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by Noonie
Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Travel
Topic: Travelling to New York City
Replies: 22
Views: 16490

Re: Travelling to New York City

Couldn’t agree more about time well spent at Puerh Brooklyn. I’m back in NYC (started this thread a year ago!) and decided I wanted to try some Sheng. Really, really enjoyed it (the tea, ambience and the friendly staff). Noonie looking forward to hearing more about your NYC tea hopping 🍃. Had a gre...
by Noonie
Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: Travel
Topic: Travelling to New York City
Replies: 22
Views: 16490

Re: Travelling to New York City

Couldn’t agree more about time well spent at Puerh Brooklyn. I’m back in NYC (started this thread a year ago!) and decided I wanted to try some Sheng. Really, really enjoyed it (the tea, ambience and the friendly staff).
by Noonie
Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where Do You Go For High Quality?
Replies: 35
Views: 16959

Re: Where Do You Go For High Quality?

I have not searched for books, since I assume they would be in Chinese. Maybe Bok knows better. The global tea huts publications which can be downloaded once they are old, are probably the only English-language source with some sort of helpful information – if one can blend out the sectarian-culty-...
by Noonie
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Specialist or Generalist (Tea Enjoyment)
Replies: 6
Views: 3600

Re: Specialist or Generalist (Tea Enjoyment)

Thanks for sharing @Bok.

I’m more of a green tea enthusiast, though I do like Taiwanese oolong. But I’m continually experimenting.
by Noonie
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Specialist or Generalist (Tea Enjoyment)
Replies: 6
Views: 3600

Specialist or Generalist (Tea Enjoyment)

I’m curious to know whether you like to dabble in many types of tea, or whether you prefer only a few teas. How this has changed over the years, and what drives your decisions. I’m thinking along the lines of Chinese green, Japanese green, Chinese oolong, Taiwanese oolong, Pu-erh raw/ripe, black, et...
by Noonie
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tea when you travel
Replies: 22
Views: 16729

Re: tea when you travel

I generally buy green tea bags from MaikoTea. They taste good enough. I step twice. Very convenient! If I wanted a tea that was not available in a bag, I would either make my own tea bags with filters, or being a mug with infuser. Depends on the trip. For the Caribbean islands with the family, hauli...
by Noonie
Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Organizing Tea Gatherings
Replies: 4
Views: 2898

Re: Organizing Tea Gatherings

Meetup.com is also another great way to get started with something like that--either by looking for a tea group in your area, or if there isn't one, starting yourself. Check out the New York Tea Society... we usually meet at least once a week. :D Bit of a drive from Toronto :lol: But I’m actually i...
by Noonie
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Organizing Tea Gatherings
Replies: 4
Views: 2898

Organizing Tea Gatherings

I've been drinking loose leaf tea for 10 years or so, and I would like to be more involved with tea...beyond drinking it! One idea I had was to organize a tea gathering. The problem is I don't know anyone who enjoys tea the way I do. For example, at work I often have Sencha that I brew in my 120ml c...
by Noonie
Sun May 19, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: Your day in matcha
Replies: 292
Views: 163696

Re: Your day in matcha

I love the photos! I had Matcha this morning before my bike ride. When you wake up at 5am and will be riding by 5:45 Matcha is a helpful kick-starter, but to me it’s still a gentle release of caffeine. It’s usually a fast session for me, but I’ve got it down to an art and science. Not with it in the...
by Noonie
Thu May 02, 2019 5:40 am
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: SHINCHA 2019!
Replies: 130
Views: 63115

Re: SHINCHA 2019!

I placed an order with Maiko last night. I had also noticed the strangely low prices, and as of a few weeks ago the crazy expensive shipping costs, however, the shipping was more reasonable this time.

Chip - I will let you know how the Kinari tastes ;-)
by Noonie
Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Tea with other Interests
Replies: 18
Views: 9333

Re: Combining Tea with other Interests

Thanks for sharing so far! I agree that sensory overload needs looking out for...when I’m working from home I may step a tea way too long as I’m distracted with an email or something.
by Noonie
Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Tea with other Interests
Replies: 18
Views: 9333

Re: Combining Tea with other Interests

I read while drinking my tea. I primarily read fantasy. And even better is a good book and grandpa styling some green tea in the bathtub. Cause the relaxation from the tea combined with the relaxation from the bath is a fabulous stress reliever. Plus, the steam from the bath really helps with tasti...
by Noonie
Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Tea with other Interests
Replies: 18
Views: 9333

Combining Tea with other Interests

Although I consider enthusiasm for quality tea as more than an interest or hobby, what other personal interests do you combine as part of your tea experience? I like listening to music while going through a tea session, and as a cyclist I also enjoy watching cycling adventures on YouTube during tea ...
by Noonie
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: For Sale - Wuyi and Dan Cong
Replies: 3
Views: 2963

Re: For Sale - Wuyi and Dan Cong

Sorry for the delay, here are the details...all viewable at http://www.taotealeaf.com Shui Xian Lao Cong Oolong - Premium (250g bag and 25g bag) $81 value Rou Hui Oolong - Premium (25g bag) $9 value Phoenix Dan Cong Almond - Premium (100g vag) $57 value Bags are unopened. Prices above are in Canadia...
by Noonie
Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: For Sale - Wuyi and Dan Cong
Replies: 3
Views: 2963

For Sale - Wuyi and Dan Cong

I have some Wuyi and Dan Cong purchased from Tao Tea Leaf in Toronto. I purchased the Wuyi around June 2018 and the Dan Cong December 2018. I’ll follow up with the specific tea names and prices. But for now I just want to check if there is any interest. I’ve never sold tea, and never sold anything r...