Dec 6th, '08, 02:27
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by Vulture » Dec 6th, '08, 02:27
jim109 wrote:My wife wanted a gift for her boss as he "loves tea" (bagged). We ordered the starter kit with black tea samples, hope he gets the T-virus. Other than that....no gifts.
Mwhaha let the T-Virus spread!

Dec 6th, '08, 02:41
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by Pentox » Dec 6th, '08, 02:41
olivierco wrote:
Well I actually did it.
After reading some definitive "advices" about mandatory choice of cup for drinking gyokuro by a grumpy teachatter, I felt I had to try it.
The taste was actually as good as usual (perhaps because of the "Cool man" mention written on my mug).
As I haven't been struck by lightning since then and considering the fact that the good taste police squad hasn't arrested me for Tearrorism charges, I think I am able to conclude that cup design isn't crucial for gyokuro taste.
Ah see that's where you're a bit confused O. In truth BS mugs are a true underground specialty brewing device. Collection and use of them is maintained by the Cabal. It is so closely guarded that collection of such devices is not to be spoken of. I go to great risks even informing you of this. The cabal's control of the BS mug market is so dangerous that I would need to fear for my very tea well being. Especially important are the different production runs of said mugs, vintage mugs are the most valuable of all. There are many immitators, but only a few true vintage mugs. All the rest are under the control of the Cabal. Little did you know that only the finest of gyokuro cups from Japan can compete with the extreme quality of BS mug. The notion being that when you fill a BS mug with premo gyokuro you're filling the mug with pure BS. The true nature of the BS is what makes it so wonderful. To truly understand the BS is where the true wonder is. By the way the Cabal is coming for your BS.
Dec 14th, '08, 02:16
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by Chip » Dec 14th, '08, 02:16
guess, bump