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Caring for your Yixing Teapot

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The art of an Yixing Teapot does not end with when it is fired, or even when it is sold.

When you buy an Yixing Teapot you become a part of it, and your treatment of the pot is reflected both on the surface - and on the inside!

Other Equipment for Brewing Tea

  • Gaiwan - Chinese Lidded Bowl
  • Kyusu - Japanese Sidehandle
  • Brown Betty - English Glazed
  • ISO 3103 Set - Lidded Cup and Bowl

What is Panyang Congou?

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Link to the Panyang Congou I'm drinking today.

Simply, it is an old traditional red/black tea from Tanyang, Fujian in S.E. China.

Traditionally one of the sweetest forms of Chinese Red Tea - it's far less common now than in it's glory days - in part due geopolitical events, and part due to more popular newer styles of Red Tea taking over the market.

Linguistics Explanation: Panyang = Tanyang; Congou = Gongfu

"Congou", or more properly "kang hu" is the Min Nan Pronunciation equivalent to the

Introduction to Tea - Chai

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The first tea I fell in love with was Indian Spiced Tea - "Masala Chai". While studying Yoga at an Ashram, and managing the kitchen as sous chef, I had to learn to make Masala Chai for the "special guests", including Madhvi (the most prolific Indian actress of all time, I think), and royalty.

The recipe I used was simple: fine qualtiy CTC Assam, Ginger, Cardamon, Sugar, Water, and Milk. Two pots, one for water, tea, ginger, and the other for milk and sugar. The freshly ground Cardamon goes in r

Introduction to Gongfucha

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This article is designed to augment Tea.Institute experiential learning sessions.

Equipment

Gongfucha, literally "Kung-fu Tea", refers to an assortment of Chinese styles of tea making.

The main commonality is the use of small brewing vessels with larger quantity of tea...

Update with pictures and links to Yixing, Gaiwan, Glass teapots.

Small cups, usually with wide rims for allowing the nose to pick up subtle aromas, complement the small pot size. In Taiwan two piece fragrance cups are pop

Make Kombucha with old tea instead of throwing it away!

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Kombucha - Primary Fermentation

Yield: 1 gallon

Ingredients link to metric here

Filtered Water 1 quart + 3 quarts (No Chlorine!)

Old, Unbrewed, Green or Black Tea 8-12 grams, ~1/4 ounce

Sugar 1 cup

Equipment:

Vinegar or other non-detergent sanitizer

1 Quart Mason Jars

Strainer

Thermometer

Measuring Cup

Clean cloth

Ruberband

Steps:

  1. Sanitize equipment if you have reason to think you may be at risk for mold
  2. Boil water 1 quart of water
  3. Place dry tea