Caffeine Clips: Show off your tea/coffee acquisitions- November

[Jim]

Whats new? lets see those Café scores.

[TacoBell]

Finally got my shipment from Dragon Tea House. Not that long actually, about three weeks. Included:

Kamjove Tea Pot
Pu-erh knife
Supreme Dafo Long Jing Dragon Well
Nonpareil Tie Guan Yin
Mu Ye Chun Mengku Green Cake Raw Pu-erh 2007
Mengsong Peacock Menghai Dayi Raw Pu-erh 2008
Xia Guan FT Xi Zi Tuo Cha Raw Pu-erh 2008

So I now have about 4.5 pounds of tea to get through. Reviews forthcoming. I have already invited over my tea-drinking chum. He is on his way with some dim-sum to steam.

[cybrok]

I was looking for small tea cups to bring at school.

I went to a kitchen closeout store and found that cheapo ceramic teapot with 2 cups. It has a small infuser basked and is nice for green tea.

Best of all is the price: 3$ CANADIAN. So I can bring it in college without worrying.

[JBHoren]

UPS just delivered my latest purchases from Sweet Maria's:

El Salvador -- Orange Bourbon Cultivar (5lbs x 3)
Guatamala Oriente -- Dry Process (5lbs x 3)
Kenya AA Auction Lot #526 -- Tegu (2lbs)
Costa Rica RIP -- Red Honey (5lbs)
Java Kajumas Curah Tatal (2lbs)
Nicaragua Limoncello Java Longberry Cultivar (2lbs)
Yemen Mokha Sharasi (2lbs)
India Anohki (2lbs)

http://www.horen.org.il/jpegs/coffee/2008/11/20081105-SM.jpg

[Copycat]

http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0017/1562/products/OB_medium.jpg

http://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/santa-rita-orange-bourbon

x1 Bag of this.

It sounds bloody nice, just need to pick up a grinder before it arrives

[Scotto]

UPS just delivered my latest purchases from Sweet Maria's:

El Salvador -- Orange Bourbon Cultivar (5lbs x 3)
Guatamala Oriente -- Dry Process (5lbs x 3)
Kenya AA Auction Lot #526 -- Tegu (2lbs)
Costa Rica RIP -- Red Honey (5lbs)
Java Kajumas Curah Tatal (2lbs)
Nicaragua Limoncello Java Longberry Cultivar (2lbs)
Yemen Mokha Sharasi (2lbs)
India Anohki (2lbs)

http://www.horen.org.il/jpegs/coffee/2008/11/20081105-SM.jpg
Nice haul. Let me know how that Oriente DP works out; it sounds interesting. People have had trouble roasting it, I hear, so beware. Apparently it flies through 1st crack into second.

[letterk]

10# Kenya Gethumbwini Peaberry - Mercanta NA

I was going to take a photo last night, but forgot.

[boboakalfb]

Box from Portland just arrived...

2x Sidamo
1x Mexican Oaxacan Organic
1/2 El Salvador Organic
1/2 Bali Blue Moon

My office smells great right now.

[thirdeye]

I also had a box of Portland arrive last evening.
Here are 5 1/2 lb bags of fine Ristretto Roast Hand Crafted coffees...Thanks Din!!!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0018-1.jpg

[Scotto]

Sidamo and Harrar - an Ethiopian double-header! Enjoy.

[Jim]

I got a box today-

[R-James]

No pic there jim

[Jim]

From China

[thirdeye]

I got a box today-

of?????

[Jim]

From Scott.

[thirdeye]

From Scott.

for????

[ouch]

I got a box today-


From China


From Scott.

I couldn't find a drumroll.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwczIc4FNV0

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14700

My first non-sample tea purchase! Thanks B&B.

I am just old enough to still be amazed at how flat the world we live in has become. I send a e-mail around the world to a guy in China and a week and a half later a box showes up at my door.:biggrin:

[Howard Newell]

Do I see some Xiaguan Bao Yan tuocha in there? I've currently got a brick of it and am amazed at how good it is for such a low price.

[Suzuki]

Checked out the GreenBeanery - a local store that sells green coffee, fresh roasted coffee and all manner of coffee supplies.

I bought a half pound each of:

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Ethiopian Harrar (dry process)

Both roasted yesterday.

