Hi,

Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink tea.
I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea served
was something else entirely.

Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
(Cha No Aji??? :-)).

I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!

Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it is
served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat at
the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
matter of preference?

Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
should a pot of tea be prepared?

Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months when a
friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above question!

My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
flavour after time - is this a good tip?

Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many varieties of
tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white tea"?

Any good websites to recommend?

Cheers,
Alex...

I lurk in this group mostly to learn and gather new links for my tea
shop website. A lot of the tea shop websites have information about the
various teas, how to brew them and other information about teapots and
such. I have a lot of links on my own website. It was built by webtv
and some pc's see the site differently, but I believe I have corrected
it to the point that it looks the same on all pc's and webtv. I'm not
an affiliate of any of these sites and I get nothing for listing them,
so I don't promote one over the other, but you can find info on many of
them.

http://d21c.com/wal9/info/tea1.html

wrote:
> Any good websites to recommend?

Hi Alex, always nice to meet another Alex. The group FAQ is also very
helpful, and will probably answer a lot of your questions. It's he
http://pages.ripco.net/~c4ha2na9/tea/faq.html.

Some kinds of Chinese green tea are drunk right out of a glass with no
strainer, but it really has to be a kind with fairly large leaves that
tend to sink or you will get lots of it in your teeth.

Tea sites are about as numerous as grains of sand on the beach. The UK Tea Council has a site that's as good as any for getting up to speed on tea:

http://www.tea.co.uk/

Thanks,
Bill

Tea Guy Speaks
http://wileng.blogspot.com/

Tea Industry News
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teaindustrynews/

Hi Alex, welcome.

The river of tea runs wide, and deep. Jump in with both
feet and swim around. There is an immense wealth
of info about tea on the web, which a google search
will bring up. Start trying different teas - experiment
with brewing parameters. Enjoy the journey. There
is much to learn, but it should be a great deal of fun.
You will be amazed at the number and variety of teas
that are produced from this single amazing plant.

I've been a 'serious' tea drinker for 12 years, and in
many ways am only a beginner -- but that's a good
thing. It means that there will always be new avenues
to explore, new things to learn, new things to try.

Again, welcome - and feel free to ask as many
drongy questions as you like -

>Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
>what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
>no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it is
>served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
>GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
>water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat at
>the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
>matter of preference?

They were more than likely drinking green tea. It's sorta an easy way
that most people use to drink green tea here. The tea takes a bit
longer to steep with most greens, so it doesn't get overly bitter if
you are just brewing some cheap green tea.

Try doing that with wulong or Tieguanyin and it's another story. These
teas are really best served by removing the tea from the water after a
certain amount of time.

Thanks for all the responses!

I shall endeavour to report my findings...

Cheers,
Alex...

wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink tea.
> I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
> some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
> the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea served
> was something else entirely.
>
> Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
> Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
> found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
> (Cha No Aji??? :-)).
>
> I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
> some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
> take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
> pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!
>
> Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
> what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
> no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it is
> served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
> GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
> water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat at
> the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
> matter of preference?
>
> Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
> suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
> should a pot of tea be prepared?
>
> Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months when a
> friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
> brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
> tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
> sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
> it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above question!
>
> My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
> advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
> flavour after time - is this a good tip?
>
> Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many varieties of
> tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white tea"?
>
> Any good websites to recommend?
>
> Cheers,
> Alex...
>

I never knew there was so much to drinking Tea. I'm becoming enlightened
by the minute. Kick ass.

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---------------------------------
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lose anymore." --Dave Hodge on TSN

"Araxen" > wrote in message
m...
> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink tea.
>> I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
>> some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
>> the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea served
>> was something else entirely.
>>
>> Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
>> Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
>> found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
>> (Cha No Aji??? :-)).
>>
>> I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
>> some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
>> take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
>> pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!
>>
>> Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
>> what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
>> no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it is
>> served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
>> GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
>> water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat at
>> the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
>> matter of preference?
>>
>> Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
>> suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
>> should a pot of tea be prepared?
>>
>> Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months when a
>> friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
>> brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
>> tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
>> sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
>> it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above question!
>>
>> My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
>> advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
>> flavour after time - is this a good tip?
>>
>> Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many varieties of
>> tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white tea"?
>>
>> Any good websites to recommend?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Alex...
>>
>
> I never knew there was so much to drinking Tea. I'm becoming enlightened
> by the minute. Kick ass.



