#Tea leaf

[travelling-my-little-pony]

Tea Leaf went to see the Craft of Tea Exhibition at the Goldsmiths' Centre, in London, England.

A bit more about the exhibition here:

[catfindr]

[mintyscuriocabinet]

G3 Tea Leaf moodboard (because she was my first ever pony <3)

[meeshnut]

🍃 Sister AI’s “Everyday” Raw Puerh from JTH

Obsessed. It makes my ADHD brain work a bit better. I am just doing laundry almost as soon as it’s ready. 😳

Nara (named by @redsixwing 😘 ) and currently unnamed monkey tea pet are enjoying themselves immensely! 🦌 🐒

LOOK AT THIS LEAF!

[nostalblue]

新茶2024

今年の春はやけに雨の日が多く、夏野菜の播種や圃場の整備が思うように進まない。それでも無慈悲に季節は進み、桜の花が落ちきった頃になると、家屋横の茶木レーンは一気に黄緑色の新芽を吹き出す。ああ、いよいよ忙しい時期がやってくる～（嘆）。

去年の茶木は極端に高く飛び出した枝が多かったが、従来の新茶収穫後の剪定に加え、秋にも長い枝を剪定したので、今年は葉の高さがかなり揃っている。

とは言え、少々展開が早く伸びた芽もあるので、それらを間引きがてら収穫し、一足早く新緑を味わうのは例年通りのルーチンだ。

自家製茶プロセスでは、去年からサーキュレーターが活躍中。これまで茶葉を加熱したあと団扇で扇いでいたけど、おかげで作業が少しラクになった。ちなみに麦類の脱皮作業でも大いに役立っている。

少し浅蒸しに仕上げた乾燥茶葉を、荒茶のまま試飲する。やはり早摘のものは青味や酸味が強くフレッシュな反面、渋味や旨味は薄め。若さも一つの魅力だけど、深いコクを出すのに相応の醸成時間が必要なのは人生にも通じるところ。およそ出鱈目に生きてきた人間が書くのも何だけど（笑）。

ちなみに今年の適期収穫では通常の緑茶をメインに作り、その半分はフル焙煎して焙じ茶にする予定（昨年作って旨かったので）。あと発酵器を自作して高品質の紅茶作りを試そうと画策中。

こちらの写真は数年前に茶の実から育て、傾斜地に定植した茶木。そこそこの大きさに育ち、新芽も沢山出てきたけど、もう少し枝を広げて大きくさせたいので今年の収穫は見送ることに。来年はこちらからも摘めるようになるだろう。

[peachybugsworld]

I got a vintage frog tea pot from Japan in the 1970s I can’t believe I ever let myself forget the beauty and whimsy in the world

[clipstone]

Valdicava

Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino  Tuscany, Italy  2020  100% Sangiovese 

First up is this low intervention sustainably farmed Rosso di Montalcino. Named after the valley in which the grapes are grown, Valdicava is situated in the coldest part of Brunello. 

Aged in old oak, this results in soft tannins and a silky mouthfeel. Grippy at first, this softens into a long finish. 

Tasting notes: balsamic, chocolate, cherry, intense dark fruits, plum, bramble, pepper 

Pairing: venison, beef, rich pastas 

Similar to: lighter and less extracted than Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino is a dry, fruity red layered with spices 

[averymorareadings]

Hello! I'm a medium but also do tarot, palmistry, and tea leaf readings! As well as working with spirits, hauntings/unhauntings and things of that nature, and consultations upon request. I'm currently accepting new clients and if you'd like to make an appointment you can message me here, or email me at averymorareadings@gmail.com

I also have a sliding scale, especially for persons grieving or in need, as well as free reading Wednesdays!

My ask is always open, appointment or not. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask, message or email me at any time!

I'll also be using my Tumblr to post about my personal daily tarot pulls and probably talk a bit about my experiences with spirits and other entities.

[floatingoverwicklow]

Teapot

[travelling-my-little-pony]

Tea Leaf has encountered a huge gold Schleich lion on display.

In Hamleys, in London, England.

[chococoffee-au]

2. Fudge He/him

-6,3

-a bomb blew up in his face, that’s why he covers his eyes

-is on the run with Choco Coffee

-knows magic

-his fan has magic

-throws knifes for fun

-is rivals with Burnt Madeleine

-has a rivalry with tea leaf because Tea Leaf can throw knifes better than him

-head priest

-most of the priests think he’s missing, or dead

-chopped of his hair a little bit

-has an Irish accent

-Is taller than Choco Coffee,and teases him about it

-he doesn’t know why, but people say he looks a lot like Marocchino

-actually hates it when Choco Coffee rambles on about how much he hates Boston Créam

Where he's from:

Raspberry: no

Vanilla: no

Cookie: no

Espresso: yes

The aquatic republic: no

[green-tea-lady]

[tinalilith1]

A Cup of Joy: Top 7 Gifts for Tea Lovers

If you're browsing a tea leaf tea shop and looking for potential great gifts for your tea lover, look no further than a teapot. Choose one made from durable borosilicate glass that can withstand high temperatures.

[bertena]

The Mystical Art of Tea Leaf Reading: History, Importance, and Insights

Tea leaf reading, also known as tasseography or tasseomancy, is an ancient practice that involves interpreting patterns formed by tea leaves in a cup. This fascinating form of divination has a rich history, cultural significance, and offers unique insight

Tea leaf reading, also known as tasseography or tasseomancy, is an ancient practice that involves interpreting patterns formed by tea leaves in a cup. This fascinating form of divination has a rich history, cultural significance, and offers unique insights into one’s life. In this blog post, we’ll explore the origins of tea leaf reading, why people seek these readings, and what one can learn from…

[tingbaosart]

I love Puerh Tea! (via "I love Puerh" Magnet for Sale by Moyanana)

[nostalblue]

自家製茶（ほうじ茶編）

収穫した茶葉を蒸し、揉み、乾燥させ、まず「緑茶（煎茶）」を作るのが「ほうじ茶」の最初のプロセスである。

その後フライパンや電子レンジを使って乾燥させた茶葉を焙煎していく。乾燥工程は手で触れるぐらいの弱火で行ったが、ここからは一気に強火で高温にする。

少し煙が上がってくるぐらいの温度で維持しながら加熱していく。煎茶のブレンド用にごく少量を焙煎するのはこれまでも頻繁にやっていたが、これだけの量を高温でバランス良く加熱していくのは思ったより大変な作業だ。小まめに撹拌しないと一部が真黒く炭化してしまう（難）。

短時間で表面だけを焙煎すると緑茶の風味が残ったものになり、じっくりと時間をかけて深く焙煎すれば独特の香ばしさが強くなる。遡って蒸し工程の長短も風味に影響を与えるだろうから、今後は試行錯誤を繰り返し自分好みの味を探っていくことになるだろう。ほうじ茶作りも奥が深いのだ。

淹れたほうじ茶は褐色で、見た目はウーロン茶や紅茶にも似るが、その香りや味は全くの別物。独特のローストフレーバーは柔らかく包み込むような癒し感を与えてくれる。焙煎により苦味や渋味、カフェインも抑えられまろやかになり、実際身体にも優しい飲み物だ。これから夕食後はこれをメインにしていこうと思っているので、沢山作らないとね（忙）。

 ⇨ 自家製茶（緑茶編）はこちら。

 ⇨ 自家製茶（ウーロン茶編）はこちら。

 ⇨ 自家製茶（紅茶編）はこちら。