Thursday's TeaDay 5/01/08

by **Chip** » May 1st, '08, 21:53

by Chip » May 1st, '08, 21:53

daughteroftheKing wrote: Teasweetie -- I really like that Emerald Petals, too. A gentle green and not veggie tasting (I like asparagus, but not in my teacup )

lol...I like asparagus tea...and broccoli tea, etc...

I scraped the bottom of 3 tins of Japanese tea and had exactly enough for a session, freeing up 3 tins for shincha :wink:

It is decent, but it is like "leftover broccoli tea."

Last edited by Chip on May 1st, '08, 21:57, edited 1 time in total.

by **Chip** » May 1st, '08, 21:56

by Chip » May 1st, '08, 21:56

CynTEAa wrote: Now I have a Nepalese first flush. Light bodied, nice aroma, more fruity with a touch of floral and a a soft sweetness. A tad crisp but not astringent. Ahhhh - Spring!

Nepalese is not a tea too commonly mentioned, I have had a few Golden Nepal that were on par with many much more expensive Darjeelings.

Was this a sample you were trying?

BTW, makes really nice component to iced tea blends!

by **RussianSoul** » May 1st, '08, 22:16

by RussianSoul » May 1st, '08, 22:16

Finally! I stopped agonizing and ordered my shincha!

I can relax now...

by **Chip** » May 1st, '08, 22:18

by Chip » May 1st, '08, 22:18

RussianSoul wrote:Finally! I stopped agonizing and ordered my shincha!

I can relax now...

Great...confess and I will too...

by **RussianSoul** » May 1st, '08, 22:22

by RussianSoul » May 1st, '08, 22:22

Chip wrote:
RussianSoul wrote:Finally! I stopped agonizing and ordered my shincha!

I can relax now...

Great...confess and I will too...

Kirameki, Hatsumi and Fukamushi Supreme.

You?

by **Chip** » May 1st, '08, 22:28

by Chip » May 1st, '08, 22:28

RussianSoul wrote:
Chip wrote:
RussianSoul wrote:Finally! I stopped agonizing and ordered my shincha!

I can relax now...

Great...confess and I will too...

Kirameki, Hatsumi and Fukamushi Supreme.

You?

DITTO...that is on its way right now!!! Those are 3 good ones...this is your first shincha?

Other pre Os include Shincha Traditional, Fuka, Farmer, and Super premo from Hibiki (the SP was an accident, I wanted the premo but rushed and messed up...or did I????????

O-C additionally...Yutaka Midori and Miyabi

by **RussianSoul** » May 1st, '08, 22:48

by RussianSoul » May 1st, '08, 22:48

Wow! You had a field day with your shincha!

Yes, this is my first shincha. I am going to stop at these three. I am planning to get some first flush Chinese greens, so it will be a lot of new tea.

by **Space Samurai** » May 1st, '08, 23:04

by Space Samurai » May 1st, '08, 23:04

I paid off my camera with this paycheck, so next week I can order my shincha.

Today I had my first Bai Ji Guan (THANK YOU) and now I'm having some silver needle. I'm saving the very last of my fukamushicha for when I really need it.

by **Chip** » May 1st, '08, 23:47

by Chip » May 1st, '08, 23:47

RussianSoul wrote:Wow! You had a field day with your shincha!

Yes, this is my first shincha. I am going to stop at these three. I am planning to get some first flush Chinese greens, so it will be a lot of new tea.

Remember, you can put unopened greens in the fridge if they are heat sealed, foil bags...keeps them fresher longer!

by **mmsq3** » May 1st, '08, 23:50

by mmsq3 » May 1st, '08, 23:50

I checked Teas and Teaware, just because I love learning soo much about the different teas and whatnot! However, it is hard to pick.

by **CynTEAa** » May 2nd, '08, 08:39

by CynTEAa » May 2nd, '08, 08:39

Chip wrote:Nepalese is not a tea too commonly mentioned, I have had a few Golden Nepal that were on par with many much more expensive Darjeelings.

Was this a sample you were trying?

BTW, makes really nice component to iced tea blends!

Hey there, Chipster! Yes, one of several samples received. I agree good ones are on par with really nice Darjeelings. Will try the others and then play around with iced. Thanks for the suggestion!

Lots more cupping today. Wheeee![/list]

by **Chip** » May 2nd, '08, 16:12

by Chip » May 2nd, '08, 16:12

CynTEAa wrote:
Chip wrote:Nepalese is not a tea too commonly mentioned, I have had a few Golden Nepal that were on par with many much more expensive Darjeelings.

Was this a sample you were trying?

BTW, makes really nice component to iced tea blends!

Hey there, Chipster! Yes, one of several samples received. I agree good ones are on par with really nice Darjeelings. Will try the others and then play around with iced. Thanks for the suggestion!

Lots more cupping today. Wheeee![/list]

You sound giddy from all the testing. :lol:

Perhaps I should help you, I need "giddy..." :wink:

by **CynTEAa** » May 2nd, '08, 16:44

by CynTEAa » May 2nd, '08, 16:44

Chip wrote:You sound giddy from all the testing.

Perhaps I should help you, I need "giddy..."

Why, yes. Yes, I am. :wink:

by **Chip** » May 2nd, '08, 16:58

by Chip » May 2nd, '08, 16:58

CynTEAa wrote:
Chip wrote:You sound giddy from all the testing.

Perhaps I should help you, I need "giddy..."

Why, yes. Yes, I am.

Spread the giddiness!!!!! :idea:

Even if it is caffeine induced...

Thursday's TeaDay 5/01/08

Please take a look at the 5 main categories of TeaChat, which is your favorite category?