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by nasalfrog
Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Japanese Teaware Vendor Recommendations
Replies: 71
Views: 51776

Re: Japanese Teaware Vendor Recommendations

Nice find. Offers shipping to EU as well. Prices seem on par or maybe better than the Shiraiwa Taisuke section on (usually reasonably priced) TdJ (but make sure to switch to Japanese to see JPY prices, not USD, which are bonkers). Even better, if they subtract Japanese sales tax before shipping, li...
by nasalfrog
Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Japanese Teaware Vendor Recommendations
Replies: 71
Views: 51776

Re: Japanese Teaware Vendor Recommendations

I highly recommend https://pakupakuan.shop Many amazing artists to browse through, and orders are accepted outside of Japan (I know there is shipping to the US, anyway) using Apple Pay or PayPal. Several beautiful woodfired teapots from Taisuke Shiraiwa are currently available at really fair prices....
by nasalfrog
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Tea Swap
Topic: Get in here y’all, everything must go!
Replies: 55
Views: 25394

Re: Get in here y’all, everything must go!

Today I received a pot that was available in the (now archived) post prior to this one, and it arrived in perfect shape! Very well cared for and very well packaged. Thank you so much, @Darbotek!
by nasalfrog
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Kyusu Size/Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 2094

Re: Kyusu Size/Questions

If you end up looking at pots on eBay sold by tokonamejp, you might check out their website ( http://www.tokoname.or.jp/teapot/gallery.htm ) and follow the directions under the “order” section to order via email. It might give you more options within your budget. I recently obtained pot that way, an...
by nasalfrog
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Groups, Clubs, & Events
Topic: Become A Flavor Explorer!
Replies: 38
Views: 25914

Re: Become A Flavor Explorer!

I started climbing the mountain yesterday, taking notes as I go. I proceeded further today, and what a wonderful session it was! I did not want it to end, so I’ve got it steeping overnight in hopes of another cup in the morning.
by nasalfrog
Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1494
Views: 694983

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

...Now, if only I could get those seared scallop notes nasalfrog mentioned 🍃. The other day I realized that mine was part of my shincha order from last spring, so it had been in refrigeration most of the year. That may have something to do with it, since I don’t recall that flavor being in the othe...
by nasalfrog
Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: CostCo goes Japanese
Replies: 11
Views: 6330

Re: CostCo goes Japanese

Thés du Japon had a kamairi Yabukita last year that I nicknamed ”Sasquatch”. It was peaty, musky, and had the distinct taste of seared scallops. It was by far the most “animal” tasting tea I have ever had. I love it even if it is an oddball. It’s interesting to hear someone else had this experience...
by nasalfrog
Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: #tea4tuesday with Stephen Colbert
Replies: 1
Views: 1601

Re: #tea4tuesday with Stephen Colbert

How did I not know about this? (Just realized you said the same thing :lol: ) Thank you!
by nasalfrog
Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Groups, Clubs, & Events
Topic: Become A Flavor Explorer!
Replies: 38
Views: 25914

Re: Become A Flavor Explorer!

Victoria wrote:
Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:21 pm
This sounds like a fun group virtual tasting. When do we start :) 🍃.
I am in for this!
by nasalfrog
Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1494
Views: 694983

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

Darbotek wrote:
Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:20 pm
...Enjoying a lovely session of O-Cha Organic Sae Midori Kabusecha...
I forgot I have a bag in my fridge stash... looking forward to revisiting it. It will be interesting to compare it to Birouen’s sae midori. Nice kyusu, btw.
by nasalfrog
Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1494
Views: 694983

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

When drinking this tea, what ratios do you use for your leaf and water? Looking back at my notes, I was going with Florent’s suggested ratio of ~4g/60-80ml and settled on 165F/74C for the temp. I can see why going lighter would be good with this one, as I remember my sessions with it being quite un...
by nasalfrog
Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1494
Views: 694983

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

...Boy was it bitter... That tea is quite bitter, and it may have to do with the cultivar. In addition to the tea you mention, I’ve had O-Cha’s sayamakaori, which is a fukamushi, and the deep steaming seems to help, but it is still quite bitter in comparison to most other cultivars I have tried. I ...
by nasalfrog
Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:40 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: Chemistry of Japanese Green Tea: Flavor & Temperature Variations
Replies: 7
Views: 3967

Re: Chemistry of Japanese Green Tea: Flavor & Temperature Variations

Victoria wrote:
Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:22 pm
...Both Shudei and Shigaraki clays brought out bitter notes, while the porcelain houhin seems to produce vendor intended results....
Dunno why I’ve been neglecting porcelain with my Japanese greens... Made a note to do so on Ocha’s kabusecha during the upcoming shincha season!
by nasalfrog
Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1494
Views: 694983

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

Out of curiosity, did you order this tea from smiletea.co? There is also a web page I find that leads to Amazon but does not ship to Canada. Yes, that’s the one. I see it listed on amazon.ca, but at about 3 times the price of the US website... It’s out of stock at the moment as well. I didn’t reali...