jus finished delighting in a cup of Green Tea (Lung Ching Dragonwell) from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Due to its affordable price and wonderful taste, this selection returns great bang for the buck! I also enjoy CBT's Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls. Priced @ $21-4oz, this really works for my budget and represents my day-to-day consumption. I'd have no problem getting some high-end buds to cherish now and again with or without company. One less bottle of French bubbly (Champagne) to hold the budget together.
On the vessel side, I have a handful of different Gaiwans and a few more teacups but my fav by far is my Ming Dynasty influenced Black Pearl Gaiwan shown below.
A few moments ago, I happened across another teacup that so far is holding my attention. Maybe another sign that the holidays are near.
My set up is fairly simple, mostly due to the fact that some of my equipment didn't survive my last move. I'm in the market for a new gaiwan, preferably porcelain. Any suggestions? The Ming-inspired one is nice, but where is it from?
I used to do this fine art black and white photographic film developing in a dark room. One way I was able to get super fine grain was to get everything at the exact same temp. It reminded me of the tea making video. I guess getting to that level is a goal, especially with guests over.
On a daily basis though I like my simple equipment. The plastic filters are easy to clean as compared to the steal we used to use years ago. I really think the guy was right about the water being not too hot. That is what is great about a water dispenser. The water is always the same temp.
Still I'm sure all my plastic use affects the taste. Plastic water bottle and plastic strainer.
You could go the an underground spring and put water in glass. Then go to the tea pot process in the video for the ultimate taste. I actually have underground springs near my house so going for water would not be out of the question.
Sure, but it might not be of any help. I get it from my local Les Palais des Thes-shop. Think they have a webshop, but might be eu only, never tried it.
I used to get mine from Rare Tea Republic, but they got rolled into the Republic of Tea/Teavanna machine and have disappeared. Real shame, they had some great Darjeelings and other obscure Indian teas.
Sure, but it might not be of any help. I get it from my local Les Palais des Thes-shop. Think they have a webshop, but might be eu only, never tried it.
Checked their web store, seems they actually have a place in New York and they do ship to USA.
I'm going to be placing an order for both a Gaiwan and a Kyusu from Rishi Tea (only place I found that seems trustworthy and reasonable), so I will definitely order a few teas from Les Palais des Thes. Thanks again!
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