Ok, ok, here it goes...tenuki wrote:I can't believe nobody participated in my unannounced and unofficial Haiku contest.
Let me sweeten the pot, whoever thinks they win can imagine their favorite tea won today's poll. There, that should get things popping.
Okay, it's officially all your fault! I just ordered Shizuoka Sencha Hatsumi from O-Cha. Their product listing says it's still in Shincha form. This has been the only green tea that I've tried so far that's been worth the extra effort required of greens. If it's not good, it may land on your doorstep!britt wrote:Why wait until next year? O-Cha still has shincha in stock.henley wrote:Although I will have to admit, I didn't discover shincha til after the season was over but next year...
Ummm OOLONG IS THE CHANGE it has been green around here for a long, long time.britt wrote:When in doubt, it is always safe to vote GREEN!Cinnamon Kitty wrote:It is definitely a toss up between greens and oolongs, though given the competition at the moment, I choose to remain neutral.
Right now green lags by only three votes; YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BRING ABOUT MUCH NEEDED CHANGE!!!
Wow, cool.tenuki wrote:
And now some older sheng (80s Yinhao Lincang toucha I got from Shuiwen at FLT). The wrapping on this sucker is almost as thick as a paper bag, and by now has the consistency of cloth. It's a very sensual experience to wrap and unwrap it, but it tears a bit each time. Today a piece of the wrapper came off, sigh. It's a bit larger than the 100g 2007 identical toucha I have, one of these days when I have time I'll do a side by side comparison and taste for kicks.
I've found the secret to this particular puerh is to use very little leaf and brew as close to boiling as possible in my purple YiXing. Long lasting, crystal clear, earthy sweetness, this tea will take me well into tomorrow with confidence. It's heartening to drink a tea that get's better and better with age; makes me think that maybe I haven't peaked yet.
heh, nice.RussianSoul wrote:Ok, ok, here it goes...tenuki wrote:I can't believe nobody participated in my unannounced and unofficial Haiku contest.
Let me sweeten the pot, whoever thinks they win can imagine their favorite tea won today's poll. There, that should get things popping.
Black for warmth and heartiness
Green for spring and gaiety
Oolong for long... Or is it?
henley wrote:Although I will have to admit, I didn't discover shincha til after the season was over but next year...
britt wrote: Why wait until next year? O-Cha still has shincha in stock.
Oh-oh, I may be in trouble. The Hatsumi is the one shincha I would have suggested you skip this year. Quite a few have had trouble with the 2008 harvest of this one. The Yutaka Midori IMO is much easier to brew, more flavorfull, and is consistently my favorite, both last year and in 2008.henley wrote: Okay, it's officially all your fault! I just ordered Shizuoka Sencha Hatsumi from O-Cha. Their product listing says it's still in Shincha form. This has been the only green tea that I've tried so far that's been worth the extra effort required of greens. If it's not good, it may land on your doorstep!
Is that the one from SpecialTeas?rodstnmn wrote:My all time favorite tea is oolong. In my cupboard at the moment, I have 7.
Pouchong, Tung Ting, TKY, Milk, Zhongshan, WuYi, and Bai Hao.
In my cup I have 3rd(maybe 4th) infusion of Zhongshan Baiye.
Have a great evening everyone.
Don't worry about Henley, britt! Henley is a pro with Hatsumi. She has been there and has done that. And obviously enjoyed it. Hee-hee!britt wrote:Oh-oh, I may be in trouble. The Hatsumi is the one shincha I would have suggested you skip this year. Quite a few have had trouble with the 2008 harvest of this one. The Yutaka Midori is IMO much easier to brew and is consistently my favorite, both last year and in 2008.henley wrote:Okay, it's officially all your fault! I just ordered Shizuoka Sencha Hatsumi from O-Cha. Their product listing says it's still in Shincha form. This has been the only green tea that I've tried so far that's been worth the extra effort required of greens. If it's not good, it may land on your doorstep!britt wrote:Why wait until next year? O-Cha still has shincha in stock.henley wrote:Although I will have to admit, I didn't discover shincha til after the season was over but next year...
If it's too late to change the order, don't despair! It took me a while to tame the Hatsumi, and it is good, it's just not my favorite. Chip has apparently figured this one out so you may want his help on this one, otherwise you may kill me! I found cooler water, less tea, and more time for the first infusion (90 to 120 sec), and instant pour on the second, works well. I would suggest you try Chip's advice first.
Chip, please help Henley or I'm in big trouble! I should have voted oolong.
Yeah, Britt. You're okay.britt wrote:I can come out of hiding now?RussianSoul wrote:Don't worry about Henley, britt! Henley is a pro with Hatsumi. She has been there and has done that. And obviously enjoyed it. Hee-hee!
I had some excellent instructions sent to me w/the Hatsumi. 
