Discussion:
Pepe Romero playing Bach
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John Philip Dimick
2006-09-01 00:51:54 UTC
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20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.

But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.

But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
Let me tell you: it's still @#*$@#$ great!
Kent Murdick
2006-09-01 00:58:57 UTC
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Yea, there was a point in Pepe's career when he was a hell of a player.
He's still good, but when he was young, he was great.
Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-01 01:11:28 UTC
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The Bach on this recording has the sound of something Pepe did just for
himself. Listening to it, I feel like I'm eavesdropping on a private
experience. There's no "Hollywood" in it. The tourists have gone home
for the evening, there's one or two cigs left in the pack ... I'm going
to try just one more time to get God on the phone.
Post by Kent Murdick
Yea, there was a point in Pepe's career when he was a hell of a player.
He's still good, but when he was young, he was great.
Che'
2006-09-01 02:26:59 UTC
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Post by Kent Murdick
Yea, there was a point in Pepe's career when he was a hell of a player.
He's still good, but when he was young, he was great.
Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
John Sloan
2006-09-01 07:21:11 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
Hi, John,

Sounds like something worth having. What's the title of the CD? Where did
you order it?

John Sloan
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-01 15:03:57 UTC
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Post by John Sloan
Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
Hi, John,
Sounds like something worth having. What's the title of the CD? Where did
you order it?
Hi John,

The recording is poorly labeled, which is why it's so damned hard to
find!

Bach J.S: Fantasia In D Minor/Sor: Introduction & Variations On A Theme
By Mozart
(Pepe Romero, 2005)

Format: CD Record Label: Eloquence
Artist: Pepe Romero UPC: 028946820629

Search for this number on Ebay: 028946820629
John Sloan
2006-09-01 18:18:00 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
The recording is poorly labeled, which is why it's so damned hard to
find!
Bach J.S: Fantasia In D Minor/Sor: Introduction & Variations On A Theme
By Mozart
(Pepe Romero, 2005)
Format: CD Record Label: Eloquence
Artist: Pepe Romero UPC: 028946820629
Search for this number on Ebay: 028946820629
Thanks, John. Much appreciated.

JS
William D Clinger
2006-09-02 00:47:36 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
The recording is poorly labeled, which is why it's so damned hard to
find!
Bach J.S: Fantasia In D Minor/Sor: Introduction & Variations On A Theme
By Mozart
(Pepe Romero, 2005)
What a coincidence. I have never heard that CD,
but I picked it out of a bin and gave it to a young
guitarist for his birthday about a year ago. I'm
glad to hear it's good---not that I was worried.

Will
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-02 00:57:06 UTC
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Post by William D Clinger
What a coincidence. I have never heard that CD,
but I picked it out of a bin and gave it to a young
guitarist for his birthday about a year ago. I'm
glad to hear it's good---not that I was worried.
There's a used on on sale on Amazon for $50. I've got a good mind to
buy out the supply of the guy on Ebay. He's got 63 remaining in stock.
I haven't seen any others for sale. Anywhere.
William D Clinger
2006-09-02 13:51:44 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
Post by William D Clinger
What a coincidence. I have never heard that CD,
but I picked it out of a bin and gave it to a young
guitarist for his birthday about a year ago. I'm
glad to hear it's good---not that I was worried.
There's a used on on sale on Amazon for $50. I've got a good mind to
buy out the supply of the guy on Ebay. He's got 63 remaining in stock.
I haven't seen any others for sale. Anywhere.
I think the one I found was Decca/Philips, but I assume
the Eloquence CD is the same. There's a track listing at
http://catalogue.deccaclassics.com/catalogue/prodshow.jsp?searchstr=468206

Will
William D Clinger
2006-09-02 14:13:56 UTC
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By the way, Amazon also has a couple available:
http://www.amazon.com/Bach-J-S-Fantasia-Introduction-Variations/dp/B000063XWM/ref=sr_11_1/102-0252220-8339341?ie=UTF8

