Monday TeaDay 9/15/08 Teaware CRAVE FACTOR?

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CRAVE FACTOR for teaware in general. Rate your interest in TEAWARE ...

10 I cannot resist the call of teaware
16
31%
9 I realllly realllly crave teaware
4
8%
8 I realllly crave teaware
7
13%
7 I certainly crave teaware
6
12%
6 Yep, cravin' teaware
3
6%
5 Maybe, though crave might be too strong a word
4
8%
4 I like teaware, maybe, but not craving teaware
11
21%
3 No, I do not crave teaware
1
2%
2 Don't really like teaware, it is just a necessity
0
No votes
1 Hate teaware, just gimme some styro
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 52
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by Smari » Sep 15th, '08, 10:03

BrandedInMT wrote:Hey'all,

I'm new to the vast world of tea. I grew up drinking tea with my great granddad, grandmother, and mom, but it has only been within the last year that I've found loose tea! Although it's not really a "tea", I'm having a soothing cuppa chamomile from my cute 2 cup tea pot (I worked the graveyard last night)! I have a collection of Hall Aladin teapots, but alas no pretty cups and saucers to go with them. I'm working on it!!

I look forward to learning more about tea from you; have a great day all.
Welcome BrandedInMT! Don't forget to share with us what you have in your cup :)
Tea tea tea... I like tea...
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by Salsero » Sep 15th, '08, 10:23

In honor of the TeaWare poll, here is a yunomipage to feed your cravings. Orguz found it and was generous enough to share. If you rove around the site a bit, you can find other teaware and Japanese tableware. Prices don't look too bad! The amount of choice, however, is totally crippling!

In my cup, this amazing Long Jing that Devites and I have been exploring. Even brewed very strong, the taste is subtle -- grass and vanilla -- with a nice thick feel in the mouth and a pleasant aftertaste. Such a pale color!
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by auggy » Sep 15th, '08, 10:37

Sal, your picture today is very intriguing - but the fish/insect shell aspect of it kind of freaks me out. Lovely and creepy. Now that's art! :lol:

I voted 4 - I have moments of really wanting teaware (particularly if it has fish on it, for some reason), but if I hold out against the initial want (which usually just lasts an hour or so) then I'm typically over it and no longer feel like I have to get that piece. So most of my teaware purchases have been driven by the need for a certain size or type of vessel and I look for the one I like best. I still need one or two more girlie teacups, but haven't found the perfect ones yet, so I will wait.

No tea yet this morning. But since I'm home all day today, it'll be another sample from the oolong box pass!
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by BrandedInMT » Sep 15th, '08, 10:38

Smari wrote:
BrandedInMT wrote:Hey'all,

I'm new to the vast world of tea. I grew up drinking tea with my great granddad, grandmother, and mom, but it has only been within the last year that I've found loose tea! Although it's not really a "tea", I'm having a soothing cuppa chamomile from my cute 2 cup tea pot (I worked the graveyard last night)! I have a collection of Hall Aladin teapots, but alas no pretty cups and saucers to go with them. I'm working on it!!

I look forward to learning more about tea from you; have a great day all.
Welcome BrandedInMT! Don't forget to share with us what you have in your cup :)

This morning I have Chamomille in my cup!
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by jazz88 » Sep 15th, '08, 10:59

I absolutely love teaware! I have a few nicer cups (you could see one of them in my yesterday's post) But most of the time I sit long hours by my computer and drink my tea from a very modern style glass Swedish cup.

Drinking oolong flavored with Osmanthus flowers.
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by laran7 » Sep 15th, '08, 11:17

[quote="auggy"]Sal, your picture today is very intriguing - but the fish/insect shell aspect of it kind of freaks me out. Lovely and creepy. Now that's art! :lol:

I couldn't say it better.

Matcha and sencha to prepare for work this afternoon.
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by daughteroftheKing » Sep 15th, '08, 11:52

I voted a 6 on the poll b/c I really have way too much stuff in my house already...then I saw Sal's picture and the craving for teaware shot right up!

First 2 infusions in my little green gaiwan this morning were from the last of my Adagio TGY. Now at work I'm having Jasmine on ice.
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by Wosret » Sep 15th, '08, 12:16

The only things keeping my teaware collection in check right now are lack of space and lack of money. If I was rich and had room, I'd own a LOT of tea stuff!
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by Chip » Sep 15th, '08, 13:05

I fortunately suffer from analysis paralysis when it comes to shopping for teaware. I really like teaware and would put me at 8 or 9. Teaware really makes the tea better. When I am out and even if I have my own tea, but have to pick up a mug weighing a ton with walls thicker than a book, well, the tea just doesn't want to sing.

Today, Adagio Nepal FF.
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by olivierco » Sep 15th, '08, 13:05

Back from a long day at work: time for some Darjeeling Namring SFTGFOP1
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by TIM » Sep 15th, '08, 13:23

Chip wrote:I fortunately suffer from analysis paralysis when it comes to shopping for teaware....
I have no self control over pretty teaware.... 11 if I have to rated.
Lucky to married to someone whom OWNED my bank account : P
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by Victoria » Sep 15th, '08, 13:24

jazz88 wrote:I absolutely love teaware! I have a few nicer cups (you could see one of them in my yesterday's post) But most of the time I sit long hours by my computer and drink my tea from a very modern style glass Swedish cup.

Drinking oolong flavored with Osmanthus flowers.
I'd love to see a picture of your cup sometime! Modern and glass got my attention!!

Still can't order the Nepal FF from CA. How is it compared to the Spring Darjeeling?
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by Geekgirl » Sep 15th, '08, 13:29

Do I even have to report my answer to this poll? :lol:
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by Chip » Sep 15th, '08, 13:38

Victoria wrote:
jazz88 wrote: most of the time I sit long hours by my computer and drink my tea from a very modern style glass Swedish cup.
I'd love to see a picture of your cup sometime! Modern and glass got my attention!!

I would like to see that cup too, Jazz!

The Nepal FF shares many similarities to a good Darjeeling. I have not had the Spring Darjeeling, so, I cannot compare the 2.

The Himalayas are a great source for black teas!
GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:Do I even have to report my answer to this poll? :lol:
Why, of course!
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by Jack_teachat » Sep 15th, '08, 14:35

I buy teaware when I need it, granted I do have a few cups that get used less regularly than others, but not many. I don't see the point in having loads of pots and cups sitting about which only get used once a year! The same goes for tea, I will never have loads of teas open at any one time. When I buy a tea/vessel/cup I like giving plenty of time to it, getting used to how it brews/feels, and even as someone who is still relatively a newbie, I feel I have learnt to appreciate my tea/wares far more this way.

On another note my order from Teaspring arrived today and in my fridge I now have 25g of the following...

Emperor Long Jing
Dong Ting Bi Lo Chun
Keemun Hao Ya A
Yunnan Pure Gold
Dong Ding Oolong

The first tea I have opened is the Dong Ding, my first proper Oolong tea! I brewed it "western style" using the following parameters... 4g, 160ml, 82c - Just off the boil, 3 mins, 3mins, 5 mins. The result was fantastic! I found the taste to have similar traits to some of the Chinese greens I have been drinking (i.e. Long Jing) but with a subtle difference which I haven't yet put my finger on. However, I am still a real newbie with Chinese green and so as I gradually expand my repertoire of greens and Oolongs I am sure the differences will become more apparent.

Jack :D

p.s I do welcome suggestions of alternative parameters for brewing this tea if you believe they would heighten my enjoyment of it significantly! :P
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