ThursDay TeaDay 5/29/08

[rodstnmn]

I normally never drink flavored teas, but you caught me with one today.
In my cup this; http://www.puerhshop.com/index.php?main ... cts_id=450
and it is delicious.

Rod

[olivierco]

Kaburagien Matcha (Koicha) to end the day. I brewed it at lower temperature than the first time and got a better result.

[Salsero]

I normally never drink flavored teas, but you caught me with one today.

Any comments on that Bamboo Roasted Puerh? It looks like so much fun. Not so sure I would count it as flavored, however, nor the 2002 Tangerine Wrapped Puerh, but I guess both of them are.

[henley]

I'll have to keep my eye out for an unflavored Russian tea to try. What brand is yours?

I'm afraid that it's not really a brand tea and I'm also afraid that you could not get this specific tea unless I send you a sample. Which I can, of course, if you want me to. But if you like it you cannot buy it anyway... which may feel irritating!

By the way, I have no idea why the vendor calls this tea "Russian". I find it very irritating not to know more about it. Grr, stupid Swedish tea stores.

Thanx for the offer. You are right, though. If I like it & want more it would be frustrating not to be able to get it. I'll keep my eyes open online.

[Victoria]

Henley, Lady Tiger sent me something called Russian Caravan which was pretty good, an unflavored black mix, I'm pretty sure.

For me this afternoon - Baozhong remastered by a local Seattle tea aficionado.


Happy Birthday, Scarlet Glow!

[RussianSoul]

For me this afternoon - Baozhong ...

Happy Birthday, Scarlet Glow!

What she said!

Drinking a nice Baozhong from the Tea Box and wishing a Happy Birthday to Scarlet Glow!

Sorry you didn't like my Csar Nicolas tea, henley. It is supposed to be a Russian version of Earl Grey, the "perfume" is actually bergamot. I used to like this tea quite a lot and have great amounts of it that I bought in a small authentic Russian store here (where they speak only Russian!) But I seem to have moved on and away from flavored and scented teas and towards plain greens. Who knows how tastes change...

[henley]

Sorry you didn't like my Csar Nicolas tea, henley. It is supposed to be a Russian version of Earl Grey, the "perfume" is actually bergamot. I used to like this tea quite a lot and have great amounts of it that I bought in a small authentic Russian store here (where they speak only Russian!)

Aha! That explains it... I don't like Earl Grey tea or bergamot. People who enjoy Earl Grey should really like it, though. However, I am currently enjoying a cuppa Oolong #8 w/a little of the Blood Orange you sent. Kinda like the OBO but a lighter on the orange flavor. It's quite tasty!

BTW, like your new avatar. Is this a new member of your teaware family?

[RussianSoul]

BTW, like your new avatar. Is this a new member of your teaware family?

The avatar is a piece made by a famous Russian porcelain factory Lomonosovo. This is a pot from their Cobalt series. I don't have it and probably won't as it is huge - 6 cups, I have no use for this size. But Lomonosovo china objects are art pieces to be admired, quite exquisite. Some day I may go for their cups.

[Salsero]

Beautiful stuff, including the lovely new avatar!

[Chip]

Shincha hat trick...and will likely not taste shincha again til Monday even though I will be surrounded by tea and teaware.

[daughteroftheKing]

Flavored teas are all part of my tea enjoyment, even more so in warm weather. This morning I finished off some iced Mango (black), then made a pitcher of iced Constant Comment (improved by adding Darjeeling 22). I enjoyed a couple of steeps of Ti Kuan Yin, but later I even added mint & lavender to the leaves to drink on ice.