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Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:18:44 JST Spurg

>start getting into tea
>trying out proper versions and flavors as opposed to the trash that usually allowed to sell in the US
>broke down
>spent 100$ on proper black tea and quality puerh

Well, at least it's not as acidic as coffee....

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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:18:41 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 The most important thing to keep in mind is the grading regardless of vendor.
  
  https://www.tea-direct.co.uk/blogs/news/op-bop-gfof-tgfop-understanding-tea-grades
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  1. OP, BOP, GFOF, TGFOP… Understanding Tea Grades
    
    There are a number of abbreviations seen next to the names of some black teas, that represent grading terms, used to provide information about the type of leaves contained in a particular bag of tea. Tea leaves are prepared in different ways, from how they are plucked to the way they are processed, and tea grading terms can inform the buyer about the size and appearance of the leaves, and give an indication of their quality. They are not used for every type of tea, or from every tea-producing country, but are more often associated with black teas from countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia or Africa, rather than China or Taiwan, where different grading terms are used.
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:18:42 JST Spurg
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  @RehnSturm256 I'm buying from a private vendor... but it is clear he takes this stuff very seriously.
  
  If you snag a black tea I'd definitely recommend one with buds in it, tastes better and is sweeter overall.
  
  https://meileaf.com/tea/golden-bud/
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  1. Golden Bud
    
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    This delicious and refreshing tea is grown in the ultra clean environment of Yunnan province, famous for its rich soil. The leaves contain a generous amount of beautiful tippy golden leaf buds to produce a more bright and smooth tea. A remarkably smooth finish. Rich and satisfying. Liquid velvet.
- Rehn (rehnsturm256@shota.house)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:18:43 JST Rehn
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  @SpurgAnon any brands you recommend? I need to stop cofe :cattired:
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:39:25 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 I'm drinking an Indonisian black tea right now that's graded FOP. Its was about €5 for 75gram and its very tasty IMO.
  
  With green tea you want to pay attention if its Chinese or Japanese. Chinese tea has a nutty flavor while japanese has a more grassy flavor.
  This has to do with production method. Chinese bake the leaves to seal the flavor while the japanese steam the leaves.
  There's also Gyokuro green tea which is dried in the shade.
  
  Oh and you may absolutely not use water hotter than 80° Celsius or you ruin the flavor. With Gyokuro its even 70°.
  
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:39:26 JST Spurg
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256 doesn't have to be that fancy, right @RehnSturm256? Looking for something mid grade and reasonably affordable, but good quality I'm assuming...
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:44:13 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 If you mean Earl Grey with British style its just black tea with Bergamot Oil which also have varying qualities.
  
  I tried a variant called Earl White which was white tea with Bergamot Oil. Its was really good.
  
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:44:14 JST Spurg
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256 dunno about that myself tbh, all I know is that British style black tea I had was trash compared to some full leaf and bud black (Red) tea from a Chinese farm.
  
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:53:40 JST Spurg
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256
  >earl Grey
  Basically. The farm stuff was massively better and a more floral taste and was overall sweeter, not needing milk or sugar at all.
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:53:40 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 Pretty much everything in a bag bought in the supermarket is the lowest grade garbage there is regardless of brand.
  
  Speaking floral taste, a shop here sells a blend called Sensha silver flower which is japanese green tea with rose petals. Its good. Also really good in the summer when when served cold with ice.
  Gotta experiment with times and how much you use or the taste can be overwhelming. Then again that stuff is all personal taste. :ina_nod:
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 08:58:46 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 Speaking of serving cold. Try making Mugicha (Barley Tea). Its fucking delicious in the summer and easy to make.
  Its healthy too.
  
  https://www.chopstickchronicles.com/how-to-make-barley-tea/
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  1. How To Make Barley Tea (With Step By Step Photos)
    
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    Barley tea is a popular drink known for its delicious toasty flavor and health benefits. Learn how it make it at home easily and cheaply!
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- luithe (luithe@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:01:13 JST luithe
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256 @SpurgAnon tea is so good when you don't need sugar or sweeteners
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:17:24 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @luithe @RehnSturm256 @SpurgAnon I got into tea when i stopped drinking softdrinks. Never looked back. Tea is so versatile and fun to experiment with.
  
