Not new to tea, but new to tea chat. I've been reading for a while, and finally signed up so I could participate. I've already voted in the poll!
About me: I manage a modern, asian-style tea house in Pasadena, CA. In my cup right now, peach black tea that we are sampling at the store today. But this morning, at home, fukamushi-cha! Yummy. I am learning the ins and outs of gongfu style brewing, and will be experimenting with gaiwans next. I need to buy one first! My husband came home from a trip to Tucson with a treasure trove of goodies from Seven Cups, so I want to do them justice and brew them properly. I'm excited to be a part of such a thriving communitea!
Question- is there a spell checker for the posts? I try to type like a grown-up, but sometimes I miss something...
Hello! I'm just down the 5 South a few miles in Orange County! I'd love to make it up your way sometime. A trip to Huntington Library and then some nice tea! That would be a perfect day.
No spell check. Sometimes if it is a long post, I'll compose it in email or Word, spell check there. Otherwise, let it fly. No big deal.
Welcome!
Victoria
No spell check. Sometimes if it is a long post, I'll compose it in email or Word, spell check there. Otherwise, let it fly. No big deal.
Welcome!
Victoria
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Re: I'm new, too!
Yes, there are several of us who laugh our heads off whenever you mishspell a wrod.andy825 wrote:Question- is there a spell checker for the posts? ...
Feb 26th, '08, 18:11
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My biggest problem when I shop for teaware...and teas too I guess...there are so many choices. I get into an analysis paralysis mode and usually buy nothing. I have been wanting to get a gaiwan or 2...or 3 since I joined this forum...almost 2 years now...oy. This forum definately reminds me of all the stuff I want.
Good news though. I am finalizing an order for a gyokuro set from a vendor in Japan...really excited about this!!!!
Good news though. I am finalizing an order for a gyokuro set from a vendor in Japan...really excited about this!!!!
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Come 'n Sal, check your spellin first...it is TeaFridge...googles lead back to me. My only claim to fame???Salsero wrote:Then how do you e'splain the contents of that TEA REFRIGERATOR Mmmm ?Chip wrote:I ... usually buy nothing.
Anyway...the TeaFridge was "inherited" from my parents...though admittedly, using it was definately my ulterior motive from the beginning. One thing I did not have to think about. Where to plug it in...that took me months to decide.
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Feb 26th, '08, 18:59
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I am likely getting this one from Maiko. It is only on their ebay site, but if you buy it from their actual site instead of ebay, you save some money. I am getting the pot, yasamushi, and 2 cups...it will be less than the 49 bucks listed for the whole set, but shipping will be close to 20 bucks I bet. I will hopefully get info back from the vendor today. Including capacity which I know will be very low. I am hoping for close to 100 ml.andy825 wrote:Chip,
Where are you getting your gyokuro set from? If you don't mind sharing your source, that is.
I am wanting one of those, too, since I saw a picture in a book.
My cool gyokuro set
I am also likely getting this set. It is used for making "drop gyokuro tea" ...kind of a new fad. I have been looking for an actual set for a while. It can be made w/o it...but I want it. To make this, you use a lot of leaf and very little water. The tea almost comes out in drops. And yes...it is a virtual Japanese version of a Gaiwan.
Susuricha set
Thanks for the links! I'll check them out.
ETA- here is a set like the one I saw
http://www.artisticnippon.com/product/t ... roset.html
I'd love to have one like this for really nice gyokuro.
ETA- here is a set like the one I saw
http://www.artisticnippon.com/product/t ... roset.html
I'd love to have one like this for really nice gyokuro.
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