I also bought a Zassenhaus Lima manual coffee grinder.

In addition to being a little cheaper than the wooden models, I liked both the contemporary design and the fact that you can clean it more easily than the wooden models.

I've played around with it a bit - it takes about 4 - 5 minutes to grind enough coffee for 6 -7 cups of drip coffee. Coarser grinds take less time and smoother grinds more. While a bit of a pain, I got this so I could grind coffee fresh every morning without waking anyone up. It has a nice smooth action and the shape is great - you can use it on the counter, between the legs, under the arm, or held in one hand - much more flexible than any of the other models.

I figure that, at least it will ensure that I get some exercise in the morning!

33978

[Jim]

Do I see some Xiaguan Bao Yan tuocha in there? I've currently got a brick of it and am amazed at how good it is for such a low price.

That what I have been hearing, I will be taking it out for a spin this week!

[Jim]

Checked out the GreenBeanery - a local store that sells green coffee, fresh roasted coffee and all manner of coffee supplies.

I bought a half pound each of:

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Ethiopian Harrar (dry process)

Both roasted yesterday.

I also bought a Zassenhaus Lima manual coffee grinder.

In addition to being a little cheaper than the wooden models, I liked both the contemporary design and the fact that you can clean it more easily than the wooden models.

I've played around with it a bit - it takes about 4 - 5 minutes to grind enough coffee for 6 -7 cups of drip coffee. Coarser grinds take less time and smoother grinds more. While a bit of a pain, I got this so I could grind coffee fresh every morning without waking anyone up. It has a nice smooth action and the shape is great - you can use it on the counter, between the legs, under the arm, or held in one hand - much more flexible than any of the other models.

I figure that, at least it will ensure that I get some exercise in the morning!

33978

Looks Good Chris, enjoy!

[ouch]

Do I see some Xiaguan Bao Yan tuocha in there? I've currently got a brick of it and am amazed at how good it is for such a low price.

The mushroom tuo is about 100 times better than the already good brick.

[TacoBell]

The mushroom tuo is about 100 times better than the already good brick.

Can you provide a link?

[JBHoren]

I also bought a Zassenhaus Lima manual coffee grinder.

In addition to being a little cheaper than the wooden models, I liked both the contemporary design and the fact that you can clean it more easily than the wooden models.

I've played around with it a bit - it takes about 4 - 5 minutes to grind enough coffee for 6 -7 cups of drip coffee. Coarser grinds take less time and smoother grinds more. While a bit of a pain, I got this so I could grind coffee fresh every morning without waking anyone up. It has a nice smooth action and the shape is great - you can use it on the counter, between the legs, under the arm, or held in one hand - much more flexible than any of the other models.

I figure that, at least it will ensure that I get some exercise in the morning!


:thumbup:

Way to go! A Big plus WON!

Any pain will more than be offset by the enjoyment of your increased sweat equity. "I guarantee it!" (George Zimmer)

And Al Gore will appreciate your smaller carbon footprint. :smile:

[Howard Newell]

Can you provide a link?

Here (http://www.puerhshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_12&products_id=595&zenid=7779168cd291eefd0d1b00742f7072c2) is a 250gram tuocha of the brand.

[ouch]

That's the one. I love the little Xi Zi tuo, too.

[ouch]

I also bought a Zassenhaus Lima manual coffee grinder.

In addition to being a little cheaper than the wooden models, I liked both the contemporary design and the fact that you can clean it more easily than the wooden models.

I've played around with it a bit - it takes about 4 - 5 minutes to grind enough coffee for 6 -7 cups of drip coffee. Coarser grinds take less time and smoother grinds more. While a bit of a pain, I got this so I could grind coffee fresh every morning without waking anyone up. It has a nice smooth action and the shape is great - you can use it on the counter, between the legs, under the arm, or held in one hand - much more flexible than any of the other models.

I figure that, at least it will ensure that I get some exercise in the morning!

33978

That looks really nifty.

[TacoBell]

Here (http://www.puerhshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_12&products_id=595&zenid=7779168cd291eefd0d1b00742f7072c2) is a 250gram tuocha of the brand.

Thanks.

[Suzuki]

That looks really nifty.

It is - took me a few minutes to figure out the grind setting, but once that was done it's pretty straight forward.

