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by Baisao
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:23 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Looking for Yuzamashi info
Replies: 17
Views: 9071

Re: Looking for Yuzamashi info

Here are some yuzamashi I own. I personally like the one my Taisuke Shiraiwa best. Among other things it has these chips in the bottom that I like to focus on. Sou Yamada (large, sexualized form) 34101C4E-200D-474F-A910-801CA1B33AC4.jpeg Jozan Yamada III FEE0769E-6289-4162-80F5-F4660B06016C.jpeg Tai...
by Baisao
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Looking for Yuzamashi info
Replies: 17
Views: 9071

Re: Looking for Yuzamashi info

Bok, The Yuzamashi is used to cool water before contact with the tea. The chahai is for pouring off after steeping. Are you referring to the Yuzamashi? Yes, but it can (and probably will by many) be used either way... ? I never would. I’ve heard that yuzamashi are for preparing gyokuro only, not se...
by Baisao
Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Looking for Yuzamashi info
Replies: 17
Views: 9071

Re: Looking for Yuzamashi info

Darbotek wrote:
Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:39 pm
I think I can say this here without too much ridicule...
That’s something I’m happy to say we do not do here.

Welcome to the forum! (:
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: News, Publications, & Research
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 52
Views: 22236

Re: Coronavirus

In a sense it's odd we're not hearing people discuss the issue of what Chinese people are going through. They've extended and broadened the New Year's shut-down until the 10th, and of course things are creepier in the epicenter where all vehicle traffic has been shut down. That part is really kind ...
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: News, Publications, & Research
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 52
Views: 22236

Re: Coronavirus

brutusK , that’s reassuring to hear on all counts. As far as how my family member was treated, she was treated well. I only wish there was more known about how to treat the chronic phase of the disease. I also wrote that while half asleep so I don’t know that I was very clear. I feel like we forget...
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found some really old tea (19 years!) Can someone identify?
Replies: 28
Views: 10427

Re: Found some really old tea (19 years!) Can someone identify?

I would also encourage everyone never to take any givens persons advice on something as the ultimate truth - always see for yourself and keep an open mind. I agree. I think we might be surprised by how different our tea is if all of us sat down and had tea with each other. I've seen fads come and g...
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found some really old tea (19 years!) Can someone identify?
Replies: 28
Views: 10427

Re: Found some really old tea (19 years!) Can someone identify?

Lifting the lid may increase the flow a bit, especially if the lid is tight and the air hole very small. A quicker pour could mean a shorter infusion. Maybe that could make a difference in the result. Thanks for the explanation. That might be it, something is definitely happening. I always thought ...
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found some really old tea (19 years!) Can someone identify?
Replies: 28
Views: 10427

Re: Found some really old tea (19 years!) Can someone identify?

Bok wrote:
Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:06 am
Usually, I’d start with a thank you.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:56 am
Forum: News, Publications, & Research
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 52
Views: 22236

Re: Coronavirus

As for the accurate reporting of numbers, my personal experience with a family member who acquired West Nile leaves me feeling underwhelmed by the reporting of county health departments and the CDC. Her case was not reported to the CDC and did not make the county tally because she had antibodies for...
by Baisao
Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:35 am
Forum: News, Publications, & Research
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 52
Views: 22236

Re: Coronavirus

Out of all places where I would have looked for a virologist, TeaForum is not near the list... But hey, everyone drinks tea, so... Indeed the world is small. Last month I shared a plate of BBQ with the gentleman who established the Office of Health Affairs within the Department of Homeland Security...
by Baisao
Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?
Replies: 51
Views: 24724

Re: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?

Vanenbw wrote:
Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:00 pm
Baisao You are like an enlightened yogi. I would surely climb the highest peaks of the Himalayas to seek out your sage advice on brewing tea.
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by Baisao
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water Water Everywhere... What’s Your Water?
Replies: 471
Views: 241603

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

My (oversimplified) take is that these recipes are essentially trying to add Ca(HCO3)2 without adding CaCO3. The HCO3- comes from the baking soda, while epsom salt supplies Mg+, which seems less desirable then Ca+, but easier to add. What taste difference if any is there between calcium carbonate a...
by Baisao
Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?
Replies: 51
Views: 24724

Re: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?

leth There are multiple problems with assuming Japanese green teas can be brewed just as well using a gong fu cha method, or that Japanese green tea quality can be assessed using the same methods used for Chinese oolongs. These teas share a common horticultural ancestry but that is where the compar...
by Baisao
Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?
Replies: 51
Views: 24724

Re: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?

I definitely have more intuitive, practiced approach to tea. I remember when I first began teaching GFC classes I took measurements of my parameters, something I had not done in literally a decade or more. I was astonished by how far off my actual parameters were from what I thought I was doing! I w...
by Baisao
Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?
Replies: 51
Views: 24724

Re: Sencha: what water temp do you use for the second cup?

faj , I tried taking temps just now but soon realized four things: 1) my water temps are way cooler according to this IR thermometer than I ever thought so I may not be a good candidate for testing. Out of the yuzamushi, my water was around 50°, at least 10° cooler than I thought I was doing. 2) I ...