Tea (Chinese/ Oriental/ Japanese /Green), Come share your experience
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 Apr 15 2010, 11:24 PM, updated 13y ago
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I heard tea is good but don't know much about it.
Any tea lovers here that can share their experience? What tea is good? Where is your fav tea shop? Edit: 19/05/2011  I have learned so much over the 1 year of tea adventuring but there are just so much more to learn and taste. I have posted my learning progress and some post may sound noobish (as I am one) so pardon me  Feel free to go through the pages and do share your experience too  This post has been edited by auhckw: May 19 2011, 10:10 PM |
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May 16 2010, 08:45 PM
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Where do you guys buy your Tea?
Any good / friendly shops in PJ/KL who are willing to teach newbies on which tea is good? ie tea testing, etc? |
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May 17 2010, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(djcarmen @ May 17 2010, 09:40 AM) i know one. SS14, Subang Jaya. the guy that owns the place is called Uncle Lee. Next to a chicken rice shop called Kar Heong (forgot the name of the tea shop.. Zheng something i think). my parents are there most of the weekday afternoon with their friends. the owner's very nice n helpful... funny too! Is it this Kar Heong? http://feedmelah.com/restaurant/Subang/Chi...68/#resultFocus Same row as Mobil? |
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May 17 2010, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(th3_glove20 @ May 17 2010, 11:11 AM) I see, end of last year.. But at least you lots of "Sifus" around, so it should be easier for you to cope up Maybe get more kaki here... then can have a TT (Tea but no Tarik) gathering. So did you manage to find your new job?? *Sorry a little out of channel personal question, are you really a DJ*  *tune back to channel* Haha my knowledge is way too far from your dad & uncle, and even you(djcarmen) as well.. So nice they willing to share their tea knowledge with your frens? Think I pretend to be your fren someday and get to try with their tea as well.. |
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May 19 2010, 02:49 PM
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Was having BKT lunch at Puchong just now, and next to it got a Tea house.
Bought a Tea Cup (with filter on top to hold the tea leaves -> pour hot water -> wait 2 minutes -> press button -> water goes down). The Cup is RM45, free 1 big piece of Pu-erh tea. Quite handy cup for office use.   *must be some cheap Pu-erh This post has been edited by auhckw: May 19 2010, 03:10 PM |
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May 19 2010, 10:50 PM
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Was browsing, and this seems to be very worth
  Source: http://shopping.purplecane.my/goods.php?id=87 Date: 19/05/2010 Time: 10:49PM If this is like Dell case would be good... Misprint, and ppl ordered.. they have to deliver. This post has been edited by auhckw: May 19 2010, 10:50 PM |
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May 20 2010, 12:00 PM
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I bought some green tea @ Hojo
Will snap some photos tonight The green tea tasted like sea weed. Smooth. This post has been edited by auhckw: May 27 2010, 05:01 PM |
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May 20 2010, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(th3_glove20 @ May 20 2010, 12:08 PM) Hey sounds good... I love green tea... Well, i heard ppl advise b4...But I heard try not to drink too much of green tea.. True? However good it is, don't consume too much and consistently. Good can become bad... So now i got 4 types of tea... can diversify Added on May 20, 2010, 12:12 pmThe sales person at Hojo (Gardens Mid Valley) is very friendly. Gave many trial. This post has been edited by auhckw: May 27 2010, 05:02 PM |
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May 20 2010, 02:30 PM
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Some good read...
