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by plamarca000
Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: Kettles & Heating Elements
Topic: Seasoning Clay Boilers
Replies: 8
Views: 5450

Re: Seasoning Clay Boilers

Has anyone used the global tea hut kettle? I’m thinking about buying it
by plamarca000
Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water Water Everywhere... What’s Your Water?
Replies: 471
Views: 243825

Re: Water Water Everywhere... What’s Your Water?

Does anybody have an experience with maifan stones? I leave one permanently in my kettle with reverse osmosis water. I think it helps bring back some of the mineral content. I like it but wondering about using a britta instead. I live in Brooklyn so our water to begin with is decent out the tap. So...
by plamarca000
Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: FS: some teapots for sale
Replies: 39
Views: 22783

Re: some teapots for sale

Has the Ducheck been used before? What tea would compliment that pot?
by plamarca000
Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drinking tea at night
Replies: 27
Views: 14350

Re: Drinking tea at night

I can drink most oolongs before bed with no effect. But any black or green tea I am up tweaking all night.
by plamarca000
Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Much Tea Do You Consume Per Day?
Replies: 60
Views: 28818

Re: How much tea do you consume per day?

I usually do 6-8 grams in yixing or chao zhou pots 2-3 times a day. Usually a liter of water per session. Mainly Dan Cong, High Mountain Oolongs or Sheng Puer. And a liter of chrysanthemum late night. I used to drink a lot more tea a few years back but was getting pretty bad caffeine withdrawals so ...
by plamarca000
Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water Water Everywhere... What’s Your Water?
Replies: 471
Views: 243825

Re: Water Water Everywhere... What’s Your Water?

.m. wrote:
Sat Dec 15, 2018 1:51 pm
Does anybody have an experience with maifan stones?
I leave one permanently in my kettle with reverse osmosis water. I think it helps bring back some of the mineral content. I like it but wondering about using a britta instead. I live in Brooklyn so our water to begin with is decent out the tap.
by plamarca000
Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: ID these pots?
Replies: 3
Views: 2779

Re: ID these pots?



rest of pics on here
by plamarca000
Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: ID these pots?
Replies: 3
Views: 2779

ID these pots?

Hi, Had an interest in pots a few years ago and I bought a few. Shelved them and haven't played with them since. Interested in what type of clay and style they are. Also what teas would pair well with them? I am getting back into gungfu with them and would like to dedicate them to a roasted high mou...