Oct 20th, '10, 01:31
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by Chip » Oct 20th, '10, 01:31
Woo wee welcome to TeaChat. Please do drop in and share what is in your cup throughout the day.
Yesterday we discussed personal TeaSmart moments which must have been a hard topic for TCers, but you can still vote and discuss yesterday's topic! 
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. Are you frequently in the "TeaZone" where you can seemingly do no wrong in your brewing and enjoyment of tea? Bonus, are you currently in the TeaZone? Please share.
I am looking forward to sharing this TeaDay with everyone ... see you in the TeaZone.
Oct 20th, '10, 02:14
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by Seeker » Oct 20th, '10, 02:14
Woh... yes, and, uh, yes!
A bit of pre-beddy-bye chamomile now.
Cheers.
Oct 20th, '10, 03:06
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by Trey Winston » Oct 20th, '10, 03:06
Yep, pretty much. Except for those times when I get distracted while brewing and have to gulp down entire cups of the purest bitterness. But it's mostly good.
Going to have some White Peony today, I think.
Oct 20th, '10, 08:38
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by JBaymore » Oct 20th, '10, 08:38
Pretty much in the zone.
best,
..............john
Oct 20th, '10, 09:16
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by caplady1225 » Oct 20th, '10, 09:16
im the worst i guess bc i'm always multi-tasking while making tea its rare when I don't oversteep
this morning tea something new black tea w/ lychee
me likey
Oct 20th, '10, 09:29
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by Victoria » Oct 20th, '10, 09:29
Yes, all the time - I'm usually in the zone.
Started the morning with Black Dragon Pearls from Adagio. Really warming and delicious on this cool damp morning in SoCA.
Caplady, sounds like you just need a timer.
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Oct 20th, '10, 09:58
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by kymidwife » Oct 20th, '10, 09:58
I'm mostly in the zone because I'm mostly brewing things I'm very familiar with. I can brew Darjeeling in my sleep, and often do.
Only occasionally do I lose track of time and overbrew.
Castleton 2nd Flush from Tea Emporium.... mmmm.
Sarah
Oct 20th, '10, 11:09
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by artmom » Oct 20th, '10, 11:09
Pretty much in the zone and currently am, mainly because I'm brewing familiar teas. When I try new ones, I'm less in the zone.
Black Dragon Pearls this morning. I think Victoria and I are channeling together!
Lyn
Oct 20th, '10, 12:35
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by Seeker » Oct 20th, '10, 12:35
Happy TeaDay everyone.
Thought I'd share a pic of my b'day matcha!
Matcha tsukikage this morning, followed by a beautiful 2nd flush darjeeling in my cup now.
cheers.
Oct 20th, '10, 12:40
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by olivierco » Oct 20th, '10, 12:40
I would say all the time, even if I now very rarely use my thermometer.
Ippoen gyokuro this evening.
Oct 20th, '10, 13:27
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by Chip » Oct 20th, '10, 13:27
Seeker wrote:Happy TeaDay everyone.
Thought I'd share a pic of my b'day matcha!
Birthday??? Is it Seeker's birthday today??? Happy happy happy Matcha whether it is or not.
Oct 20th, '10, 13:31
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by Chip » Oct 20th, '10, 13:31
There are often extended periods of time when it seems I can do no wrong and every tea comes out incredible. Perhaps one could argue that I play it safe in my SenchaZone.
Maybe ... so I will have some of OTTI 6 TGY today to test the theory out.
Began the TD with a ... yeah ... tasting of a sencha ... however in the new Hagi SO #12 "Spirit" with the Mrs.
Oct 20th, '10, 13:54
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by artmom » Oct 20th, '10, 13:54
New hagi in the house! Will open box shortly.
Lyn
Oct 20th, '10, 14:10
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by Chip » Oct 20th, '10, 14:10
artmom wrote:New hagi in the house! Will open box shortly.
Lyn
Woo ... wee ...
Oct 20th, '10, 14:39
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by AdamMY » Oct 20th, '10, 14:39
Sencha as my first tea today.... Oh so enjoyable. As for being in the Tea Zone, I am there 90% of the time or more, when I am focused on tea and tea alone its nearly 100% for me, though there are the occasional distracted mind slip ups with tea brewing.
