Is there a Chinese shincha equivalent?

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Apr 23rd, '08, 20:43
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Is there a Chinese shincha equivalent?

by devites » Apr 23rd, '08, 20:43

I mean in the sense of first flush not sencha. If there is fresh chinese to be had, where can i get it, what is it called, and when is the harvesting period.

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by devites » Apr 23rd, '08, 21:19

Thanks. Any recommendations

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by Chip » Apr 23rd, '08, 21:40

Since this is a direct duplicate topic, I am locking this one and will delete it in a few days. I am leaving it up as a reminder to Devites that the link posted here will take him/her to the other thread.

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