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by Psyck
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:36 am
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Aging puerh: what is your setup?
Replies: 147
Views: 133269

Re: Aging puerh: what is your setup?

Hi, 1 month ago i put into my pumidor the HuangPiano by W2T ( December teaclub), when it arrived, it was so funky ( in taste and aroma). But now, all my tea have that aroma, how do you deal with that ? ( I put the cake out the pumidor for now ) I'm no expert but perhaps take all your cakes out to l...
by Psyck
Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: What Pu'er Are You Drinking
Replies: 2051
Views: 924264

Re: What Pu'er Are You Drinking

lopin wrote:
Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:59 am
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notes: hard to pry as any tuo, leaves looking good not as chopped as most of XG tuos. There was a huge wig inside.
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Sounds like a pretty inwigorating (sic) tea.
by Psyck
Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Vendor Discussion & Recommendation
Topic: Your favorite Dan Cong vendor?
Replies: 106
Views: 197463

Re: Your favorite Dan Cong vendor?

just looking at that site. I didn't know that they have 400y old trees there? According Chinese research statistic there is no any tree older than 200y. None older than 200? They are now faking research statistics too? :) I don't know. What is your knowledge about that? please share:-) I've no know...
by Psyck
Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Site Feedback & Discussion
Replies: 151
Views: 158605

Re: New Web Site: Discussion

ShuShu wrote:
Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:28 am
It was a very nice feature of the TeaChat interface that you could see all the new threads on the first page...
Not sure if possible but very convenient...
Check the "Quick links" menu at the top-left.
by Psyck
Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:12 am
Forum: Vendor Discussion & Recommendation
Topic: Your favorite Dan Cong vendor?
Replies: 106
Views: 197463

Re: Your favorite Dan Cong vendor?

aet wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2018 8:27 pm
just looking at that site. I didn't know that they have 400y old trees there? According Chinese research statistic there is no any tree older than 200y.
None older than 200? They are now faking research statistics too? :)
by Psyck
Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Recognize this seal?
Replies: 7
Views: 4776

Re: Recognize this seal?

Thx for the clarifications, makes sense.
by Psyck
Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Much Tea Do You Consume Per Day?
Replies: 60
Views: 28533

Re: How much tea do you consume per day?

I suppose tea does for plants something similar to what vegetable and plant compost does - provide them with nutrients. I collect tea rinses to add to my watering jug on occasion.

I suppose most types of teas can be cold steeped overnight in the fridge, I've little experience with it though.
by Psyck
Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Clay properties of different periods
Replies: 53
Views: 27770

Re: Clay properties of different periods

Logically speaking, I would expect modern porcelain to be significantly better than antique, due to superior manufacturing technologies currently available and the knowledge and experience current artists have gained from the past. Not necessarily. Knowledge also has a tendency to get lost, especia...
by Psyck
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:53 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Recognize this seal?
Replies: 7
Views: 4776

Re: Recognize this seal?

I have not seen exactly the same seal, but it reminds me of round coin-shaped seals with dragon design that show on pots (as well as on many « fake » or copies) initially made for export to India in the years 1880-1890. Maybe someone else has more info about this. Chinese pots made specifically for...
by Psyck
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Clay properties of different periods
Replies: 53
Views: 27770

Re: Clay properties of different periods

... Or is it something more vague? I can compare it with another teaware with which I am more familiar: antique porcelain, which in my experience has a very subtle advantage to it. I notice the difference drinking from a new cup and an old Qing one quite clearly and it helps my tea enjoyment. In th...
by Psyck
Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Kettles & Heating Elements
Topic: Top electric kettle
Replies: 26
Views: 17376

Re: Top electric kettle

If under a year, surely you can get it replaced under warranty. For a work kettly, wouldn't in be better to get a small simple sturdy one with no fancy features?
by Psyck
Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Does the material a pot is made of matter?
Replies: 6
Views: 4350

Re: Does the material a pot is made of matter?

Tillerman wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:11 pm
I posted this in a FB group and received some interesting comments.

"Porcelain, clay, clay type; it doesn't really matter for the differences are purely psychological and aesthetic"
Agree, Disagree, Comment
What teas and vessels did you test to arrive at this conclusion?
by Psyck
Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Yixing
Replies: 5884
Views: 1829148

Re: Yixing

Shine Magical wrote:
Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:05 am
Are these pots real?
https://chrysanthemumbrooklyn.com/colle ... are?page=2

I feel like they aren't just because they come out of a somewhat shady no-name place in Brooklyn.
At the moment, they are virtual, they will turn real once you order them and have them in your hands.
by Psyck
Fri Jan 26, 2018 4:20 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Site Feedback & Discussion
Replies: 151
Views: 158605

Re: New Web Site: Discussion

Yes, changing to the prosilver theme, updating the notification settings, and then reverting back to the regular theme works.
by Psyck
Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:08 am
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Alternatives to tea jars for airing out roasted teas
Replies: 2
Views: 2871

Re: Alternatives to tea jars for airing out roasted teas

https://teaware.house/collections/tools-and-tea-accessories?page=2 Currently 3 tea jars of 150ml and one of 280ml volume in stock for $8 and $13 respectively. Small sizes should be fine for airing out as you can keep the bulk of the tea in the original packaging and air out a little for immediate dr...