What is in your cup? - Page 337

beppe · 12-04-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

hmmm did that work?

nope

Fixed

If I went back to drinking I would make myself a Sidecar (still the preferred drink in the house for Sunday's cocktails) with Gin instead of Brandy and drink it to your very nice figure ...

beppe · 12-04-2010, 02:10 AM

Yuppie! I made it. I got some interesting flavor out *my* Darjeeling. I had to brew it twice this morning. I must admit that I have been motivated to this unusual feast of experimental discipline (for me at least) by the busting activity that just went on this thread

So, I think that Wikipedia is wrong. They claim that
Stronger teas, such as Assam, to be drunk with milk
are often prepared with more leaves, and more delicate high
grown teas such as a Darjeeling are prepared with a little less
(as the stronger mid-flavors can overwhelm the champagne notes).

Which was and is against my chemical intuition, confirmed by Stitchawl and ProfCrash.

Indeed, this morning I used the thermometer, a little less of leafs, and a timer and got a pale cup with just the faintest suggestion that there was a change of acidity (it came out slightly basic) and maybe the vaguest idea that there might be something in it.

She cannot be so wrong. She studied 6 months in Milano. Look at her bust. She knows so much. I cannot be so unlucky not to feel anything. I might not like what I feel, it might be too complicate to get there, but I do not give up.

So I doubled the leafs. Changed the water, heated it up, brewed for 4 minutes. I am drinking it now. It is not catching you by its powerful taste and overpowering tints. No way. It is very delicate. But very fine. Feminine. Floral. Very very nice. It is worth the effort. So I know that my Darjeeling has something in it. It is so light that I have to almost invent it in my mind. I will work on it a bit more. Going toward more extraction power careful to where these hints are submerged by the mid-flavors.

This tea drinking stuff is quite interesting. Nice people also.

astra · 12-04-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by beppe

It is very delicate. But very fine. Feminine. Floral. Very very nice.

Your descriptive skill is very noteworthy

I have tried Keemun.
First of all, I really like it. Just as much as I like Assam. Only they are so different that I cannot compare them. Each for different mood, time of a day.
Secondly, it reminds of Lapsang souchong. It has a very light and elusive smoky aroma and taste, but it certainly is present. Maybe my version of Keemun was produces next door to burning tyres?

As a result, my better 2/3s is not overly excited about it, but I love it. Because of its flavour, I think I would not take it to office. It is something to drink and enjoy at home as opposite Assam that I found to be a fantastic tea as a first cup in the morning when I just come to the office.
I think I am going to make a second cup of Keemun in a few.

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This tea drinking stuff is quite interesting. Nice people also.

Could not agree more

for priceless tips and wonderful company

Stitchawl · 12-04-2010, 09:10 AM

I'll drink to that!

Stitchawl

ProfCrash · 12-04-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beppe

Yuppie! I made it. I got some interesting flavor out *my* Darjeeling. I had to brew it twice this morning. I must admit that I have been motivated to this unusual feast of experimental discipline (for me at least) by the busting activity that just went on this thread

So, I think that Wikipedia is wrong. They claim that
Stronger teas, such as Assam, to be drunk with milk
are often prepared with more leaves, and more delicate high
grown teas such as a Darjeeling are prepared with a little less
(as the stronger mid-flavors can overwhelm the champagne notes).

Which was and is against my chemical intuition, confirmed by Stitchawl and ProfCrash.

Indeed, this morning I used the thermometer, a little less of leafs, and a timer and got a pale cup with just the faintest suggestion that there was a change of acidity (it came out slightly basic) and maybe the vaguest idea that there might be something in it.

She cannot be so wrong. She studied 6 months in Milano. Look at her bust. She knows so much. I cannot be so unlucky not to feel anything. I might not like what I feel, it might be too complicate to get there, but I do not give up.

So I doubled the leafs. Changed the water, heated it up, brewed for 4 minutes. I am drinking it now. It is not catching you by its powerful taste and overpowering tints. No way. It is very delicate. But very fine. Feminine. Floral. Very very nice. It is worth the effort. So I know that my Darjeeling has something in it. It is so light that I have to almost invent it in my mind. I will work on it a bit more. Going toward more extraction power careful to where these hints are submerged by the mid-flavors.

This tea drinking stuff is quite interesting. Nice people also.

I'm blushing.

I love experimenting with tea. It is fun and inexpensive and tastes so damn good.

And I choose my wedding dress to highlight my bust. My Mother shook her head when the consultant asked what I wanted to highlight when I immediately said "My boobs!"

