Screech........

[British Red]

Okay I'm weird, I admit it. But I really like screech when I'm out and about. I like a brew same as the next bloke but I often use puritabs and like something to take the taste away. Even if I boil falt warm still water is just.....bleh. So powdered "squash" is the order of the day. The isotonic Lucozade stuff is okay but way pricey and years ago I used "Rise & Shine" powder (remember that.......and Hax apple flakes too..........?) but these days screech is it.

Fortunately a fellah I know just go back from Helmand and has a "re-supply" for me....including.....wait for it......"Tropical flavour" screech!

Has anyone tried it? Is it as good as lemon????

Really looking forward to it!

Red

 

[Dan1982]

What on earth is screech??

Sounds lovely??..............

Dan

 

[scanker]

Powdered squash, usually orange or lemon, given to troops in 24hr ration packs.

 

[John Fenna]

I will save you some - I just dumped about ten sachets!

 

[scanker]

http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Screech_Powder

 

[Dan1982]

Was that for me john?

Dan

 

[John Fenna]

Nah - Red gets first shout...he started it!

 

[Dan1982]

No worries. I'll get myself some lemsip instead!!

 

[British Red]

Thanks John

If you get a lot I'm always happy to share......

Except Caol Ila...which is all mine.....bwahahahahaha

 

[John Fenna]

I prefer Laphroiag.....

 

[British Red]

Ilay is all good but Caol Ila is king.......there can be, only one!

 

[scottishwolf]

Lidl do a powdered wild fruits (granulated) tea drink. It doesn't actually contain any tea or taste anything like tea and can be used hot or cold. It just tastes like ribena . I love the stuff as I can't stand tea or coffee. I think a tub makes about 4 litres and costs 99p. I always have a zip lock bag of the stuff in my pack.

 

[British Red]

Aaah now thats worth knowing - top tip!

 

[scottishwolf]

They do lemon or peach stuff too but that does contain tea

 

[Wayland]

I quite like screech too.

My local chinese supermarket does oragne and mango powdered drink called "Eight o'clock" in 500g bags....

 

[verloc]

i must admit i love the stuff but i aint had any in years, one of these "weigh your own" shops with the barrels in used to sell it and it was dirt cheap but then that was a long time ago. Gah nostalgic over powdered squash! Will try the Lidl stuff - sounds promising.

 

[amott69]

i never new anyone who liked screech you must be missing a few taste buds

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

I like screech



:theyareon

 

[jungle_re]

better off snorting it, its gout inducing.
The lemon is OK

i think you can get powder Saft but your best of asking a sandi member and that is nice

 

[ScarletPimpernel]

I find screech's astringent effect revolting, and it is even more vile when warmed in the sun. It also leaves sediment in the bottom of your bottle.

For those that like it, I'll see if there's any kicking about in our stores.

An equally nasty squash currently being served on a daily basis in my Mess - a week's worth of e-numbers in one glass. Available in eye-wateringly strong orange, or dental mouthwash red.