Will
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-02 16:00:51 UTC
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Post by William D Clinger
http://www.amazon.com/Bach-J-S-Fantasia-Introduction-Variations/dp/B000063XWM/ref=sr_11_1/102-0252220-8339341?ie=UTF8
Right, but the same guy sells them on Ebay for $5-something instead of
$15 -- or at least he WAS selling them on Ebay. I just checked and he's
taken down his ad. Maybe someone bought him out. *g*
Tashi
2006-09-01 14:33:08 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-01 15:13:24 UTC
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Post by Tashi
Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT
If you're suggesting that Pepe is somehow out of his element playing
Bach, you should seriously consider getting a check-up.
Tashi
2006-09-01 15:36:23 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
Post by Tashi
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT
If you're suggesting that Pepe is somehow out of his element playing
Bach, you should seriously consider getting a check-up.
Thanks for your concern however...... I have a clear bill of musical
health, and am not seduced by fast mindless Bacho-flamenco.
MT
Steven Bornfeld
2006-09-01 17:13:47 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
Post by Tashi
Post by John Philip Dimick
20 years ago I had a recording of Pepe playing BWV 1004. (You know, the
Chaconne and stuff). At the time I thought it was a great recording.
But somewhere along the way I lost the recording. Every time I've tried
to find it, no one ever had it for sale. It's been out of print for a
long time.
But last week I thought I'd take another shot at finding it. After a
few hours of digging around on the Net I eventually found that it had
been rereleased in 2002. So I ordered it. It just arrived a few minutes
ago and I'm listening to it now for the first time in about 20 years.
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT
If you're suggesting that Pepe is somehow out of his element playing
Bach, you should seriously consider getting a check-up.
I doubt it. I'm listening right now to Bream's recordings of African
tribal drums--terrific!!

Steve
Bridge Kaldro Music-Bridge Classical guitars
2006-09-02 20:26:37 UTC
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Steven Bornfeld wrote:

I took that Pepe LP out a few years ago from the main branch at
grand army plaza. .maybe it's still there.. if they still have LP's.


Ed
Steven Bornfeld
2006-09-03 00:08:46 UTC
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Post by Bridge Kaldro Music-Bridge Classical guitars
I took that Pepe LP out a few years ago from the main branch at
grand army plaza. .maybe it's still there.. if they still have LP's.
Ed
I'd have to fix or buy a turntable.

Steve
John E. Golden
2006-09-03 02:24:10 UTC
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Post by Steven Bornfeld
Post by Bridge Kaldro Music-Bridge Classical guitars
I took that Pepe LP out a few years ago from the main branch at
grand army plaza...maybe it's still there.. if they still have LP's.
I'd have to fix or buy a turntable.
Stereos are like guitars, i. e., the older the better, i. e., you should
have a turntable. Also, this would enable you to buy some great $0.25 LP's
at garage sales. Just MHO.

Regards,
John E. Golden
Steven Bornfeld
2006-09-03 02:29:28 UTC
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Post by Steven Bornfeld
Post by Bridge Kaldro Music-Bridge Classical guitars
I took that Pepe LP out a few years ago from the main branch at
grand army plaza...maybe it's still there.. if they still have LP's.
I'd have to fix or buy a turntable.
Stereos are like guitars, i. e., the older the better, i. e., you should
have a turntable. Also, this would enable you to buy some great $0.25 LP's
at garage sales. Just MHO.
Regards,
John E. Golden
Not to mention that I've got all my old LPs, many not listened to in
many years. I have a turntable, just up and died one day.

Steve
Bridge Kaldro Music-Bridge Classical guitars
2006-09-03 02:47:03 UTC
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Post by Steven Bornfeld
Post by John E. Golden
Post by Steven Bornfeld
Post by Bridge Kaldro Music-Bridge Classical guitars
I took that Pepe LP out a few years ago from the main branch at
grand army plaza...maybe it's still there.. if they still have LP's.
I'd have to fix or buy a turntable.
Stereos are like guitars, i. e., the older the better, i. e., you should
have a turntable. Also, this would enable you to buy some great $0.25 LP's
at garage sales. Just MHO.
Regards,
John E. Goldenir
Not to mention that I've got all my old LPs, many not listened to in
many years. I have a turntable, just up and died one day.
HI John and Steve

hey i an order both tascam and audio tech. turntables. . for my store
and I have for . .are you ready for this ( I hope your are sitting
down) there are some schools down here with programs that are 30 years
behind and still have LP's for music class.

good night
Ed
Andrew Schulman
2006-09-01 18:12:08 UTC
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Post by Tashi
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT-

Have you heard Pepe R play Bach? Have you heard him play this album?

