It was an inappropriate comment which I've edited out. I fret about the casual agism and sexism on forums about computers and photography, and here I am making a casual joke about a condition that isn't at all funny.MacGuffin wrote:BTW, OCD is no laughing matter. My former fiancé is afflicted (runs in his dad's family). He hasn't been able to leave his home or even use a telephone for at least 10 years.
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Oh, my--please don't take such action again. I merely wanted to point out how crippling the condition is because most people don't know what it entails. I know there was no offense intended and none was taken. I think there's a tendency to be somewhat too sensitive these days but I know you meant well and I guess it's better to err on the side of caution. I'll edit out my observation as well.JRS22 wrote:It was an inappropriate comment which I've edited out. I fret about the casual agism and sexism on forums about computers and photography, and here I am making a casual joke about a condition that isn't at all funny.MacGuffin wrote:BTW, OCD is no laughing matter..
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2013 Xin Yang Mao Jian from ebay vendor Go Shop Street
Pretty tasty given its low price.
Pretty tasty given its low price.
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For me some Tencha Matcha ghetto frothed in a large bottle. sifted, sub 175 degree water from a hot water cooler with uv filter. loving it is all i can say but later today it will be up to temp and whisked in a bowl of some kind. if i am still digging it after a month then i'll invest in a sifting can and the official bamboo tools
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Can U tell me parameter of brew?puerhking wrote:2013 Xin Yang Mao Jian from ebay vendor Go Shop Street
Pretty tasty given its low price.
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chado.my.teaway wrote:Can U tell me parameter of brew?puerhking wrote:2013 Xin Yang Mao Jian from ebay vendor Go Shop Street
Pretty tasty given its low price.
I used: 2.6g in 100ml gaiwan. 1st brew 150/66 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius for 60 seconds. 2nd - 160 for 15 sec. 3rd 170 for 40 sec. 4th 180 for 45 sec.
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Isn't all matcha made from tencha?lordmage wrote:For me some Tencha Matcha ghetto frothed in a large bottle.
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yes it is... newbie here. the grade seems to be for thin style. thats all i know beside what i posted in another thread.MacGuffin wrote:Isn't all matcha made from tencha?lordmage wrote:For me some Tencha Matcha ghetto frothed in a large bottle.
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You're going to love getting into the higher grades. In the meantime, try to get the most bang for your buck by looking for really good usucha-grade matcha and practice proper preparation methods on them. I'm sure folks here have recommendations.lordmage wrote:yes it is... newbie here. the grade seems to be for thin style. thats all i know beside what i posted in another thread.MacGuffin wrote:Isn't all matcha made from tencha?lordmage wrote:For me some Tencha Matcha ghetto frothed in a large bottle.
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yes indedd i am doing the best i can with limited work counter space and time but i did brew a cup at home and it was divine when i have more green i will enjoy it so much more often.MacGuffin wrote:You're going to love getting into the higher grades. In the meantime, try to get the most bang for your buck by looking for really good usucha-grade matcha and practice proper preparation methods on them. I'm sure folks here have recommendations.lordmage wrote:yes it is... newbie here. the grade seems to be for thin style. thats all i know beside what i posted in another thread.MacGuffin wrote:Isn't all matcha made from tencha?lordmage wrote:For me some Tencha Matcha ghetto frothed in a large bottle.
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yes it is... newbie here. the grade seems to be for thin style. thats all i know beside what i posted in another thread.[/quote]MacGuffin wrote:Isn't all matcha made from tencha?lordmage wrote:For me some Tencha Matcha ghetto frothed in a large bottle.
You're going to love getting into the higher grades. In the meantime, try to get the most bang for your buck by looking for really good usucha-grade matcha and practice proper preparation methods on them. I'm sure folks here have recommendations.[/quote]
yes indedd i am doing the best i can with limited work counter space and time but i did brew a cup at home and it was divine when i have more green i will enjoy it so much more often.[/quote]
Get your technique down. Heat and dry your bowl, sift your matcha, and watch videos so that you obtain good "lather" (smaller, tighter bubbles than mere froth/foam). I personally like koicha-grade matcha prepared as usucha and I have no doubt you will, too.
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The only place in the US that I know I can get it retail is Mitsuwa Market (in NJ).
I really love it @~@ should've bought more than 1 box, I only make it down there maybe once a year, if I'm lucky
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Asa-giri gyokuro Karigane from O-Cha, brewed in my gyo shib set. Milder than regular gyo and a bit more difficult to brew than Sencha Karigane. Perfect for a hot summer day.
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You can get it at Den's Tea online in the spring....but it's sold out now. Get on their mailing list if you want a heads up for next year.IzzieBot wrote:
The only place in the US that I know I can get it retail is Mitsuwa Market (in NJ).
I really love it @~@ should've bought more than 1 box, I only make it down there maybe once a year, if I'm lucky
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O-Cha has a very pleasant Sakura Sencha almost all the time ... including now. It is a Karigani making it even more interesting.
http://www.o-cha.com/sakura-sencha.html
http://www.o-cha.com/sakura-sencha.html