And lately because I am working on a big school paper I have been doing more brewing up tea in the big pot
as opposed to small cups.Not a huge change, but I am been drinking less green and more oolong (Sorry, Chip). I have also lost my taste for rooibos, but have begun seriously enjoying whites again.
And lately because I am working on a big school paper I have been doing more brewing up tea in the big pot as opposed to small cups.
And lately because I am working on a big school paper I have been doing more brewing up tea in the big pot
as opposed to small cups.
Over the past year I have become a major black tea drinker. Previous to that it was oolong, oolong and more oolong - adjusting my faves from green oolongs to the really roasty! Still before that, I always loved green tea (starting with Japanese). Way back when, you couldn't force black tea down my throat (unless I was really really tired, it was tea time, and a strong Earl Gray or maybe African Kwazulu in some nice tea environment was just what was available. What a pick-me-up.)
I was also a puerh fanatic for awhile... and sporadically the old love springs back and intersperses my drinking habits. I think a lot depends on how I'm feeling physically.
But the blacks (especially Chinese black teas) are still hanging on to me. I'm waiting to see if my tastes change with the warmer weather (greens are cooling).
Today, it's more of the extra tippy Yunnan gold... rich, slightly malty, surprising depth
I tried an interesting new Golden Yunnan tea yesterday: also tippy, much richer and even smokey (like a very mild Lapsang). Fascinating stuff I will have to continue to explore.
I was also a puerh fanatic for awhile... and sporadically the old love springs back and intersperses my drinking habits. I think a lot depends on how I'm feeling physically.
But the blacks (especially Chinese black teas) are still hanging on to me. I'm waiting to see if my tastes change with the warmer weather (greens are cooling).
Today, it's more of the extra tippy Yunnan gold... rich, slightly malty, surprising depth
I tried an interesting new Golden Yunnan tea yesterday: also tippy, much richer and even smokey (like a very mild Lapsang). Fascinating stuff I will have to continue to explore.
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What evers in my cup that day is my favorite tea.
I go back and forth almost daily on my favorite teas. 2 days ago I fixed some great sencha and recently with all the 09 greens I have ordered I thought green was my new fav but then this morning the kenilworth was so great that I really don't know anymore
It was white for a while then shu pu erh... I give up trying to pick one as a favorite. Oolongs where once a favorite and Lapsang Souchong.
I think I have a problem
Is there a tea patch or am I stuck with this wonderful addiction forever?
Kenilworth and earl grey today
I go back and forth almost daily on my favorite teas. 2 days ago I fixed some great sencha and recently with all the 09 greens I have ordered I thought green was my new fav but then this morning the kenilworth was so great that I really don't know anymore
It was white for a while then shu pu erh... I give up trying to pick one as a favorite. Oolongs where once a favorite and Lapsang Souchong.I think I have a problem
Is there a tea patch or am I stuck with this wonderful addiction forever?Kenilworth and earl grey today
I answered Yes, but after consideration, I should have answered absolutely definitely yes... because it's still less than a year since I joined TeaChat and discovered oolongs, darjeelings, and greens. Before that, it was all black, all the way, and lots of flavored teas.
I had some Chiran Supreme sencha this morning, and now having some Oolong #18 which has been out of my rotation for a while... very delicious, and a nice change. But I am still just so darn green lately, I can't explain it.
I had some Chiran Supreme sencha this morning, and now having some Oolong #18 which has been out of my rotation for a while... very delicious, and a nice change. But I am still just so darn green lately, I can't explain it.
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No need for a patch for this addiction!
Tea drinkers (probably) live longer.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/drinking ... onger.html
One of the most charming aspects of tea drinking is that we have so many varieties and reliable shops (actual and virtual) to choose from these days. Discussion groups like TC make it easy to peruse and learn about new teas, a relatively recent benefit of the internet.
Peppermint 'tea' this afternoon.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/drinking ... onger.html
One of the most charming aspects of tea drinking is that we have so many varieties and reliable shops (actual and virtual) to choose from these days. Discussion groups like TC make it easy to peruse and learn about new teas, a relatively recent benefit of the internet.
Peppermint 'tea' this afternoon.
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I would say that I have increased my focus on oolongs and Japanese greens. Otherwise, not a radical change.
Today, however, I was able to attend my FIRST Japanese Tea Ceremony. Amazing. I'm still glowing. (Actually, it was a pretty awesome day all in all. My sister-in-law babysat so DH and I were able to go see a friend's film at an indie film festival and then we went out to lunch and then to the tea ceremony...)
Definitely a day to remember.
Today, however, I was able to attend my FIRST Japanese Tea Ceremony. Amazing. I'm still glowing. (Actually, it was a pretty awesome day all in all. My sister-in-law babysat so DH and I were able to go see a friend's film at an indie film festival and then we went out to lunch and then to the tea ceremony...)
Definitely a day to remember.
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I voted "Maybe".
I'm much more discerning and focus on loose teas a lot more now. I often drink darjeeling as my "go to" tea at work, but I've found some other black teas from India that I am really enjoying.
However, I still love my white and Chinese green teas! Sooner or later I'll get it "right" with the Japanese greens - but so far, I've not had good success. I'm pretty sure it's because I haven't focused on process.
I'm much more discerning and focus on loose teas a lot more now. I often drink darjeeling as my "go to" tea at work, but I've found some other black teas from India that I am really enjoying.
However, I still love my white and Chinese green teas! Sooner or later I'll get it "right" with the Japanese greens - but so far, I've not had good success. I'm pretty sure it's because I haven't focused on process.