What vessel would you brew "green" oolongs in?

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What vessel would you brew "green" oolongs in?

by trent » Apr 22nd, '08, 22:58

What vessel would you brew "green" oolongs in? By green, I mean oolongs that are not roasted.

Do you prefer to brew them in a dedicated yixing or a gaiwan?
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by tenuki » Apr 22nd, '08, 23:00

gaiwan - I keep my yixing away from the delicate stuff lest it start learning bad habits.
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by trent » Apr 22nd, '08, 23:14

Do you "keep it away" because you don't have a pot for green oolongs and don't want to cross contaminate? OR is it because you think green oolongs brew better in a gaiwan?
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by tenuki » Apr 23rd, '08, 00:13

trent wrote:Do you "keep it away" because you don't have a pot for green oolongs and don't want to cross contaminate? OR is it because you think green oolongs brew better in a gaiwan?
See my better answer here:

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?t=5200
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by trent » Apr 23rd, '08, 00:15

Thanks! did you dedicate your night to helping noobs or what?
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by Chip » Apr 23rd, '08, 00:31

tenuki wrote:
trent wrote:Do you "keep it away" because you don't have a pot for green oolongs and don't want to cross contaminate? OR is it because you think green oolongs brew better in a gaiwan?
See my better answer here:

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?t=5200
Whoa, just had a deja vu all over experience.

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by tenuki » Apr 23rd, '08, 00:34

trent wrote:Thanks! did you dedicate your night to helping noobs or what?
Lol.

Let's be clear about one thing. I'm a Noob too! Maybe a very curious and persitant noob who's been at it for a few years, but I'm definitely still a beginner. :D Aint it fun?!
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by scruffmcgruff » Apr 23rd, '08, 00:36

trent wrote:Thanks! did you dedicate your night to helping noobs or what?
He flips a coin. You either get an endless amount of help or a healthy dose of searing ridicule. Funny how I seem to always get the latter... :wink:
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by tenuki » Apr 23rd, '08, 00:38

scruffmcgruff wrote: ... or a healthy dose of searing ridicule.

Were I grew up we called that 'searing ridicule' the best kinda humor. ;)

I know, tough neighborhood. heh.
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