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by augie » Aug 22nd, '08, 21:30
Salsero wrote:
Yes, Augie, living in Florida it is important to have emergency supplies in case of a big hurricane:
Good call man, my appologies. You are more than adequately prepared.
Oh, dont forget to throw those kiddos in the boat with you & the tea!
Aug 22nd, '08, 22:47
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by soapy » Aug 22nd, '08, 22:47
augie wrote:Salsero wrote:
Yes, Augie, living in Florida it is important to have emergency supplies in case of a big hurricane:
Good call man, my appologies. You are more than adequately prepared.
Oh, don't forget to throw those kiddos in the boat with you & the tea!
why, Sal's list is a good one! Why ruin it with the kiddos....can't they ride it out?????
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by soapy » Aug 22nd, '08, 22:48
[quote="GeekgirlUnveiled"]HALP!!! My zoji has been taken hostage!!!
seems like it.....heeheee
whats in that zoji???
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by joelbct » Aug 22nd, '08, 22:59
Space Samurai wrote:To the skeptics...some of us already left various links to information about Fair Trade and its impact, and I could provide several more.
It's not that I don't trust Fair Trade or Organic certs, its more that I don't trust China, or the
Chinese Government to be more precise.
I do buy Fair Trade coffee and other Fair Trade things from Whole Foods when I can though, I think the thought is nice. Also try to give a bit of $ to groups like Direct Relief International and such. Though yeah like you said, it doesn't mean that everything not labeled 'fair trade' is somehow 'unfair trade.' I think the overall message is mindfulness and awareness, and that can't hurt.
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by Salsero » Aug 22nd, '08, 23:01
soapy wrote:augie wrote:Salsero wrote:
Yes, Augie, living in Florida it is important to have emergency supplies in case of a big hurricane:
Good call man, my appologies. You are more than adequately prepared.
Oh, don't forget to throw those kiddos in the boat with you & the tea!
why, Sal's list is a good one! Why ruin it with the kiddos....can't they ride it out?????
I might need kiddos to distract the sharks from my tea.
Aug 22nd, '08, 23:22
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by Space Samurai » Aug 22nd, '08, 23:22
joelbct wrote:It's not that I don't trust Fair Trade or Organic certs, its more that I don't trust China, or the
Chinese Government to be more precise.
I completely agree that corruption in China is rampant and a serious problem, but it is important to note that China doesn't certify the product,
FLO does. And they go out there every year. Other companies like Rishi and The Silver Tips Tea Room have a lot of direct contact with the Fair Trade Projects they source from.
Fair Trade ATOs and Later FLO were started and have grown do to the efforts of people in several countries who wanted to make a difference. Is it possible that FLO is in bed with China (next to the IOC), sure. I am not saying these people are above corruption. But if we can't put some faith in the people who are trying to help, then there isn't much hope for the world.
My response isn't directed specifically at you, Joel, but as a general rebuttal/answer to those who have the same concerns that you stated.
Tonight I'm drinking some Fair Trade Certified dian hong, and its yummy.
Aug 22nd, '08, 23:46
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by Chip » Aug 22nd, '08, 23:46
Salsero wrote: NOA recommends food, but I figure I can eat the tea leaves.
I did eat the Yame Gyokuro leaves this evening. I would not want to waste the "precious dew" leaves. They were quite tasty!
Still sipping the Wenshan Baozhong. Maybe the 6th steep currently and a few to go.
A difficult topic today was handled quite well, thus proving tea drinkers are civilized folks.
Aug 23rd, '08, 02:34
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by Pentox » Aug 23rd, '08, 02:34
Chip wrote:
Pentox wrote: How does that compare to the Yume no Ukihashi from O-cha? I've been eyeing some top end gyokuros recently.
I have yet to try O-Cha's top of the line gyokuro. This is a glaring deficiency in my TeaResume.
FOR SHAME! What kind of o-cha plant are you?
Aug 23rd, '08, 02:44
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by Chip » Aug 23rd, '08, 02:44
Pentox wrote: FOR SHAME! What kind of o-cha plant are you?
Certainly not a Gokou varietal TeaPlant. Yutaka Midori or Saemidori TeaPlant more likely.
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by bronzebed » Aug 23rd, '08, 03:04
Chip wrote:bronzebed wrote:
that description makes me really wanna try it (gyokuro).
today, more matcha experiments for me. i love the way matcha makes me feel energized but not jittery.
Could gyokuro be your next experiment?
yep, cause i already impulse bought it.
Aug 23rd, '08, 03:55
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by Chip » Aug 23rd, '08, 03:55
bronzebed wrote: yep, cause i already impulse bought it.
OH? Do tell!!!
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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by bronzebed » Aug 23rd, '08, 04:11
Chip wrote:bronzebed wrote: yep, cause i already impulse bought it.
OH? Do tell!!!
not much to tell. saw your post, started drooling, went to the website, drooled some more, clicked buy. damn the internet for being so easy to buy stuff.
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by Chip » Aug 23rd, '08, 04:43
The Ultimate? It only tool me 9 years to get to that one.
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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by bronzebed » Aug 23rd, '08, 04:58
Chip wrote:The Ultimate? It only tool me 9 years to get to that one.
yep. took me 20, maybe 30 seconds.
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by laran7 » Aug 23rd, '08, 09:16
Space Samurai wrote:joelbct wrote:It's not that I don't trust Fair Trade or Organic certs, its more that I don't trust China, or the
Chinese Government to be more precise.
But if we can't put some faith in the people who are trying to help, then there isn't much hope for the world.
Tonight I'm drinking some Fair Trade Certified dian hong, and its yummy.
My church carries fair trade coffee and chocolate ( sometimes) - I will suggest tea to them this Sunday.
Your posts have been very interesting - we do " live at the expense of others" and I have taken a lot for granted.
