Jan 18th, '15, 10:28
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by William » Jan 18th, '15, 10:28
I am drinking some Uji sencha fukamushi. I usually do not like the fukamushi style, but this particular tea is really good!
The aroma reminds me more of a Taiwanese oolong, than the typical sencha's aroma, the flavours are lovely too.
Definitely recommended for those like me who usually does not appreciate the fukamushi style.
Jan 19th, '15, 09:00
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by Alex » Jan 19th, '15, 09:00
Where from?
Jan 19th, '15, 09:58
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by William » Jan 19th, '15, 09:58
Alex wrote:Where from?
Sorry, forgot to mention it. I bought it from hojotea!

Jan 19th, '15, 10:16
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by Chip » Jan 19th, '15, 10:16
Finishing a magical bag of Yame temomicha from Oleg. Strong steamed artichoke comes to mind. Very different and enjoyable!
Jan 20th, '15, 17:17
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by shinobicha » Jan 20th, '15, 17:17
Is Oleg from a shop, or a friend who sent you tea?

Jan 20th, '15, 17:19
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by Chip » Jan 20th, '15, 17:19
shinobicha wrote:Is Oleg from a shop, or a friend who sent you tea?

He is TeaChat member Xell. You can find him under the TeaMerchant forum of TeaChat.
Jan 20th, '15, 19:20
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by shinobicha » Jan 20th, '15, 19:20
Oh yes, Xell. I don't see Temomicha on his site...

Jan 20th, '15, 21:01
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by Chip » Jan 20th, '15, 21:01
shinobicha wrote:Oh yes, Xell. I don't see Temomicha on his site...

I think he only had a very limited amount in the Spring.
Jan 21st, '15, 10:51
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by shinobicha » Jan 21st, '15, 10:51
Cool, thanks.
Jan 25th, '15, 15:34
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by the_economist » Jan 25th, '15, 15:34
Tenryu from OTTI way back when. Still really nice.
Jan 25th, '15, 16:52
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by Chip » Jan 25th, '15, 16:52
the_economist wrote:Tenryu from OTTI way back when. Still really nice.
Wow, that is a blast from the past!

Jan 26th, '15, 09:51
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by JRS22 » Jan 26th, '15, 09:51
The discussion on gaiwans inspired me to use one of my Greenwoodstudio gaiwans this morning to brew Jui Hua Shan Fo Cha (Buddha's Tea) from Tea Trekker. It had been eased to the rear of my Teaware cabinet so I'd forgotten what a pleasure it is to use a simple well designed tool to brew my tea.

Feb 2nd, '15, 07:18
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by Noonie » Feb 2nd, '15, 07:18
Enjoying my morning Sencha: "Kyo no Tsuyu" from Maiko. At 1,350 yen / 100 grams it's good value for a flavourful tea. I usually use two tea spoons, 200ml of water, and brew three times.
Feb 2nd, '15, 23:25
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by bilochun » Feb 2nd, '15, 23:25
JRS22 wrote:The discussion on gaiwans inspired me to use one of my Greenwoodstudio gaiwans this morning to brew Jui Hua Shan Fo Cha (Buddha's Tea) from Tea Trekker. It had been eased to the rear of my Teaware cabinet so I'd forgotten what a pleasure it is to use a simple well designed tool to brew my tea.

how's the tea itself? im thinking about getting it after spring
Feb 3rd, '15, 12:57
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by JRS22 » Feb 3rd, '15, 12:57
bilochun wrote:how's the tea itself? im thinking about getting it after spring
I'm still enjoying it but I think my first bag, ordered right after it went on sale, was slightly better. I'm planning on buying some 2015 Buddha's tea, along with some 2015 TT Tai Ping Hou Kui. Those plus Jasmine pearls are my favorite chinese greens.