Aug 7th, '11, 02:13
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by Chip » Aug 7th, '11, 02:13
Happy Sunday TeaDay everyone. Welcome to our Casual TeaRoom today.
Please drop in and share what is in your cup with us. Yesterday we discussed how we determine how much water we use when brewing. Feel free to continue to discuss this topic.
Also be sure to discuss today's 'Off Tea Topic'.
Satchel Paige wrote:How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
This can be very thought-provoking and introspective. Many variables could come in to play. Be sure to take time to ponder before you answer.
We are looking forward to sharing this TeaDay with ... everyone. Bottoms up!
Aug 7th, '11, 08:54
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by bob » Aug 7th, '11, 08:54
I'm back from holidays and I started the day with a bowl of matcha (Kaoru organic from O-Cha). Yummy, but somehow I think I prefer the Kiri-no-Mori's more bolder taste... Hmmm, must try it koicha style...
Regarding my age I must say that I usually feel older and wiser than I really am when I have a serious tea session. Somehow I associate the tea with calm, peace, wisdom and longevity, and the image of Lu Yu floats to mind...
Aug 7th, '11, 15:08
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by Chip » Aug 7th, '11, 15:08
I would say it depends on the moment in time. If I am on my bicycle, conquering a winding mountain road ascent, I am 20-29. If reality sets in and the road is beating me, I am older than reality, in my 60's, and wondering what am I trying to do, kill myself?!?
Drinking tea, I am rarely any age, just feeling the tea. Tea seems to have no age discrimination.
Aug 7th, '11, 15:13
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by Chip » Aug 7th, '11, 15:13
Oh, the TeaChat Treasure hunt will begin sometime today and will continue through the week! The "treasures" are spectacular!
Participation is FREE to TeaChatters thanks to some kind benefactors!
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by AdamMY » Aug 7th, '11, 15:17
I would honestly have no good answer ( or even a bad one at that) to the tea day topic. But I did have my first tea in a few days, a Hatsumi Shincha (not glowing yet), and now I am gearing up for some Yancha from Red Blossom.
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by debunix » Aug 7th, '11, 15:56
Daily I have moments when I am 3 or 4 years old, amazed by yet another wonder of the world, and moments when I am much, much older than my calendar age.
Today, drinking a fine Mao Feng from Jingteashop from my Rock hagi cup, I am again a child in need of a nap, comfortably fed and ready to sleep after I finish my drink.
Later, I may be old enough to appreciate the sophisticated brilliance of my Lao Ban Zhang, the leaves of which were not nearly exhausted by yesterday's very limited infusions--I had better be, because my 5 year old self would not like it at all.
Aug 7th, '11, 17:18
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by Herb_Master » Aug 7th, '11, 17:18
Chip wrote:I would say it depends on the moment in time. If I am on my bicycle, conquering a winding mountain road ascent,
I am 20-29. If reality sets in and the road is beating me, I am older than reality,
in my 60's, and wondering what am I trying to do, kill myself?!?
I thought this year's Tour De France was on of the best since Miguel retired
Little did I realise that for 9 days Thomas Voeckler was really you, until half way up Alpe D'Huez he went from
25 to
60.
Or maybe you switched identities and became
Pierre Rolland after towing Thomas up hills for 9 days Pierre was suddenly set free! ANd won the stage with Panache [that is French for Chinese Green Tea] certainly a prospect for the future!
I wonder how long it will be before Cyclists are banned if they drink tea before a race!
Aug 7th, '11, 17:57
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by Chip » Aug 7th, '11, 17:57
Herb_Master wrote:I thought this year's Tour De France was on of the best since Miguel retired
Little did I realise that for 9 days Thomas Voeckler was really you, until half way up Alpe D'Huez he went from
25 to
60.
Or maybe you switched identities and became
Pierre Rolland after towing Thomas up hills for 9 days Pierre was suddenly set free! ANd won the stage with Panache [that is French for Chinese Green Tea] certainly a prospect for the future!
I wonder how long it will be before Cyclists are banned if they drink tea before a race!
Wellll, actually I was going to use a TdF analogy for my post. But no matter how young "I am" I am never in that league.
It was a great Tour, full of surprises and intrigue and suspense. I honestly did not think Cadel had it in him to win at the start, but he surprised me spectacularly.
Began the TD with Miyabi shincha with the Mrs. Then before a ride, I performance enhanced with matcha ... well, not really but I am now wondering.
Aug 7th, '11, 18:39
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by Chip » Aug 7th, '11, 18:39
The first ever TC TreasureHunt is now live. Check out the topic here ...
http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 66&start=0
TreasureHunt Treasure 1 Clue 1 "Hot Legs"
Aug 7th, '11, 20:32
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by Chip » Aug 7th, '11, 20:32
And no, Rod Stewart is not one of the "treasures."
Though now his song with this title keeps going through my head.
Aug 7th, '11, 23:07
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by Skippyandjif » Aug 7th, '11, 23:07
I look like I'm about twelve, and apparently have around that level of maturity most of the time.
So I'd say around twelve or thirteen a lot of the time, though I've also always been able to go into super-serious grownup mode at the blink of an eye. (Oh man, I'm turning twenty-one this November, and I can look forward to being carded, like, forever. Even if I liked alcohol a lot I'd probably not buy it often just to avoid the hassle!
)
Pu-erh tea this morning; a lot of iced green tea despite it being kind of chilly today; currently sipping a hibiscus tisane and watching some baseball. Life is good.
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by IPT » Aug 7th, '11, 23:22
Normally I would say 10-19, but lately it is more in the 90-99 year range. Life sure can throw you a curve ball sometimes.
Aug 8th, '11, 01:47
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by Chip » Aug 8th, '11, 01:47
IPT wrote:Normally I would say 10-19, but lately it is more in the 90-99 year range. Life sure can throw you a curve ball sometimes.
May you say ... 40-49 soon!
Great TD. Continued with Hana No Kaori from the O-C. Then lots and lots of hot brewed SLT sencha, iced with my traditional touch of honey. Refreshing of a HUMID day ... evening.
TreasureHunt Treasure 4 Clue 1 "Electric Slide ... not quite"
Aug 8th, '11, 02:08
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by IPT » Aug 8th, '11, 02:08
Oh no! Not that old! 20 at the most.
Aug 8th, '11, 02:15
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by Chip » Aug 8th, '11, 02:15
IPT wrote:Oh no! Not that old! 20 at the most.
I was shooting for wise beyond your years ...
So, yesterday's TeaDay shall continue into Monday,
Please continue to share what is in your cup with us.
Also continue to discuss Sunday's topic!
And discuss what ever is on your mind, after all this is our tearoom.
We are looking forward to sharing this TeaDay with ... everyone. Bottoms up.