Tell me, do you prefer regular sugar or Sweet 'N Low with your tea?


I MYSELF must have at least 2 Sweet 'N Low's in any single cup


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Republicans, promote increased welfare for non-U.S. illegal immigrants
who are too lazy to work and just come to this country for the free
handout but we hope they'll help us get more Democratic votes & we hate
George W. Bush & Republicans, and secure the blessings of liberty to
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Planned Parenthood, Greenpeace, PETA, environmental extremists & World
Wildlife Fund (WWF)
members and MOST ESPECIALLY MUSLIMS, and any other minority or special
interest group inadvertantly omitted though we didn't mean to omit them
& hurt their feelings, and although we really hate the word 'minority'
& feel that the term 'Majority-Challenged' should be substituted so as
to not offend, do impose and establish this Constitution for the United
States of America, All Hail the Glorious Revolution and the victorious
Democratic Party and we hate George W. Bush & Republicans.



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our new Democratic Overlords

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Acolyte of Glorious La Parka~ doesn't have the patience to think of
something clever just to entertain your sorry @$$ wrote:
> "Araxen" > wrote in message
> m...
>> wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink tea.
>>> I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
>>> some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
>>> the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea served
>>> was something else entirely.
>>>
>>> Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
>>> Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
>>> found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
>>> (Cha No Aji??? :-)).
>>>
>>> I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
>>> some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
>>> take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
>>> pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!
>>>
>>> Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
>>> what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
>>> no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it is
>>> served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
>>> GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
>>> water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat at
>>> the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
>>> matter of preference?
>>>
>>> Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
>>> suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
>>> should a pot of tea be prepared?
>>>
>>> Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months when a
>>> friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
>>> brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
>>> tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
>>> sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
>>> it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above question!
>>>
>>> My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
>>> advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
>>> flavour after time - is this a good tip?
>>>
>>> Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many varieties of
>>> tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white tea"?
>>>
>>> Any good websites to recommend?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Alex...
>>>
>>
>> I never knew there was so much to drinking Tea. I'm becoming
>> enlightened by the minute. Kick ass.
>
>
>
> Tell me, do you prefer regular sugar or Sweet 'N Low with your tea?
>
>
> I MYSELF must have at least 2 Sweet 'N Low's in any single cup

What are you, ***?

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"Rockboy" > wrote in message
news:yR9dh.419186$1T2.122552@pd7urf2no...
> Acolyte of Glorious La Parka~ doesn't have the patience to think of
> something clever just to entertain your sorry @$$ wrote:
>> "Araxen" > wrote in message
>> m...
>>> wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink tea.
>>>> I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
>>>> some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
>>>> the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea served
>>>> was something else entirely.
>>>>
>>>> Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
>>>> Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
>>>> found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
>>>> (Cha No Aji??? :-)).
>>>>
>>>> I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
>>>> some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
>>>> take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
>>>> pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!
>>>>
>>>> Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
>>>> what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
>>>> no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it is
>>>> served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
>>>> GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
>>>> water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat at
>>>> the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
>>>> matter of preference?
>>>>
>>>> Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
>>>> suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
>>>> should a pot of tea be prepared?
>>>>
>>>> Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months when a
>>>> friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
>>>> brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
>>>> tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
>>>> sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
>>>> it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above question!
>>>>
>>>> My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
>>>> advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
>>>> flavour after time - is this a good tip?
>>>>
>>>> Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many varieties of
>>>> tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white tea"?
>>>>
>>>> Any good websites to recommend?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Alex...
>>>>
>>>
>>> I never knew there was so much to drinking Tea. I'm becoming enlightened
>>> by the minute. Kick ass.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tell me, do you prefer regular sugar or Sweet 'N Low with your tea?
>>
>>
>> I MYSELF must have at least 2 Sweet 'N Low's in any single cup
>
> What are you, ***?



