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Nothing ruins a good cup of tea like over-steeping the leaves. To achieve optimal taste every time, steep your favorite teas in the Smacha Tea Yi Xing Autobrewer, the easiest way to brew high quality tea without experiencing any bitterness or astringencies no matter what distractions arise Read More
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Nov 24, 2014
We’ve submitted our order for Smacha Tea Yi Xing Clay Autobrewer shortly after the drop ended.
Now that the order has been placed, Smacha Tea is preparing it for shipment. In the meantime, we will also be getting our warehouse ready to handle the reshipment of the product to everyone as soon as it arrives.
Expect an update from us on 12/03 or sooner if something comes up.
Now that the order has been placed, Smacha Tea is preparing it for shipment. In the meantime, we will also be getting our warehouse ready to handle the reshipment of the product to everyone as soon as it arrives.
Expect an update from us on 12/03 or sooner if something comes up.
NoThankYou
87
Nov 21, 2014
Smacha is ultra-premium quality, everything about that place is immaculate. $35 is a good price for a Yi Xing clay autobrewer - sure, they come cheaper, but there is a point of diminishing return on either end of the scale. This is the sweet spot.
Jeff and Jason are not only humble experts, but genuine hosts as well.
Jeff and Jason are not only humble experts, but genuine hosts as well.
Smacha
11
Smacha Tea
Nov 21, 2014
NoThankYouThank you for your kind words. We are constantly striving to improve our knowledge and service to better serve tea lovers and achieve our goal of making real tea accessible and hope more people can enjoy the health and happiness from drinking good tea.
Nikolaj_Hult
0
Nov 20, 2014
How long will shipping take to Denmark, as i am considdering buying this for a christmas present
CubeMammal
47
Nov 19, 2014
Interesting concept. I'd rather not peruse the patent so perhaps Jeffrey could reply to this. How does it work exactly? I see it being called a 'drip system', which indicates that the stainless steel mesh unit drips over the entire 2.5 minutes. I wonder how this affects the tea? Normally a steep occurs with all the tea at one go, here the early part of the drip will have no steep, and only the last drop will have the entire steep. From this I can conclude that it will give a lighter, less steeped tea than using a conventional method. For this then you'd want to compensate by using more (expensive in my case) leaves, and even then the steep won't be exactly the same as the regular method. Looking at the recommended tea quantities I see 2-3 times the usual amount of tea which would support this idea. That's not necessarily bad, as it might allow for re-steepings, if you into doing that with your tea.
If you don't re-steep, since the caffeine is generally released the most quickly this might indicate you'll have a more caffeinated liquor than normal.
Please check me on this if I'm not stating the steeping method correctly, thanks.
If you don't re-steep, since the caffeine is generally released the most quickly this might indicate you'll have a more caffeinated liquor than normal.
Please check me on this if I'm not stating the steeping method correctly, thanks.
CubeMammal
47
Nov 21, 2014
Thank you Jeffrey.
The other point I'd make is on getting the right water temperature. Preheating (my usual method) wouldn't work very well due to the auto drip system, so you'd have to pour higher than wanted water with an estimate of what it cools down to after the pot warms up. This varies on the vessel, for example to get 180 on my Bone China cup (work tea) I pour around 200, knowing it will reach 180 (by measurement) after about 30 seconds. This being clay will require higher temperature, maybe boiling.
I'd just point out the difficulty with that being if you do quick re-steeps the method won't work (residual heat in the pot) and that taking this approach imparts a different character into the tea. I don't prefer it, which is why I pre-heat. Of course this all only applies to high quality greens, with black you'd want boiling so would need to do the preheating (and perhaps Puerh, a tea I detest and have forgotten the parameters for).
At any rate, again interesting concept but will take some care to get the best cup from.
The other point I'd make is on getting the right water temperature. Preheating (my usual method) wouldn't work very well due to the auto drip system, so you'd have to pour higher than wanted water with an estimate of what it cools down to after the pot warms up. This varies on the vessel, for example to get 180 on my Bone China cup (work tea) I pour around 200, knowing it will reach 180 (by measurement) after about 30 seconds. This being clay will require higher temperature, maybe boiling.
I'd just point out the difficulty with that being if you do quick re-steeps the method won't work (residual heat in the pot) and that taking this approach imparts a different character into the tea. I don't prefer it, which is why I pre-heat. Of course this all only applies to high quality greens, with black you'd want boiling so would need to do the preheating (and perhaps Puerh, a tea I detest and have forgotten the parameters for).
At any rate, again interesting concept but will take some care to get the best cup from.
Smacha
11
Smacha Tea
Nov 21, 2014
CubeMammalThank you very much for your feedback and comments. Temperture is always a concern, with the clay I do recommend pre heating the vessels. The autobrewer is built for the majority of people in mind with a busy lifestyle, and acheives the goal very well, though in search for the perfect cup of tea is something for each individual to uncover. For the clay autobrwer I would recommend sticking with Oolong and Pu erh teas. You other method you use at work might be the best option for your green teas.
In the meanwhile, I hope you have much good tea around to enjoy during this cold season and hope you have a chance to come see one of our stores in the near future for a cup of tea.
In the meanwhile, I hope you have much good tea around to enjoy during this cold season and hope you have a chance to come see one of our stores in the near future for a cup of tea.
Greywind
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Keyboard Club Member
Nov 17, 2014
I'm still on the fence... As an oolong tea fan I admire such fancy things, but is it worth the price? Cmon, push me in the right direction with this one.
