Tues/Wed TeaDay 8/9-10/11 Right temp arrival?

[Chip]

I checked my thermometer and it told me that this TeaDay will continue into Wednesday.

Therefore, please stop in and share what is in your cup throughout the day.

Also discuss yesterday's topic.

Or discuss whatever is on your mind, this is our TeaRoom!

We are looking forward to sharing this TeaDay with ... everyone, bottoms up.

[Nenugal]

I checked my thermometer and it told me that this TeaDay will continue into Wednesday.

Therefore, please stop in and share what is in your cup throughout the day.

Also discuss yesterday's topic.

Or discuss whatever is on your mind, this is our TeaRoom!

We are looking forward to sharing this TeaDay with ... everyone, bottoms up.

For most tea I go by a mix of feel and intuition I guess...
Just finished drinking some TeaSpring Dan Cong.

[vacuithe]

Morning tea for me right now in France : Kagoshima fuka-mushi sencha, Asatsuyu cultivar. I do not use thermometer.

Chip, I love your mantra "brew how you like, like how you brew".
I think it will become my motto.

[karmaplace]

I use an electric water dispenser that has three temperature settings: 65C, 85C, and 98C. I've never checked how exact it is, and I know that when the light is flashing it is actually warmer than the temperature on the screen, but in that case I usually just let the water cool for a minute or two before I brew.

So I use the 65C setting for all greens and whites (including matcha), the 85C for all oolong teas, and the 98C for blacks and tisanes, but beyond that I'm not nit-picky about the exact temperatures.

Finishing up some spiced pear tea. I cold brewed it and added in a little spiced chamomile since I ran out of the spiced pear on the second scoop.

[Chip]

TreasureHunt Treasure 1 Clue 3 "Homer" d'oh... (clue one and 2, hot legs and turquoise)

I use an electric water dispenser that has three temperature settings: 65C, 85C, and 98C. I've never checked how exact it is, and I know that when the light is flashing it is actually warmer than the temperature on the screen, but in that case I usually just let the water cool for a minute or two before I brew.

So I use the 65C setting for all greens and whites (including matcha), the 85C for all oolong teas, and the 98C for blacks and tisanes, but beyond that I'm not nit-picky about the exact temperatures.

... although I just received the VarieTEA from Adagio which has all the temp settings and more, I have only USED the boil setting, heh. But it is a really nice kettle.

I guess I am set in my BrewWays, boil and then cool with pot, yuzamashi, cups. And the water stays hot enough for at least 4 steeps of green. But I am determined to try the other settings!!! Even if I have to force myself.

Began the TD with Hana No Kaori with the Mrs. Began with boiling water ...

[teaisme]

revisiting my friend arya ruby first flush

ahhhh yes
getting more of a muscatel smell today in cup and faircup
brewing in a yixing today...maybe that's why...or maybe because I have let it sit for a while? I don't know, but it sure is good

[debunix]

Today, brewed Alishan and Jin Guan Yin oolongs from Norbu at 205 degrees today, and some Da Yu Ling brewed in the refrigerator.

[Chip]

TreasureHunt Treasure 2, Clue 3 Cazenovia [Clue 2 Anagama; bonus clues: Brody, Murph, and Rags (this is easy if you do one simple thing). (clue 1 was "While this wood will burn, I would say seasoned oak burns better.")]

Gyo Kame from O-Cha to end the day, brewed in Zuiho Ono Gyokuro set. Reflecting on this set, I realized I have never seen anything remotely like it from Zuiho Ono or any other Hagi artisian for that matter.

Temomi was our second tea of the day, compliments of a TCer. Served up in a Deishi Gyokuro set.

Currently SLT, iced!

[debunix]

Reflecting on this set, I realized I have never seen anything remotely like it from Zuiho Ono or any other Hagi artisian for that matter.

Found a link back to where you posted a shot of this striking set.

What about it really sets it apart?

[Chip]

Reflecting on this set, I realized I have never seen anything remotely like it from Zuiho Ono or any other Hagi artisian for that matter.

Found a link back to where you posted a shot of this striking set.

What about it really sets it apart?

Well, hard to say in a word or two ... so I will say more ...

It is older but in beautiful condition. Bought from Katsuragi who I have since developed mixed feelings, though I did get two amazing gyokuro sets there. Shortly after I won it, I got an interesting contact from Mago, telling me it was a very good deal I got for the set. I thought it was funny that he was tracking my purchases on ebay (even though I was buying from him as well), but took his words as confirmation.

I have simply never seen anything like it, perhaps this is what sets it apart. It is just about "perfect" in every regard. Since then, I always keep an eye open for this artisan's works on aftermarkets.

I was quite fortunate to get it since at the time there was one buyer who was scooping up set after set after set. He must have been away for this set.

[debunix]

Very interesting history.