Just curious,
A.
Andrew Schulman
2006-09-01 18:15:59 UTC
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Post by Tashi
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT-
Have you heard Pepe R play Bach? Have you heard this album?

Just curious,
A.
Tashi
2006-09-01 19:38:20 UTC
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Post by Andrew Schulman
Post by Tashi
Pepe Romero Playing Bach? Kinda like Bream playing African tribal
drums!
MT-
Have you heard Pepe R play Bach? Have you heard this album?
Just curious,
A.
Well Andrew to be honest I haven't, but I have heard him play the
Sor, and a lot of other stuff. I do enjoy some of his Spanish pieces.
If I remember correctly it's been 20 Years since I owned one of his
albums.

Can't imagine Pepe playing Bach without the flamenco coloration.
MT
Andrew Schulman
2006-09-01 19:46:01 UTC
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Post by Tashi
Can't imagine Pepe playing Bach without the flamenco coloration.
He's a very good Bach player, and like any good musician, he can
differentiate styles. Whether he's your cup of tea in the Bach
repertoire is another matter, and actually he is not my first choice
for Bach, but not because of it being flamenco-ized.

However, I find that his guitar ability is such that he is always well
worth listening to.

A.
Tashi
2006-09-02 14:50:11 UTC
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Post by Andrew Schulman
However, I find that his guitar ability is such that he is always well
worth listening to.
.
Andrew, there are two things in life that I'm unwilling to
compromise. First, is how I take my Tea..... Celestial Seasoning"s
English breakfast in a large cup with two tea bags steeped for 5
minutes with scolding hot water, half a tea spoon of ginger powder,
sugar and Half and Half.... not milk. Then there is Bach...........
MT
JorgeM
2006-09-02 17:43:00 UTC
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Post by Tashi
Post by Andrew Schulman
However, I find that his guitar ability is such that he is always well
worth listening to.
.
Andrew, there are two things in life that I'm unwilling to
compromise. First, is how I take my Tea..... Celestial Seasoning"s
English breakfast in a large cup with two tea bags steeped for 5
minutes with scolding hot water, half a tea spoon of ginger powder,
sugar and Half and Half.... not milk.
Then there is Bach...........
Well then you owe it to yourself to listen to Pepe's recording of the
Chaconne (and the entire Partita in D min) it's really outstanding and
one of the few best ever recorded on CG.

The CD also has Pepe's arr. of the 3rd Cello Suite which he plays in D
major with a low D tuning. The Prelude in his arr. is particularly
beautiful with its low register on the guitar giving it the heft and
weight of the original cello version.

For those interested both arr.'s are published by Tuscany Publications
and should still be available.
Steven Bornfeld
2006-09-02 18:00:42 UTC
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Post by JorgeM
Well then you owe it to yourself to listen to Pepe's recording of the
Chaconne (and the entire Partita in D min) it's really outstanding and
one of the few best ever recorded on CG.
Some men eat oysters, some men eat snails...

http://tinyurl.com/mqx98

Steve
Post by JorgeM
The CD also has Pepe's arr. of the 3rd Cello Suite which he plays in D
major with a low D tuning. The Prelude in his arr. is particularly
beautiful with its low register on the guitar giving it the heft and
weight of the original cello version.
For those interested both arr.'s are published by Tuscany Publications
and should still be available.
John E. Golden
2006-09-02 21:59:37 UTC
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Post by Steven Bornfeld
Some men eat oysters, some men eat snails...
http://tinyurl.com/mqx98
If you enjoy reading about that pervert (Bernie Schwartz), then you might
enjoy the article about "What Really Goes on in Hugh Hefner's Bedroom" in a
recent issue of Maclean's Magazine...it's TOTALLY DISGUSTING.

Regards,
John E. Golden
Steven Bornfeld
2006-09-03 00:10:03 UTC
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Post by John E. Golden
Post by Steven Bornfeld
Some men eat oysters, some men eat snails...
http://tinyurl.com/mqx98
If you enjoy reading about that pervert (Bernie Schwartz), then you might
enjoy the article about "What Really Goes on in Hugh Hefner's Bedroom" in a
recent issue of Maclean's Magazine...it's TOTALLY DISGUSTING.
Regards,
John E. Golden
Gee, I thought it was Olivier coming on to Boinie.