Since I'll be using it mostly for drip, I won't have to change it too much.

It grinds on the fine side - but that may change as the burrs wear in (likely in a couple of years!!!). The mechanism is very good and it takes almost no effort.

I can't remember the last time I bought something where the mechanism came with a 10-year warranty!

Its really not much of a chore, I ground my coffee for the morning pot in about 5 minutes and did it while I watched the news - so not really much of a time loss in the scheme of things.

[royalcrown]

Had my family out here and found this little guy while poking around Chinatown Yokohama. It is just shy of 120ml for a size reference and for about 25 US, I figured I don't have much to lose.

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[Scotto]

Some matcha-related goodies from Japan:

[ouch]

Some matcha-related goodies from Japan:

Didn't see that one coming. :lol::lol::lol:

[Suzuki]

Some matcha-related goodies from Japan:

Which vendor did you order this stuff from?

[thirdeye]

Which vendor did you order this stuff from?

Yes, please do tell...

[Scotto]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ORGANIC-UJI-CEREMONY-MATCHA-TEA-MIDORI-40g-WHISK-SCOOP_W0QQitemZ400006899702QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item400006899702&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18) is a link. They have a regular internet site as well, with slightly different products.

I chose it in my usual way - I PMed Joel on his opinion and did the opposite.:lol::lol:

I'll report back after I have a chance to try the tea, but the teaware is certainly very nice indeed.

[Suzuki]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ORGANIC-UJI-CEREMONY-MATCHA-TEA-MIDORI-40g-WHISK-SCOOP_W0QQitemZ400006899702QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item400006899702&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18) is a link. They have a regular internet site as well, with slightly different products.

I chose it in my usual way - I PMed Joel on his opinion and did the opposite.:lol::lol:


I'll report back after I have a chance to try the tea, but the teaware is certainly very nice indeed.


Thanks Scotto - I'm interested in hearing how you make out with this stuff.

[Dinder1]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ORGANIC-UJI-CEREMONY-MATCHA-TEA-MIDORI-40g-WHISK-SCOOP_W0QQitemZ400006899702QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item400006899702&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18) is a link. They have a regular internet site as well, with slightly different products.

I chose it in my usual way - I PMed Joel on his opinion and did the opposite.:lol::lol:

I'll report back after I have a chance to try the tea, but the teaware is certainly very nice indeed.

Cool, thanks for the link. If this turns out to be of a high grade, I'll order the same set.

[letterk]

Cool, thanks for the link. If this turns out to be of a high grade, I'll order the same set.

If it turns out to be a high grade, I think the B&B collective will clean them out. That's a good price.

[ouch]

I think the B&B collective will clean them out.

Wouldn't be the first time.

[R-James]

http://i34.tinypic.com/14e45f5.jpg

Cona Model D Stove top 2 pint vac pot

Indian Peaberry Bold beans
Costa Rica Finca De Licho beans. Both roasted yesterday at Hasbean

Not home roasting yet but hand grinding and brewing in a vac pot. I will be trying this for the 1st time this afternoon and we shall see how well it goes.

I thought pu-erh was expensive. Coffee has just taken over.

[Jim]

Looks good ! Have fun.

[bones59]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14700

My first non-sample tea purchase! Thanks B&B.

I am just old enough to still be amazed at how flat the world we live in has become. I send a e-mail around the world to a guy in China and a week and a half later a box showes up at my door.:biggrin:

Jim,
Nice looking gear there. Have you or tacobell tried the Xia Guan FT Xi Zi Tuo Cha Raw Pu-erh 2008 yet? I know ouch gives it two thumbs up. I'd like to hear what some other gentlemen think. Thank you.

[Jim]

Jim,
Nice looking gear there. Have you or tacobell tried the Xia Guan FT Xi Zi Tuo Cha Raw Pu-erh 2008 yet? I know ouch gives it two thumbs up. I'd like to hear what some other gentlemen think. Thank you.

I do like it very much!

[papasmurf]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=34042&stc=1&d=1226359544


Dude it looks like your brush has a shedding problem :w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[bones59]

I also bought a Zassenhaus Lima manual coffee grinder.

In addition to being a little cheaper than the wooden models, I liked both the contemporary design and the fact that you can clean it more easily than the wooden models.


