What is in your cup? - Page 2150

orlok · 04-15-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Hey, checking in. I need to be better about that.

Camel's Breath Pu Erh. Great stuff.

Hi Prof! Good to see you are still with us.

Shiraz in my glass.

cromag · 04-15-2016, 09:10 PM

Last tea of the day.

Eagle Reader · 04-16-2016, 09:54 AM

Nothing that original. Coffee.

CRussel · 04-16-2016, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Teavana has a pretty good Korean Green. I think it is called Jeju. It was a new one for me and it tastes pretty good. Not close to a Japanese Green but far better then most of the Chinese Greens that I have tried.

I'll have to give it a try. Though I admit my drinking tastes seem to be running towards black teas right now. I go through phases, and I'm always on the lookout for new teas to try.

This morning, however, after a late trivia night at the Legion (we won), I'm going for Peet's Major Dickason's Blend coffee. I need the boost.

cromag · 04-16-2016, 04:07 PM

A late first tea of the day.

CRussel · 04-17-2016, 02:02 AM

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley, The Laddie Classic. This is your basic Bruichladdich, an Islay single malt with an almost floral character, and only a moderate amount of peat. Not up to their Port Charlotte bottling, much less the Octomore. But less expensive, and quite respectable.

Difflugia · 04-17-2016, 02:23 PM

A sort of generic pu erh, just to try the flavor. It's not what I was expecting and I wasn't sure I liked the first few sips. Half through the cup, though, it may be one of the most delicious teas I've tasted.

cromag · 04-17-2016, 07:14 PM

Last tea for the day, out on the west-facing deck, about 15 minutes from sunset.

ProfCrash · 04-18-2016, 07:41 AM

Rocking a cup of Sencha this morning. I hope everyone had a good weekend. I know we did. Little Man confirmed that with a 6:15 AM wake up because he was sad and didn't like school. That is his code for "I had too much fun with you and Dad and I don't want to not spend the day with you." I have yet to find a way to explain the importance of money to my soon to be 4 year old and why his Mom and Dad are not home 24/7.

Teavana also has a Darjeeling that I have been enjoying. Interestingly enough, the directions call for water at 195. I think I might have been using the wrong temp on my past Darjeelings. I am going to have to pick up a few more for experimentation.

Difflugia · 04-18-2016, 10:10 AM

Twinings Lady Grey

CRussel · 04-18-2016, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Rocking a cup of Sencha this morning. I hope everyone had a good weekend. I know we did. Little Man confirmed that with a 6:15 AM wake up because he was sad and didn't like school. That is his code for "I had too much fun with you and Dad and I don't want to not spend the day with you." I have yet to find a way to explain the importance of money to my soon to be 4 year old and why his Mom and Dad are not home 24/7.

Teavana also has a Darjeeling that I have been enjoying. Interestingly enough, the directions call for water at 195. I think I might have been using the wrong temp on my past Darjeelings. I am going to have to pick up a few more for experimentation.

Good weekend, except for Wally (see avatar) having to get up @3AM both Friday and Saturday nights. Sigh. He just can't got the whole night any more. Worst is that I end up having to carry him back up the stairs, and it's not doing my lower back any good at all.

So, what kind of Darjeeling is it, and what temperature had you been using? I find 195 about perfect for good quality second flush Darjheelings, and somewhere closer to 185-195 better for first flush. OTOH, things called Darjheeling in grocery store tea bags are ghastly at any temp, but best at 205-212.

The variation in flavour profiles across First Flush Darjheelings is quite remarkable, so if you try one and aren't impressed, consider trying a different one. Currently, I'm enjoying a Margaret's Hope from last year, brewing at 190 for 3 minutes. Makes a lovely "green" tea with my lunch.

This morning, drinking Murchies English Breakfast

ProfCrash · 04-18-2016, 12:45 PM

Darjeeling de Triomphe

I had been buying Darjeelings from Tea Gschwender and brewing them, per their instructions, at 205. I had about four or five that I tried. A few First flush and the rest second flush.