ProfCrash · 12-04-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I'll drink to that!

Stitchawl

Same here. I like this group of folks.

Russell Brooks · 12-04-2010, 10:31 AM

Just a glass of water. I'm heading to the grocery story today.

desertblues · 12-04-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I'm blushing.

I love experimenting with tea. It is fun and inexpensive and tastes so damn good.

And I choose my wedding dress to highlight my bust. My Mother shook her head when the consultant asked what I wanted to highlight when I immediately said "My boobs!"

I agree with you about 'the nice folks'

Very nice avatar Prf Crash.
In my cup: hot glühwein after entering the house being in a snow-storm.

Latinandgreek · 12-04-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I'm blushing.

I love experimenting with tea. It is fun and inexpensive and tastes so damn good.

And I choose my wedding dress to highlight my bust. My Mother shook her head when the consultant asked what I wanted to highlight when I immediately said "My boobs!"

When I got my wedding dress I wanted to highlight anything BUT my boobs! It's a lovely dress, you look wonderful.

Fledchen · 12-04-2010, 01:38 PM

Chinese Flower Green Tea. This was the last of it. I received it as a gift and have consumed the whole package but I didn't like it well enough to buy any more for myself.

beppe · 12-04-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fledchen

Chinese Flower Green Tea. This was the last of it. I received it as a gift and have consumed the whole package but I didn't like it well enough to buy any more for myself.

Hi Fledchen, if you feel like, you might tell us what do you like to drink and what you are ready to spend money for (in terms of stuff to drink of course).

desertblues · 12-04-2010, 05:18 PM

South-African cider 5,5 %, last drink of the day; almost midnight now.

beppe · 12-04-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

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And I choose my wedding dress to highlight my bust.

Brava! That is exactly as it should be. So that everyone admires her and envies him. Well done!

Fledchen · 12-04-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by beppe

Hi Fledchen, if you feel like, you might tell us what do you like to drink and what you are ready to spend money for (in terms of stuff to drink of course).

My usual cuppa is either Assam or some kind of English Breakfast or Irish Breakfast blend, with soymilk. I also like Earl Grey and Oolong (drunk black).

Here's my tea-making corner:

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beppe · 12-04-2010, 05:47 PM

Thank you Fledchen, a neat corner that you have there. What is the scale for? if I may ask.

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12-04-2010, 02:10 AM	#5042
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	Yuppie! I made it. I got some interesting flavor out my Darjeeling. I had to brew it twice this morning. I must admit that I have been motivated to this unusual feast of experimental discipline (for me at least) by the busting activity that just went on this thread So, I think that Wikipedia is wrong. They claim that Stronger teas, such as Assam, to be drunk with milk are often prepared with more leaves, and more delicate high grown teas such as a Darjeeling are prepared with a little less (as the stronger mid-flavors can overwhelm the champagne notes). Which was and is against my chemical intuition, confirmed by Stitchawl and ProfCrash. Indeed, this morning I used the thermometer, a little less of leafs, and a timer and got a pale cup with just the faintest suggestion that there was a change of acidity (it came out slightly basic) and maybe the vaguest idea that there might be something in it. She cannot be so wrong. She studied 6 months in Milano. Look at her bust. She knows so much. I cannot be so unlucky not to feel anything. I might not like what I feel, it might be too complicate to get there, but I do not give up. So I doubled the leafs. Changed the water, heated it up, brewed for 4 minutes. I am drinking it now. It is not catching you by its powerful taste and overpowering tints. No way. It is very delicate. But very fine. Feminine. Floral. Very very nice. It is worth the effort. So I know that my Darjeeling has something in it. It is so light that I have to almost invent it in my mind. I will work on it a bit more. Going toward more extraction power careful to where these hints are submerged by the mid-flavors. This tea drinking stuff is quite interesting. Nice people also.

12-04-2010, 09:10 AM	#5044
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	I'll drink to that! Stitchawl

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Russell Brooks Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 569642 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Device: none	Just a glass of water. I'm heading to the grocery story today.

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Fledchen Guru Posts: 663 Karma: 84658 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Device: PB360+, Sony950, VR Stream, iPod Touch, iPad	Chinese Flower Green Tea. This was the last of it. I received it as a gift and have consumed the whole package but I didn't like it well enough to buy any more for myself.

12-04-2010, 05:18 PM	#5052
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	South-African cider 5,5 %, last drink of the day; almost midnight now.

12-04-2010, 05:47 PM	#5055
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	Thank you Fledchen, a neat corner that you have there. What is the scale for? if I may ask.