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Tea lovers, help me

GypsyT

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I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

 

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

 

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

 

 

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28 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

the leaves will settle at the bottom of the pot

Usually, yes, but I bough Thai tea and they keep floating....

Never seen that.

Very good taste!

Denim Ruby Member

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26 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

Where to buy it?

 

We got ours in a big department store. Just keep the picture and shop around. Probably have them on Lazada and Shoppee. If in Pattaya Central would be a good bet. Very easy to use and empty out old leaves.

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GypsyT Gold Member

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Thanks! Enough info now to run around and find it.

Twinings Earl Gray Black Tea (if I find them!) bag prices are gone so high this is better for me.

jacko45k Star Member

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10 hours ago, GypsyT said:

Thanks! Enough info now to run around and find it.

Twinings Earl Gray Black Tea (if I find them!) bag prices are gone so high this is better for me.

They were selling tea bags of Yorkshire Tea  in Big-CX recently, saves all the messing!

leonard beaven Rookie Member

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18 hours ago, GypsyT said:

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

 

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

 

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

 

18 hours ago, GypsyT said:

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

 

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

 

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

 

Beat cuppa I ever taste,brewed In a massive pot in the field on exercise,I don't the quantity but put everything on pot boil and dip your steel mug in,enjoy.

 

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18 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Put the leaves in the tea pot, add boiling water and leave it to infuse for a few minutes, the leaves will settle at the bottom of the pot.  Pour the brewed tea into the cup, no other equipment needed.

 

Dionigi Advanced Member

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I found a lot of thai teas were very fine, and I don't like bits in my tea so I use coffee filters to ensure nice clean tea right to the bottom of the mug

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GypsyT Gold Member

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9 minutes ago, Dionigi said:

I found a lot of thai teas were very fine, and I don't like bits in my tea so I use coffee filters to ensure nice clean tea right to the bottom of the mug

Thanks! Did't think about that.

Denim Ruby Member

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14 minutes ago, Dionigi said:

I found a lot of thai teas were very fine, and I don't like bits in my tea so I use coffee filters to ensure nice clean tea right to the bottom of the mug

 

A lot of tea bags have very fine tea dust either on the inside or outside.  This dust leaves a nastly slick on the top of your mug of tea. 

To prevent this , give the tea bags a quick rinse under a cold tap before using. Result ....no slick.

Grumpy one Platinum Member

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21 hours ago, GypsyT said:

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

 

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

 

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

 

 

A clean sock is preferable, unless you prefer extra flavor

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Liverpool Lou Star Member

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8 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Liverpool Lou. What about the traditional tea strainer used in the UK?

Which "traditional UK" tea strainer?   I'm sure strainers are available for those who want them but I never saw any tea strainers in our family in all the years I was there, going back as far as my grandparents' time. The strainer at the base of the spout of the pot holds back leaves when getting to the bottom of the brew (where they settle) and even the pottery items, without such a strainer, don't start letting leaves out until there's practically no tea left to pour.  I know that because I currently use both a stainless steel pot and a ceramic one, never have a problem with leaves, never have.

GypsyT Gold Member

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I walked 10km and checked many stores, like Mr-DIY, hard ware stores, swap meets and ended to Big-C.

There I saw SS kitchen sink strainer (99 B) and "saw the light". That's it!

However, it was too shallow. On the way back saw small store across Supalai condo. They had what I wanted, deep one with large flange. Price 25 B. If you need same they had 3 more.

It's perfect.

 

Looks like this, 4cm deep;

https://www.fruugo.co.uk/2-pcs-kitchen-sink-strainer-basket-stainless-steel-sink-drain-filter-kitchen-tools-and-gadgets-sink/p-76664614-154835933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

 

don;t be so critical of the thais, i don't know what you're talking about either, what are tea crumbs?

 

what level is your thai language skill? or are you expecting them to understand your english explanation?

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