Preparation

Merchants selling Japanese green tea typically recommend a unique method for brewing gyokuro which differs from typical tea brewing:

use twice the weight in dry tea leaves for a given quantity of water (e.g. 6 to 10 grams for 180 ml, or 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons for 2 small cups);

use a lower brewing temperature (in the range of 50°C–60°C (122°F–140°F) instead of 65°C–75°C (149°F–167°F) for sencha; for high-end Gyokuro such as National tea jury rank, a temperature of 40°C (104°F) is recommended.);
a longer steeping duration, at least for the first infusion (90 seconds instead of 1 minute for sencha).

Since gyokuro is typically steeped at such a low temperature, sources may recommend preheating both the pot and cup to maintain the warmth of the tea as one drinks it.

Source : Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyokuro



Even for normal Japanese green tea 80C is not recommended, as the tea will turn yellow upon 1-2 brews, taste horrible.

80C only suitable for partly fremented tea like Wu Long, tie kuan ying, shui xian.

Hope this help.

Friend don't mind sharing which floor & shop no. in Viva, as i been looking for Sea Dyke Brand AT 101 Dang Chong Chi Zhong for some time.

Sebastian

I notice Puer Tea come with word "Cha" some in Green & some Yellow some even Purple, is that a grading indicator for the tea ? notice the price difference too.

I see the one you attached stated Huang Ying, Lv Ying & Hong Ying, can educate me abit ah ??

This post has been edited by jolokia: Mar 11 2014, 06:39 PM

Thank Sebastian, Very informative indeed.

Where & When ?? any further info

I prefer loose japanese green tea without macha powder, Lot 10 Isetan got quite a few choice.

Green tea alone i drink Long Jin, Bi Luo Chun, Jasmine Tea, Rose Green tea, Sen Cha, Kuki Cha, Genmaicha, Macha.

I happen to have one of these 1980's pot.

1st one Li Ji (Should the name of the shop or manufacturer) Boss surname Li or Lee, like Malaysia Lee Kee or Cap Lee..

2nd one written in ancient chinese quite difficult to read, can only see Zhao Yan ? ? (high possibility designer name.)

Bottom 3 word Jin Han Tao (Jin Han just the brand, Tao mean clay).

This post has been edited by jolokia: Jun 24 2014, 06:17 PM

OSK one so so only lah, try buy loose japanese tea, currently i am drinking Kukicha (very unique, mixed of Stem & leaves) bought it from Jusco Mid Valley Okinawa Fair previously, not sure still got or not now.

Ahggh what's Rock Tea ?? 岩茶 ??

,Not a fan for Da Hong Pao 大红袍, but i kind of like Rou Gui 肉桂, others like Tie Lo Han 铁罗汉 & shui jin gui 水金龟 never try yet, Da Con Chi Zhong 单丛奇种 also no bad.

Now i am in green tea trend mao feng 毛峰, mao jian 毛尖 & bi lo chun 碧螺春, also some unique japanese tea like kukicha.

Me drink this very common type only.



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RM 60 from Hai O

I prefer riped pu err, don't like raw pu err taste & i get sakit kerongkong drinking it.

Jalan Genting Klang.

Like u asking about Red Wine

Personally i prefer Riped Tea Green Label Year 2006-2007..

Yellow Label not to my liking.

U have to try out ask Tea like Wine is very personal taste.

Try Ten Ren Tea at Jalan Sultan Ismail or Jalan Sultan Tea Shop (can't remember the shop name) there are 2 shop, there also some shop lot near South City Plaza (Serdang Perdana), can also check with our kawan quickstep at Viva Mall.

200-400 for whole basic set or just the pot ? If for clay pot & cup only more than enough, my 150 only but not fancy one lah..

Apart from Hojo in Midvalley, can also buy online from PureGreenTeas

http://puregreenteas.com/collections/recommended-products

http://www.livestrong.com/article/329717-r...s-tea-benefits/

Sometimes i drank 3 ports of tea a day...lol

Depends on one body lah ! Me no problem but take it slowly according to one own body, try bnot to drink cheap teas (as in those in coffee shops or 1 box RM 4-5 type)..