And what about packaging? Would it survive a long trip without being shattered?
Smacha
11
Smacha Tea
Nov 18, 2014
GreywindThank you for your comment. If you are an oolong tea lover and stick to one type of tea and want to experience how a yixing brewer can improve the taste of your tea over time, this is a great place to start, before heavily investing in an artist Yixing teapot. For genuine purple yixing clay, this is very affordable. It makes everyday tea preparation more convenient and taste great without over brewing your tea.
It will survive any shipping distance, all our products have several inches of padding.
It will survive any shipping distance, all our products have several inches of padding.
Smacha
11
Smacha Tea
Nov 18, 2014
Thanks for your comment, It will survive any shipping distance, all our products have several inches of padding. And shipped to us in their orginal packaging.
Smacha
11
Smacha Tea
Nov 16, 2014
Thank you all for your questions and concerns.
Here at Smacha, Jason Chen has been in 15 + year partnerships with Ji Yang Corp. and Fu Guang Corp. who are some of the leading yixing and teaware producers in China. The Autobrewers were produced under Fu Guang Corp. using the yixing clay reserves of Ji Yang Corp. and our genuine purple (Zi Sha) yixing clay.
This brewer holds about 8oz of liquid.
The smaller brewer is only about 1.5 minutes to steep. It controls the timing for you, so you only have to focus on the water temperature and tea measurement for the type of tea you are brewing.
Example: (1.5 minute continuous dripping steeps) These are guidelines and can be adjusted for stronger or lighter flavours. Tie Kuan Yin Oolong : 7 grams : 195-200F Ripe Pu erh : 6 grams : 200-205F Mao Feng Green : 4 grams : 180-185F
Any other questions feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your time.
Jeffrey McIntosh Project Manager Smacha Tea Corp.
Ji Yang – Yixing, China
Ji Yang Company was founded over 20 years ago and specializes in Yixing wares and accessories. Jason Chen met the owner, Mr. Xu, over 16 years ago when Ji Yang was still a small company of only 6 employees. Sensing the passion Mr. Xu had for his craft and seeing the quality of his works, Jason and Mr. Xu became great friends and business partners, and grew their businesses together. Ji Yang is now one of the most successful Yixing clay companies in Yixing city. They have access to authentic clay reserves of Yixing clay, and work with some of the most renowned potters in China. Ji Yang has also begun working in fine handmade glass. Ji Yang produces traditional and modern teaware under their own name and produces teawares for many other companies.
Fuguang – Anhui, China
Fuguang Company’s owner Mr. Wu and Jason Chen have worked together as business partners for over a decade. Fuguang has produced porcelain, clay, steel, glass and plastic wares for the past 30 years and is now company of over 3,000 employees. Fuguang is the largest producer of cups in China, capable of producing as much as 10,000 cups a day. Fuguang producese under their own label, and creates unique wares for many other companies worldwide, including Smacha. Fuguang is known for their progressive and innovative techniques. Mr. Wu is also focused on helping his employees and customers maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle and he makes it a point to use his success to assist students in rural areas in China.
Here at Smacha, Jason Chen has been in 15 + year partnerships with Ji Yang Corp. and Fu Guang Corp. who are some of the leading yixing and teaware producers in China. The Autobrewers were produced under Fu Guang Corp. using the yixing clay reserves of Ji Yang Corp. and our genuine purple (Zi Sha) yixing clay.
This brewer holds about 8oz of liquid.
The smaller brewer is only about 1.5 minutes to steep. It controls the timing for you, so you only have to focus on the water temperature and tea measurement for the type of tea you are brewing.
Example: (1.5 minute continuous dripping steeps) These are guidelines and can be adjusted for stronger or lighter flavours. Tie Kuan Yin Oolong : 7 grams : 195-200F Ripe Pu erh : 6 grams : 200-205F Mao Feng Green : 4 grams : 180-185F
Any other questions feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your time.
Jeffrey McIntosh Project Manager Smacha Tea Corp.
Ji Yang – Yixing, China
Ji Yang Company was founded over 20 years ago and specializes in Yixing wares and accessories. Jason Chen met the owner, Mr. Xu, over 16 years ago when Ji Yang was still a small company of only 6 employees. Sensing the passion Mr. Xu had for his craft and seeing the quality of his works, Jason and Mr. Xu became great friends and business partners, and grew their businesses together. Ji Yang is now one of the most successful Yixing clay companies in Yixing city. They have access to authentic clay reserves of Yixing clay, and work with some of the most renowned potters in China. Ji Yang has also begun working in fine handmade glass. Ji Yang produces traditional and modern teaware under their own name and produces teawares for many other companies.
Fuguang – Anhui, China
Fuguang Company’s owner Mr. Wu and Jason Chen have worked together as business partners for over a decade. Fuguang has produced porcelain, clay, steel, glass and plastic wares for the past 30 years and is now company of over 3,000 employees. Fuguang is the largest producer of cups in China, capable of producing as much as 10,000 cups a day. Fuguang producese under their own label, and creates unique wares for many other companies worldwide, including Smacha. Fuguang is known for their progressive and innovative techniques. Mr. Wu is also focused on helping his employees and customers maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle and he makes it a point to use his success to assist students in rural areas in China.
Sorryboss
27
Nov 15, 2014
Any specific details on the size of this? How much liquid can it hold? Looks really really tiny!
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