Thread: Tea anyone ??!!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Unfortunately my consumption of tea has dropped dramatically. I have not been working from home the last couple weeks and its taken a toll on my tea drinking. I'll ask everyone else to pick up my slack.

You need a travel offsite tea kit sir.But till then, I'll be happy to do my part on your behalf....Cheers. Getting ready for work so no time for pics....Having some Ceylon tea sweetened with Russian Blueberry preserve and some sugar.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

You need a travel offsite tea kit sir.But till then, I'll be happy to do my part on your behalf....Cheers. Getting ready for work so no time for pics....Having some Ceylon tea sweetened with Russian Blueberry preserve and some sugar.

I knew I could count on you guys.

This morning I am drinking Assam tea.

OK, I need to change my thoughts on the Aged Pu-Erh as I was not aware that there was a bit of honey added to the brew. Our welder is from Cambodia and he prepared my first 2 cups with a bit of locally sourced honey. Upon trying it without the added honey .... it was quite like drinking wood chips and mulch if I could put a name to the flavor ... it's hard to describe. I can manage drinking it, but would definitely prefer something less woodsy tasting. Or maybe I just need to add a bit of honey to it each time , or just give up on it entirely.

I am trying the Pu-Erh Mini TuoCha this morning. It has a far milder woodsy taste and aroma , and is pretty smooth. Not going to be a regular in my brewing, but I will use it again.

NOTE: Both teas were given a double rinse with boiling water before being steeped for consumption. Sarean (the welder here at work) says that is necessary to remove any dust or other particles that may have settled on the tea while it was being stored.

~Gary

Originally Posted by PHANTZM

NOTE: Both teas were given a double rinse with boiling water before being steeped for consumption. Sarean (the welder here at work) says that is necessary to remove any dust or other particles that may have settled on the tea while it was being stored.

~Gary

I didn't know this the first couple of times I made Pu-Erh. It wasn't pleasant drinking.

Early morning Chamraj tea with a spoonful of honey.

This afternoon I'm relaxing with a pot of tea from the Blackwood Estate, Ceylon. The pot I'm using has a one quart capacity so I can make up for OCDShaver's reduction in tea drinking.

Back on the kamairicha today.

Yuuki-cha's Miyazaki kamairicha okumidori...I think. To be honest, I can't remember which one I bought!

Im warming up with a mug of Lapsang Souchong after a chilly walk with the dogs. My neighbors are burning oak in their fireplace which smells wonderful. I have my gas fireplace turned on and pretending the smoky goodness coming from the tea is coming from the fireplace.

Giving another Pu-Erh a shot - Imperial Spring 2011 Jinggu Purple Bud Raw. Not bad , way more mellow than the Aged Pu-Erh I have tried.