What is in your cup?

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I wish I could share the name of the unbranded Keemun I bought... But how can I tell you the name if it's unbranded?!? Really tasty tea! In fact I'm drinking a cup right now.

I bought the last remaining stock at a tiny hole-in-the-wall Chinese import shop in Kyoto. They speak no English and very little Japanese. Unfortunately my knowledge of Mandarin is just a bit better than my knowledge of Quantum Physics, so no help there either... All I got from them was "Keemun. Good Good."

Stitchawl

I guess I am a bit strict on NBTea
Their Keemun is not really bad. It is different
TEIC's is the best so far. Tea House Emporium's has the strongest flavour. NBTea's is good. Sometimes, like right now I really enjoyed it, sometimes it lacks the Keemun flavour. It probably depends on how my palate is prepared for it. Then again, for the former two is is always prepared

Anyway, I am going to make another cuppa. Most likely the same Keemun

[astra]

Originally Posted by astra

Anyway, I am going to make another cuppa. Most likely the same Keemun

Done. The cup is ready


Stitchawl
I remember you told us once that you don't like tea strainers because you cannot stand the taste of washing liquid after you rinse the strainer.
I didn't understand it. I believe I would pick up any chemical taste in a tea if the strainer had it and I have a sensitive nose so I would smell it before brewing a tea.
A week ago my wife put our strainers into a dishwasher.
They came out like a new. However, the smell! I could not stand it! The strainers reeked with the dish washing liquid! Horrible
I had to wash them again manually, thoroughly, with a sponge and a standard dish washing liquid - Fairy, that I use for the last 10 years. It took care of the problem.

I thought that maybe you have been using a certain dish washing liquid that caused the after taste in your tea.

[maianhvk]

hot cocoa. milk. water. cookies. apples. PRINCE OF PERSIA.

@ dreams: hey I like your new avatar

[Iridal]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

hot cocoa. milk. water. cookies. apples. PRINCE OF PERSIA.

@ dreams: hey I like your new avatar

*drooling* Half naked very muscular Jake Gyllenhaal ... *drooling some more*

Second latte machiatto of the day.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by astra

Stitchawl
I remember you told us once that you don't like tea strainers because you cannot stand the taste of washing liquid after you rinse the strainer.

Are you sure that was me? My reason for not liking tea strainers is simply because you have wash them, period! I'm lazy. My reason had nothing to do with the taste, just the work involved.

I didn't understand it. I believe I would pick up any chemical taste in a tea if the strainer had it and I have a sensitive nose so I would smell it before brewing a tea.
A week ago my wife put our strainers into a dishwasher.
They came out like a new. However, the smell! I could not stand it! The strainers reeked with the dish washing liquid! Horrible

I can imagine that! I can usually tell when someone uses a dishwasher.

I thought that maybe you have been using a certain dish washing liquid that caused the after taste in your tea.

No... I'm pretty careful about the smells and tastes that affect my cooking utensils. A strong smelling soap would overpower some of the delicate herbs and spices. I grow three different oreganos and two different rosemarys because of the taste and smell differences. Strong soap would cover those up.

Stitchawl

[beppe]

Originally Posted by dreams

Oooooo, yummy. I looked the cakes up and some are sweet with chocolate on top, also. Are they large cakes to share or do everyone have their own? What is the traditional egg that you also mentioned? Is that the breakfast?

Mocha coffee in my cup.

The one i bought was 1 Kg. But there are small ones like brioches.
The egg is a chocolate shell with a gift inside, the "surprise". It is wrapped in fancy paper with a big ribbon. She choose 2 Disney's cheapos. (2.50 euros each).

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by Iridal

*drooling* Half naked very muscular Jake Gyllenhaal ... *drooling some more*

Second latte machiatto of the day.

yeah, that. All I remember is, there is a dashing prince named Dastan and he saves the day, gets the girl. Ahhh and there is the sand and the dagger that can turn back time, which is not as impressive standing next to Gyllenhaal

cookies and water. my appetite decreases.

[ProfCrash]

I drank my Mate from a gourd for about 2 weeks and could never adjust to it. The fourth - seventh gourds were really good but the first three gourds were just far to harsh. That and it was time consuming refilling the water all day.

What was fun was the looks I got from my students as I carried my gourd to class and drank from it using the infuser straw. That was awesome.

Pot one of Rooibos Lemon

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Are you sure that was me? My reason for not liking tea strainers is simply because you have wash them, period! I'm lazy. My reason had nothing to do with the taste, just the work involved.

I guess I misunderstood you here

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I drank my Mate from a gourd for about 2 weeks and could never adjust to it. The fourth - seventh gourds were really good but the first three gourds were just far to harsh. That and it was time consuming refilling the water all day.

Could not you lower the amount of mate that you infused to start with?

[ProfCrash]

You could, which is what you have been doing, but I was trying to drink it the way it is drunk in Argentina. I did not have the fortitude to do so. (hangs her head in shame)

[astra]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

You could, which is what you have been doing, but I was trying to drink it the way it is drunk in Argentina. I did not have the fortitude to do so. (hangs her head in shame)

That's why you are not macho!
but a Lady

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

What was fun was the looks I got from my students as I carried my gourd to class and drank from it using the infuser straw. That was awesome.

cool!

[desertblues]

In my cup: Belderchin tea without sugar. Taste: hot water. Impression: great! I'm in Iran.

