EPTI often run into either a problem where I am getting too much bitterness from the tea itself, or I'm not getting the spicy flavors from the other spices. Maybe I should just be looking for different blends? (these are mostly Rishi brand chai blends. I was surprisingly not fond AT ALL of their Mint chai, and I otherwise love mint teas.)
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sylverfyre
United States8298 Posts
I often run into either a problem where I am getting too much bitterness from the tea itself, or I'm not getting the spicy flavors from the other spices. Maybe I should just be looking for different blends? (these are mostly Rishi brand chai blends. I was surprisingly not fond AT ALL of their Mint chai, and I otherwise love mint teas.) | ||
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r.Evo
Germany14080 Posts
On April 21 2013 21:54 Milkis wrote: The higher the quality the tea the more you're wasting it if you're not using enough. This is the point of gongfu brewing -- only the best quality teas can stand up to gongfu style brewing without being terrible. Most teas can taste somewhat decent if you just brew them lightly, but only the good ones will stand up to the test of being brewed gongfu style. Although when you're brewing gongfu style it's a completely different philosophy than western style tea brewing, since you're looking for more things than just aroma and flavor Anyway I was referring to gongfu brewing Gotcha, I'll have to look into that. <3 | ||
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babylon
8765 Posts
It just doesn't get bitter no matter how long you steep it. Pretty amazing. | ||
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Badfatpanda
United States9719 Posts
I think I may try upping the brew time a bit, I let 6g seep for 3 1/2m in a 16 ounce pot, but I was quite satisfied with my first brew for sure, this may quickly become a favorite of mine. | ||
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LinPernille
United States1 Post
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aseq
Netherlands3975 Posts
On May 24 2013 02:10 LinPernille wrote: -qouted post removed - I think a reference would be in place. We're not making a profit here, we're just discussing the subject. Otherwise, would be nice if someone made another version of that same setup. Btw, congrats on your award! | ||
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drew-chan
Malaysia1517 Posts
On April 30 2013 21:49 Badfatpanda wrote: Just had dragonwell for the first time today. I mainly stick with Gyokuro since I've found a sick place in Chinatown to get high grade for relatively cheap, but dayum. Really subtle flavor, has a nice sweetness to it. I think I may try upping the brew time a bit, I let 6g seep for 3 1/2m in a 16 ounce pot, but I was quite satisfied with my first brew for sure, this may quickly become a favorite of mine. Try dragon well mixed with a little chrysanthemum. Really nice flavor. | ||
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Zumm
Germany122 Posts
I'm starting to get interested in Green Tea, since I haven't a good one in Germany since I came back from Japan last year. I've researching a bit concerning good teas for beginners. Many people mentioned the standard Japanese Sencha and Chinese Longjing, are there any tricks in the preparation except for the standard 60°-80°C when steeping? Especially when it comes to the duration and the number of brews. (Sorry if this question is answered anywhere in the 30 pages) P.S. Bought me some Gunpowder tea for the everyday drinking (I basically drink tea the whole day at work), any good cheap teas that would deserve a mention for daily drinking? | ||
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Thereisnosaurus
Australia1822 Posts
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Zumm
Germany122 Posts
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peacenl
550 Posts
On May 24 2013 02:10 LinPernille wrote: Hi, The "Five Types of Tea" photograph on your tumblr is copyrighted, all rights reserved, by Lin Pernille Photography. Please remove it from your page immediately, or legal action will be pursued. Thank you, Lin lin@linpernillephotography.com I see someone went in to their legal mode  It's better to learn to control your emotions or try to be friendly first; if you wish to get something done. I never owned a tumblr account? Maybe you have the wrong person. | ||
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peacenl
550 Posts
It might take some time to get used to the strong aftertaste that common genmaicha and mugicha (roasted barley tea) have. Especially those directly from Japan. Much like the English blend tea, no where is the tea as strong and pure being served as is in the source country. Genmaicha used to be the poor man's first choice as the rice was a cheap alternative to having tea leaves only. I have a nice bag of fresh Japanese morning dew from TeaGschwendner here, the best green tea they have if I recall correctly, totally recommendable. If you are you going to buy tea at this time, ask for the spring 2013 variant, this is the time where they are being placed in shelves. Strong smell, oily leaves, vivid color indicate freshly picked tea. | ||
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duckmaster
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lantz
United States762 Posts
It's only 2$ a cup and free refills of water ! | ||
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Nyarly
France1030 Posts
On May 31 2013 04:17 needcomputer wrote: I drink Starbucks Teas all the time. It's only 2$ a cup and free refills of water ! Yeah i never know about that, is everyone refilling water for free ? I'm always afraid to ask.. | ||
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soda ark
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peacenl
550 Posts
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Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
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aseq
Netherlands3975 Posts
On May 31 2013 20:03 peacenl wrote: Please be careful when buying matcha, there is a large surge of tencha kuki matcha currently going around (which contains a mix of leaves and twigs and appears to have a less vivid green color). The taste of branches in Matcha kills the tea, remember: matcha is never cheap and if it is it's probably not going to taste good (even though the health benefits are still plently). Peace: Are there any places you know of that serve matcha (in my country)? I'd like to try out a guaranteed good quality version of it first (brewed correctly too), see if it something I'd like to get into. Just going by Youtube videos probably isn't the best way... | ||
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peacenl
550 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/uyZyTnm.png) Regarding good Matcha in the Netherlands. I have tried to get a sample from the premium hotsoup.nl matcha variant, but they won't send it :| 30 Euro's seems to big of a risk. But I highly doubt it's not great quality, so I might place an order anyway. I've tried their usucha lower quality, but it's terrible. Simon Levelt Matcha Hikari is always a safe bet. And of course online: Kaimatcha. | ||
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