Time for a kombucha right now. Hiccup!
Nov 4th, '08, 11:17
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I honestly cannot remember how I came upon TeaChat. It was April 2006, I was sick of my then current vendors and was searching I guess. I was instantly enamored with the forum, but it took a while to actually order, especially since I would receive Adagio Tea as gifts. But I had never heard of Adagio before coming to the forum.
Started the day with Yame Gyokuro from O-Cha. The normal gang was present, Sweetie joined in as usual. Wulong, Gandalf jusat watched, Wulong perched upon shoulders. Wulong almost broke this kyusu last night. I was shocked it did not break, dodged a bullet this time.
I am about to try Adagio's new Yunnan Noir. Yunnan black is not normally a fave of mine, but the description indicates it is not Yunnan-like and it sounds pretty good.
Started the day with Yame Gyokuro from O-Cha. The normal gang was present, Sweetie joined in as usual. Wulong, Gandalf jusat watched, Wulong perched upon shoulders. Wulong almost broke this kyusu last night. I was shocked it did not break, dodged a bullet this time.
I am about to try Adagio's new Yunnan Noir. Yunnan black is not normally a fave of mine, but the description indicates it is not Yunnan-like and it sounds pretty good.
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
Oh, I'm drinking Harney's "Fanciest Formosa Oolong" again (that's Oriental Beauty to most of you I wager).
I don't get this gaiwan thing. I was taught to hold the cup with the saucer in my palm, thumb firmly over the top of the lid. Works well for me. But someone else I know says somehow the gaiwan shoots out of his hand this way. Personally I find it much more likely I'll break or drop something holding the top edge - I think they're made to use the other way just by the construction. Plus the heat factor. Anyway, I don't have a huge hand and it's still comfortable to let it sit in my palm the way I was taught and use my thumb over the top. My 2 cents.
I don't get this gaiwan thing. I was taught to hold the cup with the saucer in my palm, thumb firmly over the top of the lid. Works well for me. But someone else I know says somehow the gaiwan shoots out of his hand this way. Personally I find it much more likely I'll break or drop something holding the top edge - I think they're made to use the other way just by the construction. Plus the heat factor. Anyway, I don't have a huge hand and it's still comfortable to let it sit in my palm the way I was taught and use my thumb over the top. My 2 cents.
Nov 4th, '08, 11:24
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Cinnamon Kitty broke her saucer I think and had to go with plan B for pouring.Janine wrote: I don't get this gaiwan thing. I was taught to hold the cup with the saucer in my palm, thumb firmly over the top of the lid. Works well for me. But someone else I know says somehow the gaiwan shoots out of his hand this way. Personally I find it much more likely I'll break or drop something holding the top edge - I think they're made to use the other way just by the construction. Plus the heat factor. Anyway, I don't have a huge hand and it's still comfortable to let it sit in my palm the way I was taught and use my thumb over the top. My 2 cents.
Stop whining, once you kill off a few epidermal layers and nerve endings, and your fingertips have no feeling left, you will be fine!Cinnamon Kitty wrote: Today I am trying the Big Red Robe Oolong from TeaSource and it is absolutely delicious. I am not sure I like the three finger method to gaiwan pouring though. It feels awkward, and I keep burning the tips of my fingers even though they are at the topmost edge.
Searching online for tea, Adagio was the first site I checked out. After looking at other sites for a few weeks, I finally ordered and have been hooked ever since.
[The musical names (there aren't really very many) are plus for me. If that or the numbers leave you questioning, the descriptions and reviews can be really helpful. And considering how cheap the sample tins are, it's hard to lose.]
Soon thereafter I started lurking on TeaChat to learn more about tea. What an education that turned out to be!
Voted by absentee last week b/c we have a long ballot with lots of amendments and propositions.
Smari - Really? avocado, milk, and tapioca??
Started the morning with some really good FireRings (thanks V.). Keeping me going at work, and headed into annual insurance meeting: Darjeeling 22 with Stevia leaves.
