http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/ Free-ranging tea discussions, with an edge. This ain't just gingerbread and tea parties! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:07 GMT Carol Kocian http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13019 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13019 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 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:31:01 GMT James Buchanan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13018 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13018 ... 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 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:53:41 GMT J Secrist http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13017 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13017 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 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:36:49 GMT Carol Kocian http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13016 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13016 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 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:55:57 GMT J Secrist http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13015 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13015 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 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:07:43 GMT James Buchanan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13014 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13014 ... The formal way to use them is to pour the brewed tea into a fair cup or thimble cups (especially if you're using a lot of leaf, gonfu-cha style, or brewing Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:26:20 GMT Carol Kocian http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13013 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13013 There was something odd (I thought) when I was at Ching Ching Cha a couple of months ago. I don't remember the type of tea I ordered, but it was served in a Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:42:13 GMT dsavige1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13012 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13012 I was wondering if anyone else had seen the following article: http://www.tcformosatea.com.tw/news_detail_en.asp?newID=6 It mentions that the Spring Li Shan Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:01:20 GMT jmkandell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13011 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13011 Over the years I've had many expensive teas ruined by poor storage! The worst containers, aside from leaving them in the original bag, are those nice looking Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:52:05 GMT stuydaze http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13010 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13010 I've been missing this list, but i just haven't had the time to come by in a long time. Sorry to see how quiet it's gotten! I haven't even had much time for Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:57:54 GMT sampajanna http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13009 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13009 Issue Five has been published at: www.the-leaf.org Enjoy Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:43:17 GMT teapages http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13008 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13008 Hello all, I have recently released a Call for Essays for a new tea-themed anthology. Published and unpublished authors are currently being invited to submit Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:19:49 GMT Carol Kocian http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13007 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13007 ... That link is not useful ? it's the "invite friends" page. What is your Live Journal name? -Carol Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:04:57 GMT druid_on_the_web http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13006 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13006 I have a new Live Journal account. I invite you to come and make comments and be supportive and enjoy http://www.livejournal.com/friends/invite.bml. I raise my Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:58:43 GMT Kai http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13005 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tea-disc/message/13005 Dear All: The Art & Culture of Tea & Teaware Expo in Flushing, New York From 1-10-2009 to 2-8-2008 11am to 19am Location: Sheraton Hotel Garnet Room, 135-20