What is in your cup?

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by astra

I have read about washing tuocha on different websites but noone said to do it for 2 minutes. 30 seconds top. Some suggested twice. 10 seconds, then 20 seconds. Not many sources suggest to do with 90°, but that's how I do it because Tea House Emporium said so and I found out that the tea tastes better with 90° than if you steep it in with boiling water.

It seemed to take that long for the pellet to break apart.

How big is your tankard?

One liter

Do you think the tea bag was big enough for a whole tuocha?

No question about it. I use tea-pot size tea bags, not cup-size. These are made to hold several spoon-fulls of tea at one time. All my tea experiments and my normal drinking habits are done using these same ones.

Stitchawl

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

It seemed to take that long for the pellet to break apart.

Don't you think it releases too much of it flavour over 2 minutes in a hot water?


I am really looking forward to attending the masterclass in London. I am going to question them about Pu-Erh because they are the Chinese teas specialists 1 of the 7 teas they demonstrate is Pu-Erh.


P.S. btw., I am not sure 1 tuocha is designed for 1L of water. I think it is too much.

P.P.S. maybe the combination of too much water and 2 minutes rinsing steal some flavour, making the tea too bland?
(I am just talking to myself, thinking about it )

[astra]

A cup of Pu-Erh orange.

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Wow! What an amazing list! It will be like Christmas all over again!

What do you think about The East India Company's Ceylon teas?
There are so many of them. I thought it might a good idea to try them, so I put 7 on the list. I think there were more, but some of them are more expensive.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by astra

Don't you think it releases too much of it flavour over 2 minutes in a hot water?

It's possible. Tomorrow I'll try for just a 30 second rinse as you suggest. I was following the method suggested by "Tea" magazine.

P.S. btw., I am not sure 1 tuocha is designed for 1L of water. I think it is too much.

Tomorrow I'll use two for an experiment. But if one toucha can be re-steeped several times, than I think using one liter of water at one time shouldn't cause any problem. Again, I try tomorrow and see. There are still two more in the sample bag.

Stitchawl

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by astra

What do you think about The East India Company's Ceylon teas?
There are so many of them. I thought it might a good idea to try them, so I put 7 on the list. I think there were more, but some of them are more expensive.

I like them. I haven't had any in a while as I haven't seen them here recently. Right now I have Fortnum & Mason and NBT Ceylons that are both wonderful, and some Williamson's Ceylon that isn't.

Stitchawl

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

There are still two more in the sample bag.

They love you more than me
I had only 2 tuochas per sample bag.

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I like them. I haven't had any in a while as I haven't seen them here recently

Thanks

[astra]

Originally Posted by astra

A cup of Taylors of Harrogate's Tea Room blend.

Another one.
As I suspected a tea I make in the office doesn't taste as good.
I have no idea why, but I am not going to waste a good tea anymore.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by astra

Another one.
As I suspected a tea I make in the office doesn't taste as good.
I have no idea why, but I am not going to waste a good tea anymore.

Different water?


Stitchawl

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Different water?

Possible.
I use brita water filter at home. Maybe it helps.

[maianhvk]

I become more and more confused. am I reading your posts recently? can anyone tell me, in short, is beppe male or female :|

he's male, right?

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

I become more and more confused. am I reading your posts recently? can anyone tell me, in short, is beppe male or female :|

he's male, right?

The modern, well adjusted person must always be a mix of masculine and feminine. The Tao teaches us that in order to be complete and in harmony with the universe, there must be both black and white, each being a compliment of the other. Within the Black there must be a touch of white. Within the White there must be a touch of black. Black, white, male, female, good, evil, yes, no, up, down... So to answer your question; Is beppe male or female? The answer can only be ... yes.

I hope that clears up the issue for you.

Stitchawl

[Iridal]

Originally Posted by astra

Possible.
I use brita water filter at home. Maybe it helps.

That makes a HUGE difference. I broke my brita a while ago and had to drink tea made with tapwater. It tastes horrible. And then you also get that yucky brown ring on the inside of your mug. Luckily we have a brita system at work as well.

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

The modern, well adjusted person must always be a mix of masculine and feminine. The Tao teaches us that in order to be complete and in harmony with the universe, there must be both black and white, each being a compliment of the other. Within the Black there must be a touch of white. Within the White there must be a touch of black. Black, white, male, female, good, evil, yes, no, up, down... So to answer your question; Is beppe male or female? The answer can only be ... yes.

I hope that clears up the issue for you.

Stitchawl

So Beppe is transgender ? Transsexual ?

Cup of green tea orange and peppermint.

[Poppaea]

We should ask Beppes wife. She should know for sure...

As for the water. I have a Brita electric kettle and a normal Brita for work.

[Latinandgreek]

Ahmad Earl Grey tea.