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by Tillerman
Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Tillerman Tea
Replies: 76
Views: 37567

Re: Tillerman Tea

Dear friends in tea, After nearly a quarter of a century of involvement with the teas of Taiwan, and 17 years of operating Tillerman Tea, the time has come to say goodbye. Tillerman was founded on the principle of direct sourcing. And that meant regular trips to Taiwan to meet with growers and produ...
by Tillerman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Tillerman Tea
Replies: 76
Views: 37567

Re: Tillerman Tea

AT LONG LAST!! Supply chain holdups have been overcome, finally. The first selection of winter 2022 tea has arrived and is in stock! These include the unroasted gaoshan tea and two of the Dong Ding teas. Unfortunately, the tea from Laoshi has not arrived yet but will soon. Visit https://tillermantea...
by Tillerman
Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: What Oolong Are You Drinking
Replies: 2775
Views: 1513325

Re: What Oolong Are You Drinking

Thank you for @Ethan Kurland for your kind comments.
by Tillerman
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: What Oolong Are You Drinking
Replies: 2775
Views: 1513325

Re: What Oolong Are You Drinking

Hi Victoria , when comparing TGY to Dong Ding, look at the way the acid in the tea hits your tongue. The TGY should give a sharp line of acidity that hits at the base of the tongue and moves forward. With the Dong Ding, the acid is higher in the mouth and not as sharp. I'm not good at most of the no...
by Tillerman
Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Tillerman Tea
Replies: 76
Views: 37567

Re: Tillerman Tea

THEY'VE ARRIVED! The Spring 2022 teas are now in stock and will be available on our website this weekend. We have three teas from Laoshi : the new Dong Ding as well as two roasted gaoshan teas. The first is a Meishan and the second is a new tea - a Chileshan . Andy (Chen Kuan Lin) has again provide...
by Tillerman
Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: talkin' tie guan yin
Replies: 26
Views: 12109

Re: talkin' tie guan yin

@StoneLadle did you actually try the tea from Zhen Tea in Ottawa? I have and I completely disagree with your comment. @teaformeplease's description is right on the money.
by Tillerman
Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:46 am
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: What Oolong Are You Drinking
Replies: 2775
Views: 1513325

Re: What Oolong Are You Drinking

@Andrew S, Laoshi will be thrilled when I pass along your comments. Thank you so much.
by Tillerman
Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: What Oolong Are You Drinking
Replies: 2775
Views: 1513325

Re: What Oolong Are You Drinking

@harrison1986, Thank you very much for your kind comments.
by Tillerman
Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Tillerman Tea
Replies: 76
Views: 37567

Re: Tillerman Tea

Very happy to announce that the very fine Winter 2021 tea from Laoshi is now available. We are offering the exceptionally priced Dong Ding and the lightly roasted Alishan. Check these out on our website Tillerman Tea and remember that North American shipping is ALWAYS free; every order, every time.
by Tillerman
Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Vendor Discussion & Recommendation
Topic: Rec. Request: US/American Tea Vendors
Replies: 10
Views: 3368

Re: Rec. Request: US/American Tea Vendors

teanik , Wow, thank you so much for your very flattering comments! I will do my best to live up to them. As to having very fine teas in the selection, all credit must go to the growers and producers with whom I work; they are a fabulous bunch who, over the years, have moved from being suppliers to ...
by Tillerman
Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Tillerman Tea
Replies: 76
Views: 37567

Re: Tillerman Tea

They have arrived! The Winter 2021 gaoshan are now in stock - along with a first rate Roasted Phoenix Village Dong Ding Oolong. Order before December 16th to ensure arrival by Christmas
by Tillerman
Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Tillerman Tea
Replies: 76
Views: 37567

Re: Tillerman Tea

The Tillerman's taking a Road Trip - Last shipping day before Christmas is December 16th. Normal shipping resumes on December 30th.
by Tillerman
Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: talkin' tie guan yin
Replies: 26
Views: 12109

Re: talkin' tie guan yin

For excellent high roasted TGY try the Muzha TGY from Taiwan. Choose carefully for a lot of the leaf out there is not TGY at all but rather qing xin. As always, look for reputable growers.
by Tillerman
Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: Lets talk about Da Yu Ling
Replies: 60
Views: 38288

Re: Lets talk about Da Yu Ling

Benjamin is absolutely correct. Spring bottom up, Winter top down (these are rules of thumb, of course) but with climate change the differences between Spring and Winter are becoming much harder to detect. Growers and tea makers producing a "fresh" style tend to harvest earlier whereas producers ma...
by Tillerman
Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: Lets talk about Da Yu Ling
Replies: 60
Views: 38288

Re: Lets talk about Da Yu Ling

Lishan or even good Shanlinxi is a much better deal than DYL in terms of cost:performance. Often mentioned already, but still worth emphasising. We also should bear in mind the the "best" DYL from gardens above 2500m, no linger exist. Modern DYL has no elevation advantage over the highest grown Lis...