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Hey Sal, that Deishi yunomi looks a bit precariously balanced, don't you think?
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Nice, it's like I'm in a time warp, it's only noon hereSelaphiel wrote:Gong fuing some Da Hong Pao before dinner.
I feel good finishing a packet because it means I am spending my tea money wisely.
Of course, I have realized that if you want to sample unknown tea, it's a given that you are going to have unfinished tea packages around, from stuff you didn't like, hopefully only small samples.... But that is the only way to find new gems!
Now I think I will make some IE Keemun Spring Dawn Chun Fen, a package that will surely get finished...
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I answered Other, because it is nearly all of the above.
I feel good finishing off a bag of tea, when it was a good tea that I enjoyed, and so now I can justify buying more and investigate this tea varieties.
I feel almost a sense of accomplishment and relief at the same time, when I finish any tea, because there is now one less tin on my "Drink now" shelf.
I feel a little sad sometimes, especially if this kind of tea is not readily available, like shincha.
And speaking of finishing teas, I emptied two tea tins today - Adagio's Gyokuro and Farmers' Shincha sample from Chip (about 1.5g of each) - to cold-brew them. A bitter-sweet feeling: no more Farmers' Shincha until next year and so much more room on my tea shelf!
I feel good finishing off a bag of tea, when it was a good tea that I enjoyed, and so now I can justify buying more and investigate this tea varieties.
I feel almost a sense of accomplishment and relief at the same time, when I finish any tea, because there is now one less tin on my "Drink now" shelf.
I feel a little sad sometimes, especially if this kind of tea is not readily available, like shincha.
And speaking of finishing teas, I emptied two tea tins today - Adagio's Gyokuro and Farmers' Shincha sample from Chip (about 1.5g of each) - to cold-brew them. A bitter-sweet feeling: no more Farmers' Shincha until next year and so much more room on my tea shelf!
I went with other on this since I tend to have a combination of most of the above options. Mostly, I feel a little sad especially if I really liked the tea since I tend to not have more than one bag or tin of something in my stash and don't reorder anything until I actually run out. Depending on the tea, I may feel like I need to replace it since it was just that good. I definitely get a sense of relief that it is one less tea that is opened and one less tin in my tea cart. On the same token, I am happy with myself that I managed to finish something off and that it didn't go to waste.
My tea for now is the later steeps of the Shui Xian Wuyi that I started yesterday. I know I at least need to make some sort of iced tea for later so maybe I will find a sample tin that I can finish off while doing that.
My tea for now is the later steeps of the Shui Xian Wuyi that I started yesterday. I know I at least need to make some sort of iced tea for later so maybe I will find a sample tin that I can finish off while doing that.
I could easily have answered all of the above.
Most of my teas are samples... so, when I finish them, I feel pleased to have gained the knowledge of what I like and want to reorder... and relieved to have extra space in my tea cabinet... and sad if it's a tea I can't access again right away... and curious with anticipation on what I might try next.
This morning some O-cha gyokuro is in my cup... giving me a jolt as I've been cutting back on caffeine lately and this stuff packs a punch... and of course, I'm on about my 3rd steep.
Must learn moderation, must learn moderation... rigggggghhht, because I'm SO disciplined in every other area of my life. Ha!
Happy tea day...
Sarah
Most of my teas are samples... so, when I finish them, I feel pleased to have gained the knowledge of what I like and want to reorder... and relieved to have extra space in my tea cabinet... and sad if it's a tea I can't access again right away... and curious with anticipation on what I might try next.
This morning some O-cha gyokuro is in my cup... giving me a jolt as I've been cutting back on caffeine lately and this stuff packs a punch... and of course, I'm on about my 3rd steep.
Must learn moderation, must learn moderation... rigggggghhht, because I'm SO disciplined in every other area of my life. Ha!
Happy tea day...
Sarah
***This organic blend is earthy & spicy, with a fragrant aroma & smooth flavor to captivate the senses. Naturally sweetened in the Kentucky sunshine & infused with natural energy. Equally delicious when served piping hot or crisply chilled.***
Shou-Un... pretty good, but I have not much to compare it to, as the only other gyokuro I've had was from Adagio. Very rich, slightly sweet, not astringent, not bitter, pleasantly vegetal but not grassy... seems to have lots of staying power.olivierco wrote:Which one?
Sarah
***This organic blend is earthy & spicy, with a fragrant aroma & smooth flavor to captivate the senses. Naturally sweetened in the Kentucky sunshine & infused with natural energy. Equally delicious when served piping hot or crisply chilled.***
It is the only one I haven't tasted from ocha.kymidwife wrote:Shou-Un... pretty good, but I have not much to compare it to, as the only other gyokuro I've had was from Adagio. Very rich, slightly sweet, not astringent, not bitter, pleasantly vegetal but not grassy... seems to have lots of staying power.olivierco wrote:Which one?
Sarah
Rooibos to end the day.