33978

Chris,
Thats a nice looking grinder. I've never seen one like that. I thought they all were boxy wooden ones.
I wounder if any one has tried to attach a cordless screwdriver to on of these, making it powered:w00t: Just a thought. Enjoy

[ouch]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=34042&stc=1&d=1226359544


Dude it looks like your brush has a shedding problem :w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That has to be one of the funniest things I've read here. :lol:

[Suzuki]

Chris,
Thats a nice looking grinder. I've never seen one like that. I thought they all were boxy wooden ones.
I wounder if any one has tried to attach a cordless screwdriver to on of these, making it powered:w00t: Just a thought. Enjoy

I've heard of this being done - but you have to change the crankshaft to do it.

If you want an electric grinder, better to buy a decent one for $100 than convert a Zass.

[_JP_]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=34042&stc=1&d=1226359544


Dude it looks like your brush has a shedding problem :w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Nah, it's a special design. The hooks at the ends of the bristles help to create instant lather, and they also lift the beard while applying the cream, with the center shaft giving one a facial massage in the process.

Very Zen.

[profsaffel]

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To say it's a huge upgrade from my 10 dollar Mr. Coffee is like saying the USS RONALD REAGAN is a superior ship to the USS MINNOW.

[ouch]

Cona Model D Stove top 2 pint vac pot

Indian Peaberry Bold beans
Costa Rica Finca De Licho beans. Both roasted yesterday at Hasbean

Not home roasting yet but hand grinding and brewing in a vac pot. I will be trying this for the 1st time this afternoon and we shall see how well it goes.

I thought pu-erh was expensive. Coffee has just taken over.

You live in a beautiful neighborhood.

That Cona looks really nice. If I still consumed as much coffee as I used to, I would have no choice but to get a vac pot. As is, my one cup filter holder and Aeropress (okay, I have a few presspots around, too) make more than I need.

I always enjoyed vac coffee, especially from the drad and dingy Mei Lai Wah in Chinatown, now closed. I still don't understand how the glass rod thingy works, though.

[R-James]

I don't know how any of it works but it just does. The cona is build brilliantly. works easily and brews enough to fill my flask so I can keep a stash of hot coffee around for quite some time. It really has changed my outlook on coffee, I don't think I will ever need an espresso machine or a better coffee machine now that I have found this.

If anyone hasn't tried vac pot coffee I urge you to go and seek some out. Delicious!

And thanks for noticing the leafiness of my little village! It is a rather splendid place yes.

[geoffreyt]

I just bought a box of 20 Bigelow tea bags.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14800

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14799

[R-James]

Went to Stuart Lee's shop Pumphrey's today and got 100g samples of his own blue mountain blend,Costa Rican Tres Rios and Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. I left with a massive smile and a shop I will visit over and over again.

[DaveAri]

Checked out the GreenBeanery - a local store that sells green coffee, fresh roasted coffee and all manner of coffee supplies.

I bought a half pound each of:

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Ethiopian Harrar (dry process)

Both roasted yesterday.

I also bought a Zassenhaus Lima manual coffee grinder.

In addition to being a little cheaper than the wooden models, I liked both the contemporary design and the fact that you can clean it more easily than the wooden models.

I've played around with it a bit - it takes about 4 - 5 minutes to grind enough coffee for 6 -7 cups of drip coffee. Coarser grinds take less time and smoother grinds more. While a bit of a pain, I got this so I could grind coffee fresh every morning without waking anyone up. It has a nice smooth action and the shape is great - you can use it on the counter, between the legs, under the arm, or held in one hand - much more flexible than any of the other models.

I figure that, at least it will ensure that I get some exercise in the morning!

33978

This looks like an interesting piece of equipment. Where is the cheapest place to get one. I searched quickly and found it for $75. Can I find in a local NYC store.
Thanks,
Dave

[Suzuki]

This looks like an interesting piece of equipment. Where is the cheapest place to get one. I searched quickly and found it for $75. Can I find in a local NYC store.
Thanks,
Dave

Not sure if you can find it in a B&M in NY, but I'm willing to bet you can.

Cheapest I've seen it for is $75 (or thereabouts).

You have to be prepared to work for your coffee in the am - it takes me 5 minutes of vigorous grinding to grind enough coffee for 6-7 drip cups (as indicated by the cup markers on the pot/water resevoir).

