Aug 22nd, '15, 17:32
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by I-330 » Aug 22nd, '15, 17:32
Hello, fellow tea drinkers!
I'm not new to drinking looseleaf tea; I have been drinking oolong and green tea for maybe 8 years now. I am now trying different types like pu-erh and white tea. Still undecided on pu-erh, as I think it's something of an acquired taste. Current favourite tea is Bai Mu Dan.
I used to be an avid fountain pen collector but now I'm developing an interest in teaware. I have a sneaking suspicion that my tea hobby will be more expensive in the long run.
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Any fountain pen users out there?
Aug 22nd, '15, 18:33
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by John Li » Aug 22nd, '15, 18:33
Welcome to the forum!
What is your favorite green tea?
Aug 22nd, '15, 21:13
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by I-330 » Aug 22nd, '15, 21:13
Thanks!
Maybe Hojicha. I wouldn't say no to a cup right now, but alas, I'm all out. Time to place a new order... and maybe throw in some sencha to try!
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Have you got any green tea recommendations? I haven't tried very many kinds. For a long while, I had only Longjing so I'm most familiar with that.
Aug 23rd, '15, 03:26
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by John Li » Aug 23rd, '15, 03:26
Thanks for your reply ))
I like Chinese green teas more than Japanese.
At the moment, my favorites green teas are Taiping Houhui, Meng Ding Gun Lu, Luan Guapian. They are really nice.
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Aug 24th, '15, 09:12
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by Frisbeehead » Aug 24th, '15, 09:12
Welcome to the forum!
If you like Japanese teas, I'd recommend checking out O-Cha. Their sencha, matcha, gyokuro, etc is all delicious.
Aug 24th, '15, 12:48
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by I-330 » Aug 24th, '15, 12:48
Thanks, John! I'll check those out. I got a package of Chinese green teas the other day which I look forward to trying this week.
Frisbeehead, thanks for the welcome!
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O-Cha is on my list. I've read a few threads on the forum, and it looks like Yutaka Midori is one of their most-liked teas. Such a nice green colour too.
Aug 30th, '15, 11:22
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by shudaizi » Aug 30th, '15, 11:22
I-330 wrote:Hello, fellow tea drinkers!
I'm not new to drinking looseleaf tea; I have been drinking oolong and green tea for maybe 8 years now. I am now trying different types like pu-erh and white tea. Still undecided on pu-erh, as I think it's something of an acquired taste. Current favourite tea is Bai Mu Dan.
I used to be an avid fountain pen collector but now I'm developing an interest in teaware. I have a sneaking suspicion that my tea hobby will be more expensive in the long run.
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
Any fountain pen users out there?
I'm late to see this, but welcome and yes, I'm a longtime (20+ years) fountain pen addict. Collection is small, but my daily writer is a Conid Bulkfiller Streamline Demonstrator with a Fine titanium nib that I adore. Currently filled with Pilot Blue, but will be switching to R&K Salix (one of my favorite inks) later today. Do you have a favorite pen? Ink?
ETA: As you correctly surmise, teaware can be just as addictive as FPs, (good) tea even more so!
Sep 11th, '15, 10:26
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by minaa » Sep 11th, '15, 10:26
I collect fountain pens! I tend to stay under the $150 range with my purchases. It seems that there is some overlap between tea collecting and fountain pen use. We're a contemplative bunch, I think.