Tea & other things: 10 must haves for tea

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jpr54_ said
my must haves include

good quality tea
a teapet
crochet doily coaster and tea cozy
plus
gongfu/chaodao for my Taiwanese tea
gaiwan
Porcelain tea cups for Darjeelings
bamboo tray

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The Tea Shelf said

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Liquid Proust said

My list…

Must haves for tea:
Money
Water
A way to heat the water
Tea
Something to strain with
A cup

Highly suggested for tea:
Even more money
Knowledge of tea
Acquaintance with one’s own taste buds
Something to sit in while you drink the tea
A friend to share the tea with
An active Steepster account

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TheLastDodo select said

Probably the most accurate list there is.

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The Tea Shelf said

Your list is absolutely bang on.

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Ost said

Totally point on!

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sren said

Though I’m sure I could manage without it, I love my 3sands tea timer— it is part of the ritual.
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Marzipan select said

Interesting! I brew almost all of mine at 3 minutes (blacks).

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Dustin said

That is an interesting timer! I like it, but I really depend on the beeping at the end of the timer to snap me out of whatever task it is I have been consumed by.
I brew most of my blacks at 3 minutes by default too.

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Uniquity said

I never use a timer – if I forget it, so be it. I tend to only steep 2 – 3 minutes and I usually keep my attention span that long. And if I space out, most of my tea can handle it – if not I take it as a sign. But that’s cool! :)

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Brian said

my basic list.
good tea (several types)
gaiwan
cup or two (if i have a guest)
somewhere to sit and brew
water kettle
music (preferrably phish, perpetual groove, or some earthy techno)
everything else i use is because im a tea brewing addict….(ie tea tray, clay pots, tea pets, gemstones, fairness pitcher, puerh pic, puerh tray)

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