So, does this mean you have over 10 teaware weaknesses?Victoria wrote:Ok, another teaware weakness, I have over 10.
I should get one!
Chiran YM from O-Cha, great sencha, can't really brew it in a gaiwan though.
I should get one!
Chiran YM from O-Cha, great sencha, can't really brew it in a gaiwan though.
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Lu An Gua Pian in gaiwan
The gaiwan is the most versatile of all brewing vessels ... you can make almost anything in a gaiwan. They yield an uncompromising profile of whatever tea you make. I have quite a few in different sizes, weights, and styles. Below is a gaiwan used to brew a famous Chinese green.
Described by Geraldo as an oolong-like green, Lu An Gua Pian can be fruity. Also like oolong it is made from whole leaves, not tips. It lacks the raw cashew flavor that wok fired greens like Long Jing tend to exhibit. Dry leaves are dark green, the wet leaves are deeply saturated, dark green. The liquor is yellow and very light in color. Enjoys the company of dragons.
Variously denominated as Lu An Gua Pian, Lu'an Gua Pian, Liu An Gua Pian, Melon Slice, or Melon Seed.
Described by Geraldo as an oolong-like green, Lu An Gua Pian can be fruity. Also like oolong it is made from whole leaves, not tips. It lacks the raw cashew flavor that wok fired greens like Long Jing tend to exhibit. Dry leaves are dark green, the wet leaves are deeply saturated, dark green. The liquor is yellow and very light in color. Enjoys the company of dragons.
Variously denominated as Lu An Gua Pian, Lu'an Gua Pian, Liu An Gua Pian, Melon Slice, or Melon Seed.
I own only 2 Gaiwans, one simple white porcelain and one white porcelain with a blue fisherman motif. I would like to get more of them, but I have to order them on the internet since they are near impossible to find here in Norway.
And to refer to a TeaDay poll from a couple of days ago, I was on a tea tasting last night
Tasted on different green teas, both Chinese and Japanese.
Having Sencha Yutaka Midori now.
And to refer to a TeaDay poll from a couple of days ago, I was on a tea tasting last night
Tasted on different green teas, both Chinese and Japanese.Having Sencha Yutaka Midori now.
I only have one and it's this little number here that my sister picked for me from the shop...
It comes with a set of its little cup. Too bad the photo doesn't show the shiny gold dots well, but it's prettier in person
This morning started off with iced Jasmine Oolong with breakfast, now just brewed up Adagio's pouchong.
It comes with a set of its little cup. Too bad the photo doesn't show the shiny gold dots well, but it's prettier in person
This morning started off with iced Jasmine Oolong with breakfast, now just brewed up Adagio's pouchong.
Smari that is a sweet gaiwan!!
This morning's brew is a sample from Lupicia called Good Morning.
It is a blend of African and Assam teas.
Have a nice day everyone!
This morning's brew is a sample from Lupicia called Good Morning.
It is a blend of African and Assam teas.
Have a nice day everyone!
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chad wrote:Don't own one. You'd think I'd have at least one after spending 7 years on Okinawa with forays to Taiwan, Korea, etc. And, with Noritaki and Mikasa outlet stores nearby -- I never succumbed to buying "tea" accessories. Go figure?!
I'm sure there will be "one" in my future since I like the concept and simplicity.
This am I'm working my way through some nice white tea that I bought at a local emporium. It's "real" white, but I don't know the pedigree.
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Morning all!
Well, I have no gaiwan and, even though I have one that I lust after, I have no intention of actually buying one. I used the one in the Oolong box pass and it turned out an awesome cup of oolong, however, using it stressed me out. I feel dorky admitting it now, but the whole process of making enough tea for me and DH to have smallish cups was not relaxing and so even though the tea was really good, I missed the calming aspect of my typical brewing. I'm sure part of that stress had to do with familiarity, but also, I think it isn't the best match for my tea brewing personality. Or something.
Today looks like it should be a pretty quiet day. Here's hoping it will stay that way. I have a backlog of Hockey New magazines that I want to get through before the season starts. My team's preseason started last night, so next stop: Hockey blogs!
Well, I have no gaiwan and, even though I have one that I lust after, I have no intention of actually buying one. I used the one in the Oolong box pass and it turned out an awesome cup of oolong, however, using it stressed me out. I feel dorky admitting it now, but the whole process of making enough tea for me and DH to have smallish cups was not relaxing and so even though the tea was really good, I missed the calming aspect of my typical brewing. I'm sure part of that stress had to do with familiarity, but also, I think it isn't the best match for my tea brewing personality. Or something.
Today looks like it should be a pretty quiet day. Here's hoping it will stay that way. I have a backlog of Hockey New magazines that I want to get through before the season starts. My team's preseason started last night, so next stop: Hockey blogs!
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Salsero, your photograph of the day is unbelievably sensual and beautiful. I love it - the colours just pop! And it leaves me with a strange, aching desire for a blue dragon gaiwan...
Until recently, I hadn't seen a gaiwan either. Suddenly, I own five! Three of the traditional style shown above (with bowl, lid, saucer), and two of the flatter, spouted, "teapot" type that typically don't have an accompanying saucer.
By the way, isn't saucer a funny word. Saucer... saucer.
P.S. (edit) Correction, I have six gaiwan. Yowza... I can't even keep track of them!
Victoria, that's a beauty. And a perfect illustration for those people in the thread who haven't seen a gaiwan before.Victoria wrote:I like collecting them, some more decorative like my latest one:
Until recently, I hadn't seen a gaiwan either. Suddenly, I own five! Three of the traditional style shown above (with bowl, lid, saucer), and two of the flatter, spouted, "teapot" type that typically don't have an accompanying saucer.
By the way, isn't saucer a funny word. Saucer... saucer.
auggy, if you have difficulty with the traditional type of gaiwan (like Victoria's or Salsero's), I do recommend the "teapot"-style gaiwan, which is very easy and pleasant to use:auggy wrote:I used the one in the Oolong box pass and it turned out an awesome cup of oolong, however, using it stressed me out. I feel dorky admitting it now, but the whole process of making enough tea for me and DH to have smallish cups was not relaxing and so even though the tea was really good, I missed the calming aspect of my typical brewing.
P.S. (edit) Correction, I have six gaiwan. Yowza... I can't even keep track of them!
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Use to love them, rarely use them except for seasonal tasting. The one I mainly touch is the maifan stone qaiwan, so i don't need to worry about water quality.
still working on Sals SX this morning
still working on Sals SX this morning
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Chamekke, where can someone get that set?
I don't have any gaiwan yet, but will probably get one on my next trip to Portland. I keep seeing the stuff that GeekGirl gets at Serenity Art and will definitely check that place out!
This morning before work I had Assam Melody in my big 'ol mug. At work, iced Assam / Ceylon blend.
Happy Thursday everyone!
I don't have any gaiwan yet, but will probably get one on my next trip to Portland. I keep seeing the stuff that GeekGirl gets at Serenity Art and will definitely check that place out!
This morning before work I had Assam Melody in my big 'ol mug. At work, iced Assam / Ceylon blend.
Happy Thursday everyone!
