Jul 31st, '09, 06:49
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by FaerieNights » Jul 31st, '09, 06:49
hey fellow tea addicts!
i work night shift and am ever so thankful to have stumbled on this forum. something to help make the night pass by more quickly.
though ive always loved tea, i am new to whole leaf. a coworker introduced me recently when he brought in a yixing pot and whole leaf oolong. and with that, i was hooked!
ive ordered the green tea savant sampler from adagio; hopefully should come in the mail today. but please let me know your favorites to try!!
also, i love the artwork that goes into making teapots and bowls/cups so if anyone makes their own, let me know. id love to start my collection with some handmade items.
~*~ jen ~*~
Jul 31st, '09, 07:27
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by Mrs. Chip » Jul 31st, '09, 07:27
Welcome to the forum FaerieNights ! You came to the right place.
And as for the pots and cups, we have our own TeawareArtisians ... check the bottom of TC page!
Jul 31st, '09, 07:56
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by olivierco » Jul 31st, '09, 07:56
Welcome!
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by sriracha » Jul 31st, '09, 16:56
Hi, welcome!
I, too, am happy to have this forum when I work nights. Hope you'll enjoy it here.
Jul 31st, '09, 22:57
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by Victoria » Jul 31st, '09, 22:57
Welcome! Please do try some Oolongs next!
Jul 31st, '09, 23:31
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by FaerieNights » Jul 31st, '09, 23:31
Victoria, what brand/type of oolong would you suggest?
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by Victoria » Jul 31st, '09, 23:43
Well if you are new to ooolong, why not start with Adagio? Please avoid the flavored ones. I would suggest a sample of Ali Shan, Ti Kuan Yin, #18, #40. Once you decide which of these you really prefer, there will be a whole new world to explore.
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by p_funk » Aug 1st, '09, 04:03
Hello and welcome from another night shift person. This is a great site filled with great peeps. I agree with the Ali Shan Oolong, very nice.
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by Chip » Aug 2nd, '09, 14:29
Greetings FaerieNights! Welcome to our TeaFellowship.
Be sure to visit us in TeaDay and share what is in your cup with us.
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by hop_goblin » Aug 6th, '09, 09:38
Hola! Welcome!
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by depravitea » Aug 6th, '09, 12:17
Victoria wrote:Well if you are new to ooolong, why not start with Adagio? Please avoid the flavored ones. I would suggest a sample of Ali Shan, Ti Kuan Yin, #18, #40. Once you decide which of these you really prefer, there will be a whole new world to explore.
I agree 100% with Victoria. Flavored oolongs
The Ali Shan and Ti Kuan Yin are my personal faves on Adagio, as far as oolongs go. Wuyi Ensemble is also good.
Green teas, I like Sencha Overture and Dragonwell. You're getting Dragonwell with the Savant Sampler, and it looks like a Gyokuro. Good stuff!