I'm half dead as I slept only two hours this night, due to time-difference (+3 our time), customs and a long trip to the hotel.
And a bit of a cultureshock. I wore the veil and covering clothing when I got out of the plane, and that is actually what everybody, everywhere wears; small girls, big girls everyone. I knew that, but to see it.
We saw the palace of the former sjah Reza of Persia today. There were lots of schoolsclasses( small girls in pink robes and veils) and we were the attraction; everyone wants a photo with a foreigner; that is, from my partner ( who is tall and goodlooking, ahemmm).
We are with a small group; decided that at the last moment, as we want to see all we can. I saw the bazaar also and fully emerged myself in that cacaphony of smells and noises; the stacks of dried fruit, the vendors shouting
, the minnarets that call the people up for prayer, men with handcarts, beautiful perfectly made up veiled women, rows of coppperware, red goblets with gold engravings, oriental rugs, teavendors and what not. I love it, I love it.

I cannot photograph all I want, so I have to watch out; no militairy buildings or soldiers. But the people are so friendly here.
In the bazaar I saw a crowd chasing a guy that had stolen something; they
got him and handed him a few good earwhacks before turning him in. Perhaps an idea for our country......
Iran is not a country for vegetarians; so I ate a lot of tomatoes, cucumber and
soft fetacheese today.
Tomorrow another day in Teheran; will visit some musea and wednesday on to Rasht.

Sorry if this post is too long, but I'm having trouble with the internet. In the hotel the connection is a bit sketchy. I took my iPad along, for which I'm glad.
My mifi 2352 doesn't work. The only thing( but very slow,slow) that works without fail, is my Kindle 3G. Defenitively worth the extra money.

Best wishes all from a happy traveller.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by desertblues

In my cup: Belderchin tea without sugar. Taste: hot water. Impression: great! I'm in Iran.

I'm half dead as I slept only two hours this night, due to time-difference (+3 our time), customs and a long trip to the hotel.
And a bit of a cultureshock. I wore the veil and covering clothing when I got out of the plane, and that is actually what everybody, everywhere wears; small girls, big girls everyone. I knew that, but to see it.
We saw the palace of the former sjah Reza of Persia today. There were lots of schoolsclasses( small girls in pink robes and veils) and we were the attraction; everyone wants a photo with a foreigner; that is, from my partner ( who is tall and goodlooking, ahemmm).
We are with a small group; decided that at the last moment, as we want to see all we can. I saw the bazaar also and fully emerged myself in that cacaphony of smells and noises; the stacks of dried fruit, the vendors shouting
, the minnarets that call the people up for prayer, men with handcarts, beautiful perfectly made up veiled women, rows of coppperware, red goblets with gold engravings, oriental rugs, teavendors and what not. I love it, I love it.

I cannot photograph all I want, so I have to watch out; no militairy buildings or soldiers. But the people are so friendly here.
In the bazaar I saw a crowd chasing a guy that had stolen something; they
got him and handed him a few good earwhacks before turning him in. Perhaps an idea for our country......
Iran is not a country for vegetarians; so I ate a lot of tomatoes, cucumber and
soft fetacheese today.
Tomorrow another day in Teheran; will visit some musea and wednesday on to Rasht.

Sorry if this post is too long, but I'm having trouble with the internet. In the hotel the connection is a bit sketchy. I took my iPad along, for which I'm glad.
My mifi 2352 doesn't work. The only thing( but very slow,slow) that works without fail, is my Kindle 3G. Defenitively worth the extra money.

Best wishes all from a happy traveller.

glad to see you checked in! ;o)

I was wondering how you were going to do as a vegetarian there!

[obs20]

Originally Posted by desertblues

In my cup: Belderchin tea without sugar. Taste: hot water. Impression: great! I'm in Iran.

I'm half dead as I slept only two hours this night, due to time-difference (+3 our time), customs and a long trip to the hotel.
And a bit of a cultureshock. I wore the veil and covering clothing when I got out of the plane, and that is actually what everybody, everywhere wears; small girls, big girls everyone. I knew that, but to see it.
We saw the palace of the former sjah Reza of Persia today. There were lots of schoolsclasses( small girls in pink robes and veils) and we were the attraction; everyone wants a photo with a foreigner; that is, from my partner ( who is tall and goodlooking, ahemmm).
We are with a small group; decided that at the last moment, as we want to see all we can. I saw the bazaar also and fully emerged myself in that cacaphony of smells and noises; the stacks of dried fruit, the vendors shouting
, the minnarets that call the people up for prayer, men with handcarts, beautiful perfectly made up veiled women, rows of coppperware, red goblets with gold engravings, oriental rugs, teavendors and what not. I love it, I love it.

I cannot photograph all I want, so I have to watch out; no militairy buildings or soldiers. But the people are so friendly here.
In the bazaar I saw a crowd chasing a guy that had stolen something; they
got him and handed him a few good earwhacks before turning him in. Perhaps an idea for our country......
Iran is not a country for vegetarians; so I ate a lot of tomatoes, cucumber and
soft fetacheese today.
Tomorrow another day in Teheran; will visit some musea and wednesday on to Rasht.

Sorry if this post is too long, but I'm having trouble with the internet. In the hotel the connection is a bit sketchy. I took my iPad along, for which I'm glad.
My mifi 2352 doesn't work. The only thing( but very slow,slow) that works without fail, is my Kindle 3G. Defenitively worth the extra money.

Best wishes all from a happy traveller.

Good to see everything is well.
In my cup: sparkling water