Steve
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-03 03:06:35 UTC
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Post by JorgeM
For those interested both arr.'s are published by Tuscany Publications
and should still be available.
Thank you very much for that information, Jorge. I just ordered both
arrangements.
JorgeM
2006-09-03 13:49:38 UTC
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Post by John Philip Dimick
Post by JorgeM
For those interested both arr.'s are published by Tuscany Publications
and should still be available.
Thank you very much for that information, Jorge. I just ordered both
arrangements.
Your welcome, by the way I found another eBay seller who's offering this
Pepe/Bach CD and he has a better rating than the other seller. I bought
one from him last night but he's put up another one this morning so
maybe he has a bunch in stock too.

Here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/z7nxb
John Philip Dimick
2006-09-21 23:15:17 UTC
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Post by JorgeM
Pepe's recording of the
Chaconne (and the entire Partita in D min) it's really outstanding and
one of the few best ever recorded on CG.
The CD also has Pepe's arr. of the 3rd Cello Suite which he plays in D
major with a low D tuning. The Prelude in his arr. is particularly
beautiful with its low register on the guitar giving it the heft and
weight of the original cello version.
For those interested both arr.'s are published by Tuscany Publications
and should still be available.
I ordered these from the Guitar Gallery
http://www.guitargallerymusic.com/newsearch.html#494026920

(I don't mind giving them a free plug for this.)

I've been studying these editions for a few days. What a pleasure!
Thanks again for the tip on these editions.

John Nguyen
2006-09-03 01:59:29 UTC
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Post by Tashi
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Post by Andrew Schulman
However, I find that his guitar ability is such that he is always well
worth listening to.
.
Andrew, there are two things in life that I'm unwilling to
compromise. First, is how I take my Tea..... Celestial Seasoning"s
English breakfast in a large cup with two tea bags steeped for 5
minutes with scolding hot water, half a tea spoon of ginger powder,
sugar and Half and Half.... not milk. Then there is Bach...........
MT
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe, yummy! I
wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one this. Then there is
Bach........

John
Tashi
2006-09-03 16:34:08 UTC
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MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe, yummy! I
wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one this. Then there is
Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my youth.....Tibetans
put butter and salt in their tea brick tea....... absolutely delicious!
It's not for the faint of heart. It's a great substitute for nasty
coffee, ( which is probably the root cause of all modern ailments) and
full of anti oxidants.
MT
John Nguyen
2006-09-03 22:02:00 UTC
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Post by Tashi
MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe, yummy! I
wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one this. Then there is
Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my youth.....Tibetans
put butter and salt in their tea brick tea....... absolutely delicious!
It's not for the faint of heart. It's a great substitute for nasty
coffee, ( which is probably the root cause of all modern ailments) and
full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,

In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the loose
tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per ounce. Use
small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in for 5 seconds
then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest dirt). Add hot
water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start drinking. Add hot
water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one pot. The key is you
don't want to add boiling water into the tea as it would cook the tea.
Wait till the water stop boiling before you add it in. While waiting
for your first tea cup, pour hot water on top of the tea pot every now
and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy a little, but you get used to
it. Your first cup would be pure heaven, with the refreshing taste of
greeen tea and the full aroma to fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5
years ago after my chinese friend introduced me to his tea ritual, and
I never looked back.
Cheers,

John
Tashi
2006-09-04 15:14:13 UTC
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Post by John Nguyen
Post by Tashi
MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe, yummy! I
wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one this. Then there is
Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my youth.....Tibetans
put butter and salt in their tea brick tea....... absolutely delicious!
It's not for the faint of heart. It's a great substitute for nasty
coffee, ( which is probably the root cause of all modern ailments) and
full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the loose
tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per ounce. Use
small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in for 5 seconds
then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest dirt). Add hot
water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start drinking. Add hot
water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one pot. The key is you
don't want to add boiling water into the tea as it would cook the tea.
Wait till the water stop boiling before you add it in. While waiting
for your first tea cup, pour hot water on top of the tea pot every now
and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy a little, but you get used to
it. Your first cup would be pure heaven, with the refreshing taste of
greeen tea and the full aroma to fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5
years ago after my chinese friend introduced me to his tea ritual, and
I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings, with
cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and about I
fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country can make a
good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger and
aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said by
Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in meat.....
namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
John Sorell
2006-09-04 15:41:07 UTC
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Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
Post by Tashi
MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma to
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese friend
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the
afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,

In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?