I get a nice even grind from mine and quite like it - but it is a committment in terms of time and energy.

[R-James]

5 minutes?! I must move my arm faster then you because in 2 mins or less I have enough for an 8 cup bodum french press on a finer setting than most would go to for french.

[Suzuki]

5 minutes?! I must move my arm faster then you because in 2 mins or less I have enough for an 8 cup bodum french press on a finer setting than most would go to for french.

I'm sure I'm using a finer grind and it may be that the "cups" on my pot are bigger than the ones on your Bodem.

I use just over one tablespoon of ground per cup

I'm grinding pretty vigorously, no lilly dipping on my end!

[R-James]

lol, you could be finer on drip yes, and maybe my zass is different to yours , mine being an older model. Whatever, we both have awesome grinders and awesome coffee... Nothing to complain about!!

[Suzuki]

lol, you could be finer on drip yes, and maybe my zass is different to yours , mine being an older model. Whatever, we both have awesome grinders and awesome coffee... Nothing to complain about!!

Exactly - although I'd much rather have to crank for only two minutes...

[R-James]

Got a bag of Steve's has bean 4 bean blend today. Smells lovely I'm off to vac pot it now.

[R-James]

Off on a Yirgacheffe and Blue Mountain run to Stuart Lee's store tomorrow, partly for the beans partly for the awesome espresso, and mainly because that place is damned awesome and I want a good sniff of his beans again.

[ouch]

I'd much rather have to crank for only two minutes...



If that isn't a custom title.......

[R-James]

200g Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
100g Sumatran blend
100g Costa Rican Tres Rios
Monbana Hot Chocolate

[letterk]

15 pounds of green beans (Ethiopia Organic Korate Washed Sidamo, Colombia Seasonal Select Supremo 18+ Spectacled Bear, and some Ethiopia Organic Natural Djimmah Decaf for the inlaws). I should take some photos before it's all gone.

[gatto]

This is my first pu-erh ever, surprisingly everything came today in 3 separate orders from 2 different companies

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/gatto3/IMG_0050-1.jpg

2006 Menghai Yue Chen Yue Xiang Pu-erh Tea Brick
2007 Golden Melon Pu-erh Tribute Tuocha
2003 Golden Sail Brand Yunnan Pu-erh Tuocha
2006 Arbor Yinhao Tuocha
2007 Xiaguan Tibetan Flame Brick

[ouch]

Nice score, gatto. Make sure you have a fine mesh strainer when you brew the Tibetan brick. :tongue_sm

You're at a great but potentially frustrating stage right now. Try fiddling around with different amounts of leaf and brew times- it's amazing how much control you can have over the strength of the brew.

Have fun!

[gatto]

Nice score, gatto. Make sure you have a fine mesh strainer when you brew the Tibetan brick. :tongue_sm

You're at a great but potentially frustrating stage right now. Try fiddling around with different amounts of leaf and brew times- it's amazing how much control you can have over the strength of the brew.

Have fun!

Thanks for the tip, I have one around here somewhere. I think I used too much leaf for my taste tonight. I didn't pay attention to exactly what tea I used. It was a sample of raw pu-erh from 2007. I used 7 grams and my yixing pot is about 8oz. A little too strong for me, tomorrow I think I'll try 5 grams. I only infused it 3 times, can I put the whole pot with the leaf in it in the fridge and infuse it a few more times tomorrow?

[ouch]

Thanks for the tip, I have one around here somewhere. I think I used too much leaf for my taste tonight. I didn't pay attention to exactly what tea I used. It was a sample of raw pu-erh from 2007. I used 7 grams and my yixing pot is about 8oz. A little too strong for me, tomorrow I think I'll try 5 grams. I only infused it 3 times, can I put the whole pot with the leaf in it in the fridge and infuse it a few more times tomorrow?

Sure, give it another go manana.

How long were you steeping it?

[gatto]

Sure, give it another go manana.

How long were you steeping it?

20 seconds the first time and 30 the second two. Too long maybe?

[ouch]

20 seconds the first time and 30 the second two. Too long maybe?

If it was too strong, try cutting the times in half. The first infusions can be 5-10 seconds, basically in and out.

