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I recently purchased a banko Kyusu expecting (hoping) it would improve less desirable greens. Instead it improved the best gyokuro I currently have on hand. The gyokuro yame, which is my least expensive gyo, with a tendency toward bitterness, became more bitter brewed in the banko. This little mixe...

We might also mention vendors like Teahabitat, which are well respected and do recommend only to use CZ with Dancong as being superior to Yixing for those teas. What does the community think about that? I would add that though CZ pots generally enhances the flavor of DanCong, I have personally came...

Oh snap, I hadn't heard this (besides the two friends I have who also bought these pots and had similar issues. Got any links? It's a wonder CWS is still selling them with such a widespread issue. I think Honza told one of my friends it would go away with seasoning... technically correct, it seems,...

Just got this Kohokujo kyusu from Masako Yamada. She has a shop at Tokoname and online at isobe.shop-pro.jp (though it’s all in Japanese). Some folks here are familiar with her (or with Asako Isobe? not sure how they are related) The size (110ml) was perfect for me and also the shape. Still thinkin...

Just got this Kohokujo kyusu from Masako Yamada. She has a shop at Tokoname and online at isobe.shop-pro.jp (though it’s all in Japanese). Some folks here are familiar with her (or with Asako Isobe? not sure how they are related) The size (110ml) was perfect for me and also the shape. Still thinkin...

About pre-sets of the Bonavita: If you have added or subtracted from a pre-set temperature (using + or - buttons) that temperature setting will remain in place until you move to another setting. In my use of my 1 liter pot I often heat water for infusions hours or even days after my first tea sessi...

Thank you, Victoria! That's interesting to know that you can't select other specific temperatures on your kettle. I'm looking now at a Mooka 1 Liter. It is only 1000 watts, but they advertise a boil in 4 to 6 minutes which isn't too bad. I'll keep you posted! Hi there, just to clarify, you can sele...

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Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:21 pm

Did a display in February for Chinese New Year...

Oh, nice collection and displays. And nice to see so many kettles. Did you season your them before using? I have a white clay Japanese kettle that I need to season with rice water, hoping it gets rid of clay taste.

I'm in the market for an variable temperature kettle. I only need the liter size but am open to larger if absolutely necessary. What I don't understand is why the smaller gooseneck kettles are all either 1000 or in a few cases, 1200 watts. My current 1 liter Hamilton Beach glass kettle is 1500 watt...

Glad to see your second picture with FuShoushan’s larger leaves and stem. The first one with small torn pieces had me puzzled. Since the leaves are so thick, FF brews really nicely into a second and third day with increasingly extended day long steeps. Enjoying HY Chen’s Charcoal Light Roasted Wild ...

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Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:51 pm

What is the difference between "New Posts" and "Active Topics"?
If I'm checking Active Topics I also see new posts without any comments, so what makes a post "active"?

New Posts I believe are from today’s date, while Active Topics include new posts over several days. I just use Active Topics now.

Has anyone in the US purchased HY Chen’s teas from Leafy Green? If so, how was your experience? Also, does anyone know if Shin Cheng Feng will still accept North American orders for teas not available through Leafy Green? From HY Chen web site “Shin Cheng Fang is partnering up with Leafy Green to b...

After a pleasant experience in trying lemon balm tea (slightly calming), I've placed an order for 1oz each of: Nettle Leaf St. John's Wort Valerian Root Skullcap Yarrow Leaf & Flower Interesting choices. Where are you getting your herbs from? In the past I’ve ordered from Mountain Rose Herbs out of...

Is there a way to "ping" a user like on reddit, where you type u/their username and they get a notification, thereby requesting they contribute to the discussion? Or is the only way to do this on our platform by quoting the person? Seems a bit intrusive... would not want people sort of force me int...