thelearninglearner Posted October 22, 2020 at 04:33 AM Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 at 04:33 AM So what I should be doing is finding some third grade Chinese white tea and getting me a decent teapot. For water I guess nongfu is not good enough, but I think it'll have to do for now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted October 23, 2020 at 04:24 AM Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 at 04:24 AM Nongfu water is fine. It is pH controlled and free of extraneous chemicals that can affect taste. An inexpensive electric water kettle is handy. No knobs or adjustments; just an on/off switch. One liter capacity. Under ¥100。 As to a teapot, just buy one at Walmart. Preferably white ceramic or clear glass. (Avoid colors since they obscure the color of the tea.) Under ¥100。 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelearninglearner Posted October 23, 2020 at 05:36 AM Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 at 05:36 AM @abcdefgwill do! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suMMit Posted October 24, 2020 at 04:49 AM Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 04:49 AM I recommend Gong Fu style. A gaiwan 盖碗 for brewing(also very cheap), fill it basically full of tea , lots of short (3 to 10 seconds)infusions. So a lot more tea and far shorter brewing time than you are probably used to. This is quite fun imo, and the tea is great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted October 24, 2020 at 11:30 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 11:30 PM On 10/23/2020 at 11:49 PM, suMMit said: I recommend Gong Fu style. A gaiwan 盖碗 for brewing(also very cheap), fill it basically full of tea , lots of short (3 to 10 seconds)infusions. So a lot more tea and far shorter brewing time than you are probably used to. This is quite fun imo, and the tea is great. Yes, I agree! That's another excellent way to brew a cup of tea! I use my gaiwan just about every day. When making tea just for myself, it is easier than using a teapot. The main thing I try to stress for newcomers to the world of Chinese tea is to not get bogged down in a long and complex "equipment quest." Buy some decent loose leaf tea and begin enjoying it. Add equipment little by little to advance the project. Avoid the urge to get sidetracked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted October 24, 2020 at 11:51 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 11:51 PM Am I the only one who hates those things? They're awkward to hold when full of boiling water, that lip shape doesn't make for comfortable drinking, and I always seem to get some tea leaves stuck in my front teeth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelearninglearner Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:42 AM Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:42 AM 1 hour ago, 889 said: Am I the only one who hates those things? They're awkward to hold when full of boiling water, that lip shape doesn't make for comfortable drinking, and I always seem to get some tea leaves stuck in my front teeth. you drink straight out of those? I am going to need to look up a video for how to use it then. seems like, as you said, it's really hard to hold when hot. but I do want to try it out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:52 AM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:52 AM I think you're supposed to ever-so-daintily grasp it around the upper rim, which is cooler since it's above the water level. But awkward nonetheless if you're the typical Western guy with big strong hands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suMMit Posted October 25, 2020 at 07:33 AM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 07:33 AM you dont drink from a gaiwan. you strain the tea off into a sharing pitcher, and then pour off into small cups. As ABCDEFG said, it does require more "stuff". 889 may hate it, to each thier own. I find it a very relaxing and enjoyable way to enjoy tea. Somehow you feel more involved in the process. I also love the design of them and the tea aroma of a freshly emptied gaiwan when the lid is lifed can be fantastic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelearninglearner Posted October 25, 2020 at 08:45 AM Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 08:45 AM 1 hour ago, suMMit said: tea aroma of a freshly emptied gaiwan when the lid is lifed can be fantastic. Just Got one for myself. I'm looking forward to this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suMMit Posted October 25, 2020 at 08:54 AM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 08:54 AM you might find this guys videos useful and informative(he can be a bit over the top though lol) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG2ZvtSmfTk https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8kaZ2itzKmQ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelearninglearner Posted October 25, 2020 at 10:49 AM Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 10:49 AM 1 hour ago, suMMit said: you might find this guys videos useful and informative(he can be a bit over the top though lol) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG2ZvtSmfTk https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8kaZ2itzKmQ This is great. Exactly the right amount of over the topness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted October 25, 2020 at 12:05 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 12:05 PM ". . . you dont drink from a gaiwan." Whenever I have 八宝茶 in a restaurant, it's always served in a cup like this, nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted October 25, 2020 at 12:13 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 12:13 PM 3 hours ago, thelearninglearner said: Just Got one for myself. I'm looking forward to this Congratulations! What kind of tea did you get? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelearninglearner Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:20 PM Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:20 PM 1 hour ago, abcdefg said: Congratulations! What kind of tea did you get? Gongmei white tea 贡眉. Specifically, the Gongmei from Jianyang, Fujian 建阳 as suggested earlier in the thread. After some reading, white tea seems the most interesting to me. Taobao had a lot to choose from, but I felt safest going with the recommendation first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suMMit Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:58 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 01:58 PM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GtDSfYq4sPg A vid all about white tea and his trip to Fujian, from the same guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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