No, it's just that there's Diabetes in the family.


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African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, Homosexuals,
MetroSexuals, RuralSexuals, CountrySexuals, R&BSexuals, Rappas,
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Punkers,
Heavy Metal Dudes and Babes and people & Comrades who like to wear KISS
makeup, Planned Parenthood, Greenpeace, PETA, environmental extremists &
World Wildlife Fund
(WWF) members and MOST ESPECIALLY MUSLIMS, and any other minority or
special interest group inadvertantly omitted, though we didn't mean to
omit them & hurt their feelings, and although we really hate the word
'minority' & feel that the term 'Majority-Challenged' should be
substituted so as to not offend, in order to form a more perfect union
where Republicans cannot interfere with a Woman's Right to Choose
abortion on demand, establish justice as long as it agrees with our
Liberal ideology, insure domestic tranquility, which means getting us
out of Iraq which was a war started under false pretenses by George W.
Bush because he is a crony of Halliburton and big business interests &
we hate George W. Bush & Republicans, provide for the common defense,
as long as it gets us out of the war in Iraq which was a war started
under false pretenses by George W. Bush because he is a crony of
Halliburton and big business interests & we hate George W. Bush &
Republicans, promote increased welfare for non-U.S. illegal immigrants
who are too lazy to work and just come to this country for the free
handout but we hope they'll help us get more Democratic votes & we hate
George W. Bush & Republicans, and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterity, which includes African-Americans,
Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, Homosexuals, MetroSexuals,
RuralSexuals, CountrySexuals, R&BSexuals, Rappas, Gangstas (shout out
to our Homies again, G.) Ballas, Goths, Emos, Grungers. Punkers, Heavy Metal
Dudes and Babes and people & Comrades who like to wear KISS makeup,
Planned Parenthood, Greenpeace, PETA, environmental extremists & World
Wildlife Fund (WWF)
members and MOST ESPECIALLY MUSLIMS, and any other minority or special
interest group inadvertantly omitted though we didn't mean to omit them
& hurt their feelings, and although we really hate the word 'minority'
& feel that the term 'Majority-Challenged' should be substituted so as
to not offend, do impose and establish this Constitution for the United
States of America, All Hail the Glorious Revolution and the victorious
Democratic Party and we hate George W. Bush & Republicans.



--The new Preamble to the Constitution of the United States as written by
our new Democratic Overlords

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Acolyte of Glorious La Parka~ doesn't have the patience to think of
something clever just to entertain your sorry @$$ wrote:
> "Rockboy" > wrote in message
> news:yR9dh.419186$1T2.122552@pd7urf2no...
>> Acolyte of Glorious La Parka~ doesn't have the patience to think of
>> something clever just to entertain your sorry @$$ wrote:
>>> "Araxen" > wrote in message
>>> m...
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink
>>>>> tea.
>>>>> I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
>>>>> some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
>>>>> the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea served
>>>>> was something else entirely.
>>>>>
>>>>> Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
>>>>> Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
>>>>> found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
>>>>> (Cha No Aji??? :-)).
>>>>>
>>>>> I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
>>>>> some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
>>>>> take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
>>>>> pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!
>>>>>
>>>>> Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
>>>>> what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there are
>>>>> no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way
>>>>> it is
>>>>> served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
>>>>> GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
>>>>> water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that
>>>>> sat at
>>>>> the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this a
>>>>> matter of preference?
>>>>>
>>>>> Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
>>>>> suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
>>>>> should a pot of tea be prepared?
>>>>>
>>>>> Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months
>>>>> when a
>>>>> friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
>>>>> brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
>>>>> tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
>>>>> sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
>>>>> it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above
>>>>> question!
>>>>>
>>>>> My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
>>>>> advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
>>>>> flavour after time - is this a good tip?
>>>>>
>>>>> Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many
>>>>> varieties of
>>>>> tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white tea"?
>>>>>
>>>>> Any good websites to recommend?
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> Alex...
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I never knew there was so much to drinking Tea. I'm becoming
>>>> enlightened by the minute. Kick ass.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tell me, do you prefer regular sugar or Sweet 'N Low with your tea?
>>>
>>>
>>> I MYSELF must have at least 2 Sweet 'N Low's in any single cup
>>
>> What are you, ***?
>
> No, it's just that there's Diabetes in the family.

