Based on past experience, it will do nobody any good to get into a political debate here on TeaChat. And since political discussions are not permitted by rule here, as Moderator I will simply ask that we move on.
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The good thing is, this is NOT a political forum. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States. It is customary to wish each other a Happy Memorial Day and to give thanks to those who have served and sacrificed. And since we are free, if one chooses not to participate, that is their free choice.
Based on past experience, it will do nobody any good to get into a political debate here on TeaChat. And since political discussions are not permitted by rule here, as Moderator I will simply ask that we move on. Thank you kindly.
Based on past experience, it will do nobody any good to get into a political debate here on TeaChat. And since political discussions are not permitted by rule here, as Moderator I will simply ask that we move on.
Thank you kindly.
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Back to the topic of tea, I had a wonderful morning spent w/ the 1960s Guang Yun Gong from Houde De. I enjoyed a good ten cups while reading Japanese and most importantly -- relaxing.
I learned something very important about 'qi,' which should have been very obvious in retrospect. I didn't begin to feel the energy in the tea until about the 6th cup, as opposed to others, who have reported it much earlier.
I'm guessing that 'qi' can be an awful lot like drinking an alcoholic beverage. The effects on the imbiber will depend on a number of factors: whether they've eaten anything recently, their body weight, the size and the concentration of the drink (and perhaps 'tolerance' build-up).
I think in the past, I've not experienced much affect while drinking certain teas, and I wonder if this is because various physical body factors are quite different. This is something I will have to keep in mind when reading other reviews.
Thus for one drinker to be 'tea drunk' on a second cup of tea, one should not expect the same results for all drinkers, even if sharing in the same brew.
Or at least, this is how it seems at the moment. . .
I learned something very important about 'qi,' which should have been very obvious in retrospect. I didn't begin to feel the energy in the tea until about the 6th cup, as opposed to others, who have reported it much earlier.
I'm guessing that 'qi' can be an awful lot like drinking an alcoholic beverage. The effects on the imbiber will depend on a number of factors: whether they've eaten anything recently, their body weight, the size and the concentration of the drink (and perhaps 'tolerance' build-up).
I think in the past, I've not experienced much affect while drinking certain teas, and I wonder if this is because various physical body factors are quite different. This is something I will have to keep in mind when reading other reviews.
Thus for one drinker to be 'tea drunk' on a second cup of tea, one should not expect the same results for all drinkers, even if sharing in the same brew.
Or at least, this is how it seems at the moment. . .
That would be Epiphany #4
"without soldiers, no war"
Nosir - we can have a standing military without waging war for politico-economic reasons *.
At the heart of the matter: an epiphany, the elucidation of an primal catalyst to internecine strife, violence and conquest - and the Rise and Fall of Empires**. The factors involved are, quite frankly, mindblowing, because it suggests that we humans march conditionally, puppetlike, to a different type of drummer.
Type in "riots of 1968" into wikipedia.
Now why would we have all these riots in many countries, in one particular year?
Epiphany 4 is waiting patiently in line, behind a couple of others for public discussion - and a very, very rude awakening.
* The Cold War of the past 50 years was waged to determine economic development rights in the Third World.
See: Carter Doctrine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_doctrine
** Agree with David Walker (former Comptroller General, GAO) on the political, social and economic parallels between the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and that of Western Powers, 19-20ieth Centuries. However, he doesn't go quite deep enough into the derivative conditions.
Estate Ceylon in my cup.
Edit: this is NOT going down the merry path of argument or dissent, Jesu! One cannot avoid conflict without knowing *real* catalysts that spark it.
Nosir - we can have a standing military without waging war for politico-economic reasons *.
At the heart of the matter: an epiphany, the elucidation of an primal catalyst to internecine strife, violence and conquest - and the Rise and Fall of Empires**. The factors involved are, quite frankly, mindblowing, because it suggests that we humans march conditionally, puppetlike, to a different type of drummer.
Type in "riots of 1968" into wikipedia.
Now why would we have all these riots in many countries, in one particular year?
Epiphany 4 is waiting patiently in line, behind a couple of others for public discussion - and a very, very rude awakening.
* The Cold War of the past 50 years was waged to determine economic development rights in the Third World.
See: Carter Doctrine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_doctrine
** Agree with David Walker (former Comptroller General, GAO) on the political, social and economic parallels between the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and that of Western Powers, 19-20ieth Centuries. However, he doesn't go quite deep enough into the derivative conditions.
