Dec 4th, '07, 15:16
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by Wesli » Dec 4th, '07, 15:16
I like sharing these responses with you guys.
I sent an email to Den's a couple days ago asking about the fukamidori. The reply took a few days, but Tomoko Suzuki let me know that 2oz and 1lb are the only sizes, no exceptions. He also has clarified the meaning of the jargon (yet missed a couple of my questions
).
"And also the meaning of Fukamidori. In Japanese "Fuka" means "Deep". "Midori" means "Green". Fukamidori is pretty common Green tea name in Japan. "
Dec 4th, '07, 15:34
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by Chip » Dec 4th, '07, 15:34
Thanx for sharing that, Fuka.
LOL, I must be important. My rapid response was from Den Shirakata.
He graciously emailed a copy of the photo of Mt Fuji that is currently on their home page (minus the text) for "my personal use only." I have set it as my monitor's background.
That photo is astounding by the way. The field of tea in the foreground looks so lovely and peaceful, tranquil. Yet if you look at Fuji, you can see the wind's fury sweeping waves of snow probably hundreds of feet into the air.
Good thing the TEAcave is heated.
Dec 4th, '07, 20:39
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by bambooforest » Dec 4th, '07, 20:39
Den's is the bomb. A piece of Japan right here in the USA. Heck, I'll drink to that.
Dec 6th, '07, 13:21
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by hop_goblin » Dec 6th, '07, 13:21
Midori means Green Awwwh that would explain the Midori in Midori Melon Liquor which is green! Midori sours rock!
"Midori is a bright green, sweet Japanese honeydew melon flavored liqueur produced by Suntory.
Midori was launched in the United States in 1978, at New York's famous Studio 54 Nightclub. Today, Midori can be found in more than 30 countries around the world, with Australia as the currently most successful market. Although originally from Japan, Midori has been produced in Mexico by Suntory since 1987.
As well as adapting itself to traditional recipes, Midori's versatility also extends to original cocktails. Midori has featured in several award winning cocktails in international championships"
Dec 6th, '07, 15:32
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by CynTEAa » Dec 6th, '07, 15:32
1 oz Midori® melon liqueur
3 oz Champagne
Pour the Midori melon liqueur into a champagne saucer. Top with champagne, and serve.
Cheers, Hop!
Dec 6th, '07, 15:53
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by Wesli » Dec 6th, '07, 15:53
Colorful alcohols =
Dec 6th, '07, 18:12
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by scruffmcgruff » Dec 6th, '07, 18:12
Colorful alcohols = mmm!
I have heard that they give harder hangovers though– isn't it because of increased levels of methanol or something? I know it has to do with impurities... dunno which though.
Dec 6th, '07, 18:28
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by Mary R » Dec 6th, '07, 18:28
*shrug* You're the neuroscience major...
Dec 6th, '07, 23:01
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by Eastree » Dec 6th, '07, 23:01
Most liqueurs have less alcohol than liquors. The hangover claims that I've heard have been based more on 'impurities' and such in the distilled product. That claim is one reason that vodka makers boast on the number and purity of the distillations and filterings.
On the other hand, I've heard a hangover is based more n dehydration after a night of heavy drinking.
by Ed » Dec 6th, '07, 23:38
The dreaded wine headache is caused by the sulfites they add as a preservative.