Camels Breath this afternoon

badgoodDeb · 04-18-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Worst is that I end up having to carry him back up the stairs, and it's not doing my lower back any good at all.

I wonder if there is any kind of infant sling you could copy / take the idea from / which would move the weight to a different part of you?

CRussel · 04-18-2016, 05:44 PM

That's a good thought, Deb. But he's 30+ Lbs (very large for a Cavalier). The problem isn't carrying him (I sling him up high enough for no issues there), but getting him up off the floor into my arms. And since I only need to do this to get him up the stairs, and not every time...

@ProfCrash: Yeah, I've seen that recommendation, and rarely found it to be optimal.

Drinking Murchie's English Afternoon. Brewed at 212F, for three minutes, to see which way that drives the maltiness I'd like to control a bit. (I expect it to go the wrong way, but want to confirm that.)

ProfCrash · 04-19-2016, 08:57 AM

Camels Breath Pu Erh. I need to restock soon.

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cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,690 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Last tea of the day.

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Eagle Reader Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 10000 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Mid-Atlantic USA Device: Kindle PW2	Nothing that original. Coffee.

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cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,690 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	A late first tea of the day.

04-17-2016, 02:02 AM	#32241
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,309 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Bruichladdich Scottish Barley, The Laddie Classic. This is your basic Bruichladdich, an Islay single malt with an almost floral character, and only a moderate amount of peat. Not up to their Port Charlotte bottling, much less the Octomore. But less expensive, and quite respectable.

04-17-2016, 02:23 PM	#32242
Difflugia Testate Amoeba Posts: 3,049 Karma: 27300000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Many Android devices, Kindle 2, Toshiba e755 PocketPC	A sort of generic pu erh, just to try the flavor. It's not what I was expecting and I wasn't sure I liked the first few sips. Half through the cup, though, it may be one of the most delicious teas I've tasted.

04-17-2016, 07:14 PM	#32243
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,690 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Last tea for the day, out on the west-facing deck, about 15 minutes from sunset.

04-18-2016, 07:41 AM	#32244
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	Rocking a cup of Sencha this morning. I hope everyone had a good weekend. I know we did. Little Man confirmed that with a 6:15 AM wake up because he was sad and didn't like school. That is his code for "I had too much fun with you and Dad and I don't want to not spend the day with you." I have yet to find a way to explain the importance of money to my soon to be 4 year old and why his Mom and Dad are not home 24/7. Teavana also has a Darjeeling that I have been enjoying. Interestingly enough, the directions call for water at 195. I think I might have been using the wrong temp on my past Darjeelings. I am going to have to pick up a few more for experimentation.

04-18-2016, 10:10 AM	#32245
Difflugia Testate Amoeba Posts: 3,049 Karma: 27300000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Many Android devices, Kindle 2, Toshiba e755 PocketPC	Twinings Lady Grey

04-18-2016, 12:45 PM	#32247
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	Darjeeling de Triomphe I had been buying Darjeelings from Tea Gschwender and brewing them, per their instructions, at 205. I had about four or five that I tried. A few First flush and the rest second flush. Camels Breath this afternoon

04-18-2016, 05:44 PM	#32249
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,309 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	That's a good thought, Deb. But he's 30+ Lbs (very large for a Cavalier). The problem isn't carrying him (I sling him up high enough for no issues there), but getting him up off the floor into my arms. And since I only need to do this to get him up the stairs, and not every time... @ProfCrash: Yeah, I've seen that recommendation, and rarely found it to be optimal. Drinking Murchie's English Afternoon. Brewed at 212F, for three minutes, to see which way that drives the maltiness I'd like to control a bit. (I expect it to go the wrong way, but want to confirm that.)

04-19-2016, 08:57 AM	#32250
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	Camels Breath Pu Erh. I need to restock soon.