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Scale help?

by auggy » Apr 14th, '08, 19:09

I just got my scale in today (actually, I got my scale and 5 extras but in the process of returning the extras to Amazon) and was hoping that y'all could give me some idea of what amount is used for different teas. I know it is ultimately up to my own taste, but I'd like to get a ballpark idea of where to start.
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by Chip » Apr 14th, '08, 19:33

For most Japanese greens I use 4-5 grams per 200 ml. Most Asamushi and a rare fuka I use almost 7 grams.

Chinese greens I use 3-5 grams generally. Most close to 4. Per 200 ml.

Blacks...the standard is 2.3 gr per 6 ounces.

Oolong...tough call. For 4 ounce gaiwan I am using 4-5.5 grams...

I hope this helps, Auggy! Be willing to play around based on your tastes. It is fun being able to quantify something that is rather subjective!
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by Sam. » Apr 14th, '08, 19:53

auggy wrote:I just got my scale in today (actually, I got my scale and 5 extras but in the process of returning the extras to Amazon) and was hoping that y'all could give me some idea of what amount is used for different teas. I know it is ultimately up to my own taste, but I'd like to get a ballpark idea of where to start.
Did you order six scales?! Or did Amazon just screw up bigtime? Maybe you wanna report "four" extra to them and send me one. ;)
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by auggy » Apr 14th, '08, 20:04

:lol: No, I just ordered one and instead of one scale that sent me one box of scales! I did hope they'd just let me keep them but at 15 bucks each, they aren't. Darn it! :D

Chip, thanks for the info on what you use. I'm definitely looking forward to being more consistent in my tea making!
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by Sam. » Apr 14th, '08, 20:51

Which scale did you order? I'm probably going to order this scale soon. It was in stock a week ago but now it's gone - did you receive their whole supply!?
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by Chip » Apr 15th, '08, 00:17

Doesn't everyone buy the 400Z? TeaChatters should get a discount on that thing.
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by auggy » Apr 15th, '08, 00:44

Sam (formerly scarrell) wrote:Which scale did you order? I'm probably going to order this scale soon. It was in stock a week ago but now it's gone - did you receive their whole supply!?
That's the exact one, actually. And yes, I think their supply is currently sitting on my kitchen table.
Chip wrote:Doesn't everyone buy the 400Z. TeaChatters should get a discount on that thing.
Well, I suppose I did. 6 for the price of 1?

But I'm being a good girl and returning 5.
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by Sam. » Apr 15th, '08, 00:52

I'll have to order one once they receive your supply again! Means they'll only have 5 in stock, I'll have to move quickly! Now I now to keep an eye on it.
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by osadczuk » Apr 15th, '08, 02:45

Heh, I ordered that scale last week, and I know mine shipped before it went out of stock.

I wonder if I'll get a box too?
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by auggy » Apr 15th, '08, 10:37

You might just get a box of 6, too.

I wonder if Amazon is curious as to why their stock on that item goes down so quickly....
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by Salsero » Apr 15th, '08, 10:43

Im sure there are many suppliers of that scale. If you google it, you will probably find a dozen places you can buy. Though I can't guarantee that all of them will send you six for the price of one!
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by Sam. » Apr 15th, '08, 13:48

I wanted to order off of Amazon because I had a few other things to order from them too and buying it all together gets you free shipping. Plus, it's just easier to pay for many items in one place!
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by Salsero » Apr 15th, '08, 14:37

I know what you mean. I am contemplating an Amazon order myself.
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by RussianSoul » Apr 15th, '08, 15:07

I just ordered this one from Amazon the other day. $10! Loved the price.
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by greenisgood » Apr 15th, '08, 16:50

Yeah Chip, thanks for layin' out those weights. I personally don't own a scale but its interesting as a comparison. I was just noticing today as I made my morning Darjeeling (most of the time done in a sleepy stupor) that I've been using a lot less leaf that I would think if I actually looking at what I was doing and comparing to other teas. I guess I'm used to making Japanese tea and oolongs, but yeah, a little black tea goes a long way.
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