points 1y ago
Your post is a joke. I got that part. It's why I said "you guys in the comments" cause some of them are genuinely confused how to make this drink and are complaining.
reddjedett [OP] 11 points 1y ago
I gotchu. 🤜🤛
djk1101 11 points 1y ago
It’s my least favorite aspect of this sub. Like bro, making a refresher that is all refresher with no ice, or a tea that has no water is literally just making your job easier. Who cares if they game the system. It’s easier for us, and a win for them. But some of these guys will complain about how starbucks is the devil to work for, but also defend its profit margins because customers pull a trick to get something extra, while also making it easier for you.

Not directed at OP ofc who’s just making a joke.
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twirlylilchungis 15 points 1y ago
We have someone everyday who gets a ‘trenta black tea no water no ice’ like just take my pitcher of black tea lol
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LaurabelleBabe 4 points 1y ago
It’s only annoying cuz it uses a lot of tea all at once
puttybutty 1 points 1y ago
That's why you have backups made and have someone on support. To make additional backups as needed.
LaurabelleBabe 5 points 1y ago
I wish we were staffed for that :(
theindyjan 11 points 1y ago
My son used to be a barista. He is the one who told me about ordering my tea without water. Although I still get ice. I love strong black tea and this is usually my go to drink to get through my 12 hour night shifts at the hospital.

I noticed this label says no liquid cane sugar. Does the tea still come with sugar in it? I used to customize to no sugar but now the default seems to be no sugar for an order without customization.
tonyplush11 14 points 1y ago
It doesn’t come with liquid cane anymore in the US, but customers still insist on ordering it this way for some reason
Not_Another_Karen 7 points 1y ago
It does still in Canada though. It automatically adds it with the app, and our recipe cards have the cane sugar pumps listed.
theindyjan 3 points 1y ago
That is good to know. I am in the United States so if I ever travel I will know to double check the customization. I really do not like sweet tea.
7beforeminutes5 2 points 1y ago
I’ve been trying to educate our customers that the standard is not sweetened but it’s rough, especially since they were sweetened for so long before.
Minute-General-2090 6 points 1y ago
I'm saving this for April's fool next year
RedKamo 3 points 1y ago
What’s in the cup?
canidieyet_ 6 points 1y ago
a tea bag
RedKamo 2 points 1y ago
Pffft that makes sense. Thank you
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AlexanderAJ3 3 points 1y ago
Tea is made with water… they made a joke with a teabag because no water
kaefeen 2 points 1y ago
you forgot the ice
resentnothing 2 points 1y ago
💯
peepeepoopaccount 2 points 1y ago
Ok but I love when people order this I just pour in black tea and ice in the cup and call it a day
sunninini -5 points 1y ago
what do you do in this situation 😭 just ice and teabags?
new_direction_ 24 points 1y ago
It’s an iced tea, which by standard would be half base (brewed tea) and half water. In this case, you would do all brewed tea, no extra water.
Leaffrost101 11 points 1y ago
Just pour the tea in? Isn't the iced black tea supposed to be already made so it can be poured into the shaker?
0mniscence 4 points 1y ago
I'm curious... In my store iced teas are generally prepared with water and ice to make the base and then we add more water when they are ordered for drinks. Is it normal to use hot tea bags for iced tea?
7beforeminutes5 4 points 1y ago
The OP was making a joke of tea with no water just being a tea bag. You are right. It’s already made ready to be added to ice and water in a shaker!
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