That doesn't justify putting any kind of sweetener in your tea.

--
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I don't need your love to disconnect

"Rockboy" > wrote in message
news:8vhdh.422373$1T2.203842@pd7urf2no...
> Acolyte of Glorious La Parka~ doesn't have the patience to think of
> something clever just to entertain your sorry @$$ wrote:
>> "Rockboy" > wrote in message
>> news:yR9dh.419186$1T2.122552@pd7urf2no...
>>> Acolyte of Glorious La Parka~ doesn't have the patience to think of
>>> something clever just to entertain your sorry @$$ wrote:
>>>> "Araxen" > wrote in message
>>>> m...
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Despite being English, I have just after 27 years started to drink
>>>>>> tea.
>>>>>> I never liked the English brew (PG Tips, milk and sugar) and I spent
>>>>>> some time in HK and China and never went for the tea they give you at
>>>>>> the table, although at an opera performance in beijing, the tea
>>>>>> served
>>>>>> was something else entirely.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Recently though, after regular Dim Sum sunday sessions here in
>>>>>> Amsterdam, I tried the green tea they serve at the tables, which I
>>>>>> found to be quite delicious, and have since acquired the taste of tea
>>>>>> (Cha No Aji??? :-)).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I wasn't surprised to find an enthusiastic ng devoted to teas! I need
>>>>>> some pointers, I have browsed through the group, but there's lots to
>>>>>> take in, so forgive me if I cover oft-covered ground, and allow me to
>>>>>> pose a few questions, as I have no idea where to begin!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Firstly, I read here a lot about strainers. I can pretty much guess
>>>>>> what these are and what they do. However, this suggests that there
>>>>>> are
>>>>>> no loose leaves in the pot glass, which seems contrary to the way it
>>>>>> is
>>>>>> served by the Chinese (think of the scene in Zhang Yuan's 2003 film
>>>>>> GREEN TEA, where Zhao Wei meets Jiang Wen for the first time, the hot
>>>>>> water being poured into Zhao's glass, distrubing the leaves that sat
>>>>>> at
>>>>>> the bottom, but which now swirl around in the hot water. So, is this
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> matter of preference?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ok, here's a real drongo question: How much loose tea roughly (I
>>>>>> suppose it depends on taste), does one use when filling a teapot? How
>>>>>> should a pot of tea be prepared?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Seriously, I had lived in my current place for a good few months when
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> friend came round, and, knowing I do not drink tea or coffee, she
>>>>>> brought round her own bags. She asked if I had a kettle, and I had to
>>>>>> tell her I had no idea. She went to the kitchen and the kettle was
>>>>>> sitting on the kitchen top next to the toaster. I hadn't even noticed
>>>>>> it before, so please don't think I am trolling with the above
>>>>>> question!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My brother for christmas bought our parents a beautifu tes set and he
>>>>>> advised my mum not to wash the teapot after use, as it adds to the
>>>>>> flavour after time - is this a good tip?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lastly, and I will do some research on this - with so many varieties
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> tea, how does one gauge quality, freshness, etc.? What is "white
>>>>>> tea"?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any good websites to recommend?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>> Alex...
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I never knew there was so much to drinking Tea. I'm becoming
>>>>> enlightened by the minute. Kick ass.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tell me, do you prefer regular sugar or Sweet 'N Low with your tea?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I MYSELF must have at least 2 Sweet 'N Low's in any single cup
>>>
>>> What are you, ***?
>>
>> No, it's just that there's Diabetes in the family.
>
> That doesn't justify putting any kind of sweetener in your tea.



SURE it does. I like my tea sweet, without the worry that it might bring on
my families' hereditary diabetic condition.


Besides, I like sipping my sweetened tea while listening repeatedly to "It's
Raining Men".


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