tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post6798765033009009958..comments2023-07-26T08:53:36.336-07:00Comments on tea closet: Pleasure of Trading Mystery SamplesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-75991519622244088232013-04-13T19:50:36.317-07:002013-04-13T19:50:36.317-07:00I could do that; just hot water, leaves and go or ...I could do that; just hot water, leaves and go or do you let it sit a while (overnight with cold water, etc)?<br /><br />M.MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08086901374821838288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-75921666335625666972013-04-12T11:30:17.550-07:002013-04-12T11:30:17.550-07:00Uh, 5 grams. I'm tired.Uh, 5 grams. I'm tired.Nick Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543497413262895759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-79923392526085349582013-04-12T11:20:26.439-07:002013-04-12T11:20:26.439-07:00Five ounces of tea? Goodness that's a lot!
M...Five ounces of tea? Goodness that's a lot!<br /><br />M.MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08086901374821838288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-15912426409984944792013-04-12T10:45:23.209-07:002013-04-12T10:45:23.209-07:00Try around 5 ounces for a thermos, you can add mor...Try around 5 ounces for a thermos, you can add more if you think it's not enough.Nick Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543497413262895759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-6656335178702608422013-04-11T20:31:14.884-07:002013-04-11T20:31:14.884-07:00I will give that a try; I happen to have some 2006...I will give that a try; I happen to have some 2006 Charcoal style Tieguanyin. What ratio of tea to water do you use?<br /><br />M.MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08086901374821838288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-19552190779676925982013-04-11T10:40:42.622-07:002013-04-11T10:40:42.622-07:00You can leave aged oolongs in thermoses forever an...You can leave aged oolongs in thermoses forever and they just get better. One of their biggest selling points that isn't promoted enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-86161688414267708772013-04-10T20:32:37.604-07:002013-04-10T20:32:37.604-07:00I understand this post is several months old, but ...I understand this post is several months old, but I'd like to share a small portion of wisdom regarding taking tea from home on an outing or an expedition to work.<br /><br />Leo Kwan, the man behind TeaGuardian, did some trials and found out how to produce an acceptable brew for the thermos without worrying about overbrewing. His findings was that if you stopper up a full strength infusion (from a teapot) or try to leave the leaves in there, it'll go bad fairly fast. His trials revealed that if you brew a pot of tea using about 1g per 200ml of water (1/2g per 100ml) for 5 minutes, you will have a fairly acceptable tea that will last in a thermos for a good length of time. You simply decant through a filter and into the thermos it goes.<br /><br />It doesn't work with all teas. Shu's work best, followed by hongs. I've had good results following his advice; shu's and shenhulin dabai's rank best. Charcoal style tieguanyin is "ok". Whites and greens aren't hanging in there.<br /><br />More details: http://teaguardian.com/how-to-make-tea/tea-in-thermos.html#.UWYur6Jg-w0<br /><br />Really enjoying your site, looking forward to delving deeper.<br /><br />M.MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08086901374821838288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-13244197152873831832012-08-30T19:59:49.936-07:002012-08-30T19:59:49.936-07:00I drink grandpa style sheng everyday in my glass t...I drink grandpa style sheng everyday in my glass tumbler http://chakungfu.blogspot.com/2012/07/daily-tea.html , as thats what I take to work. The trick is to use very very little leaf, just a pinch, and you will have a good brew most of the time. I usually use left over samples or maocha. Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691780965014088061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-64571049133810785652012-08-29T19:46:00.068-07:002012-08-29T19:46:00.068-07:00Dear Israel,
I wonder what shengs if any can actu...Dear Israel,<br /><br />I wonder what shengs if any can actually be pleasurable grandpa style. I think pre-brewed sheng may be more tolerant. Often times if I have a sheng that was brewed about 4 times, the next day I find the tea can be overbrewed and still give an interesting cup.<br /><br />On my work brew setup, you can see the photo there but I'm a teapot girl. Gaiwans require too much dexterity for me.<br /><br />http://teacloset.blogspot.com/2012/08/2012-ys-yiwu-purple-tea.html<br /><br />Hsterhsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118616887446192686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21945233.post-64080048979998363582012-08-26T20:46:03.394-07:002012-08-26T20:46:03.394-07:00Hi Hster,
Glad you got your back rub. There are ...Hi Hster,<br /><br />Glad you got your back rub. There are very few teas that have that warm, knot-melting effect upon me. These teas truly make my muscles feel as though they had been kneaded. And I find myself breathing very easily and deeply and my brow feels very relaxed and comfortable. <br /><br />How do you drink tea at your office? Do you brew in pots/gaiwans? I'm always curious how folks brew tea when they are away from home. Since I work outside, I'm reduced to "grandpa-ing" or pitching hong cha into a thermos in the mornings.<br /><br />Israel<br /> Israelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815074098217048456noreply@blogger.com