Takumi's Journals
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Redesigning the Japanese Home
General
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A Good Time Had by All!
Welcome to my residence and... have some tea:
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:: I prefer Lapsang Souchong Tea ::
Lapsang Souchong is treasured for its unique smoky flavor and aroma, which is
achieved through drying the tea leaves over pine log fires.
True to the nature of a good Smoked Lapsang, this tea is strong with smoky (pine)
fragrance and taste. The lingering aftertaste has a somewhat cooling effect on
the tongue. The infusion is a clear amber-red.
Legend claims that the smoking process was discovered by accident.
During the Qing dynasty, an army unit passing through Xingcun (Star Village)
camped in a tea factory filled with fresh leaves awaiting processing. When the
soldiers left and the workers could get back into the premises, they realized
that to arrive at market in time, it was too late to dry the leaves
in the usual way. So they lit open fires of pine wood to hasten the drying.
Not only did the tea reach the market in time, but the smoked pine flavor created
a sensation!
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As you wander through you will discover places that serve me well. In the Garden I can be found tending my exotic plants by the reflective pool. Three horses are in my Stables: two are gifts and one I've had for many years. Early mornings you'll find me in my Temple meditating - I would be honored if you would join me.
Avatar is stock AW with coloring by me; Temple pic is a public domain image via WikiPedia, edited in Photoshop to fit.
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All Posts (31) Messages posted by Takumi
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Takumi's 6 Groups
Complete List of Takumi's 6 Groups
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