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A place for tea lovers to discuss and enjoy all things tea

Mostly taste preference. I've tried coffee several times and the taste is always off putting.

Depending on where you are, you can get great tea from local Asian markets! Brands I tend to get are either ito-en or Yamamotoyama.

Matcha is arguably the most popular; it's quite gentle. Oolong and Jasmine are fantastic imo, and Hojicha has a really bold flavor due to being roasted. When brewing just try to be mindful of the temperatures (near or below boiling) as green tea can end up extra bitter if left in hot water too long.

There's also bottled teas from ito-en which I'd say are iconic staples— refreshing and convenient way to try tea!
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@scopecr33p·22:32 25/02/2025
Is the choice of tea over coffee a taste preference or for some other reason? Tea drinkers fascinate me, I always feel like I’ve found an alien 👽 also, and green tea recs?
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I am Japanese, so I often drink green tea, and I actually like this tea the best!!

Karada meguricha (からだ巡茶)
It has an oolong tea base with ginseng, dokudami, and many other things🍵
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enjoy $NEKOYA coffee and foods☕ 🥞
created by @eiteengo
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The methods of making matcha are divided into:

1. Light matcha (usucha) - whisking matcha powder with water, using a smaller ratio of powder.
2. Thick matcha (koicha) - whisking matcha powder with water, using a larger ratio of powder.
3. Matcha latte - whisking matcha powder with milk, which will have the aroma and flavor of milk overpowering the matcha.

Left: koicha / Right: usucha
pic from Matcha Union .com
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Ridiculous rose petal teapot that is not dishwasher safe nor practical but I love so much
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I love coffee, but four days in Bangkok and I'm addicted to Thai iced tea 🤩
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For anyone coming to devcon , here are good matcha shop around devcon place.

Grow.tea studio <<< very recommended no.1 for me

KOTO << Conventional way but very expensive

Peace oriental << have many branches , so-so quality (should try matcha ice-cream)

Chaya teahouse << cozy , good treat

MTCH << most intense matcha

sharing my maps here
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// I'm sorry I'm not at devcon too. Big hospital work on Mon-Wed and friend's wedding ceremony after.
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@papa·09:25 07/11/2024
For anyone coming to devcon, here are ten gyms close to the action

Bangkok Gyms · Vanes
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uCWe2M7F3FMVtC356?g_st=i

Shared with me by the peeps at Mensana fitness who are hosting some 💪🏿 sessions
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going from real chai to the sweetened chai concentrate at coffee shops is a brutal transition
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Reply to this cast or DM me if you want to be added as a member to the tea channel!
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Today's foam is a twist of the galaxy 💚

Got a very headache today due to too many pt. this morning did 10 patients in 3 hrs. 🥹

2 more specialist tasks in the afternoon and would be free.

Dunno if that's a headache from hardwork or caffeine addiction🤣
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Guess how much is my chashaku cost?

For whom dont know It's a matcha spoon which is 1 scoop of it = 1/3 of teaspoon and it's about 1g of matcha powder approximately 😊
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Starting the weekend in a different way: Jasmin bubble tea.
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2nd bowl with bamboo whisk , ah it's super easier than resin whisker.

Very demure , very mindful
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Strawberry and creme tea (+ bonus of dark chocolate and marzipan treat)!
Happy Saturday! 🫖🍫
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After doing this alomost every day for 2yrs. I just realised how much money I whisked 🤣🤣.

Today I made Usucha, which I hadn't done in a long time, so I chose bamboo chasen.

The most important thing is to warm chasen before performing. BTW , big difference between resin and bamboo chasens are comb thickness and its resistance.

Whisking with bamboo is a lot easier.

The result was as I expected: clean, soft foam. how satisfying ahhh.
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"CLEAR" matcha with 2 cubes of ice.
Don't worry Gokou ceremonial one had arrived in no time!
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tessa almond cookie x apple crumble dried fruit medley x a pinch of decaf french vanilla loose leaf = spiritual coziness
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My ceremonial grade matcha stock was just empty. Only premium grade Yabukita matcha available in my fridge. So I boost the flavour up with coconut juice!
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"There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life."
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Tea bar in Koto tea house.

I really want to have one at home cos I'm too lazy to prepare equipment everyday.
I have to pick things up one by one when I wanna make matcha ; scale , powder , chawan , blablabla.

If I had a tea bar, I could just keep the equipment there! 😂😂
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Today I went to Koto Tea Space, one of the matcha shops I mentioned before, just know it's owned by a Japanese person.

They often bring matcha senseis from Japan to teach in Thailand as well. The shop has a rather conventional way, which is included a ceremonial preparation too.,

Btw the matcha blend is really impressive.
Today, I chose the Uji blend Asahi + Saemidori + Narino, which is very deep in flavor.
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Another late summer love: bubble tea (no sugar added). This passion fruit + lemon one is very refreshing.
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My wife started a blog, figured I’d do my duty and share it. By far much better writer than I am. I’ve also come to (slowly) appreciate afternoon tea much more.

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📸 coffee time ☕️🍩☕️



Your future needs you not your past,do not give up!
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Trying out a new matcha specialty shop: APA Matcha. They have a signature drink, which is a rose syrup matcha cold foam.

Funny thing is when I asked the owner, he said that if you usually drink usucha / clear matcha, you shouldn't order because it won't work. Single origin is better.

What a straightforward person!
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Rose and fruit tea on a rainy afternoon
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5 USDC = 3 g of ceremonial matcha powder
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☕️ The amount of coffee I need for today…🍵
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Gm tea friends 🫶💜🍵Cardamom is only for tea right? ☕️🍵
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This is example of menu in Thai matcha shop ,
Just look at what I've circled;

I try to explain that high-grade matcha can be used to make clear matcha or usucha,

but lower grades will have a bitter and astringent taste, such as premium grade and culinary grade,

which makes it unsuitable for making clear matcha or only possible but not very good.

The top part over the grade refers to the varieties of matcha.
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This is Shizuoka's usuchaarare🇯🇵

Matcha with arare.
It comes in a stick, so just pour in hot water🍵

If you add milk, it's a matcha latte✨
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Sencha Sunday
(Shizuoka Gozen)

GM
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Gn! Tecito de cáscara de cacao. Chin Chin 🌚
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I recently discovered steamed milk in tea. Why has no one told me I can have foamy tea like the coffee people?
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Took a break from yard work today to treat myself to a thai iced tea. Definitely hit the spot! 😎
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drinking a gift right before expiry lmeow, had it for >3 years and tastes surprisingly delicious
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Of all the goodies I’ve gotten from Farcon so far I’m most excited to bring home the sencha I bought from @beecurious; can’t wait to try it!!
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