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THE MOST DIVERSE TEA MAILING LIST. Free-ranging discussions, with an edge, about tea, tea customs, Asian and British tea ceremonies, tea reviews, recipes, where to buy tea, philosophical aspects, etc. Tea-disc is a community of people passionate about tea, not just a collection of posts. All views and opinions encouraged: this ain't just gingerbread and tea parties! Talk about expert oolongs or about liptons. [Photo: Stephane Erler, http://teamasters.blogspot.com]
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Re: Gaiwans
Hi James, They served the tea in a gaiwan only, no extra cup. I asked for a cup, and he did bring me one (another gaiwan) only I got a bit of an argument. I
Posted - Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:44 pm
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Carol Kocian
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Re: Gaiwans
... Yup...basically, "be careful". ;-) Having a cup around to decant into if you get concerned isn't a bad idea, either. ... Any idea how hot it is? I'd be
Posted - Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:31 pm
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James Buchanan
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Re: Gaiwans
Ideally a gawain is used for green teas and they are not brewed as hot. ... From: Carol Kocian To: tea-disc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009
Posted - Tue Nov 3, 2009 4:53 am
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J Secrist
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Re: Gaiwans
Right, that's one issue I wondered about, overbrewing. The other is the heat. Since they serve with a pot of water on a flame, it's pretty hot for subsequent
Posted - Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:36 am
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Carol Kocian
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Re: Gaiwans
Yes for both brewing and drinking. the lid is held as a strainer. ... From: Carol Kocian To: tea-disc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 8:26 PM
Posted - Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:55 am
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