What is in your cup? - Page 1337

ProfCrash · 05-29-2012, 04:56 PM

I prefer the Japanese Greens, Bancha and Sencha primarily, to the Chinese Greens. But that is a purely subjective thing. As CRussel said, the Japanese steep for about a minute in 170-175. The tea leaves are steamed to stop the oxidation process.

Chinese Greens tend to steep at 195 for a minute or so. The leaves are pan dried over a fire. The steaming vs pan drying leads to a different flavor. The Japanese greens are a bit more subtle.

dreams · 05-29-2012, 04:57 PM

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5 more weeks... Maybe. (winks)

Waiting anxiously for the day and the first photos.

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I thought kids liked being tossed in the air? I suppose I have to wait for him to be strong enough to handle it.

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Most kids do like being tossed in the air -- the problem with the little ones is that sometimes they expel a stream of unwanted material on your clothing/you as they are being thrown and caught. You quickly learn not to do any tossing too soon after they have eaten.

Have fun learning all the new mommy stuff.

Finishing my morning coffee.

Latinandgreek · 05-29-2012, 05:03 PM

Mint tea.

ProfCrash · 05-29-2012, 07:06 PM

The differing temps needed for teas are why I switched from the massive water dispenser to the cuisinart tea kettle. The six different temperature settings work great for those of us who drink many teas requiring different temperatures. I kept a Brittany filter with water by the kettle so I could decrease kitchen runs. It worked great. Until the electricity usage twits told me I had to take it home.

Stitchawl · 05-29-2012, 10:05 PM

I'm goin' up the country, baby don't you want to go?
I'm goin' up the country, baby don't you want to go?
I'm goin' to some place where I've never been before

I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine
I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine
We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time

I'm gonna leave this city, got to get away
I'm gonna leave this city, got to get away
All this fussin' and fightin' man, you know I sure can't stay

Now, baby pack your leavin' trunk
You know we've got to leave today
Just exactly where we're goin' I cannot say
But we might even leave the U.S.A.
'Cause it's a brand new game and I want to play
No use in your runnin', or screamin' and cryin'
'Cause you got a home as long as I've got mine

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf0Dm-OaTNk )

We are on our way!!!

Good morning, everyone! A bright and beautiful Wednesday, and it's starting off with a mug of Taylor's of Harrogate's "English Breakfast" tea, a bowl of rice and some kimchee. Strong stuff for a morning meal!

Calling the embassy today to see about any new visa rules. The Thai government changes its rules more often than I change my socks!

Stitchawl

maianhvk · 05-29-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Yup. Let the water sit for about 5 minutes before you steep. That should cool it down to around 195. Steep for 1 minute. If you give the exact type of green you are making we can help you with better times and water temperatures.

What about fresh green tea leaves?

CRussel · 05-30-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I prefer the Japanese Greens, Bancha and Sencha primarily, to the Chinese Greens. But that is a purely subjective thing. As CRussel said, the Japanese steep for about a minute in 170-175. The tea leaves are steamed to stop the oxidation process.

Chinese Greens tend to steep at 195 for a minute or so. The leaves are pan dried over a fire. The steaming vs pan drying leads to a different flavor. The Japanese greens are a bit more subtle.

I think China Greens are more common in "generic" green tea, since Japanese green is much more noticeable if it's bad, and also more sensitive to bad temperatures.

Personally, I'm more of a China Green drinker, or Oolong which is somewhere in between Green and Black. Of generally available China Greens, Lung Ching (or Dragonwell) is a good general choice. Quality varies substantially, unfortunately, but even the lower grades make a decent cup of tea if treated right.

Glenmorangie tonight.

CRussel · 05-30-2012, 02:21 AM

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What about fresh green tea leaves?

170-175 max. Treat as you would a Japanese green, since they won't have been pan fried.

CRussel · 05-30-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Calling the embassy today to see about any new visa rules. The Thai government changes its rules more often than I change my socks!
Stitchawl

I'm not sure which terrifies me more -- the thought that you don't change your socks very often, or that you DO.

A final 1/2 glass of fresh squeezed OJ to take my evening pills, and now I'm done. TTFN.

amward · 05-30-2012, 05:46 AM

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I'm not sure which terrifies me more -- the thought that you don't change your socks very often, or that you DO.

A final 1/2 glass of fresh squeezed OJ to take my evening pills, and now I'm done. TTFN.

Look on the bright side, at least they get changed!

Off to do a few chores then I think a G&T will be the order of the day to celebrate the amazing occurrence of rain......"I'm singing...."

Latinandgreek · 05-30-2012, 08:04 AM

Earl Grey tea.

