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- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:59 am
- Forum: Oolong Tea
- Topic: Characteristics of good gaoshan?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 27597
Re: Characteristics of good gaoshan?
I was told that spring tea is coming in next week. I'll have a shipment of tea from the same vendor. Bok and others can correct me if I'm wrong... but spring tea being released in the first week of April seems very early for gaoshan. I never want to say never, but typically I would expect picking t...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:58 am
- Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
- Topic: Leafy Green Tea
- Replies: 54
- Views: 31993
Re: Leafy Green Tea
We got written up in the Providence Journal!
Article is about my wife and Leafy Green and also includes a video / recipes to enjoy matcha in two unique ways: Matcha Affogato and Matcha Sparkler.
I hope everybody enjoys
Article is about my wife and Leafy Green and also includes a video / recipes to enjoy matcha in two unique ways: Matcha Affogato and Matcha Sparkler.
I hope everybody enjoys
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:21 pm
- Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
- Topic: Leafy Green Tea
- Replies: 54
- Views: 31993
Re: Leafy Green Tea
Hi everybody! I hope your weeks are off to a good start. Unfortunately, ours is not. Last night, the Leafy Green instagram account mysteriously disappeared! We are trying to work with IG/FB to bring it back, but don't have high hopes. In the meantime, we have created @LeafyGreen.Tea on Instagram . I...
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:43 am
- Forum: Travel
- Topic: Drinking and buying tea in Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9553
Re: Drinking and buying tea in Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur
If you're going to be in Taichung, definitely reach out to Hua Yin Chen. My wife speaks with him practically daily, so if you have any issues with communication or otherwise, just let me know. As for Wistaria - it is a nice experience, but massively overpriced for the quality of tea in my opinion. G...
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:43 pm
- Forum: Storage & Organization
- Topic: Vacuum Sealers?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 30175
Re: Vacuum sealers?
As for what vendors do, I doubt many use inert gas. Florent of Thes du Japon is the only one I know doing this. He vacuum sealed up until recently. Thanks for the info. Still, regarding what vendors do, I rarely see chinese greens that have the air vacuumed out since it would crush the delicate lea...
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: Travel
- Topic: Japan Spring Trip
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14068
Re: Japan Spring Trip
If you're in the Kyoto area, do check out Obubu as Debunix mentioned. Also, it may interesting to check out Tsuen Tea house, the oldest tea house in the world, founded in..... 1160.
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Combining Tea with other Interests
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9408
Re: Combining Tea with other Interests
Starcraft II and Dota II for me.Shine Magical wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:37 pmI play League of Legends. Same username too!
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:36 pm
- Forum: Oolong Tea
- Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
- Replies: 31
- Views: 17764
Re: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
I never had an incorrect order until relatively recently. I ordered something like 150g of medium roast and 50-100g of light roast. The quantities were mixed up and i received 100g of medium roast and 150g of light roast. It's not a huge deal cause i like the light roast a lot, but i would have lik...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:28 am
- Forum: Vendor Discussion & Recommendation
- Topic: favorite Gaoshan (high mountain) vendor
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13305
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:09 am
- Forum: Oolong Tea
- Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
- Replies: 31
- Views: 17764
Re: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
If you're in the US: www.leafygreentea.com (ships from US. Full disclosure - my wife is the founder of Leafy Green).
If you're outside of the US: www.2088taiwan.com (ships from Taiwan).
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: Oolong Tea
- Topic: Yancha issues
- Replies: 58
- Views: 30558
Re: Yancha issues
I think perhaps some of the confusion has to do with a lack of definition. We are discussing whether or not "top quality teas" are available in the West... but what are "top quality teas"? As an example, I once spoke with a Mao Feng farmer who had various grades of Mao Feng. We asked about his top g...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:09 am
- Forum: Oolong Tea
- Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
- Replies: 31
- Views: 17764
Re: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
Hi victoria! I should have posted more specifics about my own experience with these teas. I am specifically talking about what is typically medium oxidized and roasted, like an old fashioned dong ding. I usually buy from Floating Leaves. You have a good point when comparing this style to Wuyi and D...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: Oolong Tea
- Topic: What Oolong Are You Drinking
- Replies: 2784
- Views: 1530348
Re: What Oolong Are You Drinking
Yea, the winter harvest is fantastic this year, but with a much smaller yield than normal, sadly.Teachronicles wrote: ↑Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:44 amHaving some chen unroasted winter harvest and it is very good, I just had the spring recently and I like the winter better this year. There's cream, citrus and spice notes, really enjoying this one.
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:18 pm
- Forum: Blogs, Podcasts, & Vlogs
- Topic: Brewing time discussed on Medium
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6784
Re: Brewing time discussed on Medium
Recognising that boiling occurs at different temperatures depending upon altitude, I believe that oolong tea should be brewed with the hottest water available. Even 'greener' oolongs like TGY or a lishan? I definitely feel this way about roasted oolongs, but I typically do the 'greener' ones around...
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:03 pm
- Forum: Blogs, Podcasts, & Vlogs
- Topic: Brewing time discussed on Medium
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6784
Re: Brewing time discussed on Medium
Some teas, particularly yancha and other roasted oolongs, are meant to use water that is boiling. In fact, part of the reason why people buy clay teapots is because the tea retains the heat better than porcelain gaiwans, which keeps the water closer to boiling for longer. Additionally, if you are tr...