2012 Official Shincha Ordering Topic

[exmechanistic]

My favorite, Sugimoto, started the preorder of 2012 shincha. I really love Sugimoto's shincha, especially temomi shincha. Have anyone else tried Sugimoto sincha before?

http://www.sugimotousa.com/mm5/merchant ... y_Code=SHI

I also ordered one of O-Cha's shincha. I love O-Cha as well.

I ordered from Sugimoto last year and was very pleased, so I've already preordered from them this year, I also got the temomi shincha which was great last year. I haven't done my O-cha preorder yet but I'll probably be getting some of the Aoi and Yukata Midori from there.

[shinobicha]

I see that O-Cha has started the shincha pre-order process ....

http://www.o-cha.com/shincha-green-tea/

Best wishes,
sherubtse

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[Stentor]

I have subscribed to their newsletter multiple times, but I've never received it.
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[Chip]

... although I only signed up for the newsletter and receive the periodic newsletter and specials. Maybe you have to order periodically?

You could contact Kevin directly.

[Jack_teachat]

SHINCHA!!!

Would like to try a new vendor this year and will also order from O-Cha and maybe Yuuki Cha!

[tjsan]

First Shincha from Thés du Japon is now available, Shôju Cultivar
http://www.thes-du-japon.com/index.php? ... cts_id=110

[JRS22]

Last year I swore I would skip shincha this year because I could never get a satisfying steep. Then I read about O-Cha Kirameki and I slipped. Now I've got a package of that plus a new supply of non-shincha Sencha Otsuusan scheduled to arrive just about when my current supply of Japanese greens are gone.

[Elle]

I know this is highly subject to opinion, but anyone want to advise a prospective newbie buyer? If you could order only one package of shincha, what would it be? Seperate suggestions for budget consious and money is no object would help. Or does price even matter much? Ocha is the only shincha seller I've ordered (Matcha) from before.

[iannon]

I know this is highly subject to opinion, but anyone want to advise a prospective newbie buyer? If you could order only one package of shincha, what would it be? Seperate suggestions for budget consious and money is no object would help. Or does price even matter much? Ocha is the only shincha seller I've ordered (Matcha) from before.

for me..Maiko Kinari

[brlarson]

If you could order only one package of shincha, what would it be?

for me..Maiko Kinari

Zencha's Takumi or Ultimate (or even Kiwami) for me, though there are loads of other good choices too.

[Chip]

YM from O-Cha would win hands down. Unless I heard from the owner that it is an off vintage for YM.

There are so many great shincha, this YM is the only absolute must have shincha for me.

[sherubtse]

YM from O-Cha would win hands down. Unless I heard from the owner that it is an off vintage for YM.

There are so many great shincha, this YM is the only absolute must have shincha for me.

OK. So why is YM the only "absolute must have shincha" for you Chip? In other words, what makes this tea so special?

Thanks.

Best wishes,
sherubtse

[Peacock]

Chip is predispositioned to be addicted to YM.

[Chesslover]

YM from O-Cha would win hands down. Unless I heard from the owner that it is an off vintage for YM.

There are so many great shincha, this YM is the only absolute must have shincha for me.

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[Seeker]

YM from O-Cha would win hands down. Unless I heard from the owner that it is an off vintage for YM.

There are so many great shincha, this YM is the only absolute must have shincha for me.

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