Tuesday TeaDay 5/12/09 Fave tea percentage?

[Mrs. Chip]

Well I had quite a shock when I came into work today. The huge tree in our parking lot that is well over 100 + years old, had broken and fallen.
I am sad because I fought very hard through two different presidents to keep this tree from being cut down. I am such a tree hugger it is embarrassing how sad I feel and upset over loosing this stoic beauty.

Don't be embarrassed about being sad!!!! I am such a nature lover too and it is quite sad to lose such a stoic beauty as you said. Old trees are certainly one of my favorites, especially an old oak standing in the middle of a farmer's field, with crops surrounding it. The farmer lovingly caring for an old friend and allowing it to remain standing among his crops.

Heck, I used to cry for the dead groundhogs and squirrels found lying in the middle of the roads around here. Talk about being embarrassed
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[Pentox]

Well I had quite a shock when I came into work today. The huge tree in our parking lot that is well over 100 + years old, had broken and fallen. I know it may be hard to tell from the pics but all that area of green on the ground is the broken tree. In the last pic you can see how hard it fell, as it is embedded into the asphalt.

I am sad because I fought very hard through two different presidents to keep this tree from being cut down. I am such a tree hugger it is embarrassing how sad I feel and upset over loosing this stoic beauty. It filled the upstairs windows with its lush foliage and orange flowers that complimented our decor perfectly. The tree was alive with hummingbirds darting in and out continually. Now out the window is the stark whiteness of the bank next door. And the buzz of the chain saw fills the office.

There is a time and place for everything to happen though. The tree's time had come. But it is sad since it was such an old tree.

[Chip]

Sorry about the tree, Victoria. I have always admired the strength and awesomeness of a mighty old tree!

OK, who voted having their favorite tea only 20% of the time? You need to stop being a masochists and enjoy your fave more?

I am thinking 2 out of 3 or 3 out of 4 are my fave Japanese greens. I try to fit something else into the menu each day so I do not tire of the steamed leaf which would be such a travesty!

Began the TeaDay with Magokoro organic sencha from Yuuki-Cha with the normal feline fanfare. Lil Bit (who is now Huge Bit) has decided that 75% of the TeaTable is his leaving a small space for me to brew. Joining Lil Bit was SweeTea who sipped the shincha, Pyrit, and Wulong.

Currently finishing up some Yame Sencha The Ultimate from Zencha.

[Geekgirl]

Oh I'm so sorry, Victoria. I lost a little dogwood a couple of years ago. It was almost like losing a friend - how much more for such an ancient and wise old giant.

Eric: I hope you'll still check in periodically.

Hmmm... poll question, I answered 50%, mainly because I start nearly every morning with my favorite - matcha!

[brlarson]

Eric, I hope your new situation is a step up for you and your family.

Victoria, as another treehugger I can empathize with you. I hope the rest of the tree can be saved.

Jing's everyday milan dancong this morning. I brew 7gr w/16oz of water at 195F for 90 secs in a preheated porcelain pot. This is not Song Zhong, but it's a delightful daily tea. For lunch I had O-Cha's YM shincha. I finally got the temperature right -- 5gr w/8oz at 170F for 60secs. Whenever the temp was lower that 170F there was a rough cardboard quality to the brew.

[auggy]

OK, who voted having their favorite tea only 20% of the time? You need to stop being a masochists and enjoy your fave more?

Ah, proof no one reads my posts.

[iannon]

i had to say around 60% because I do switch of a lot between my japanese greens (mostly sencha) and some chinese greens and Oolongs..If I were answering for THIS month though it would be higher since its shincha time!

[Victoria]

Awww thanks everyone for your nice comments. But it is being destroyed as we speak. The sound of the chainsaw and chipper is deafening! I can't wait to get out of here today.

[Intuit]

"Ah, proof no one reads my posts."

Ha! Nothing like providing an explanation to a posted question, having the next reply totally ignore your contribution and blather on in ignorance. Happens quite a bit in discussion forums, unfortunately.

Bummer about the tree and loss of prime hummingbird habitat.

Ceylon Chai tea for a change this afternoon.

[shogun89]

About 28%. I have puerh around 2 times per week, sometimes more but thats average. I believe that too much of a good thing kills it.

[bambooforest]

This is a tough question to answer.

I like to always have some blacks around, darjeeling first flush and keemun in particular.

Then, of course, have lots of Japanese sencha on hand.

And, perhaps, some Chinese green too.

Whatever my heart tells me to drink I do.

Edit: I also like to have Taiwanese oolongs on hand. And, perhaps, some Chinese ones too.

[Pentox]

OK, who voted having their favorite tea only 20% of the time? You need to stop being a masochists and enjoy your fave more?

Ah, proof no one reads my posts.

Lol, I read it at least! Although I didn't notice that you were the only one in the 20% range.

[Chip]

"Ah, proof no one reads my posts."

Ha! Nothing like providing an explanation to a posted question, having the next reply totally ignore your contribution and blather on in ignorance. Happens quite a bit in discussion forums, unfortunately.

Bummer about the tree and loss of prime hummingbird habitat.

Ceylon Chai tea for a change this afternoon.

OOOPs. First of all, please excuse my missing your post, Auggy. I have been swamped here with Mod duties, really crazy. I literally came in very late to TD, and did not get to read all the posts. I must have skipped the virtually entire page 2 in my haste to finally post in TD.

Secondly, Intuit, thanks for the insult you have provided in your own brand of ignorance. I am glad you decided to insult me and not another member who may have left the forum.

[Katrina]

Eric - Sad to hear that you won't be around as much. I hope the new schedule is a positive change for you.

Victoria - Sorry to see the demise of that beautiful tree. The circle of life is never easy.

I said about 40% because while my favorite is oolong, I don't always have the time to really prepare it properly and do the number of resteepings it deserves. I often go with a black tea that is less time intensive because I'd rather have a tea that is not my absolute favorite than to compromise with preparation of my favorite.

Vintage oolong today.

[auggy]

Lol, I read it at least! Although I didn't notice that you were the only one in the 20% range.

What can I say, I'm special!

OOOPs. First of all, please excuse my missing your post, Auggy. I have been swamped here with Mod duties, really crazy. I literally came in very late to TD, and did not get to read all the posts. I must have skipped the virtually entire page 2 in my haste to finally post in TD.

No worries, Chip. I was just picking on you. I'm bad when it comes to skimming stuff. When there's a lot to catch up on, it happens!