What is in your cup? - Page 301

astra · 11-17-2010, 02:40 PM

ProfCrash
Very interesting

When I came home from a windy +4 without scarf, I forwent tea. Instead had some

Now, after a dinner I am testing Lapsang Souchong

kindlekitten · 11-17-2010, 02:44 PM

I can't remember if I have posted this link before, The Republic of Teas. I've gotten a lot of tea there as well as many different accessories (great gift ideas as well. they've recently started a weekly; "tea ching";

November 17, 2010
Steeping the Perfect Cuppa

You will extract the most pleasure from fine tea, steeped with care.

The Minister of Fire & Water suggests the following a step-by-step ritual for steeping tea:
Heat Your Water
Fill your kettle with fresh, cold water and heat to a rolling boil — unless you’re making green or 100% White Tea. In that case, stop short of boiling to avoid “cooking” the delicate tea leaves.
Plan on about one teaspoon of tea or herbs or one tea bag per six-ounce cup. One six-ounce cup is the size of a traditional tea cup rather than a mug. If using full-leaf loose tea, place tea in infuser or teapot.
Time Your Steeping
Pour the heated water over the tea, cover if in a pot, and infuse to taste.

Enjoy Your Tea
Remove the tea bag or infuser, or use a strainer for the leaves. Pour the steaming tea into a cup and let it cool for a moment.
Sip. Enjoy the nuances, the complexity and character. This is drinking tea.

kindlekitten · 11-17-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

ProfCrash
Very interesting

When I came home from a windy +4 without scarf, I forwent tea. Instead had some

Now, after a dinner I am testing Lapsang Souchong

ohhh! I'll be interested to read how you likethe Lapsang!

astra · 11-17-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

ohhh! I'll be interested to read how you likethe Lapsang!

Just finished the cup but I need some time to digest...

kindlekitten · 11-17-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Just finished the cup but I need some time to digest...

mmmmm ok

astra · 11-17-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

mmmmm ok

Mmmmmm...very interesting flavour. Certainly not for everyday drinking. It is almost half an hour since I finished it and still can feel the taste. I think I like it, although highly unusual.

Flavour onslaught on taste buds. In the last couple of weeks I have tasted many different teas with unrealistic flavours. Pu-Erh, Lapsang Souchong, Mate (coconut milk, roasted (that smells from a certain distance like a coffee)), Lapacho.
Ah!...I typed Lapacho and something clicked. I will have to drink Lapacho today. I think, I think there is something common between Lapacho and Lapsang Souchong. Smokiness? albeit quite a bit lighter? Don't know.

To take a break I am going to brew a cup of Rooibos baked apple

P.S.

for Lapsang Souchong tip.

kindlekitten · 11-17-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Mmmmmm...very interesting flavour. Certainly not for everyday drinking. It is almost half an hour since I finished it and steel can feel the taste. I think I like it, although highly unusual.

Flavour onslaught on taste buds. In the last couple of weeks I have tasted many different teas with unrealistic flavours. Pu-Erh, Lapsang Souchong, Mate (coconut milk, roasted (that smells from a certain distance like a coffee)), Lapacho.
Ah!...I typed Lapacho and something clicked. I will have to drink Lapacho today. I think, I think there is something common between Lapacho and Lapsang Souchong. Smokiness? albeit quite a bit lighter? Don't know.

To take a break I am going to brew a cup of Rooibos baked apple

P.S.

for Lapsang Souchong tip.

gladly ;o)

. it IS a unique tea for special times!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 11-17-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

I'm being dra-a-a-aged in. I bought a little teapot today. Having a cup of Earl Grey right now.

Kind of like this:

Oooh - that looks like one of my Bodum teapots - works really well

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

A cleaning tip for pots and infusers, use a denture cleaning tablet once a week. I let mine soak over night and then wash them the next morning. The cleaning ingredients that remove stains from dentures are great for removing tea stains from infusers.

Not tried that - hadn't even thought of that, to be honest! I use bicarb of soda if there's stubborn tea stains

astra · 11-17-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Not tried that - hadn't even thought of that, to be honest! I use bicarb of soda if there's stubborn tea stains

Some say that the more it is stained the better ....

ShortNCuddlyAm · 11-17-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

Some say that the more it is stained the better ....

The problem with that is the buildup starts flaking off and spoils the look of the tea!

astra · 11-17-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

The problem with that is the buildup starts flaking off and spoils the look of the tea!

A tip. Use Brita water filter. It helps. Promise. The filter have to be replaced every 4-5 weeks, depends on usage.
Alternatively, move to Scotland. No need for filters, no stains, just tap water.

Seventh cuppa.
Instead of rooibos, I have decided to give second chance to Mate IQ...no no no. Not my cuppa.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 11-17-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

A tip. Use Brita water filter. It helps. Promise. The filter have to be replaced every 4-5 weeks, depends on usage.
Alternatively, move to Scotland. No need for filters, no stains, just tap water.

Seventh cuppa.
Instead of rooibos, I have decided to give second chance to Mate IQ...no no no. Not my cuppa.

I'll move to Scotland! The brita filter stops scale building up in my kettle, but doesn't do much for staining. The tap water here tastes fine, but it's hard as nails.

ProfCrash · 11-17-2010, 05:25 PM

I use filtered water at work. I still end up with stains.

Stitchawl · 11-17-2010, 07:00 PM

A question for you all...

Am I the only one who sings "I'm a little teapot" when making tea?

Stitchawl

ProfCrash · 11-17-2010, 07:31 PM

Probably not but I don't, mainly because they already think I am a bit nuts at work.

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11-17-2010, 02:40 PM	#4501
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	ProfCrash Very interesting When I came home from a windy +4 without scarf, I forwent tea. Instead had some Now, after a dinner I am testing Lapsang Souchong

11-17-2010, 02:44 PM	#4502
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I can't remember if I have posted this link before, The Republic of Teas. I've gotten a lot of tea there as well as many different accessories (great gift ideas as well. they've recently started a weekly; "tea ching"; November 17, 2010 Steeping the Perfect Cuppa You will extract the most pleasure from fine tea, steeped with care. The Minister of Fire & Water suggests the following a step-by-step ritual for steeping tea: Heat Your Water Fill your kettle with fresh, cold water and heat to a rolling boil — unless you’re making green or 100% White Tea. In that case, stop short of boiling to avoid “cooking” the delicate tea leaves. Plan on about one teaspoon of tea or herbs or one tea bag per six-ounce cup. One six-ounce cup is the size of a traditional tea cup rather than a mug. If using full-leaf loose tea, place tea in infuser or teapot. Time Your Steeping Pour the heated water over the tea, cover if in a pot, and infuse to taste. Enjoy Your Tea Remove the tea bag or infuser, or use a strainer for the leaves. Pour the steaming tea into a cup and let it cool for a moment. Sip. Enjoy the nuances, the complexity and character. This is drinking tea.

11-17-2010, 05:25 PM	#4513
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I use filtered water at work. I still end up with stains.

11-17-2010, 07:00 PM	#4514
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	A question for you all... Am I the only one who sings "I'm a little teapot" when making tea? Stitchawl

11-17-2010, 07:31 PM	#4515
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Probably not but I don't, mainly because they already think I am a bit nuts at work.