Stitchawl · 05-30-2012, 08:49 AM

One nice thing about moving to Thailand... I won't have even wear socks any more! When I'm there I live in Tevas!

(BTW... the Embassy had no idea of the new immigration rules... They have to check with Bangkok for me...)

Time for a glass of Bombay Sapphire!

Stitchawl

ProfCrash · 05-30-2012, 09:03 AM

Hehehe

Oolongs were my favorite tea before pregnancy. They are called a blue tea and are processed more than a green tea but less than a black tea.

It is amazing how one leaf can produce so many varieties of flavors even before infusion based on the location and processing.

OJ and Skim Milk for breakfast.

CRussel · 05-30-2012, 10:08 AM

Sigh. Another wet day it seems. I am tired of this and ready for summer!
(And I agree, ProfCrash, Oolongs are my favourite teas, as a class. I love a good Keemun, and certainly Lapsang Souchong has a place for me. But as a group, Oolongs are still probably my favourites.

Today and tomorrow are it for my current big push -- I need to be all in by EOD tomorrow. So don't expect to see me here much, though I'll be drinking a LOT of tea to keep me going.

Starting out this morning with Peet's Scottish Breakfast. The hit of Lapsang Souchong in it is perfect for a rainy, foggy morning.

ProfCrash · 05-30-2012, 02:53 PM

I love me the Pu-Erh's. They are great. Very different and quite yummy.

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05-29-2012, 04:56 PM	#20041
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 prefer the Japanese Greens, Bancha and Sencha primarily, to the Chinese Greens. But that is a purely subjective thing. As CRussel said, the Japanese steep for about a minute in 170-175. The tea leaves are steamed to stop the oxidation process. Chinese Greens tend to steep at 195 for a minute or so. The leaves are pan dried over a fire. The steaming vs pan drying leads to a different flavor. The Japanese greens are a bit more subtle.

05-29-2012, 05:03 PM	#20043
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Mint tea.

05-29-2012, 07:06 PM	#20044
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	The differing temps needed for teas are why I switched from the massive water dispenser to the cuisinart tea kettle. The six different temperature settings work great for those of us who drink many teas requiring different temperatures. I kept a Brittany filter with water by the kettle so I could decrease kitchen runs. It worked great. Until the electricity usage twits told me I had to take it home.

05-29-2012, 10:05 PM	#20045
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'm goin' up the country, baby don't you want to go? I'm goin' up the country, baby don't you want to go? I'm goin' to some place where I've never been before I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time I'm gonna leave this city, got to get away I'm gonna leave this city, got to get away All this fussin' and fightin' man, you know I sure can't stay Now, baby pack your leavin' trunk You know we've got to leave today Just exactly where we're goin' I cannot say But we might even leave the U.S.A. 'Cause it's a brand new game and I want to play No use in your runnin', or screamin' and cryin' 'Cause you got a home as long as I've got mine ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf0Dm-OaTNk ) We are on our way!!! Good morning, everyone! A bright and beautiful Wednesday, and it's starting off with a mug of Taylor's of Harrogate's "English Breakfast" tea, a bowl of rice and some kimchee. Strong stuff for a morning meal! Calling the embassy today to see about any new visa rules. The Thai government changes its rules more often than I change my socks! Stitchawl

05-30-2012, 08:04 AM	#20051
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Earl Grey tea.

05-30-2012, 08:49 AM	#20052
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	One nice thing about moving to Thailand... I won't have even wear socks any more! When I'm there I live in Tevas! (BTW... the Embassy had no idea of the new immigration rules... They have to check with Bangkok for me...) Time for a glass of Bombay Sapphire! Stitchawl

05-30-2012, 09:03 AM	#20053
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	Hehehe Oolongs were my favorite tea before pregnancy. They are called a blue tea and are processed more than a green tea but less than a black tea. It is amazing how one leaf can produce so many varieties of flavors even before infusion based on the location and processing. OJ and Skim Milk for breakfast.

05-30-2012, 10:08 AM	#20054
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Sigh. Another wet day it seems. I am tired of this and ready for summer! (And I agree, ProfCrash, Oolongs are my favourite teas, as a class. I love a good Keemun, and certainly Lapsang Souchong has a place for me. But as a group, Oolongs are still probably my favourites. Today and tomorrow are it for my current big push -- I need to be all in by EOD tomorrow. So don't expect to see me here much, though I'll be drinking a LOT of tea to keep me going. Starting out this morning with Peet's Scottish Breakfast. The hit of Lapsang Souchong in it is perfect for a rainy, foggy morning.

05-30-2012, 02:53 PM	#20055
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 love me the Pu-Erh's. They are great. Very different and quite yummy.