Hello everyone, I am very excited about the wealth of interests in tea and tea culture in this room. This is our first post. Please forgive our ignorouance. ...
Hello everyone, I am very excited about the wealth of interests in tea and tea culture in this room. This is our first post. Please forgive our ignorouance. ...
It's nice looking "mud" anyway. Don't be too hard on it. It may do OK, and if not it will still make a nice decoration - or maybe a small vase for your tea...
... Hi Mr. Huang! Extremely pleased that you will be joining this discussion. I have already learned alot from you about Taiwan teas. And your enthusiam and...
Adam-sama, Oh yes, I forgot that there is a Luyu culture centre in China, is it in TienMien? All the best to your trip to Junshan mountain! ... Take PICTURES!...
Hello Everyone, I've just got out of the phone with my Uncle in Taiwan and his tea store partner. According to his partner, the pitch of the ring tone, is...
Hi Dave, Welcome to the group! That was very educational, thanks! You mentioned that "lighter aroma tea should use higher temperature teapot." Why is this so?...
I agree. David, There are many people on this list who will appreciate your extensive knowledge of tea and pots.. I was very impressed you had that depth of ...
More info on Dian Hong Donna! Dian Hong, is one helluva Red (Black) tea that's packed with minerals, when it is hot, a golden-reddish halo (corona) appears...
Danny and David, Im going to keep all this in mind, and eventually try the different pots. One thing not mentioned that may be relevant to affecting the ...
Dear Danny, I also experienced the same thing that you did, as far as the thickness, and heat retention of the Gaiwan. As everyone experienced, the more heat...
Hello every, It's hard enough for me to write in English. Let along trying to spell Chinese in English. :P My wife and I grew up in Taiwan. My wife grew up...
I got it from Blake... I couldn't find a pic on his website... but I found it here: http://www.piao-i.com/enweb/index.htm Its actually nice... Yes, its a...
... David, Im 45y old and speak english... and I'm not sure I understand the difference bt ceramic and porcelain either, LOL.. Maybe someone can explain to...
In Taiwan I used to see this funny contraption of a pot. It is round, with wings and without a spout or handle, and reminds one of a flying egg. It has a lid...
por·ce·lain n. 1.. A hard, white, translucent ceramic made by firing a pure clay and then glazing it with variously colored fusible materials; china. 2.....
Danny, I'l have to try some of the other whole leaf black teas just for the comparison between they and the more usual fare - a long way from the Lipton ...
It is Celedon, but that describes a type of finish, which is also variable. I have an Indonesian celedon-finished teapot that is a heavy ceramic, like ...
The little elbow-and-ball mechanism that seals the bottom of the brewing container, and then lifts when you push the button to let the tea drain out the bottom...
Yes, we saw those at the Tea Expo in Vegas last month. I didn't like the plastic in the filter or I might have gotten one. My understanding is that plastic...
Hi! I am new to the list, and thought I would introduce myself. I love tea, and make it a ritual to relax and meditate -- I have sampled teas all of my life,...
... sampled teas ... health benefits ... rice & ... Rhonda Allow me to be the first one to welcome you to this community. I have been a member for many months...
Hi Rhonda, Welcome aboard. I'm in central Iowa, just north of Ames, and it isn't exactly a hotbed of tea culture here either. I have seen signs that tea is ...
In a message dated 5/4/2004 6:19:17 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I would compare white tea to champagne... It is very delicate and mild in flavor. This is...
Hi old and new friends ! I just back from my one week voyage in few tea places in China. The place of origin of Junshan Yingzhen - was a big commercial ...
... I've been drinking "silver needle" daily for some time. At first I didn't think I liked the flavor. It was too mild in comparison to the greens and...
Hello everyone, My name is Ian, I'm new to the group. White tea is my favourite sort of tea - although perhaps I haven't experienced it properly, as the tea...