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Old 05-28-2011, 06:17 AM   #11778
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East India Company's 'Royal Breakfast' tea, a double shot steeped for 3 minutes and 45.2 seconds. Approximately.
I never steep non china black longer than 3 minutes. Even with single dosage Otherwise it is too bitter for me.
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I wonder if soon I'll begin chewing tea leaves? In Nepal and parts of western China the locals eat tea flavored with Yak butter. I wonder if I can get Yak butter in Kyoto?
I would like to try it one day. Curious dish
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This could be Mrs.Stitch in the near future...
I bet the real one prefer motorbike


Need another cup. Morning's Assam Hattialli will do just fine

I am also planning to try a few new teas over the long weekend.
From London foray Baozhong oolong, Wuyi Dark Rock – roasted oolong
Tea House Emporium - Pi Lo Chun "Green Snail Spring, Phoenix Eyes, maybe some oolong too.
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