Charles Thomas Draper

Charles Thomas Draper drank Gong Fu by Zhi Tea

My first purchase from Zhi. I brewed up a pot with two spoonfuls and steeped for 4 minutes. I liked it but I think I should add more leaves and brew it for 5 minutes. I think it’s too soon to rate. My 2nd infusion is brewing now…. Ok, I should’nt be so shy with the tea leaves. Stay tuned for brew2… ps, the pot was a 4 cup Celestial Seasons Sleeytime pot. One note on the first infusion: The nose, it smelled like Christmas, PINE.

2011-10-04 13:50:58 -0400

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Kashyap 2011-10-04 16:32:17 -0400

standard cupping volume is 3-4 grams per 6-8oz, or one tsp per 6oz, firts steep 3-4 min with 195-200 degree water and follow up with longer steeps. Don’t know if that helps, but I’ve been using a gram scale with ounce options now for a year – snuggled away in my portable gaiwan bag- and it helps keep the usage and volume questions down and lets me concentrate on flavors at a consistent level

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-10-05 01:33:40 -0400

Thanks. I will follow your way. It only seems logical….

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I am an avid surfer, gardener, golfer and freespirit. I have been a tea drinker forever. Tea has provided me with contentment. I love White, Oolong, Green, Black and Pu’er. I do not care for flavored tea and nor will I comment on it.