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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. How many NEW TEA vendors do you expect to try in 2009, your best guestimate?

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by olivierco » Jan 21st, '09, 13:26

Ujibashi San no Ma sencha this evening.
Some gyokuro later (Kame giru shi or kuradashi SP)
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by JP » Jan 21st, '09, 13:41

An impossible to answer question. I don't plan or track tea purchases at all, I buy what and when I feel like buying.
Jan 21st, '09, 14:27
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by chefmike » Jan 21st, '09, 14:27

Two to three is a pretty solid guess for me. Ali Shan this afternoon. Everyone have a great day.
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by Chip » Jan 21st, '09, 14:46

JP wrote:An impossible to answer question. I don't plan or track tea purchases at all, I buy what and when I feel like buying.
Structured spontaneity? :D

Fukamushi Maki from Den's is deliciously and currently in my cup. I am about ready for :arrow:
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by Space Samurai » Jan 21st, '09, 16:28

Chip wrote:Fukamushi Maki from Den's is deliciously and currently in my cup. I am about ready for :arrow:
Its what I am drinking today, how did you brew it?
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by brianlavelle » Jan 21st, '09, 18:02

I'd say I might only try another couple of vendors this year.

Now drinking: some Sencha Hatsumi.
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by Space Samurai » Jan 21st, '09, 18:21

I just recieved Ocha's new Surugawase.

6.5 grams/7-8 oz/170F/1.5 min: Not pleased with this first round. It is very light and mild yet...sort of tart. Will play with it more today and post later.
Jan 21st, '09, 18:56
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by brlarson » Jan 21st, '09, 18:56

Space Samurai wrote:I just recieved Ocha's new Surugawase....
I just googled Surugawese (to see if anyone else has reviewed this) and I got an interesting hit. It seems that some Japanese tea leaves are know to inhibit symptoms of hay fever. Some of the varieties that exhibit this property are surugawese, yutakamidori, ...

Here is the URL to this reference:
http://www.wikipatents.com/jp/2005060277.html

Have any of you heard if the teas made with these leaves inhibit hay fever?

I thought I would share this with you all.
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by Space Samurai » Jan 21st, '09, 20:20

Interesting, thanks for sharing that.

Here's a pic: Image
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by Chip » Jan 21st, '09, 20:40

Space Samurai wrote:
Chip wrote:Fukamushi Maki from Den's is deliciously and currently in my cup. I am about ready for :arrow:
Its what I am drinking today, how did you brew it?
Space, just under 1 gram per ounce of water, in this case 6 grams per 200 ml. 160* with preheating. Playing with times, but under a minute.

Had a weird tea at a Japanese/Chinese restuarant. Dog Long, it sure seemed like shu pu-erh, very dark, earthy. It was interesting tea. They served it in 10-12 ounce Christmas coffee mug with Santa on it (Ummm, they own a dollar store next door :roll: ). But the sashimi and sushi were very good.
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by daughteroftheKing » Jan 21st, '09, 21:17

Through the afternoon enjoyed several steeps of Huang Guan Yin, one of my favorites.
"Top off the tea... it lubricates the grey matter."
(Jerry Ledbetter, "Good Neighbors")
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by bcos » Jan 21st, '09, 22:37

Since I've only ordered from a few retailers online I'm assuming that a lot of my later purchases will be made from new vendors.

Miyabi in my cup tonight. Definitely not as good as the ym (especially in the later steeps) but still excellent in it's own regard.
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by Salsero » Jan 21st, '09, 22:37

Space Samurai wrote: Image


How could something so lovely not be delicious!
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by Space Samurai » Jan 21st, '09, 23:01

The leaves are very pretty, but just look at that light, so stark and artificial, there's no warmth or soul in that picture.
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by horsencl » Jan 21st, '09, 23:03

I've heard that Rooibos has antihistamine properties but I've never done long term testing on it myself. I really should considering I am allergic to anything that is a mammal and I work in a pet store. :P

TeaGshwendner North India Manjhee Valley 1st Flush is in my cup today. It's odd but in a good way. I always try a ton of new vendors, but that is mostly thanks to teaviews. I'll probably buy from 2-3 new vendors though.
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