Alex igy.com11/10/04


>> The preparation of the tea things (chai-inka) is an intrinsic part of
>> Chinese Gung-fu tea, both before drinking and between steeps. (You were
>> speaking earlier of respecting traditions and knowing them before
>> deviating
>> from them. It is from that perspective I speak here
>>
>> Michael
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> Frustration justifies deviation.
> Poor girl has her fingers burned, you, purist!
>
> BTW 'chainka" is a tiny black tea particle escaped into the glass when
> zavarka was poured into it. That is why purists use tea sieves. I, on the
> other hand, enjoy some chainki in my tea. They add movement and 3d
> dimension.
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> Sasha.
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>

Sasha, what's the word for the collective things you'd have on the table
when serving tea, including the samavar, cups, spoons, etc?