We head unstoppably towards the battle royale, tea versus coffee, all lined up for Sunday the 2nd of November. More broadsides have been issued from both sides as companies across the globe declare their loyalty to one side or another.
DAVIDsTEA of Montreal appears to be undecided, stating that they obviously love tea, but that they are partial to coffee - I must admit that their Jumpy Monkey blend did turn my head for a moment, but I shall be strong.
Kicking Horse Coffee of Invermere, BC unsurprisingly voted for COFFEE! #FueledbytheHorse
Ritual Coffee of San Francisco has risen above the arguments with a quote from Mark Twain - Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. I say that they have risen above the argument, they may actually just be calling me thick, which is probably quite true.
And Coffee Planet NL of the Netherlands has unfortunately plumped for the dark side.
Today Mr Clark of Life, Explained warns of a tea drinking army preparing to mobilise. Well, let our army rise up - and make a cuppa. I am typing this blog using my partners laptop as the power supply in my PC has died suspiciously just as we gear up for this epic battle. I'm not saying that Tim did it, but...
Voting-wise tea has taken a comfortable lead over coffee, with hot chocolate rearing its head too. Make sure that you vote for your favorite hot drink at http://vote.pollcode.com/16115227 and do promote the contest anyway you can, using the hashtag #HOTDRINKDAY