Alex igy.com11/10/04


The preparation of the tea things (chai-inka) is an intrinsic part of
Chinese Gung-fu tea, both before drinking and between steeps. (You were
speaking earlier of respecting traditions and knowing them before
deviating
from them. It is from that perspective I speak here

Michael


Frustration justifies deviation.
Poor girl has her fingers burned, you, purist!

BTW 'chainka" is a tiny black tea particle escaped into the glass when
zavarka was poured into it. That is why purists use tea sieves. I, on the
other hand, enjoy some chainki in my tea. They add movement and 3d
dimension.

Sasha.




Burnt fingers are not a problem. Mentioning it to the disassembled body
leads to immediate excommunication. Don't believe me? Ask Dog Ma.

Michael