Many of you who drink serious tea knows that feeling when you had good
whole-leaf tea that you do not want, even after several steep times to just
throw away the beautiful large tea leaves. I know I am not a miser, I just
hate to throw away these beautiful brownish-gree large Shui Xian leaves!
Everything else I throw away real easy - but the tealeaves have that special
effect on me.
This is what I was doing lately and may be you will also find it useful.
Now after I exhausted the leaves, a put them in a larger yihing teapot
(slightly larger than 1/2 liter) and after several times I have 1/3 to 1/2
of the pot fiulled with different kind of exhausted tealeaves (I mix
everything, oolongs, green puerhs, green). I have not yet experimented with
adding the black puerh - it may overwhelm the combination. I also do not use
any black teas.
This combination is always unique and reminiscent of the teas you has the
last two-four days. Then I brew it with rolling boiling water (and actually
heat the teacpot itself on a very slow heat on teh stove almost to the
boiling point). Teh result is a very interesting mix of teas that one can
drink hot, make a base for iced tea later or used as a feed to a kombucha
mushroom. The mix can be brewed two-three times (although teh leaves are
almost exhausted, by adding more and more you increase the leaves/water
ratio) and by the end of the week almost teh whole pot if filled with
tealeaves. The combination of many teas make it every time a unique
experience. Try it, you may like it. One thing is garanteed - this is always
unique!

Sasha.

"howlerman" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that - sounds disgusting. Don't know how anyone serious about
tea (which I presume you are or you wouldn't be posting here) could
contemplate drinking this evil brew. Stick to cheap teabags and leave the
good stuff to those who can appreciate it.

howlerman

Thank you. I regret what you Daddy did to you. Whatever it was, I hope you
will recover some day and learn civilized talk.

Sasha.

"howlerman" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that - sounds disgusting. Don't know how anyone serious about
tea (which I presume you are or you wouldn't be posting here) could
contemplate drinking this evil brew. Stick to cheap teabags and leave the
good stuff to those who can appreciate it.

howlerman

Thank you. I regret what you Daddy did to you. Whatever it was, I hope you
will recover some day and learn civilized talk.

Sasha.

Alex gy.com10/21/04


"howlerman" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that - sounds disgusting. Don't know how anyone serious about
tea (which I presume you are or you wouldn't be posting here) could
contemplate drinking this evil brew. Stick to cheap teabags and leave the
good stuff to those who can appreciate it.

howlerman

Thank you. I regret what you Daddy did to you. Whatever it was, I hope you
will recover some day and learn civilized talk.

Sasha.

Sasha,

While howlerman put it rather strong, I have to agree with the content, if
not the tone, of his statement: I can't imagine leaves sitting around for
such a long time and then brewing a decent cup of tea, with exceptions such
as Pu-erh. It has also been said that the leaves of a properly prepared
gung-fu set up of Phoenix Dan Congs can be left in the pot until the
following day. Did you mean to suggest that, for example, a Long Jin, Bi Lo
Chun, or Sencha could be handled thus? In addition, you mentioned having
several pots of drying leaves in each of several pots waiting for hot water.
This doesn't sound like the work of the professional I know you to be. But,
more important, different strokes for different folks is the operable
attitude here. So...sorry to have intruded on your conversation.

Michael

Alex gy.com10/21/04


"howlerman" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that - sounds disgusting. Don't know how anyone serious about
tea (which I presume you are or you wouldn't be posting here) could
contemplate drinking this evil brew. Stick to cheap teabags and leave the
good stuff to those who can appreciate it.

howlerman

Thank you. I regret what you Daddy did to you. Whatever it was, I hope you
will recover some day and learn civilized talk.

Sasha.

Sasha,

While howlerman put it rather strong, I have to agree with the content, if
not the tone, of his statement: I can't imagine leaves sitting around for
such a long time and then brewing a decent cup of tea, with exceptions such
as Pu-erh. It has also been said that the leaves of a properly prepared
gung-fu set up of Phoenix Dan Congs can be left in the pot until the
following day. Did you mean to suggest that, for example, a Long Jin, Bi Lo
Chun, or Sencha could be handled thus? In addition, you mentioned having
several pots of drying leaves in each of several pots waiting for hot water.
This doesn't sound like the work of the professional I know you to be. But,
more important, different strokes for different folks is the operable
attitude here. So...sorry to have intruded on your conversation.

Michael

Glubokovazhaemyj Sasha,

I can honestly agree with your admiration of the infused tea leaves.
They can be magnificently beautiful, especially in the case of those
large leaf wulong-teas ... fragrant ...hot ... moist .. did I say
erotic?
BUT I am not quite sure if I was ready to drink that decoction made of
all those leaves that I have used during the past few days. Unique
experience that certainly must be, a touch of decadence. Yugen

Glubokovazhaemyj Sasha,

I can honestly agree with your admiration of the infused tea leaves.
They can be magnificently beautiful, especially in the case of those
large leaf wulong-teas ... fragrant ...hot ... moist .. did I say
erotic?
BUT I am not quite sure if I was ready to drink that decoction made of
all those leaves that I have used during the past few days. Unique
experience that certainly must be, a touch of decadence. Yugen

Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

In any case - I am not trying to convince anyone - just share my
experiences. People who taught me, always repeated - there are no laws in
tea- only advice and sharing of experiences. Any "rules" or "no-no-s" or
"proper" ways to deal with tea are signs of attepting make a religion out of
tea. Esteemed howlerman just demonstrated us that "inquisition" approach.

