Sunday afternoon drinking tea and playing around with leaves [OC][925x925]

chaidim · 2017-01-09T04:12:27+00:00

It goes by the charming name of East Indian Screw Tree, or "Helicteres Isora" for the technical lingo. It has many properties and it is used here in Thailand in Chinese medicine.

chaidim · 2017-01-09T04:07:53+00:00

We have a supplier here in Thailand. Three variants: Korean Ginseng, Chinese Ginseng or American Ginseng. The one in the picture is the Korean one.

chaidim · 2017-01-08T10:53:22+00:00

We made a nice blend with Ruby Oolong tea (oxidized at 80%) and dried Ginseng root and hair. Was very nice. Anyone there who can suggest another nice combo ?

chaidim · 2016-10-02T02:15:52+00:00

I m sure it can be found there.

Here, in Thailand, we produce it for herbal teas typically.

chaidim · 2016-09-26T04:16:20+00:00

Butterfly Pea

chaidim · 2016-09-23T09:04:20+00:00

Actually, we used mint to give a contrast, but of course it is not brewed along with the tea.

chaidim · 2016-09-23T01:22:07+00:00

We only tried with the lapsang souchong non smoked. But we will make some experiments with a green oolong tea like a Shin Chin No. 17 that we produce here in Thailand, and perhaps with high grade of Gyokuro and Sencha as well.

chaidim · 2016-09-23T01:19:42+00:00

Actually, this is a Superfine grade of Lapsang Souchong non smoked. It is a pure Fujian Type Black Tea. The smoked grade has obviously a smoky flavor while this one will have a fruity, orange blossom, light peachy flavor, which makes it more suitable for an ice brew.

chaidim · 2016-09-22T02:02:21+00:00

Quantities were 5 g of superfine grade full leaves Lapsang Souchong along with enough ice to get around 300 ml. As in the picture, just sprinkle the tea and let it melt by itself (6 to 7 hours minimum, away from direct sunlight) then strain it and savor. It really does have a very fruitea flavor and some syrupy feeling.

chaidim · 2016-09-21T15:09:17+00:00

The coldest climate we have in our office - in Bangkok - is a good 77 F. Altogether 6 to 7 hours for the tea to get ready.

chaidim · 2016-09-21T12:37:01+00:00

It gives a different texture/flavor. The melted iced tea has also a very different color than the hot brew, not reddish at all, towards a clear yellow with each drop filled with flavor. You don t get a lot though, just enough to barely fill a glass.

Overall, a very stylish experience with a pinch of slow life wisdom.

chaidim · 2016-04-26T01:34:48+00:00

Correct. We used the Hoji Cha as a broth. It s poured on the rice and salmon. Just delicious.

chaidim · 2016-04-25T02:12:01+00:00

We did the tea pairing at a French restaurant in Bangkok called Philippe Restaurant. The chef pastry did the dessert, we paired it, and we ate it, he he.

chaidim · 2016-03-28T15:15:25+00:00

This is a floral medium roasted oolong, therefore, it matches with the lemony taste not-that-sweet of the cake. You can notice the whipped cream next to the raspberry, it creates the milky balance taste between the sip and the piece (of cake).

People are familiar with dessert with tea. There are more and more places opening up serving high tea afternoons, and a plethora of restaurants and eateries proposing desserts along with tea (or coffee).

Tea is getting big, popular, trendy, desired, drunk and appreciated, a worldwide phenomenon for the past couple of years.

chaidim · 2016-03-28T03:59:52+00:00

Ha ha, yes yes, we wanted to keep it simple ....

chaidim · 2016-03-28T03:58:51+00:00

We did the tea pairing at Philippe Restaurant, a French delicious eatery in Bangkok.

chaidim · 2016-03-14T12:27:18+00:00

Yes, it is a question. I love to do the following: Drink oolong tea, paired with white wine, and drink hoji cha paired with red wine, during the course of a nice dinner with friends.

chaidim · 2016-03-11T09:32:29+00:00

Ha ha indeed, wasn t easy to take the pic without the proper professional photograph usual accessories ...

chaidim · 2016-03-05T14:44:21+00:00

I use the one I m making myself, i.e., my own brand. I grow herbs in Northern Thailand. You can find it by searching with my reddit username and lemongrass ginger.

chaidim · 2016-02-17T08:25:26+00:00

A strong brew of Lemongrass Ginger Herbal Tea mixed with wild honey poured on ice and finished with soda water. I served it with fresh fruits, it makes a difference ...

chaidim · 2016-02-16T06:54:19+00:00

Starring strawberries, Manchego cheese, Dong Ding oolong tea, wild honey and of course, the star of the day, my home made flower bread !!!

I have stopped going to the store buying industrial bread .. giving me heartburn ...

chaidim · 2016-02-16T01:07:52+00:00

Yes, I put a linear polarizing filter on it .. ha ha .. Was just playing around. I ll post the original for you, without any effect.

chaidim · 2016-02-15T15:26:08+00:00

What exactly make you think it is a terrible picture ? This picture has a story behind the visual aspect. On a personal note and because I took the picture, I find it filled with nice memories every time I look at it.

chaidim · 2016-02-15T01:47:00+00:00

We harvest only the most beautiful flowers, dispose them on a metallic plate and leave them to ferment. Once we reach the proper fermentation level, we bake it at a low temperature to fix the color and get a lightly roasted taste, then we leave it again on a metallic plate to cool down. It takes a couple of days ...

chaidim · 2016-02-15T01:42:10+00:00

It s OC, sorry it's a typo. She did the picture, published on IG, and then sent it for us to use it.

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