Saturday TeaDay 9/13/08 White Tea Day!

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Newbie murrius declared today WHITE TeaDay in yesterday's TeaDay. So, what white tea will you have today?

Yin Zhen/Silver Needle
8
16%
Bai Mu Dan/White Peony
8
16%
Ceylon White
0
No votes
Darjeeling White
0
No votes
Assam White
0
No votes
Other White
3
6%
No White for me today
30
61%
 
Total votes: 49
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by jazz88 » Sep 13th, '08, 10:40

No white for me because I currently don't have any left in my cupboard. :shock:
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Sep 13th, '08, 11:33
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by leiche » Sep 13th, '08, 11:33

No white for me, as I don't keep any on hand.

Currently drinking some Orange Dulce from Mighty Leaf, courtesy of Hudin's giveaway. It's drinkable, but not something I would ever buy for myself.
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by kongni » Sep 13th, '08, 12:00

sal- I WANT THAT CUP!!!!!! Great photo!

Still sippin' on the farmer's shincha this morning after a wonderful brunch.
I made a delicious omelet stuffed with smoked cheddar and veggies. Oooh! I should have added the shincha leaves! Next time :D
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by Geekgirl » Sep 13th, '08, 12:18

kongni wrote:sal- I WANT THAT CUP!!!!!! Great photo!
Ha! That's what I said everytime he posted it. So I bought a set, couldn't resist. LOL!
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by augie » Sep 13th, '08, 12:27

I wish I'd know in advance. I left my silver needle at work! I'll celebrate 1st thing Monday.

Salsero: Nice poodle!

Bubba Tea: I love that tin. Wow, hope the tea was as good as that tin looks!

I'm going to go peruse the tea selection and then go get my hair cut. :shock:
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by Wosret » Sep 13th, '08, 12:48

My Soom TGFOP first flush Darjeeling that I had with breakfast.
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I've decided that I'm going to the tea store today, so I may be adventurous and buy some white. I'll need a candy thermometer then, too ...
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by olivierco » Sep 13th, '08, 12:52

Time to try the new o-cha Chiran sencha
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by Chip » Sep 13th, '08, 13:19

olivierco wrote:Time to try the new o-cha Chiran sencha
Mine was just shipped yesterday. Cannot wait.

I will try the Adagio Silver Needle sample I received yesterday in a bit.
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by Victoria » Sep 13th, '08, 13:25

augie wrote:I wish I'd know in advance. I left my silver needle at work! I'll celebrate 1st thing Monday.
That's funny I left my White Peony at work so I'm having Adagio Silver Needle!

Have a nice day everyone!
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by olivierco » Sep 13th, '08, 13:39

My first impressions on Ocha's Chiran sencha.
I followed kevin's brewing instructions
2g (I am not accustomed to use such a small quantity) for 150ml
75°C 90s 30s 60s 120s

Small broken leaves as it is clearly fukamushi (deep steamed).
Very light taste, grassy. Pale green color.
The second steep was the most intense.
No trace of bitterness at all and quite no astringency either which indicates I might have used a longer first steep time and perhaps more leaves.

Anyway a good sencha.
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by kymidwife » Sep 13th, '08, 14:00

The only white I have on hand is some Adagio White Peach, so I might have some of that later. I actually have not tried many whites other than the flavored sampler and also some silver needles from Teavana which was mostly tasteless. I have the unflavored white sampler on the way to me so I can explore them a bit.

In my cup this morning was some delicious Ooooh Darjeeling (which doesn't taste very oolongish at all to me, but I love Darjeeling so it works out just fine). Then I had a gyokuro session which left me buzzing... I think I got too much leaf because I drank about 5 good-sized sessions and it still wasn't done. So, I made some gyokuro rice cooked in the tea, and the leaves added... and some fresh tomatoes cut up in it... seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Yummy lunch!

I may have the chance to visit a new tea shop this afternoon... will report back if I do.

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Re: Sencha Saturday

by Selaphiel » Sep 13th, '08, 14:20

Salsero wrote:Is it centered this time, Auggy?
GeekGirl, now aren’t you glad you already have it?

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My most memorable white was Doke Royal Snow Bud from Kashanganj.
Stunning photo. Tea selling sites should use your photos :D

I'm embarrassed to admit, todays tea was Lipton Earl Grey....teabag....don't stone me please. My brother does not share my love for the leaf, so it had to do since I was a guest :)
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by Salsero » Sep 13th, '08, 14:44

olivierco wrote: 2g ... for 150ml
:shock: Why so little?
shogun89 wrote: Matcha, had my first bowl last night, and love it, I will be whisking all day! I will try to get some pictures of the frothy mix in my new bowl for you guys.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks for sharing it!
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by Chip » Sep 13th, '08, 15:07

In honor of White tea day, Silver Needle from Adagio, nice and fruity.

Olivier, I would almost double the leaf for that much water. But we seem to like a hefty amount of leaf.

Off for a super long bike ride. Enjoy the day, everyone.
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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by olivierco » Sep 13th, '08, 15:26

Salsero wrote:
olivierco wrote: 2g ... for 150ml
:shock: Why so little?
For sencha I usually use around 5g for 150ml.
For one time I followed the instructions on the package:
4g for 300ml, take care not to brew too hot, for too long, or with too much loose leaf.
I will sure use more leaves for the next session.
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