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by beachape
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Dayi 7542
Replies: 30
Views: 12147

Re: Dayi 7542

I am with octo that the pre-bubble 7542's are much better. I have a couple of these around but to be honest I like the Spring of Menghai and the 7532's a bit more. Just my preference though. And seeing how you liked the 2001 I would try and find another if you could. Any favorite source/year for Sp...
by beachape
Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Wireless Hygrometer Recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 3314

Re: Wireless Hygrometer Recommendations

I have the sensor push. Not cheap, but works great. The app works seamlessly and you can see fluctuations over time. I only use the Bluetooth function.
by beachape
Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Additives in Yixing Clay and Impact on Clay Quality
Replies: 22
Views: 7858

Re: Additives in Yixing Clay and Impact on Clay Quality

Thanks Youzi. I think that is a very reasonable interpretation. I have a few hongni F1 pots ranging from 60s, 80s, and 90s. It's hard for me to compare them directly, because they all have different sizes and properties (fast/slow, thick/thin). I also own some 90s Malaysian commissioned DiCaoQing po...
by beachape
Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Additives in Yixing Clay and Impact on Clay Quality
Replies: 22
Views: 7858

Re: Additives in Yixing Clay and Impact on Clay Quality

Thanks Youzi! Appreciate any additional resources or comments to learn more about how the additives impact clay quality. Also, would you say that most pre 1980s clay should be reasonably good, or was there a lot of variation?
by beachape
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Additives in Yixing Clay and Impact on Clay Quality
Replies: 22
Views: 7858

Additives in Yixing Clay and Impact on Clay Quality

I recently read Youzi's blog articles on Yixing manufacturing ( https://www.teapotandtea.com/modern-yixing-zisha-processing-method/ and am also intrigued by description of some pots on teaswelike.com regarding use of Barium carbonate in modern yixing. This is a great blog, but I was left with a few ...
by beachape
Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Breaking into a Puer Cake
Replies: 9
Views: 4923

Re: Breaking into a Puer Cake

I also prefer the method of prying from the bing hole outward. I like this method because 1) I only break off small chunks at a time and I find that cakes start to disintegrate/fall apart more easily when starting from the outside edge 2) it seems more aesthetically pleasing to gradually thin our th...
by beachape
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Telling the difference between sheng and shu when both have been stored Hong Kong style?
Replies: 44
Views: 16409

Re: Telling the difference between sheng and shu when both have been stored Hong Kong style?

MarshalN has commented on this in his blog which is a great read. I agree that looking at the spent leaves is a great way to differentiate. Shu leaves tend to look dark/black and retain their compressed shape after brewing. They will break apart when you try to flatten the used leaves. Sheng leaves ...
by beachape
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Anyone drinking the latest Liquid Proust Group Buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 3019

Re: Anyone drinking the latest Liquid Proust Group Buy?

LiquidProust releases samplers throughout the year and they are all fantastic buys in my opinion. They tend to be high-end boutique teas and hard to find teas. I try to buy every one he releases, because I always learn something new from the teas. #8 was really good and I'm still working through it....
by beachape
Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:33 am
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: Refrigerating brewed puerh tea
Replies: 4
Views: 2960

Re: Refrigerating brewed puerh tea

I never have much success with refrigerating tea, but no harm in giving it a whirl. In my experience it ends up tasting a bit different and less pleasant. I tend to brew in a much smaller pot gong-fu style. When the leaves still have some strength in them, but I can't drink more tea, I just leave th...
by beachape
Wed Jan 01, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: WTB EOT 80ml Private Order Yixing
Replies: 2
Views: 2538

Re: WTB EOT 80ml Private Order Yixing

I’m using it for semi-aged Puerh. It has a little bit of a muting character, but the size works nicely for me. If it doesn’t end up working out for you let me know. Cheers
by beachape
Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: WTB EOT 80ml Private Order Yixing
Replies: 2
Views: 2538

WTB EOT 80ml Private Order Yixing

https://essenceoftea.com/collections/yixing-teapots/products/80ml-private-order-yixing-teapot Hello, I picked up this pot and I enjoy using it. I’d like to pick up another because I realize all pots will eventually break (especially with a cat in the house). I believe a few were sold. Just seeing i...
by beachape
Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: ISO: Teas We Like (TWL) Group Buy
Replies: 11
Views: 6907

Re: ISO: Teas We Like (TWL) Group Buy

I currently own quite a few of their cakes (Conscientious Prescription, Huangyin, Lishan Gongshan, Shanzong Chuanqi, 8582) and would be willing to do a sample or partial cake trade...but I just don't have the flexibility to make it to the post office during business hours any time soon. EDIT: I woul...
by beachape
Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: WTS Factory 1 Yixing Pot + Japanese Teacup/ Yunomi
Replies: 9
Views: 5149

Re: WTS Factory 1 Yixing Pot + Japanese Teacup/ Yunomi

SOLD. Thanks for looking.
by beachape
Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: WTS Factory 1 Yixing Pot + Japanese Teacup/ Yunomi
Replies: 9
Views: 5149

Re: WTS Factory 1 Yixing Pot + Japanese Teacup/ Yunomi

One last price drop: Buy both for $120 USD total with free shipping to locations in the continental US.
by beachape
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: WTS Factory 1 Yixing Pot + Japanese Teacup/ Yunomi
Replies: 9
Views: 5149

Re: WTS Factory 1 Yixing Pot + Japanese Teacup/ Yunomi

Price Drop:

Yixing Pot: $115
Yunomi: $40
Both: $140

Price includes USPS shipping to the continental United States. Thanks for looking!