  Bought Hibiscus tea once and thought it was disgusting. Someone suggested cold brewing the Hibiscus tea instead and it was delicious. Cold brewing results in a completely different flavor.
  Kinda sweet and acidic. Its really refreshing when drinking ice cold on a hot day.
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:37:00 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 Damn that's pricey. :noa_shock:
  
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:37:01 JST Spurg
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256 in the meantime I'm gonna try this on a whim, I like puffins, and if it's good I'll likely snag a tong.
  
  https://meileaf.com/tea/gateau-flapper/
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  1. Gateau Flapper
    
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    Rich Menghai PuErh from 100-year-old trees picked in 2014. Cocoa cookies, chocolate sponge, vanilla fudge, iron supplements, rosehip and overipe cherries.
- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:37:02 JST Spurg
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256 I really want to try this one puerh that comes in a orange rind... it looks super good and a lower grade puerh made me fan, so....
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:45:01 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 @luithe At least you have plenty to discover.
  
  White tea, Yellow tea, Green tea, Oolong, Macha, Herbal teas, Blends, Smoked, Scented, Brewing methods, etc :thumbs_up:
  
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 09:45:02 JST Spurg
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  @Tamamo @luithe @RehnSturm256 for me it's the acid issue. I have to drop acidic stuff or it's gonna harm me due to a health issue, so it's time to go full tea mode.
  
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- Turdicus, of Christmas Time (turdicus@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 10:11:07 JST Turdicus, of Christmas Time
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  @Tamamo @luithe @RehnSturm256 @SpurgAnon i have red tea at the office right now and i like it
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 10:11:07 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @Turdicus @RehnSturm256 @SpurgAnon @luithe Rooibos? Thats a herbal tea.
  
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- luithe (luithe@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 10:57:17 JST luithe
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  @Tamamo @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 I honestly like matcha
  But idk if the super market versions are low grade for the price of 14$
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 10:57:27 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @SpurgAnon @RehnSturm256 A tip for high quality tea is that you can brew it multiple times. Often drawing out new/more flavor.
  
  Also if you like the earthy/nutty flavor of puerh you can also try roasted Kukicha (twig tea), Hojicha (roasted green tea) and Genmacha (green tea mixed with roasted rice).
  Some Oolongs are also on the earthy/nutty side.
  
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- :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab: (tamamo@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 11:01:46 JST :tamamo_dab:Tamamo:tamamo_dab:
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  @luithe @RehnSturm256 @SpurgAnon Macha prices can greatly. The production process is quite intensive hence why the stuff is so expensive.
  
  The cheaper stuff is often make for cooking stuff with like cakes, mochi, etc.
  
  Best to goto a Asian shop and just ask. Or buy it online.
  
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- luithe (luithe@varishangout.net)'s status on Thursday, 15-Feb-2024 11:49:27 JST luithe
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  @Tamamo @RehnSturm256 @SpurgAnon I saw some at the super market, it's in a very small tin
  
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- Rehn (rehnsturm256@shota.house)'s status on Friday, 16-Feb-2024 09:09:02 JST Rehn
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  @Tamamo @SpurgAnon @luithe thx guys I got some tea today to try it out :blobcattea: earl gay, Moroccan mint, chamomile, & sencha green. The place either didn’t have some of the ones you mentioned or they were expensive, but these I will try it out. Get myself into the habit of brewing it.
  
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- Spurg (spurganon@varishangout.net)'s status on Friday, 16-Feb-2024 09:09:04 JST Spurg
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  @RehnSturm256 @Tamamo @luithe noice, maybe form a fedi tea group?
  
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