[The musical names (there aren't really very many) are plus for me. If that or the numbers leave you questioning, the descriptions and reviews can be really helpful. And considering how cheap the sample tins are, it's hard to lose.]
Soon thereafter I started lurking on TeaChat to learn more about tea. What an education that turned out to be!
Voted by absentee last week b/c we have a long ballot with lots of amendments and propositions.
Smari - Really? avocado, milk, and tapioca??
Started the morning with some really good FireRings (thanks V.). Keeping me going at work, and headed into annual insurance meeting: Darjeeling 22 with Stevia leaves.
"Top off the tea... it lubricates the grey matter."
(Jerry Ledbetter, "Good Neighbors")
(Jerry Ledbetter, "Good Neighbors")
It's a nice FF Darjeeling but nothing special. I think Adagio's is much better.geeber1 wrote:V, how's that's Jungpana? TeaSource sent me a sample of the 2nd flush and I haven't tried it yet.Victoria wrote:This morining's tea is from TeaSOurce:
Jungpana Mountain Dew 1st Flush
I Voted on TD then I Voted in the Election.
How's that for priorities??
Raining here in Southern CA today, but I like
rainy days - Have a nice day everyone!
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Nov 4th, '08, 11:56
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Just got a Gaiwan myself. Its painful to use the top lip. I highly suggest getting and using a saucer. I can do it one handed, fingers under saucer, thumb on lid when poring.Chip wrote:Cinnamon Kitty broke her saucer I think and had to go with plan B for pouring.Janine wrote: I don't get this gaiwan thing. I was taught to hold the cup with the saucer in my palm, thumb firmly over the top of the lid. Works well for me. But someone else I know says somehow the gaiwan shoots out of his hand this way. Personally I find it much more likely I'll break or drop something holding the top edge - I think they're made to use the other way just by the construction. Plus the heat factor. Anyway, I don't have a huge hand and it's still comfortable to let it sit in my palm the way I was taught and use my thumb over the top. My 2 cents.
Stop whining, once you kill off a few epidermal layers and nerve endings, and your fingertips have no feeling left, you will be fine!Cinnamon Kitty wrote: Today I am trying the Big Red Robe Oolong from TeaSource and it is absolutely delicious. I am not sure I like the three finger method to gaiwan pouring though. It feels awkward, and I keep burning the tips of my fingers even though they are at the topmost edge.
Edit: I am drinking a nice hot cup of caramel rooibos (my new favorite rooibos).
In my cup now: TeaMasters 2yr old Tree Baozhong
Loosing a little of its lustre now, but still a beautiful thing.
I hear ya leiche, sooooooo much work ahead of me today!
Loosing a little of its lustre now, but still a beautiful thing.
I hear ya leiche, sooooooo much work ahead of me today!
- Victoria -
http://victoriasown.blogspot.com/
http://victoriasown.blogspot.com/
I am in the process of doing that! Getting splashed with boiling water from the Zoji as I pour the water in helps too. I have to say, it is a great way to wake up.Chip wrote:Stop whining, once you kill off a few epidermal layers and nerve endings, and your fingertips have no feeling left, you will be fine!Cinnamon Kitty wrote: Today I am trying the Big Red Robe Oolong from TeaSource and it is absolutely delicious. I am not sure I like the three finger method to gaiwan pouring though. It feels awkward, and I keep burning the tips of my fingers even though they are at the topmost edge.
Neither. I found TeaChat when searching for a tea forum on google. I found the o-cha.com forum first and then I believe it was Chip who told me about teachat.
Haven't been much posting here the last 2 weeks for me, this semesters exam stress is here
Just wanted to say that I have not abandoned you
Having some Matcha Kaoru Supreme now after dinner.
Haven't been much posting here the last 2 weeks for me, this semesters exam stress is here
Just wanted to say that I have not abandoned you Having some Matcha Kaoru Supreme now after dinner.
Nov 4th, '08, 13:02
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Great, great forum especially TeaDay!
Nov 4th, '08, 13:11
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