2009 Shincha Ordering Topic

[Chip]

Wow, all of a sudden there are so many "credible" organics! I am anxious to hear about this one, Olivier, as I am trying not to overload the TeaFridge with shincha.

There is always room in the fridge for a 50g package (I ordered the new organic gyokuro as well)

Now organic gyokuro is really difficult to produce since gyokuro is heavily fertilized, so I am curious about this new offering as well.

[olivierco]

Now organic gyokuro is really difficult to produce since gyokuro is heavily fertilized, so I am curious about this new offering as well.

I don't expect too much from it but I was curious for the same reason.

[Mrs. Chip]

I don't expect too much from it but I was curious for the same reason.

Please give us a review olivierco, I too am curious since gyo runs a very close 2nd to YM as fave tea!

BTW, we will be buying some of your cheese suggestions this weekend and will let you know what we like!

[Dresden]

It appears that as of today, Yuuki-Cha has two new shincha added...

Shincha gyokuro

Uji Gokujo shincha

[iannon]

Rishi just added a few shinchas to their lineup..as well as some first flush teas..anyone had any previously?

[Chip]

Rishi just added a few shinchas to their lineup..as well as some first flush teas..anyone had any previously?

Yeah, saw that. Their one is 60 USD per 100 grams. Looks really good. But some are around 20.

I had a few of theirs previously and was pleased. None of those are offered currently. They are getting their new Japanese teas to market MUCH faster these days. This was a big complaint in the past, perhaps they are listening

[iannon]

might have to give one a try..actually that first flush kago chu caught my eye even tho its not shincha..plus the flower teapot can be had at 50% off with a coupon code...hmm..

[Chip]

OK, I will be trying 3 of the newbies from Rishi.

[thirtysixbelow]

I finally got to order some shincha the other day and it should be here any day now! I got the Sae Midori from o-cha. I'll be sure to let you know what I think when I get it. This will be my first shincha experience, sort of... I started drinking japanese greens about a year ago and my second order was the chiran sencha, which was apparently in shincha season. I got a flyer with my tea which had some parameters for brewing. It said "shincha" which at the time I thought was a typo So, this will be my first go while actually knowing what is going on.

[Chip]

It said "shincha" which at the time I thought was a typo So, this will be my first go while actually knowing what is going on.

... I am still looking at their new organics.

[Oni]

Two shincha`s are still coming... This year will be a year filled with shincha, 700 grams of shincha.

[Victoria]

200 grams for me. That's a lot for this oolong girl.
I decided I needed to reorder the Sae Midori before
it was gone.

[Oni]

Shincha sencha Super Premium, Shincha Sencha Premium have arrived from Hibiki-an, but I have too many teas open.

[deepsplash]

Hello everybody,

I am new to the forum and to the art of tea . I tried matcha the other day and didn't really like the taste. But since the health benefits are so attractive I am looking to buy some matcha powder to mix and create smoothies, lattes and other beverages.

Which online site do you guys recommend? From what ive read, is it probably best for me to buy the lowest grade matcha there is (suitable for my intended purpose)

Do I need a sifter or a whist? whats the difference?

p.s. the sites ive been eyeing are matchasource (cafe grade), yuuki-cha (is organic suitable for my intended purpose??..would the "konjo" grade suffice?) and Hibiki (house matcha).

[Chip]

Moderator Edit. So you can follow the past and next "official Shincha" topics ...
2008 Shincha Topic: http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5330
And next topic, 2009 Shincha Review Topic: http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9330

Chip
Immoderate TeaDrinker who happens to Moderate