Then you should enlighten us!Mrs. Chip wrote:Pentox, I don't even think a wide-angle lens would work.Pentox wrote:You guys should post a pic of all the kyusus populating the tea cave!
And besides, he's currently keeping you guys in the dark with just
how many he owns.
I agree with Wesli, but then I'm not quite the connoisseur that many TeaChatters are.Wesli wrote:If it's your favorite tea, it doesn't need a special pot. It will taste be the best no matter what's used.
This morning I had some Formosa Oolong, but haven't had any other tea today. I will remedy that when I get home from work!
Funny thing is in Puebla where they defeated the French on Cinco de Mayo it's a normal workday.Victoria wrote:The pot is not too important really. More esthetically pleasing and/or comfortable to use. But in the broader view, it's not that important. I could brew in a mason jar.
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!
Here in Southern California it's a big party day!
maybe or maybe not for me. I think as long as its glass, glazed or porcelain It wont make a big difference. If its not glazed then I have no Idea I haven't used one yet.
The biggest thing for me is how fun it is to use a teapot or gaiwan compared to a teabag or infusor basket. I remember the days when I thought "do I really want tea today?" Now that I have more fun teaware and good tea the only question is "what kind do I want today." So I guess it is important to me mentally more than actual taste.
green spice chai and fresh lemon balm today.
The biggest thing for me is how fun it is to use a teapot or gaiwan compared to a teabag or infusor basket. I remember the days when I thought "do I really want tea today?" Now that I have more fun teaware and good tea the only question is "what kind do I want today." So I guess it is important to me mentally more than actual taste.
green spice chai and fresh lemon balm today.
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Long Jing earlier as already noted. This was 2006 harvest, still miraculously excellent! Then finished off some dribs and drabs of various sencha, making room for Shincha ... and unpacked some "vintage" Japanese teaware and cleaned it up. 
Now if only my shincha would arrive!
Now if only my shincha would arrive!
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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Hi All,
I said "not too important" because the question was specifically about "brewing"...I think I could brew an enjoyable cup of my favs in several different vessels (I've got a big infusor basket and I could even use that to make a small cup of Japanese green tea).
Having said all that I think a vessel that is compatible with the tea can certainly increase the enjoyment of any particular tea session.
For example, when I look at this picture (posted by Sal on my birthday), I know that that tea matched with that vessel would be such a joy...it might taste great brewed in any other number of vessels, but it would be so enjoyable from this vessel!!!
(Side note: I am thinking that this vessel will make a nice Mother's Day present for yours truly!)
Have fun,
Dreamer
I said "not too important" because the question was specifically about "brewing"...I think I could brew an enjoyable cup of my favs in several different vessels (I've got a big infusor basket and I could even use that to make a small cup of Japanese green tea).
Having said all that I think a vessel that is compatible with the tea can certainly increase the enjoyment of any particular tea session.
For example, when I look at this picture (posted by Sal on my birthday), I know that that tea matched with that vessel would be such a joy...it might taste great brewed in any other number of vessels, but it would be so enjoyable from this vessel!!!
(Side note: I am thinking that this vessel will make a nice Mother's Day present for yours truly!)
Have fun,
Dreamer
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All of my shincha has arrived and I haven't opened any yet:-) I did however open my first bag of Zencha's Ultimate Gyokuro.
As it turns out I remembered the proportions incorrectly:
I used 10 grams of leaf with 1.5 ounces of water at 100F for two minutes,
but I was supposed to use 4 grams of leaf. Oops.
It was incredible! Tomorrow I'll have to try using only 4 grams of leaf. Gee, I hope I'm not too dissappointed.
Jing's everyday MiLan dancong in my cup right now.
As it turns out I remembered the proportions incorrectly:
I used 10 grams of leaf with 1.5 ounces of water at 100F for two minutes,
but I was supposed to use 4 grams of leaf. Oops.
It was incredible! Tomorrow I'll have to try using only 4 grams of leaf. Gee, I hope I'm not too dissappointed.
Jing's everyday MiLan dancong in my cup right now.
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I know what's on the tea menu for tomorrow! Only it will have to be with Maiko's Fugenji-Midori, as that is the only gyo I have on hand.brlarson wrote: As it turns out I remembered the proportions incorrectly:
I used 10 grams of leaf with 1.5 ounces of water at 100F for two minutes,
but I was supposed to use 4 grams of leaf. Oops.
It was incredible!
I just got some of Jing's everyday MiLan dancong in yesterday's mail and I am torn between debuting the everyday Mi Lan and resorting to the Ba Xian Dan Cong that absolutely floored me when I had a sample in February.
Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E pu from Hai Lang Hao in my cup at the moment.
Maybe. The brewing vessel is partially important, in that certain materials retain heat better, certain shapes and sizes allow for better leaf expansion, and other materials can impart tastes to the tea. That being said, I've had good luck brewing many different types of teas in a Pyrex measuring cup with a plate as a lid.
Currently in my cup is chamomile with lavender to end the day.
Currently in my cup is chamomile with lavender to end the day.
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Well, I don't brew with a teapot or nothing as I wouldn't want to brew more than I should and it goes cold.
I use a $5 gold-finish strainer-cup-like-thing that goes into the cup and has a lid to keep the heat from leaving. Got it at Target. Works well and clean-up is easy enough, I just rinse it after use.
I wouldn't discount the importance of brewing vessels though as I do believe it makes a difference, just depends on what suits your need. For me it's convenient, individual serving. I'm just concerned about the gold finish on the strainer as I wonder if it could come off. But either way, works well for me.
I use a $5 gold-finish strainer-cup-like-thing that goes into the cup and has a lid to keep the heat from leaving. Got it at Target. Works well and clean-up is easy enough, I just rinse it after use.
I wouldn't discount the importance of brewing vessels though as I do believe it makes a difference, just depends on what suits your need. For me it's convenient, individual serving. I'm just concerned about the gold finish on the strainer as I wonder if it could come off. But either way, works well for me.