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by Webley
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boiled tea
Replies: 14
Views: 4711

Re: Boiled tea

Any suggestions as to the technique in boiling the leaves or is it mostly trial and error?
by Webley
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: Herbal Tea
Topic: A good morning herbal tea
Replies: 5
Views: 3589

Re: A good morning herbal tea

I’ve roasted some barley to try in the morning with some lemongrass. It was pleasing. I’ve also ordered some buckwheat tea to join the green rooibos I have. That should suit me for a while I’m hoping I can roast some of the caffeinated teas that I still have to try and reduce some of it. In the mean...
by Webley
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Herbal Tea
Topic: A good morning herbal tea
Replies: 5
Views: 3589

A good morning herbal tea

Anyone have a favorite morning tisane? I am looking for something that would get the day going without too many flowery notes. I’m restricted to something completely caffeine free as I have a sensitivity. Real bummer because I’ve just discovered it and have a pretty large tea inventory of the regula...
by Webley
Fri Mar 05, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: Herbal Tea
Topic: Brewing Herbal Tea Gong Fu Style
Replies: 5
Views: 4282

Re: Brewing herbal tea gong fu style

I really like the stem teas. They are good for an afternoon treat and easy on the caffeine sensitivity.
I brewed some milk oolong this morning gong fu style. I did 2 pre rinses and noticed diminished flavor along with a little caffeine reduction. Not sure I like the trade off though!! :x
by Webley
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: Herbal Tea
Topic: Brewing Herbal Tea Gong Fu Style
Replies: 5
Views: 4282

Brewing Herbal Tea Gong Fu Style

I seem to have recently developed a caffeine sensitivity to teas. I’m in the process of determining which teas in particular I’m more sensitive to. I brew mainly gong fu style and have tried various caffeine reducing techniques with little or no success. My question is, since I have a lot of teaware...
by Webley
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weird effect
Replies: 1
Views: 1198

Weird effect

I’ve been thinning out my tea inventory to make room for more good stuff. Lately in my pursuit, I’ve noticed that the teas once brewed have really sent me for a loop. I suspect caffeine sensitivity. I have varied my techniques and have done all the helpful tips that you guys have suggested to ease t...
by Webley
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caffeine reduction in tea
Replies: 19
Views: 7015

Re: Caffeine reduction in tea

So do you think that brewing tea gong fu style has more or less caffeine than western style? I know leaf amount has a profound effect on it.
by Webley
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What teas are easy on the stomach
Replies: 13
Views: 4559

Re: What teas are easy on the stomach

Things have been pretty stable for a few months now with my GERD. I’ve found that not eating for at least 3 hours before retiring has made a huge difference. Also, watching my meal portions has helped enormously. As far as teas are concerned, I’m careful not to drink them on an empty or almost empty...
by Webley
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Puerh storage concerns
Replies: 4
Views: 2532

Re: Puerh storage concerns

It’s nice to know to that you think my situation is recoverable. I’ve learned my lesson, pay attention to your storage status. :)
by Webley
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Puerh storage concerns
Replies: 4
Views: 2532

Puerh storage concerns

I store sheng and shous in a segregated closet with the teas in Mylar pouches with hygrometers in them. They are in bamboo baskets. I’ve been negligent in checking temp and humidity levels to the point where all my boveda packs are hard as a rock. My temp in the closet is 70 the humidity is 62% in s...
by Webley
Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boiled tea
Replies: 14
Views: 4711

Re: Boiled tea

So you think spent leaves is the best way to go when boiling, puerhs in particular. I guess greens would be too delicate.
by Webley
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boiled tea
Replies: 14
Views: 4711

Re: Boiled tea

I’ve been communicating with Global Tea Hut and they told me it’s advisable to use loose leaf instead on ground for fear of too astringent with ground.
by Webley
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boiled tea
Replies: 14
Views: 4711

Boiled tea

I’m considering purchasing a clay side handled pot for preparing boiled tea. Has anyone presently making tea this way? If so, could you give me some hints about it? We can chat on forum if that’s ok.
by Webley
Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quality and safety concerns over state run tea factories in China
Replies: 1
Views: 1195

Quality and safety concerns over state run tea factories in China

Is there concern over tea quality and safety in state run tea factories in China? Is it a good idea to rinse its tea before brewing?
by Webley
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Kettles & Heating Elements
Topic: Copper diffusers with iron kettles
Replies: 9
Views: 4905

Re: Copper diffusers with iron kettles

Your reply makes perfect sense. Since I don’t turn the gas on high while I’m boiling water, I’ll continue using it on medium and observe the results. I use the copper plates mainly for diffusing the burner flames evenly on my CI pots and pans. The pans have a tendency to cook hot in the middle and n...