Farmers shincha brewing up right now!
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Nov 11th, '08, 13:55
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Nice photos everyone, and I am enjoying learning about each others TeaWork habits.
I just tried a sample of Sencha Premier from our host and Cyn. This is first flush. Pretty tasty. Thanks Cyn!
I had become domestic vendor phobic when it came to Japanese teas having been there and done that wayyyyy too many times. This is quite good, but I would like to see Adagio work on the packaging for their Japanese greens. I need to spit in some ears ... and be the pest.
NEXT!
I just tried a sample of Sencha Premier from our host and Cyn. This is first flush. Pretty tasty. Thanks Cyn!
I had become domestic vendor phobic when it came to Japanese teas having been there and done that wayyyyy too many times. This is quite good, but I would like to see Adagio work on the packaging for their Japanese greens. I need to spit in some ears ... and be the pest.
NEXT!
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Nov 11th, '08, 17:17
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Location: Not in the blue teapot
One of these days I shall find a 'great' tea but until then I shall sample the good ones and try to remove the lesser quality ones from my pallet. Aside from that I tend to take some of my better teas to work with me though, as noted before, I tend to take the more durable teas that do well when cooling down or sit at room temperature. Heck, the four different rooibos I have do rather well at that goal so I have very little complaint towards those red teas. Unfortunately my delicious greens tend to spoil too often due to either a rushed prep for work some days or they become bland when cooled such that I lose the effect. All notes aside, a good tea is what I select from and it rarely leaves me unsatisfied in those spare moments I have between flurries of work.
Currently in cup: two more Adagio sampler. Pomegranate Green is average in quality and taste, not taking too deeply the ripe or sour components of the pomegranate that I would expect and left with a less frugal flavor than my recent green brews which I am quite happy with. Unfortunately every flavored green from Adagio has come off poor or average so I doubt I'll grab a larger container of any. The Darjeeling #22 is rather acceptable as it tastes of a common blend with a solid base that can easily be expanded upon as necessary. Heck, adding in some cinnamon spice to the leaves before steeping made my last cup very filling as I downed three lazy daisies (eggs in a basket for some).
Currently in cup: two more Adagio sampler. Pomegranate Green is average in quality and taste, not taking too deeply the ripe or sour components of the pomegranate that I would expect and left with a less frugal flavor than my recent green brews which I am quite happy with. Unfortunately every flavored green from Adagio has come off poor or average so I doubt I'll grab a larger container of any. The Darjeeling #22 is rather acceptable as it tastes of a common blend with a solid base that can easily be expanded upon as necessary. Heck, adding in some cinnamon spice to the leaves before steeping made my last cup very filling as I downed three lazy daisies (eggs in a basket for some).
Nov 11th, '08, 19:31
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I don't have my tea act together at all at work. I have only bagged bancha (horrible) and bagged kukicha (not bad). After looking at the inspired tea areas that other folks have at work I have promised myself that I will raise the bar in January when I move into the new office.
I was on the road today so have only had coffee shop chai so far.
I was on the road today so have only had coffee shop chai so far.
Nov 11th, '08, 19:55
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Just to make you all jealous, this is where I drink tea at work:
Although I only drink a small selection as there are an abundance of flavored teas and herbals. But my Chinese blacks, oolongs and Japanese greens keep me going. Sometimes I bring in samples of puerh and other teas so everyone can try and compare to our own. Sometimes we're better, sometimes not, it's a good learning experience.
Although I only drink a small selection as there are an abundance of flavored teas and herbals. But my Chinese blacks, oolongs and Japanese greens keep me going. Sometimes I bring in samples of puerh and other teas so everyone can try and compare to our own. Sometimes we're better, sometimes not, it's a good learning experience.
Nov 11th, '08, 20:25
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Very cool. I have an awful memory for people. If I see them I can usually remember what tea they like, but I rarely remember their name. But I'm working on it.
Lately I've been much more involved in the retail side of things and not so much in the tasting room, but I still get to drink tea all day. ^_^
Lately I've been much more involved in the retail side of things and not so much in the tasting room, but I still get to drink tea all day. ^_^
