Wednesday TeaDay 12/10/08 Aroma/tasting sets?

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Aroma/tasting sets. There is a lively discussion on this topic under Teaware currently, but I wondered how many of you have ever used them, use them frequently, never used them, never want to. :D

I use them all the time
3
5%
I use them ocassionally
11
17%
I have used them
8
12%
I have not used them, but would like to
24
37%
I have not used them, actually they are new to me
12
18%
I have not used them and do not want to
6
9%
Other
1
2%
 
Total votes: 65
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Dec 10th, '08, 15:55
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by leiche » Dec 10th, '08, 15:55

I've never used aroma cups, and certainly don't intend to. Honestly, laziness prevails most of the time.

Soon to be in my cup: a second steep of roasted Anxi TGY from Red Blossom.
Dec 10th, '08, 17:37
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by chefmike » Dec 10th, '08, 17:37

I actually have an aroma set on my Christmas list this year. Enjoying a cup of Emerald needle while i watch the turkeys on my back porch, eating the bird seed that overflowed.
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Dec 10th, '08, 20:36
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by kymidwife » Dec 10th, '08, 20:36

I haven't tried an aroma set, and probably won't buy one... unless I stumble upon a set in a junk/thrift store by chance. I love those kind of unexpected treasures. If I were having tea with someone who had an aroma cup there, I'd certainly love to try it.

In my cup this evening is Ooooh Darjeeling, currently giving me a lively 3rd infusion. I'm enjoying the lovely aroma and the slightly puckery astringency this infusion is giving. Darjeelings are so fab. :D

Happy tea day...

Sarah
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Dec 10th, '08, 20:39
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by Chip » Dec 10th, '08, 20:39

First chance to visit TeaChat today. Decided to post here first and then find out what the TeaChat mice did while this ModCat 8) was away.

I have been using aroma cup sets since the Expo this past Spring. I do like to use them mostly for appreciating the aroma of greener Taiwan oolongs. I used them once for sencha, might never try that again. I use them maybe 3 times a week on average.

A good start to the TeaDay with Chiran YM. Then it was bags the rest of the day, but GOOD bags, sencha from Uji. Currently, Sencha Overture with Mugi/Genmai to likely finish my TeaDay.

Hope everyone had a great TeaDay.
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Dec 11th, '08, 22:45
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by horsencl » Dec 11th, '08, 22:45

I have two sets of aroma cups, both are the fish one in Salsero's picture. I use them fairly often and really enjoy the aroma of the tea much more that way. Especially in the winter when I can roll a steaming hot cup in my palms :D
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Dec 12th, '08, 13:52
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by Shelob » Dec 12th, '08, 13:52

Nope, never have, but sounds extremely interesting. I like Sal's 'fishy' cups!
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Dec 12th, '08, 13:54
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by Shelob » Dec 12th, '08, 13:54

Oops, also Horsencls too. sorry I didn't mean to exclude you! :oops: Love your idea of rolling the cup in your hands on a cold winter's day. I must obtain a set of these cups!
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Dec 12th, '08, 14:23
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by Shelob » Dec 12th, '08, 14:23

Oh, will we need these to use in conjunction w/ the tasting sets for the Adagio tea tastings????
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by Chip » Dec 12th, '08, 14:29

Shelob wrote:Oh, will we need these to use in conjunction w/ the tasting sets for the Adagio tea tastings????
Nope, the other style tasting sets would be better for tasting several teas at the same time. This is Adagio's set.

The aroma sets are likely better when tasting/appreciating one tea.
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Dec 12th, '08, 14:37
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by Shelob » Dec 12th, '08, 14:37

thanks Chip, you are always so quick to reply, much appreciated!
Have a Fab Weekend oh, and a Fab TeaDay, hope there is time for much tea in your cup today :wink:
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by Chip » Dec 14th, '08, 02:20

A bump
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