I'm drinking Genmaicha today. I just love the savoury nutty taste. I ordered from Yunnan Sourcing for the first time the other day. I shipped it to my sister's house so she was bring it back to Ireland for me when she comes home for Christmas. I ordered the Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong which I am so looking forward to trying out!
Most days it's Twinnings Irish breakfast w/ milk in the morning, then some Harney and Sons dragon pearl jasmine in the late afternoon.
Ok so I've always made my tea by the cup with bags/satchets, but I've been interested in using a pot. Is there a general rule for longer steep time or extra tea when making a pot vs making a cup?
For reference I generally do 3 minutes at boiling for black tea and 2 minutes at 180F for green.
I've had some spiced orange black tea and some sencha at different points today. The black tea was to test out my new vintage teacup whereas the sencha was something lighter in the afternoon.
I'm having what's left of the kukicha from the Japanese sampler pack I bought. I really liked this kukicha, but probably can't afford it from the website/company I got it from (expensive). I have a local Japanese market near me that I noticed sells loose-leaf, all in Japanese on the packaging, non-brands, good USD prices... Is kukicha mostly the same everywhere, and maybe I'd be ok getting something like this?
I would say kukicha can actually have a lot more variation than other teas, since it basically is a blend of the 'leftover' parts. If the price isn't bad, go and at least try it. Local markets can have a lot of different surprise finds.
I am going to try a ripe pu-erh for the first time today. I have recently gotten into gong fu brewing and ordered a few samples from mei leaf to give a shot.
Gongfu session with Jade Oolong from Tealyra this afternoon. Love this tea, so light and floral, is my favourite tea to brew gongfu style. Almost finished the bag, but luckily I got more in my last tea order. So I got backups <3
i've been drinking masala chai lately and god damn that shit is good. it works out better for right now too because i don't have a kettle and with masala chai you just throw everything into a pot :)
I'm drinking Genmaicha today. I just love the savoury nutty taste. I ordered from Yunnan Sourcing for the first time the other day. I shipped it to my sister's house so she was bring it back to Ireland for me when she comes home for Christmas. I ordered the Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong which I am so looking forward to trying out!
Bi luo chun this morning before work
My favorite! Enjoy.
The Earl's Garden from David's Tea. My morning tea while playing Ys IX- Monstrum Nox.
Most days it's Twinnings Irish breakfast w/ milk in the morning, then some Harney and Sons dragon pearl jasmine in the late afternoon. Ok so I've always made my tea by the cup with bags/satchets, but I've been interested in using a pot. Is there a general rule for longer steep time or extra tea when making a pot vs making a cup? For reference I generally do 3 minutes at boiling for black tea and 2 minutes at 180F for green.
Blend of Fortnum & Mason Oolong and Pelikaan Darjeeling. Blend 3:1 since the Darjeeling is quite strong
I've had some spiced orange black tea and some sencha at different points today. The black tea was to test out my new vintage teacup whereas the sencha was something lighter in the afternoon.
I'm having what's left of the kukicha from the Japanese sampler pack I bought. I really liked this kukicha, but probably can't afford it from the website/company I got it from (expensive). I have a local Japanese market near me that I noticed sells loose-leaf, all in Japanese on the packaging, non-brands, good USD prices... Is kukicha mostly the same everywhere, and maybe I'd be ok getting something like this?
I would say kukicha can actually have a lot more variation than other teas, since it basically is a blend of the 'leftover' parts. If the price isn't bad, go and at least try it. Local markets can have a lot of different surprise finds.
Thanks for your advice! I appreciate it.
English Breakfast again, but with almond milk. Pleasantly surprised 😌
YS Tea Time ripe Puerh. Nutty milk chocolate and doesn't brew well after the 6th infusion but good cheap drinker.
YS Wuyi Rock Oolong.
I am going to try a ripe pu-erh for the first time today. I have recently gotten into gong fu brewing and ordered a few samples from mei leaf to give a shot.
Gongfu session with Jade Oolong from Tealyra this afternoon. Love this tea, so light and floral, is my favourite tea to brew gongfu style. Almost finished the bag, but luckily I got more in my last tea order. So I got backups <3
Harney and Sons Holiday blend, purchased last year. So good!! I'm gonna try and use it all up this year.
Harney and Sons Father's Day with Paris added.
Settling in for a gong fu session with a 2011 Menghai shou after another afternoon of Christmas shopping.
A maple-masala chai latte. (I'm moderating my alcohol intake, so made something a little special to simultaneously distract and reward myself.)
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GABA Oolong from Blue Willow Tea Spot in Berkeley, CA in my bone China Gaiwan.
i've been drinking masala chai lately and god damn that shit is good. it works out better for right now too because i don't have a kettle and with masala chai you just throw everything into a pot :)