Yesterday, many TeaChatters indicated they had tried around half the 10 Famous Teas of China. You can still vote and discuss this topic.
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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic takes us to where else, China! How would you rate teas from China in YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. Please share how you rate them overall ... and why?
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Monday 8/11/08 How do you rate Chinese teas overall?
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Mengku * Mu Ye Chun * Raw Tea Cake of Yongde
A cup of Puerh and an image of one of those masks from the famous Chinese Opera, which is so memorably depicted in the sweeping epic film of 20th-century China, Farewell My Concubine, by director Kaige Chen. As an aside, another magnificent Chinese movie, The King of Masks*, features a street-art version of Chinese masked performance, Sichuan Change Art. King also features people drinking from gaiwans and a fertility procession in honor of Guan-yin.
* Biàn Liǎn, 变脸, director Wu Tianming
More info about Sichuan Face Changing art here
* Biàn Liǎn, 变脸, director Wu Tianming
More info about Sichuan Face Changing art here
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For what it's worth, the Japanese name is Yonsun Surinunohari Chataku. The Japanese agent's translation wasn't too helpful: "4 'Sun' size, a friction cloth covered, teacup holder." That seems like a lot of English words to replace 3 Japanese words. The basic cost from Moku was only $2.80 before the postage and agent fee, etc.olivierco wrote:Nice chataku Salsero!
And yes, it is very nice. Thanks!
Chinese Tea
Most of the tea you can find in CHINA, it has so many absolutely different tea, green tea, black tea, Yunnan tea, white tea, yellow tea and Flowery tea.
And as normally every kind of tea has lots of grades, but pure loose leaf tea is more popular in China not blend tea.
For Chinese tea, is not just tea leaf, the water, teaware, brewing way are all very important to the last drink.
In ancient China, drinking tea is a way to imporve yourself.
Daniel
And as normally every kind of tea has lots of grades, but pure loose leaf tea is more popular in China not blend tea.
For Chinese tea, is not just tea leaf, the water, teaware, brewing way are all very important to the last drink.
In ancient China, drinking tea is a way to imporve yourself.
Daniel
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Other than assam, I don't believe I have tried anything other than chinese tea and Japanese teas. To the best of my recollection. When I am feeling green, I try to order japanese green tea. Although, this week I have had two Chinese green teas cross my path by a happy coincidence. A co-worker shared some Dragonwell with my husband this week. We also have a new tea store in Indy and my husband wanted to try some gunpowder.
10 days until school starts.
10 days until school starts.
Re: Chinese Tea
I voted the highest possible of all teas - there is just so much more than just a "cuppa" going on ; Chinese tea culture brings the intellectual ,spiritual, social; medicinal facets together and makes it possible for ordinary people to take part to the extent of their interest and need.jazzi wrote:Most of the tea you can find in CHINA, it has so many absolutely different tea, green tea, black tea, Yunnan tea, white tea, yellow tea and Flowery tea.
And as normally every kind of tea has lots of grades, but pure loose leaf tea is more popular in China not blend tea.
For Chinese tea, is not just tea leaf, the water, teaware, brewing way are all very important to the last drink.
In ancient China, drinking tea is a way to imporve yourself.
Daniel
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I watch grass grow.
In honor of having said that I'm going to make gunpowder ( tea!) this morning -
Chinese teas are high up on my list...so much variety, and like many of you all have said, it's very much in tune with their culture and practices.
On a side note- I ended up watching the opening ceremonies for the olympics- nuts!!! (sorry if this was mentioned over the weekend).
And if I might share with you all, I found a new tea spot in my SO's neck of the woods. Over 200 types of tea, and beautiful teaware (albeit $$) as well as good treats (ahem, Amai cookies!!). Apparently it had been opened for a year, but I just saw something on it in the latest issue of NJ Magazine, which featured good eats around the state, including this tea room in one of their features.
http://southsilkroad.com/cha-ma-gu-dao.php
They also have a website http://southsilkroad.com that sells their variety. A very clean, ZEN, place that I hope to visit again soon!
On a side note- I ended up watching the opening ceremonies for the olympics- nuts!!! (sorry if this was mentioned over the weekend).
And if I might share with you all, I found a new tea spot in my SO's neck of the woods. Over 200 types of tea, and beautiful teaware (albeit $$) as well as good treats (ahem, Amai cookies!!). Apparently it had been opened for a year, but I just saw something on it in the latest issue of NJ Magazine, which featured good eats around the state, including this tea room in one of their features.
http://southsilkroad.com/cha-ma-gu-dao.php
They also have a website http://southsilkroad.com that sells their variety. A very clean, ZEN, place that I hope to visit again soon!
I went with #4. Most of what I have tried has been Chinese, with some Japanese and a few Indian teas thrown in. Oh, and one Bolivian. I've been happy with a lot of my Chinese teas, so I can only assume they rate high up, but I couldn't give them the highest rating since I don't feel I have enough in my repertoire to compare them to. I've quite enjoyed some of the Japanese greens I've tried, afterall. Ever the diplomat...
This morning's cup (long gone): The final steep of last night's pouchong (in honor of bronzebed's pic yesterday).
Next up: Assam/candy apple iced.
This morning's cup (long gone): The final steep of last night's pouchong (in honor of bronzebed's pic yesterday).
Next up: Assam/candy apple iced.
that's awesome. i hope ya really enjoyed it. today i had pouchong as well.jewelbug wrote: This morning's cup (long gone): The final steep of last night's pouchong (in honor of bronzebed's pic yesterday).
Next up: Assam/candy apple iced.
to me japanese teas are the best but teas from china rank in at a very close second. i find the more chinese teas i try, the closer the gap gets to japanese teas.
Considering some of my favorite teas are Chinese, I had to vote 4.
Sal, like the Chinese mask. Nice touch!
Was a bad girl today. Hubby's taking today off work so he & I had last night's dessert for bfast this morning. On the plate is Pound Cake that I made yesterday using my gma's recipe. Topped it w/fresh strawberries, blueberries & real whipped cream. Enjoyed it this morning w/a pot of Golden Monkey. Mmmmm! Will be sharing the rest of the cake w/my FIL to get it out of my house!!!
Sal, like the Chinese mask. Nice touch!
Was a bad girl today. Hubby's taking today off work so he & I had last night's dessert for bfast this morning. On the plate is Pound Cake that I made yesterday using my gma's recipe. Topped it w/fresh strawberries, blueberries & real whipped cream. Enjoyed it this morning w/a pot of Golden Monkey. Mmmmm! Will be sharing the rest of the cake w/my FIL to get it out of my house!!!