Thanks,

John Sorell
Tashi
2006-09-04 17:17:34 UTC
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Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma to
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese friend
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections then
finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to biol for
15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the time is just
throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as the tea steeps.
Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before bed with fresh
ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about those sleep aids, this
drink will give you a very good nights sleep.
MT
John Sorell
2006-09-04 17:36:04 UTC
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Post by John Nguyen
Post by Tashi
MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma to
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese friend
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections then
finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to biol for
15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the time is just
throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as the tea steeps.
Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before bed with fresh
ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about those sleep aids, this
drink will give you a very good nights sleep.
MT
Thanks Michael,

The ginger drink at night sounds good...except for the milk part.

John
John Nguyen
2006-09-04 17:49:56 UTC
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MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea,
which
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
Post by Tashi
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with
one
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda
messy
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Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma
to
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese
friend
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins
your
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections then
finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to biol for
15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the time is just
throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as the tea steeps.
Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before bed with fresh
ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about those sleep aids, this
drink will give you a very good nights sleep.
MT
Thanks Michael,
The ginger drink at night sounds good...except for the milk part.
John
John,

You gotta try young ginger caramel sometimes. You can find them in the
oriental grocery store's sweet section. It goes great with hot tea.
It's very easy to make too, if you have the inclination. Buy young
ginger, the type that you can snap off easily. Scape off the skin, then
slice it thin at 45 degree angle. If one prefers less intense flavor,
dip the slices into cold water and rinse them a few times - I use them
as is. Caramel the sugar, then put the ginger in and stir thoroughly.
Sprinkle in some roasted sesame seeds, if you don't have it, no big
deal. Let it cool down and store it in a glass jar. You serve them as
snack when you drink hot tea. Save some for me!
Cheers,

John
John Sorell
2006-09-04 19:06:13 UTC
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MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend
one this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea,
which
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
Post by Tashi
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of
heart. It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is
probably the root cause of all modern ailments) and full of
anti oxidants. MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get
the loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20
bucks per ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea,
add hot water in for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the
impurity and dirt, yest dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it
sit for 2 minutes and start drinking. Add hot water as needed.
You can go 3 or 4 rounds with
one
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the
tea as it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling
before you add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup,
pour hot water on top of the tea pot every now and then to keep
it hot. It kinda
messy
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma
to
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese
friend
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
Post by John Nguyen
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the
mornings, with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this.
When out and about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one
in this country can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins
your
Post by Tashi
Post by John Sorell
Post by Tashi
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take
ginger and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is
said by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons
in meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece?
What ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections
then finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to
biol for 15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the
time is just throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as
the tea steeps. Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before
bed with fresh ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about
those sleep aids, this drink will give you a very good nights
sleep. MT
Thanks Michael,
The ginger drink at night sounds good...except for the milk part.
John
John,
You gotta try young ginger caramel sometimes. You can find them in the
oriental grocery store's sweet section. It goes great with hot tea.
It's very easy to make too, if you have the inclination. Buy young
ginger, the type that you can snap off easily. Scape off the skin,
then slice it thin at 45 degree angle. If one prefers less intense
flavor, dip the slices into cold water and rinse them a few times - I
use them as is. Caramel the sugar, then put the ginger in and stir
thoroughly. Sprinkle in some roasted sesame seeds, if you don't have
it, no big deal. Let it cool down and store it in a glass jar. You
serve them as snack when you drink hot tea. Save some for me!
Cheers,
John
Thanks John,

That sounds very good! I love fresh ginger and cook with it quite often.
I'll give this a try. Next time you are in the Pacific Northwest drop by
for some.

I recently purchased some white tea. Very interesting effect on me. I
felt like I was on speed. My mind was going a hundred miles an hour. I
haven't had it a second time, yet.

