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- 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...
- 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).
- 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-...
- 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.
I’m more of a green tea enthusiast, though I do like Taiwanese oolong. But I’m continually experimenting.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
Chip - I will let you know how the Kinari tastes
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...