Green Tea Side Effects Warnings! Advice To New Drinkers http://www.amazing-green-tea.com/green-tea-side-effects.html Too Much Green Tea 3 Reasons Why It Is Harmful http://www.amazing-green-tea.com/drinking-...-green-tea.html How to Drink Green Tea Without the Side Effects http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Green-Tea-Wit...he-Side-Effects Not sure whether it applies to all Tea, but guess like the site says... don't overdose yourself. This post has been edited by auhckw: May 20 2010, 02:32 PM |
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May 20 2010, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(th3_glove20 @ May 20 2010, 03:00 PM) Thanks auhckw, time to do some homework... Today, some green tea (from the tea testing) and few cups Pu-erh tea. What tea are sipping today??  Yesterday I drank about 6 cups of Pu-erh tea. The after taste effect lasted till this morning. And yesterday night do big biz also like greenish. Maybe Detox effect output gua  |
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May 20 2010, 11:19 PM
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HOJO Japanese World Premium Tea
http://hojotea.com/indexe.html      Gyokuro - King of Japanese Green Tea http://hojotea.com/item_e/g04e.htm     |
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May 23 2010, 04:30 PM
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Went HOJO again, and this is what I bought:-
Tachi Masaki - Banko Yaki (Japan Purple Clay)  More photos here:- http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1432966&st= |
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May 24 2010, 10:14 AM
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~Removed~
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May 24 2010, 08:39 PM
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1) Purple Clay material = Makes the green tea / some other tea taste better. I compared side by side (same tea, same pot, same batch, one drink from purple clay cup and one normal glass), yes it differs.
2) Made in Japan 3) Hand made by Tachi Masaki (well known person for making it, hand made and not mass production). 4) 2 chop = tougher / more detail design This post has been edited by auhckw: May 27 2010, 04:58 PM |
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May 24 2010, 08:46 PM
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After some digging, seems like it is recommended to have 1 pot for 1 tea to max out the performance of the tea and pot.
Didn't know that  So, I went and bought this. Glassware. Neutral for all kinds of tea.  |
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May 24 2010, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(cuebiz @ May 24 2010, 11:03 PM) Seems like Hojo already increased the price. You are paying more for the artistic value of the teapot rather than the purple clay material. With that price, I can get at least 2 of the same quality but made in China At the near future, I doubt I will be buying a lot of pots, so buy 1 'artistic' wan enough lo. Today just drank Wild White Tea Bud. Got the samples, taste good and have after taste. If you like chrysanthemum, this tea has quite similar aroma. PS: Found an Informative Tea Class: http://www.teaclass.com/ This post has been edited by auhckw: May 27 2010, 04:57 PM |
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May 25 2010, 08:12 AM
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QUOTE(cuebiz @ May 25 2010, 03:09 AM) Purple clay Teapot is actually not recommended for brewing tea such as green tea, oolong etc because the material can actually absorb odour - good or bad. It may decrease the nice aroma if use with such teapot. It is best to use porcelain teapot. Hojo recommends it, and seems like many other on the net says the same wor Purple clay teapot is best use with puer tea which is a drink that I drank everyday  Frankly, I tried comparing green tea with and without using purple clay. The difference is only very little to my tongue but with purple clay it goes smoother. Not sure whether it is a placebo effect cause people said it is better. My taste buds ain't that good yet. Maybe when learn how to drink more, hopefully will improve. |
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May 25 2010, 09:12 AM
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No la. 'Seem' only.
Actually, since I have decided to drink proper / good tea might as well do it nicely. I doubt I will buy many pots, so get a nice wan to collect/display while enjoying it. This post has been edited by auhckw: May 27 2010, 05:04 PM |
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May 25 2010, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(cuebiz @ May 25 2010, 10:20 AM) A good purple clay can enhance the water to make it smooth. Old tea cup can also have the same effect. I have tried with Qing and Ming dynasty cup and it is very obvious the water turns smooth when compare with newer tea cup. I think it is time you spend again Cannot liao (for this month). Kena yellow card from wife already. Today's sip: Rose Damascena A bit too flowerish... not my kind. Rose Damascena http://hojotea.com/newsletter/NL_malaysia_5.html » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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May 25 2010, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(th3_glove20 @ May 25 2010, 02:19 PM) Wao... Now I get to know more about Purple clay tea pot... Thanks guys... I'm ok on weekends, but we need to find a location also where to TT cause need to have space, electric for kettle to make hot water, need to bring 'proper' water not unfiltered air paip from tandas Someday we should have a small TT.. What is your say gurus? *auhckw you must be extra caution while washing your tea pot...  , kettle, etcSo any suggestion for a location? |
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