[gatto]

If it was too strong, try cutting the times in half. The first infusions can be 5-10 seconds, basically in and out.

Thanks! I'll give that a try tomorrow. This is definitely more fun then stick a tea bag in a coffee mug and move it around for a few minutes. :lol: I also can't believe how even after 3 cups the tea was still strong. The tea I tried tonight was raw and tasted like green tea, is it true that the cooked pu-erh tastes like black tea?

[Suzuki]

is it true that the cooked pu-erh tastes like black tea?

If by black tea, you mean steeped sweepings from a horse stall...:tongue_sm

(As you can probably guess, I'm not a huge fan of the cooked stuff).

Seriously, the cooked stuff is a totally different beast, at the low end its nasty stuff that tastes and smells like dung, at the better end, its a rich brew that has earthy, mushroomy flavours.

It does not taste like your aunties English breakfast.

[Jim]

20 seconds the first time and 30 the second two. Too long maybe?

Did you rinse the leaves with boiling water before your first infusion?

[gatto]

Did you rinse the leaves with boiling water before your first infusion?

Yes, I did that for 20 seconds. I was having trouble finding a lot of information online about how to prepare pu-erh, mostly information about the tea itself. Are there any good books about it?

[Jim]

Yes, I did that for 20 seconds. I was having trouble finding a lot of information online about how to prepare pu-erh, mostly information about the tea itself. Are there any good books about it?
Yes, a tutorial would be helpful in sorting it out. After the rinse let the tea rest for a while and steam in its own juices as it were. My first infusion is a bit longer than the second or third as the tea can still be compressed.

[_JP_]

Yes, I did that for 20 seconds. I was having trouble finding a lot of information online about how to prepare pu-erh, mostly information about the tea itself. Are there any good books about it?

You can pick up a lot in this forum alone. Read back through it and pay attention to the sheng of the day thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=59712) along with other threads about puerh.

[gatto]

You can pick up a lot in this forum alone. Read back through it and pay attention to the sheng of the day thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=59712) along with other threads about puerh.

I have been, there seems to be a lot to learn though. I'm sure I'll pick up everything I need pretty quickly. I really wish there was a book about it, there's a book on everything else. Maybe I'll stop by the local book store and see if I can find something. Even if I can't I know you're right, it's all here on the forum. I'm just such a book person...

[Scotto]

I need more green coffee like a hole in the head, but the new crop Misty Valley was out, so i had to amortize the shipping a bit....

[R-James]

Nice one Scotto! I have heard that to save $10 on shipping you need to spend $100 extra!!!!

[gatto]

Sure, give it another go manana.

How long were you steeping it?

Pulled the pot out of the fridge for a 4th infusion and this one tastes great. I didn't do anything different aside from the leaves having been slightly frozen. Maybe that caused it to steep less?

uh oh.. I just did the math and I have about a years worth of pu-erh and I just started.

[_JP_]

uh oh.. I just did the math and I have about a years worth of pu-erh and I just started.

Drink faster! :lol:


I have been, there seems to be a lot to learn though. I'm sure I'll pick up everything I need pretty quickly. I really wish there was a book about it, there's a book on everything else. Maybe I'll stop by the local book store and see if I can find something. Even if I can't I know you're right, it's all here on the forum. I'm just such a book person...

Yeah, somebody needs to write a book titled, Puerh (for) Dummies - and some Sheng for the rest of us!

[gatto]

Drink faster! :lol:



Yeah, somebody needs to write a book titled, Puerh (for) Dummies - and some Sheng for the rest of us!

:lol::lol: I've been trying to drink a little more then usual but I also have about 4 lbs of loose tea of various types to drink too. I think I'm in trouble. :lol::lol: What is the best way to store pu-erh if it might be sitting around for a while?

[Howard Newell]

Just store the tea in its wrapper. I put mine in paper shopping sacks, and it seems to work.

[netsurfr]

+1 on storage in the wrapper. You can put it in brown sacks or a cardboard box. The key is the location where you store it; you don't want it to get to humid or too dry if possible. Also, maintain temperature in a normal range.

[Limey]

I need more green coffee like a hole in the head, but the new crop Misty Valley was out, so i had to amortize the shipping a bit....

Scotto - very nice! What are you using to roast them?

[Scotto]

Scotto - very nice! What are you using to roast them?

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