WEDNESDAY TeaDay, 5/14/08

by **Victoria** » May 14th, '08, 22:12

by Victoria » May 14th, '08, 22:12

Thanks Russian Soul and Thanks Chip!
My avatar is from a beautiful frosted glass panel.
I figured it was time for a change.

Russian Soul, I love orchids! They always remind me of Hawaii, so many beautiful ones there everywhere.

Chip your new Avie is so vibrant and beautiful. I just want to escape to that exact location! I'll probably have to pack some oolong though, huh?

by **henley** » May 14th, '08, 22:23

by henley » May 14th, '08, 22:23

Ron Gilmour wrote: worst tea I ever tried: Elyse's Blend

I forgot about that one! I ordered a sample of it when I first got into loose tea & you're exactly right. Thankfully I kept trying other teas.

LP-Thanx for the info. Will try that next time. The third steep was the best & ran out of time to try a fourth.

by **Chip** » May 15th, '08, 01:30

by Chip » May 15th, '08, 01:30

Thanx V!

Henley, I brew Den's Sakura just a little different than other sencha but more casual. As LP said, a little hotter, approx 176-180* for 40 sec. 2nd steep almost identical. 3rd a little hotter and longer.

Glad to hear you like it...kinda?!?!?! :wink:

Tried the Hashira this evening, too many distractions to truly enjoy it though.

WEDNESDAY TeaDay, 5/14/08

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