Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A Chance Introduction to a Founder of Gurung Natural Himalayan Teas
Today I met Manqing Lee, one of the two ladies who founded Gurung Natural Himalayan Teas Initiative, which supports poverty alleviation and empowerment in Nepalese Villages. It was a fascinating talk ranging from Nepal to Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mailand China. I also tried three of their herbal, “Ayurvedic” teas and my favorite turned…
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Fèng Jiǔ Dà Jīn Zhēn Diān Hóng Chá, 凤九大金针滇红茶, Feng Jiu Golden Needle Yunnan Black Tea
C. sinensis “big leaf”; Fengqing, Yunnan, 1600m; Spring 2019, buds only; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá, #Tea, #茶, #Chá. The dry leaves are thick, golden, furry, large buds with occasional black tinging, and a pleasantly pungent, spicy, blackcurrant aroma. The wet leaves are a burnt umber brown colour, thick and spongy with a spicy, sweet, molasses, and…
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茶笔 Chá Bǐ – The Tea Pen
Today I launched my Tea Blog under the name, “茶笔 Chá Bǐ – The Tea Pen.” For quite some time it has been operating under the functional name of #TodaysTea but my aim for the blog is for it to be more than just a collection of Hashtag postings. So, What is The Tea Pen? Writing and…
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Content with Content Creation in this new Societal Media Space?
When I was a lad, in the late 60’s to mid 80’s of late last century, The Media consisted of Broadsheets and Magazines (print media) Radio, and TV. Public discourse and input into political discussion took place through broadcasts, Letters to the Editor, Town Hall meetings, and the Ballot Box. With the exception of Letters…
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What Happened to Tsc Tempest Photography?
Nothing. We’re still here. Quietly working on a major project which produces almost daily updates. That Project? “Today’s Tea” is the working title. Tsc Tempest Photography took off in a major way when I started freelancing in Hanoi, Vietnam. After 4 years in Hanoi, I and my family relocated to Hamburg, Germany. Hamburg is a…
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Havin’ a bit of fun
I decided to play around with an old Australian Folk Song, “Flash Jack from Gundagai,” and wondered what if someone parodied it as a jingle for Bundaberg Rum? #Bundaberg, #BundabergRum, #BundyRum, #FlashJackTheBunndyGuy,
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Fèng Huáng Yā ShǐXiāng Wū Lóng Chá, 凤凰鸭屎香乌龙茶, Phoenix Duck Shit Fragrance Oolong Tea
Spring, 2017; var. yashixiang; Lingtou, Fubin, Raoping; Chaozhou, Guangdong; leaves only, no buds (xiao cai mian, small opening), dancong, nongxiang roast, oolong; 1400m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá, #TeaDay.Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 10-15sec.@90deg. C Dry leaf aroma: scantily pungent, stone fruit, black dates, raisins, taunting hints of wood smoke, aromatic;Wet leaf aroma: fragrant, aromatic, spicy, long pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried…
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Fenghuang Ya Shi Xiang Wulong Cha, Phoenix Duck Shit Fragrance Oolong Tea
Now we are leaving behind the ball rolled Oolongs and will move into the dark and mysterious world of medium to strong oxidized teas. #TodaysTea – Spring, 2017; var. yashixiang; Lingtou, Fubin, Raoping; Chaozhou, Guangdong; leaves only, no buds (xiao cai mian, small opening), dancong, nongxiang roast, oolong; 1400m; Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 25-30sec.@95deg. C;Dry…
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Feng Huang Ya Shi Xiang Tea. Phoenix Mountain “Duck Shit” Fragrance Tea
#TodaysTea: Spring, 2017; var. yashixiang; Lintou Village, Chaozhou, Guandong; small leaves, no buds, oolong; 1300-1400m Dry Leaves: scantily pungent, evasive, elusive, taunting hints of wood smokeWet Leaves: spicy, long pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, horseradish, fragrant, aromaticLiquor: buttery/creamy, peppery, mildly astringent, delicate, xmas biscuit, prickly ashAroma: elusive, vague, a touch of unripe white peach, late elusive hints…
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MoMA – Seeing Through Pictures
Well today, I finally completed an Online course with New York’s, Museum of Modern Art and I am very happy to have completed it. The course was hosted (delivered) by Cousera who’s Support Services have proved to be outstanding indeed. The course itself was well structured, with ample video resources and written resources. The written resources DO…
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