Tea works differently for different people. I would cite Deng Xiao Ping
here "Bu Guan Hei Miao, Bai Miao. Neng Zhua Dao Lao Shi, Jiu Shi Hao Miao" -
"Does not matter of a cat is black or white. If it cathes mice, its a good
cat".

Sasha.

Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

In any case - I am not trying to convince anyone - just share my
experiences. People who taught me, always repeated - there are no laws in
tea- only advice and sharing of experiences. Any "rules" or "no-no-s" or
"proper" ways to deal with tea are signs of attepting make a religion out of
tea. Esteemed howlerman just demonstrated us that "inquisition" approach.

Tea works differently for different people. I would cite Deng Xiao Ping
here "Bu Guan Hei Miao, Bai Miao. Neng Zhua Dao Lao Shi, Jiu Shi Hao Miao" -
"Does not matter of a cat is black or white. If it cathes mice, its a good
cat".

Sasha.

Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

In any case - I am not trying to convince anyone - just share my
experiences. People who taught me, always repeated - there are no laws in
tea- only advice and sharing of experiences. Any "rules" or "no-no-s" or
"proper" ways to deal with tea are signs of attepting make a religion out of
tea. Esteemed howlerman just demonstrated us that "inquisition" approach.

Tea works differently for different people. I would cite Deng Xiao Ping
here "Bu Guan Hei Miao, Bai Miao. Neng Zhua Dao Lao Shi, Jiu Shi Hao Miao" -
"Does not matter of a cat is black or white. If it cathes mice, its a good
cat".

Sasha.

Alex gy.com10/21/04


Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

Hey, I thought I missed something. So, I'm supposed to combine them. Yes,
that's a good idea. I'll try it.

In any case - I am not trying to convince anyone - just share my
experiences. People who taught me, always repeated - there are no laws in
tea- only advice and sharing of experiences. Any "rules" or "no-no-s" or
"proper" ways to deal with tea are signs of attepting make a religion out of
tea. Esteemed howlerman just demonstrated us that "inquisition" approach.

I can't disagree with your wisdom here. Although, I'm alright with tea
religion as well. As long as we can each have our respective religions.

Tea works differently for different people. I would cite Deng Xiao Ping
here "Bu Guan Hei Miao, Bai Miao. Neng Zhua Dao Lao Shi, Jiu Shi Hao Miao" -
"Does not matter if a cat is black or white. If it cathes mice, its a good
cat".

No, beg to differ here. As a once pet mouse owner of the finest, cutest,
smartest, sweetest mouse in the world, I *don't* think a cat that catches
mice is a good cat. Sorry. Down with Deng, that running dog of capitalism.

Michael

Alex gy.com10/21/04


Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

Hey, I thought I missed something. So, I'm supposed to combine them. Yes,
that's a good idea. I'll try it.

In any case - I am not trying to convince anyone - just share my
experiences. People who taught me, always repeated - there are no laws in
tea- only advice and sharing of experiences. Any "rules" or "no-no-s" or
"proper" ways to deal with tea are signs of attepting make a religion out of
tea. Esteemed howlerman just demonstrated us that "inquisition" approach.

I can't disagree with your wisdom here. Although, I'm alright with tea
religion as well. As long as we can each have our respective religions.

Tea works differently for different people. I would cite Deng Xiao Ping
here "Bu Guan Hei Miao, Bai Miao. Neng Zhua Dao Lao Shi, Jiu Shi Hao Miao" -
"Does not matter if a cat is black or white. If it cathes mice, its a good
cat".

No, beg to differ here. As a once pet mouse owner of the finest, cutest,
smartest, sweetest mouse in the world, I *don't* think a cat that catches
mice is a good cat. Sorry. Down with Deng, that running dog of capitalism.

Michael

"Michael Plant" wrote in message
...
Alex gy.com10/21/04


Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in
a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

Hey, I thought I missed something. So, I'm supposed to combine them. Yes,
that's a good idea. I'll try it.

Re-read muy original post. the whole idea is combining!


No, beg to differ here. As a once pet mouse owner of the finest, cutest,
smartest, sweetest mouse in the world, I *don't* think a cat that catches
mice is a good cat. Sorry. Down with Deng, that running dog of capitalism.

Rot Front, tovarisch!

Sasha.

"Michael Plant" wrote in message
...
Alex gy.com10/21/04


Gee, Michael -

Instead of "imagining" why do not you try it once? Keep your tealeaves in
a
fridge if you are so cautious, combine them at the end of the week, steep
and see what happened. Again - green, oolongs, puerhs, no blacks.

Hey, I thought I missed something. So, I'm supposed to combine them. Yes,
that's a good idea. I'll try it.

Re-read muy original post. the whole idea is combining!


No, beg to differ here. As a once pet mouse owner of the finest, cutest,
smartest, sweetest mouse in the world, I *don't* think a cat that catches
mice is a good cat. Sorry. Down with Deng, that running dog of capitalism.

Rot Front, tovarisch!

Sasha.

Hmmm. Seems to me you're the one making offensive personal remarks Sasha.
You may not agree with my response to your unique (hopefully) technique, but
my remarks were not uncivilised, unlike your comments about my late father.

howlerman

"Alex Chaihorsky" wrote in message
m...
"howlerman" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that - sounds disgusting. Don't know how anyone serious about
tea (which I presume you are or you wouldn't be posting here) could
contemplate drinking this evil brew. Stick to cheap teabags and leave the
good stuff to those who can appreciate it.

howlerman

Thank you. I regret what you Daddy did to you. Whatever it was, I hope you
will recover some day and learn civilized talk.

Sasha.