Thursday TeaDay 1/22/09 Tea vendor satisfaction rating?

[auggy]

I was happy with the vendors I used last year, but then I didn't really try too many vendors. I think I had maybe four or five? This year is not starting out so hot, however. I placed an order w/ Teacuppa (my first) on the 2nd and it still shows "checking stock" and customer service won't respond to my inquiries. I've resigned myself to forgetting about it and hoping that it magically shows up in the next few months and then I'll be pleasantly surprised that tea randomly appeared instead of frustrated that it seems to take so long.

Pineapple tea this morning. I'm running oh so low on all my teas it seems. This makes me sad. Must order.

[daughteroftheKing]

Gyokuro with Rosebuds and a couple drops of stevia, on ice, this morning. Lovin' it!

[olivierco]

91-100%
I had only good or very good teas last year.

Kaboku sencha in a few minutes.

[Pentox]

I actually went 20-30%. This is based not on order volume, but purely on a one vendor one tally system. I tried a lot of different vendors last year, some good some not so good. The good are outweighed by the not so good.

[Victoria]

This morning's cup a mediocre Ceylon - but at least it's hot
and caffeine.

Have a nice day everyone!

[Selaphiel]

81-90. I was quite happy, but there is always room for improvement.

Woke up with a nice sore throat today So there will be plenty of tea today. Gonna go on the Da Hong Pao after my meal.

[danibob]

I placed an order w/ Teacuppa (my first) on the 2nd and it still shows "checking stock" and customer service won't respond to my inquiries. I've resigned myself to forgetting about it and hoping that it magically shows up in the next few months and then I'll be pleasantly surprised that tea randomly appeared instead of frustrated that it seems to take so long.

I placed an order with them on the 11th. With express shipping too, and my status still says 'new order'. After two emails to them they responded saying they are very busy with the chinese new year and won't be able to ship until after the festivities are over. They really should have alerted potential customers with this information on their front page.

Can't comment on tea vendors last year, considering I started this month.

Black tea in my cup, sencha later on.

[silvermage2000]

I would have to say 81 to90 even I have only tried a few ones Because I get some from a ladywho has way too much to for a small price. because I don't have the resources my self. Meaning I don't use credit card I use money orders and cash instead so yeah.

But today I just had a glas of upica nilgirl bop black tea which was good.

[geeber1]

I voted 91-100% because, thanks to TeaChat, I was able to read up on different vendors and got some good ones! Plus, I've only ordered from a few so far.

Nilgiri Parkside Oolong in my cup this morning.

[TimeforTea]

I would say at least 80% or probably more. That percent is even higher if I just consider fellow teachatter recommendations!!

[Pentox]

This morning Ippodo - Hosen. Still wonderful even though I've had it like every day this week.

[Chip]

I would have to say 91-100%. I have had day after day, week after week, month after month of great TeaDays, so how could I complain. I will try new vendors as I continue to try to be more objective in my ratings and discussions of the teas and vendors I realllly like.

Today, started out with Sencha Premier from Adagio, semi English style brewed. I think this tea is best this way. Quite good. SweeTea seemed to agree with this conclusion, Pyrit was not interested, might have prefered a bottle o' rum to start the day maybe?

Fukamushi Supreme from O-Cha is currently in my cup and delicious.

[Shelob]

So far I have ordered tea from OCha, Den's, Adagio, and Teaspring. Service has been 100%. Tea has been excellent I'm craving Dragon Well. Obviously the craving for Dragon Well is infectious.

Ditto Murrius! And Dragonwell in my cuppa now!
Next Matcha Maten...ooooooo shuuuuweet

Have a FAB TeaDay all!
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[kongni]

My absolute favorite vendor actually hand delivers my tea to my doorstep. Now that's service!

Sencha right now.....mmmmm....

[olivierco]

Otsuusan Sencha to end the day.