Sep 14th, '08, 19:17
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by battra » Sep 14th, '08, 19:17
I have to reply exactly the same as Beidao on todays question!
In fact, I think we have one of the best tea shops in Europe here in Stockholm (own import of high quality Chinese teas, which can be tasted in the shop) - the only other place in Europe where I've seen something similar is in Paris.
But if we're talking walking distance, it looks like this:
(Lipton, Lipton, Twinings...)
Today I have been drinking a "matchairi" sencha (a rather simple sencha with some added matcha) while waiting for sencha from internet which will arrive tomorrow, and I have also been trying to finish a boring Tie Guan Yin oolong so I can get some more interesting oolong.
Sep 14th, '08, 19:27
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by Victoria » Sep 14th, '08, 19:27
Continuing on with my Baozhong from Tea Masters - here in my new Lupicia cup and black chataku:
~click for closeup~
Sep 14th, '08, 20:07
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by nada » Sep 14th, '08, 20:07
hey battra,
You're in Stockholm, what a coincidence - a friend just emailed me to say she'd found a nice tea shop in Stockholm where they were sitting drinking puerh.
it's called 'In the mood for tea'... she seems quite excited about it, so I'm guessing it's a nice place with good tea.
nada.
Sep 14th, '08, 20:21
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by jim109 » Sep 14th, '08, 20:21
Cinnamon Kitty
Because of your post , I have convinced my wife to go to Roji with me. I think the idea of deserts attracted her more than the tea!! We live in Pompey, just south of Syracuse, Thanks!! Jim
Sep 14th, '08, 20:34
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by jim109 » Sep 14th, '08, 20:34
Yunnam gold this AM. Tried Xu Fu Long Ya this afternoon, very pale, like a white tea, although it is considered a green. Ok. but I need more flavor! Jim
Sep 14th, '08, 21:01
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by battra » Sep 14th, '08, 21:01
>nada:
Yes, that's the place I (and probably also Beidao) meant!
To be true, I like the atmosphere in the old tea shop "Stockholm tea centre" much better - a really classical tea shop reeking of tea scents, but if I'm supposed to drink the tea I prefer the scents to stay in clinical airtight tins.
Sep 14th, '08, 21:07
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by Cinnamon Kitty » Sep 14th, '08, 21:07
jim109 wrote:Cinnamon Kitty
Because of your post , I have convinced my wife to go to Roji with me. I think the idea of deserts attracted her more than the tea!! We live in Pompey, just south of Syracuse, Thanks!! Jim
You are welcome! I'm from west of Syracuse in Elbridge though I go to college in Potsdam. Roji is a really nice little hole in the wall place with comfy couches. It doesn't look like much, but it has a relaxing atmosphere. The owner is knowledgeable about tea so she is very good to talk to. They even have stuff for people who don't drink hot tea, like a whole selection of bubble teas and a few iced teas. Remember to check the shop hours for Roji as they are open in evenings only (3pm to 1am) and are closed on Mondays. If your wife wants deserts take her a few blocks over to Sweet on Chocolate (somewhere by the MOST). They have chocolate covered fresh raspberries that are to die for and dark chocolate cover ginger slices that are amazing.
The other two places that I know of in Syracuse, but have not been to yet are White Dove Tea Room and Unique Teas. White Dove is an English style place near Biscotti's Italian Bakery and requires reservations. Unique Teas in on Marshall Street somewhere by University Hospital and the SU campus. Supposedly they have decent sushi as well as tea, but might be a little pricey. I got lost trying to find that one and still haven't been back to look for it.
Currently in my cup: Blueberry Rooibos.
Sep 14th, '08, 21:38
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by Smari » Sep 14th, '08, 21:38
Victoria wrote:Continuing on with my Baozhong from Tea Masters - here in my new Lupicia cup and black chataku:
~click for closeup~
Victoria- This is such a pretty cup! I like this photo, too
The contrast of black & white makes this cup look so interesting.
In my cup tonight, honey lemon ginger tea. Totally need to relax and prepare for a busy Monday
Sep 14th, '08, 22:34
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by Maitre_Tea » Sep 14th, '08, 22:34
When I lived in Shanghai there was the most wonderful tea place ever...three stories of tea and teaware. I got the most helpful advice from the tea vendors there, as I sat around for hours sampling different teas. It was a good system since I was given the opportunity to sample teas before I bought them, and best of all I was able to negotiate the price!
http://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/3094 ... y_shanghai
But now in DC, I think there are a few reputable tea shops here, but I haven't gotten the opportunity to go see. Of course, I discount the bagged tea section at safeway to count as being a "tea vendor"
Sep 15th, '08, 02:19
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by horsencl » Sep 15th, '08, 02:19
My local selection is dismal at best. In town the only loose leaf available is at the health food store, stale looking leaves stored in ancient clear glass jars. In the towns next to mine the health food stores sell Rishi and Numi so they aren't too bad. I do live close to NYC but not close enough to make the treck all that often. I have yet to visit any of the tea spots there. I've heard there are Teavana's in a couple of places in New Jersey but I've hated every sample of their tea that I have tried. I mostly get my tea from Wegman's and they have an awesome selection for a supermarket but the closest one is over twenty miles away
