tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post4042669918542810346..comments2024-03-20T16:34:04.414-04:00Comments on Alex Zorach's Tea Blog: Random Tea Room, Random But DelightfulAlex Zorachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-59795444957016585512012-01-07T10:36:15.909-05:002012-01-07T10:36:15.909-05:00This is actually a really good point! (Apologies f...This is actually a really good point! (Apologies for my very slow response here!) I think when people are very new to tea, they are often thinking about what the "correct" way to brew is, and a key thing for them to learn is that brewing is a matter of personal taste, and that optimal brewing varies for different teas. Also, it seems common sense to me, but some of the less scientifically-minded people, and people less familiar with food and drink preparation may need to have it pointed out to them that longer steeping times results in a stronger cup. And this timer helps to clarify some of these things.Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-16160279020807440932011-06-20T10:53:33.000-04:002011-06-20T10:53:33.000-04:00I actually like the tea timer, because it says
...I actually like the tea timer, because it says<br />'light', 'medium', and 'strong'. it at least gives you some guidance, but lets you choose how long you'd like to steep. usually you are just given a timer that is counting down. so still not perfect, but definitely better than most i have seen.sara s.http://teahappiness.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com