Happy TeaDay everyone! I hope you will stop by and share what is in your cup throughout the day!
Yesterday responders surprised me with the low number of different teas they drink in an average week. You can still vote and discuss yesterday's topic.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. Your favorite TeaLanguage? That's right, what is your favorite tea/teaware language? What? Where? Why? Share your favorite tea language word(s) ...
I am looking forward to sharing TeaDay with everyone . Bottoms up.
Remember to check out Katrina's tea essay topic under Misc.
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There's always the Redneck Dialectizer for thatSalsero wrote:No choice for redneck?
I guess I'd have to vote for Japanese, mainly because the language of tea ceremony is so elegant and courteous. Plus the names of Japanese teas are generally poetic and evocative.
But I used to enjoy the plain speech of the North of England, back when I lived there in the nineties. That's when I learned that "well mashed tea" refers to a cup of tea that is strong (because the teabag has been pressed firmly against the side of the cup prior to its removal). That's pretty cool too!
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- Billy Connolly
I went with Japanese, because I am familiar with the language. Chinese is a close second because I can understand many of the characters (even if I can't pronounce them). I enjoy the elaborate naming, often given to things to make them sound much better than they actually are. 
Ah, the eternal optimist.
I had a relapse last night, so I will probably have to see the doctor today. I feel okay now, but this is getting ridiculous.
Meanwhile, I'm finishing off yesterday's TPHK this morning with breakfast.
Ah, the eternal optimist.I had a relapse last night, so I will probably have to see the doctor today. I feel okay now, but this is getting ridiculous.
Meanwhile, I'm finishing off yesterday's TPHK this morning with breakfast.
Other: Ig-pay Atin-lay 
Actually I chose Japanese because I like the way the names of the Japanese teas sound when spoken.
Darjeeling Puttabong Queen FF from Tea Emporium in my cup... mmm. I'm in a tea rut, but it's such a good one.
Sarah
Actually I chose Japanese because I like the way the names of the Japanese teas sound when spoken.
Darjeeling Puttabong Queen FF from Tea Emporium in my cup... mmm. I'm in a tea rut, but it's such a good one.
Sarah
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Apr 9th, '09, 09:33
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Eric, it is OK to say English, as in Red Rose. 
Tough choice between Chinese and Japanese. I used to enjoy listening to the Chinese pronounciation of teas on TeaSpring, they have not been doing this for newer teas, too bad.
I often listen to the Ippodo videos. I had never heard actual tea names pronounced before and found out I had been pronouncing gyokuro way wrong for 7ish years, but I had no point of reference and nobody to correct me.
I will have to consider my final answer.
About to pick my first tea, a late start.
Tough choice between Chinese and Japanese. I used to enjoy listening to the Chinese pronounciation of teas on TeaSpring, they have not been doing this for newer teas, too bad.
I often listen to the Ippodo videos. I had never heard actual tea names pronounced before and found out I had been pronouncing gyokuro way wrong for 7ish years, but I had no point of reference and nobody to correct me.
I will have to consider my final answer.
About to pick my first tea, a late start.
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
Japanese for me. I love Asian culture and languages in general, but Japanese has always been special to me. I think because it was my first exposure, as a little girl. My best friend's brother married a beautiful girl from Okinawa and I got to be a part of and share much of this culture for the first time. It made a lasting impression on me, and influenced so many choices in my life, I'm amazed, as this was a grade school friend. And of course I am drawn to the teaware.
The Japanese language not only sounds lovely, refined and delicate; but the words are easier to pronounce it seems.
In my cup this morning, Den's matcha.
Have a nice day everyone!
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The Japanese language not only sounds lovely, refined and delicate; but the words are easier to pronounce it seems.
In my cup this morning, Den's matcha.
Have a nice day everyone!
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Apr 9th, '09, 10:26
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