Lots of people will agree to that, as long as their stock is not too big (can't expect 50 samples for 100RMB, for example...)
They're very willing to give you a bit of a discount too if you're buying more.
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That's a great idea TwoDogs: I'll definitely give that a shot! I seem to be able to get myself understood with Google Translate. They probably think I'm dyslexic or something with the translation errors I make
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You could start every conversation, "Pardon my sloppy grammar, I am really, really drunk. Do you offer tea samples?"jayinhk wrote: They probably think I'm dyslexic or something with the translation errors I make
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that might be worth trying just for the heck of it.
In all seriousness though, the samples idea is a great one. I hear the vendors do throw in samples anyway, so let's see what I get. I'm expecting my cakes to arrive tomorrow!
In all seriousness though, the samples idea is a great one. I hear the vendors do throw in samples anyway, so let's see what I get. I'm expecting my cakes to arrive tomorrow!
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They normally throw in some samples. You can also ask them for ones you're interested in. If you buy something from them, they'll almost always oblige, unless it's a really high priced cake.
There are also guys selling sample packs sometimes.
There are also guys selling sample packs sometimes.
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Ah yeah, I've seen the sample packs for sale. Taobao really is a treasure trove of tea, although I'm quite enjoying visiting the local stores and buying small amounts to try. There really is an overwhelming amount of tea right in HK!
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Like Marshaln mentioned, there is a lack of good younger cakes in HK. But, there is also a lack of good younger cakes on Taobao. Good young cakes are not easy to find. Visiting local stores is the way to go.jayinhk wrote:Ah yeah, I've seen the sample packs for sale. Taobao really is a treasure trove of tea, although I'm quite enjoying visiting the local stores and buying small amounts to try. There really is an overwhelming amount of tea right in HK!
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If you're living in China / HK and want super cheap Pu Erh that tastes better than Tuo Cha and has some Qi:
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1 ... 2402002637
Can't really beat 30RMB for 2 cakes, but thats not really something for the connoisseurs.
Bought the 118RMB package a couple months ago as I just wanted some Pu Erh to drink.
This cake is nothing special and not better than the 15RMB cake:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z ... 0130560759
Threw this one away because it was tasting kinda musty moldy:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z ... 0130646281
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1 ... 2402002637
Can't really beat 30RMB for 2 cakes, but thats not really something for the connoisseurs.
Bought the 118RMB package a couple months ago as I just wanted some Pu Erh to drink.
This cake is nothing special and not better than the 15RMB cake:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z ... 0130560759
Threw this one away because it was tasting kinda musty moldy:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z ... 0130646281
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Nope, never tried them. Haiwan is a dime a dozen on Taobao though...
Taken off the rack already, but I tried it, and it's not very good. Tea vendor friend said she suspects it's Simao material. It certainly doesn't taste like Yiwu, which is what is advertised
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z ... 4708513033
Taken off the rack already, but I tried it, and it's not very good. Tea vendor friend said she suspects it's Simao material. It certainly doesn't taste like Yiwu, which is what is advertised
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z ... 4708513033
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Can someone please help tell what the story behind this 2010 Laotongzhi tea? Thank you.
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1 ... 7557409067
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1 ... 7557409067
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Wah, expensive. Cooked pu. Supposedly nice material, but it's cooked, soo...135F2 wrote:Can someone please help tell what the story behind this 2010 Laotongzhi tea? Thank you.
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1 ... 7557409067
Using some formula from a 2005 award winner, but that's pretty much meaningless.
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There is no picture of the actual cake. Automatic fail.
Also, no reasonably new shu is worth that much. Even Sanhetang doesn't charge more than a bit over $200 for '08 shu/bing. This price is roughly what a 90's Nantian 8582 costs.
Ooooooh bugger it.
This is what a nice Sanhetang 2012 Guafengzhai or Wangonzhai sheng costs. In prettier wrappers. Nobody sane pays $300 for new shu.
Also, no reasonably new shu is worth that much. Even Sanhetang doesn't charge more than a bit over $200 for '08 shu/bing. This price is roughly what a 90's Nantian 8582 costs.
Ooooooh bugger it.
This is what a nice Sanhetang 2012 Guafengzhai or Wangonzhai sheng costs. In prettier wrappers. Nobody sane pays $300 for new shu.