Jan 3rd, '09, 11:49
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Dancong from Bird Pick
Have any of you ever tried the Dancong from BirdPick? MY god, it royaly sux! I even bought the 'premium' stuff. I wonder if I just got a hold of a bad batch or if this is indicative of what they have to offer. Nonetheless, it has scared me off from buying again.
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I hope you didn't spend too much. I know not everyone has this luxury but I NEVER buy dan cong or anything expensive unless they send samples first. Most companies won't. I wasted time even reviewing stuff from Enjoying Teas -- THEY have the WORST oolong on EARTH! Every kind is TERRIBLE!
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Jan 3rd, '09, 13:04
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Is it still on the website? I didn't see any dan cong there. Did you get the premium phoenix oolong?
But anyway even the ordinary phoenix (feng huang) shui xian has been an inexpensive and popular tea all the time, and shouldn't taste bad. I don't have experience with bird pick website, but I did notice (from their website photos) some of their green teas (like the tai ping hou kui and their bamboo leaf green) look as pale as >1 year old, not a good sign
But anyway even the ordinary phoenix (feng huang) shui xian has been an inexpensive and popular tea all the time, and shouldn't taste bad. I don't have experience with bird pick website, but I did notice (from their website photos) some of their green teas (like the tai ping hou kui and their bamboo leaf green) look as pale as >1 year old, not a good sign
They have several different ones. I think the Honey Orchid is pretty good for $40/lb (probably a little more through Bird Pick - I think their tea prices are about 1.5x those of WHFs), and I know a number of people who agree. I have heard that most of their others are not so good.
Of course for that price, it's not an exceedingly rare hand produced tea, but it's pleasant enough. I picked some up for abx, along with a sample of another one, so he can probably comment better on it.
Of course for that price, it's not an exceedingly rare hand produced tea, but it's pleasant enough. I picked some up for abx, along with a sample of another one, so he can probably comment better on it.
Jan 3rd, '09, 15:45
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Indeed, I think the honey orchid (or "orchard" as they call it) is actually pretty decent. It's not the highest quality, it's not very complex, and it's a little perfumey, but it is pretty good otherwise. The most expensive one (whatever it is) is good as well - it's the same one that I get locally, and if it's made right then it's got some good complexity.
Jan 4th, '09, 15:57
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I forgot to mention:
As WYardley mentioned, the Bird Pick teas are just Wing Hop Fung's teas rebranded and sold at a sometimes large markup. You can buy WHF's teas directly (and at more or less their prices) at asiachi.com. Once you see the prices there, it might help to adjust your expectations
The "Honey Orchard" Dancong I got was $10 for 4oz.
As WYardley mentioned, the Bird Pick teas are just Wing Hop Fung's teas rebranded and sold at a sometimes large markup. You can buy WHF's teas directly (and at more or less their prices) at asiachi.com. Once you see the prices there, it might help to adjust your expectations
The "Honey Orchard" Dancong I got was $10 for 4oz.