Estate Ceylon in my cup.
Edit: this is NOT going down the merry path of argument or dissent, Jesu! One cannot avoid conflict without knowing *real* catalysts that spark it.
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I would like to join with Chip in asking that we NOT go further down this path.Chip wrote: The good thing is, this is NOT a political forum. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States. It is customary to wish each other a Happy Memorial Day and to give thanks to those who have served and sacrificed. And since we are free, if one chooses not to participate, that is their free choice.
Based on past experience, it will do nobody any good to get into a political debate here on TeaChat. And since political discussions are not permitted by rule here, as Moderator I will simply ask that we move on.
What is 'qi'?
Qi is the action of neuroinhibitory GABA on the CNS - mind and body (balancing the glutamate-releasing activity of secretory organs and brain). Theanine contributes to biosythesis of GABA; it also causes the release of 'feel-good' dopamine and serotonin, and these also assist in healthy brain function.
GABA is naturally induced by daily exercise, and is involved in the synthesis and release of endorphins (feel good hormones), the buzz we feel during peak and post-peak exercise...and from drinking certain teas enriched in theanine.
Regular practice of body length stretching movement under controlled breathing (yoga, qigong) also induce GABA production and release, resulting in elevated endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
GABA is naturally induced by daily exercise, and is involved in the synthesis and release of endorphins (feel good hormones), the buzz we feel during peak and post-peak exercise...and from drinking certain teas enriched in theanine.
Regular practice of body length stretching movement under controlled breathing (yoga, qigong) also induce GABA production and release, resulting in elevated endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
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Earlier my second consecutive asamushi shincha, this time Kinari from Maiko, thanks to another TCer! It is pretty rare that I have consecutive asamushi, but trying to finish up a few open shincha before opening another, getting close that objective, perhaps close enough. 
Currently, my 3rd shincha of the day, Sae Midori from O-Cha!
Currently, my 3rd shincha of the day, Sae Midori from O-Cha!
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
No politics/religious debates and that people on this forum are very nice is why this is my favorite forum online. Its nice to enjoy and learn about tea in a relaxed forum.Chip wrote:The good thing is, this is NOT a political forum. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States. It is customary to wish each other a Happy Memorial Day and to give thanks to those who have served and sacrificed. And since we are free, if one chooses not to participate, that is their free choice.
Based on past experience, it will do nobody any good to get into a political debate here on TeaChat. And since political discussions are not permitted by rule here, as Moderator I will simply ask that we move on.
I tried making moroccan mint tonight which was very refreshing. I used gunpowder green and fresh spearmint. I can't wait until the peppermint plant grows more so I can try peppermint as well.
Same here... Peppermint works great! I like to add some lemon slices as well... So refreshing after a long work day.....brad4419 wrote: I tried making moroccan mint tonight which was very refreshing. I used gunpowder green and fresh spearmint. I can't wait until the peppermint plant grows more so I can try peppermint as well.
Spent the day with my sister-in-law making jewelry and drinking tea! It was nice!
We both were working on ruby necklaces and it was fun working together and seeing how different our designs were. I had to share the shincha experience with her, since she is a green tea lover but never tried it. Needless to say she was bowled over. So much so I gave her some to take home, along with some Den's Sakura Sencha I think she will like too.
Before and after I had the '09 Tea Masters Rainforest Baozhong, which she also liked very much. It's a very green oolong!
Craving more tea, but alas it's too late. Maybe I am still a bit wired!
We both were working on ruby necklaces and it was fun working together and seeing how different our designs were. I had to share the shincha experience with her, since she is a green tea lover but never tried it. Needless to say she was bowled over. So much so I gave her some to take home, along with some Den's Sakura Sencha I think she will like too.
Before and after I had the '09 Tea Masters Rainforest Baozhong, which she also liked very much. It's a very green oolong!
Craving more tea, but alas it's too late. Maybe I am still a bit wired!
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Adding lemon sounds delicious,great idea.fmoreira272 wrote:Same here... Peppermint works great! I like to add some lemon slices as well... So refreshing after a long work day.....brad4419 wrote: I tried making moroccan mint tonight which was very refreshing. I used gunpowder green and fresh spearmint. I can't wait until the peppermint plant grows more so I can try peppermint as well.
I brewed the green tea separate for 2 min and then poured it in my cup of mint leaves. Waited until it was cool enough to sip on. Is this the best way to make moroccan mint? This was for about 12oz of tea.
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