Blog Profile / The SipTip
| URL : | http://thesiptip.blogspot.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Food & Drink / Tea | |
| Posts on Regator: | 222 | |
| Posts / Week: | 1.4 | |
| Archived Since: | April 24, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
The Sip Tip Moves to Lansing!
Assuming the background check and what not passes, I will walk past this site multiple times a day, on my way in and out of where I will be working. This is because I got offered a job working in Lansing Michigan, and I hope to move up there rather soon, as they want me to start as soon as possible. Show More Summary
Pouring a Kyusu to avoid clogging
This question comes up far more than I have expected, and I have myself struggled with this problem several times, but when pouring a kyusu it is not uncommon, for the filter to clog. This happens most with kyusu with ceramic filters,...Show More Summary
The State of my Tea State!
While I sip on some very good sencha, realizing I am down to nearly 100grams of the Japanese goodness, I can not help but think that Shincha Season is in full force but due to life I am forcing myself to step to the sidelines for the...Show More Summary
So out of the box, the leaves don't fit in!
So any of us that have been around the block a few times realize we have our own preferred brewing styles for nearly every single tea we come across. Having heard good things about Da Yu Ling, I picked some up from a newly started vendor. ...Show More Summary
Not old, but Not Young Puerh
I used to really enjoy 10-14 year old puerh, back when I thought it was the definition of aged puerh. Lately I have realized even at that age it can still taste quite young, and lack the deep and wonderful qualities I have since come...Show More Summary
For Those With Large Hands
I have long since known that I have larger hands than most people, it fits as I am a larger person than most people. It did not occur to me though that it would be a good idea to post a blog about using teaware with larger hands, as...Show More Summary
Lets brew some Jade Tie Guan Yin
A new video, in which I brew some Jade Tie Guan Yin. A very nice Tie Guan Yin which honestly didn't shine until the second infusion and later. I of course in my own fashion stumble to talk about what I am tasting and feeling about the tea while brewing the first few infusions. Enjoy!
Teaware Choices
I feel one of the things people associate with me and tea is my teaware, and while I have spent more than I probably should have, I feel it makes the sessions better in an almost intangible way. If you are into eastern mysticism they...Show More Summary
Approaching a new (to you) Tea
New video is up on how I approach a tea that is completely new to myself. The main idea is a a more neutral leaf to water ratio ( not light, but not packed either) and then brew it similar to how you would brew most teas of that style. Its a great way to get an idea of how you should brew the tea in the future. Show More Summary
Spring Cleaning ( of sorts)
Spring is coming! (Or at least I sincerely hope so). It has been a wild March, which at least in all but the first week of March here in West Michigan our Average high temps are usually decently above freezing, and in the latter part...Show More Summary
Gaiwan Instructional Video.
Warning I actually narrate this video, so if you ever wondered what I sound like you now get to hear what I sound like through a fairly bad microphone on a point and shoot camera, either way I am taking the cover off of my voice in this...Show More Summary
Aged Puerh Brewing video!
As promised, I decided to show off my new yixing, by brewing up some aged puerh and filming it as well. This is an incredibly delicious tea, and I hope to write up a review of this tea soon. But for now enjoy me brewing up some 80s loose leaf sheng puerh.
Revisting Aged Puerh
Do not get your hopes up, I am still more or less hopeless feeling on a lot of Young Sheng Puerh. I do not think it is horrible, I do actually enjoy it occasionally, but sadly that occasionally is once or twice a month, which at this...Show More Summary
Yixing Red during a snowy March day
Was cruelly tempted with the weather I love so much on Sunday, and today I am quite annoyed that here in West Michigan we are back to cold and snowy. Well I dragged myself onto campus this morning only to find out that my morning class...Show More Summary
Casual Sunday Tea
There is not much better than kicking back and relaxing on a Sunday with a nice strong cup of good quality tea. Of course good quality teaware doesn't hurt either. Feeling inspired lately, I decided to shoot another video. So nowShow More Summary
Dealing with Stress
So I do not share a lot of my personal life on the blog, although avid readers will have picked up a few details here or there. Well yesterday morning I had an incredibly important exam, and I was a huge ball of stress leading up to...Show More Summary
Balhyocha Brewing!
It is spring break, and while its filled with a massive amount of studying, I am taking breaks when possible to attempt to film a video. I received a request for a Balhyocha brewing video, and I was more than happy to oblige with one...Show More Summary
High Fire Tie Guan Yin Caught on Video!
I should note this is the Casual variant of this tea, while still packing a mighty punch is less aggressive and likes to show off all of its features throughout a long encounter. This is not the Chouzhou style variant which is often...Show More Summary
Sencha Steaming Levels
Sencha steaming levels -- they are more what you would call guidelines. I am sure most Japanese tea drinkers that order from multiple sources share similar frustrations as myself. But before I get too far, lets recall what the steaming...Show More Summary
Koicha-- I believe I can fly!
Let me preface this and the video I post below as saying that I have never been to Japan, or had a tea master (in some sense of the word) make me koicha. As such its mostly a self taught technique based on reading, viewing picturesShow More Summary