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Re: infusion confusion
Thanks, Julie, for your thoughtful post. "Julie C." writes: 1) Even granting your assumption that all components are either good or bad, why assume *all* the bad ones are slower to dissolve than *all*...
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replacement seal for Nissan thermos?
I'm hoping someone who trucks their tea or coffee about in a thermos can help me. I've had a Nissan Thermos for years and it's become impossible to get the stains out of the seal. Other than that, it...
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Ultra-cheap TenRen puerh
I want to TenRen this morning and purchased a giant ball of puerh tea. It was wrapped white paper with green Chinese writing on it, and smelled okay. It cost $1.00. So maybe I have no reason to...
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chinese oolongs with the certain 'burnt' taste - follow-up
Hi everyone! Recently this was a topic here. Meanwhile I learnt something about those 'burnt' tasting, very dark chinese oolongs... I was told to 'use less tea and let it steep much longer' - i.e....
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Re: infusion confusion [HTML]
_000_0023_01C34E5A.A1B39570 The difference between theory and practice is that in theory, there is no difference, but in practice, there is. I am by no means an expert in either chemistry or...
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Tea in Paris
Hi, I am going to Paris in August. Are there any tea shops or tea rooms I shouldn't miss? Any place teawise at all? Thanks all, Anna
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Green teas for the beginner? What is your favorite?
Hi Folks, I am looking for recommendations on good quality green teas. My taste buds & pocketbook probably won't appreciate the extra fine expensive teas just yet. Should I try Japanese? Chinese? What...
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A way to infuse from the top
I recently saw a small saucepan (1 qt or so) being used to make a few quick cups of Indian tea. A flat circular cover for the pot was used, with a hemispheric fine strainer in the exact center. The...
 
List of reputable Chinese gongfu teaware dealers
I've decided to start this tread to share my list of reputable dealers with good selection of gongfu related items and yixing /zisha teapots. Share yours too :) Imperial Tea Court Shan Shui Teas
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green tea - how many cups is too much?
Hello, I am passionated green-tea drinker. I drink 3 to 6 cups everyday, and I know it sounds too much, but it's like a habbit. I would like to know what is the maximum number of cups that doesn't...
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Re: Herbal Tea Laxative?
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Where is Billy Mood?
I'm hoping that someone in this group will remember Billy Mood, aka Lim Whui Hua, of Singapore. His website used to be one of the finest on the internet at explaining different methods of brewing tea...
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Re: Tea! I don't understand it! Please Help!
Vlad, I'm sure others on the NG will add their input, but here are some starting-point suggestions: 1. For green tea, keep the water temp below 180F/80C. 2. Look at the dry tea leaves - if they appear...
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Re: Bramah's Museum of Tea and Coffee, 40 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1UN.
What jolly nice people these beer drinkers are!
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Looking for "Anji Bai Pian" tea
Any idea where can I get "Anji Bai Pian" tea in US?
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