John S.
Alain Reiher
2006-09-04 17:58:01 UTC
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Post by John Nguyen
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MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma to
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese friend
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections then
finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to biol for
15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the time is just
throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as the tea steeps.
Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before bed with fresh
ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about those sleep aids, this
drink will give you a very good nights sleep.
MT
Now I got it ... MT stands for Master Tea!
Ginger is good!

Alain
Tashi
2006-09-05 00:31:08 UTC
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Now I got it ... MT stands for Master Tea!
Ginger is good!
Alain
I'll unveil the true identity of MT..... I made all the best
Rameriz guitars throughout the 60's a fact I've kept secret all these
years.... whoa! it feels good to finally let that out!
MT
Scott Daughtrey
2006-09-05 01:15:10 UTC
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MT
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Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma to
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese friend
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections then
finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to biol for
15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the time is just
throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as the tea steeps.
Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before bed with fresh
ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about those sleep aids, this
drink will give you a very good nights sleep.
MT
Now I got it ... MT stands for Master Tea!
Ginger is good!
Alain
Sounds almost like Chai tea.

Scott
Alain Reiher
2006-09-05 03:52:47 UTC
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MT
Post by John Nguyen
Wow, your tea ritual is more like a homemade cookie recipe,
yummy! I wonder what hardcore tea-drinkers would commend one
this. Then there is Bach........
John
Well John, my friends from England tell me I'm the only one in
America they've come across who can make a proper cup of tea, which
comes from being married to a Tibetan woman in my
youth.....Tibetans put butter and salt in their tea brick
tea....... absolutely delicious! It's not for the faint of heart.
It's a great substitute for nasty coffee, ( which is probably the
root cause of all modern ailments) and full of anti oxidants.
MT
Tashi,
In this case you ought to try green tea, if you haven't. Get the
loose tea, good one maybe on the expensive side - 15-20 bucks per
ounce. Use small clay tea pot, put 1/4 pot of tea, add hot water in
for 5 seconds then drain (to wash out the impurity and dirt, yest
dirt). Add hot water to the rim, let it sit for 2 minutes and start
drinking. Add hot water as needed. You can go 3 or 4 rounds with one
pot. The key is you don't want to add boiling water into the tea as
it would cook the tea. Wait till the water stop boiling before you
add it in. While waiting for your first tea cup, pour hot water on
top of the tea pot every now and then to keep it hot. It kinda messy
a little, but you get used to it. Your first cup would be pure
heaven, with the refreshing taste of greeen tea and the full aroma to
fill your fantasy. I quit coffee 5 years ago after my chinese friend
introduced me to his tea ritual, and I never looked back.
Cheers,
John
Thanks for the recipe! I do green tea with ginger in the afternoon
and evenings, and have my strong cup of black tea in the mornings,
with cream and sugar..... I'm still addicted to this. When out and
about I fall prey to the evils of coffee, as no one in this country
can make a good cup of tea in a restaurant.
The ginger BTW, is an alternative to aspirin, as ginger thins your
blood and has many more health benefits. One shouldn't take ginger
and aspirin at the same time.
In Tibet they always use ginger in the cooking of meat as it is said
by Tibetan doctors " ginger is the antidote to the poisons in
meat..... namely the bad cholesterol.
MT
Michael,
In what form do you use the ginger? Grated, minced, one piece? What
ration per tea?
Thanks,
John Sorell
John, I think fresh is the best. I peel the ginger and then cut
across the hair like fibers in about an eight of an inch sections then
finely chop it. To get the full effects of ginger it needs to biol for
15 minutes or so. That being said, what I do most of the time is just
throw about a half a teaspoon of ginger power in as the tea steeps.
Another, good ginger drink is a cup of milk before bed with fresh
ginger, cardamon, and nutmeg...... forget about those sleep aids, this
drink will give you a very good nights sleep.
MT
Now I got it ... MT stands for Master Tea!
Ginger is good!
Alain
Sounds almost like Chai tea.
Scott
Tashi is right ... Green tea is good and full of anti-occident (Hum! oxi) I
use to drink quite a lot of it. Went back to coffee (a full cup of
percolator every morning) and ... it's not the best.
I lover ginger too! Ginger ice cream is my fav!

Alain
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