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by auggy » Mar 21st, '08, 11:04
So I've been lurking around TeaChat for a couple of weeks and feeling rather intimidated since I'm very new to lose tea, but I figured what the heck and decided to de-lurk.
I've been a tea fan for a bit, but only recently delved into the world of loose teas. But after having my first taste of Ti Kuan Yin Monkey Picked last night, I'm definitely sold. I'm a big fan of green teas and am starting to like oolongs. Not a big fan of blacks, but still hunting for one I enjoy as hubby likes the blacks best (he isn't as excited about teas as me, but enjoys drinking what I brew!).
Anyway, I look forward to joining y'all here and I apologize in advance for anything stupid I say as a newbie!
Auggy
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by Victoria » Mar 21st, '08, 12:28
Welcome! Cute avatar! You will find a lot of knowledge here, just look around and ask questions. Don't be shy! Oolongs are my favorite and TQY is a good place to start.
Be sure to check in on the TeaDay forum and tell us what's in your cup!
Welcome!
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Mar 21st, '08, 16:41
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by olivierco » Mar 21st, '08, 16:41
Welcome!
Did you try Yunnan golden tips? One of my favorite black teas
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by Space Samurai » Mar 21st, '08, 16:58
Welcome to the forum
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by auggy » Mar 21st, '08, 17:04
Thanks all, for the welcome!
Olivierco, no, I haven't tried that yet. I haven't tried that many teas yet, but I am making a list - and Yunnan golden tips is going on it!
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by Victoria » Mar 21st, '08, 18:11
Oh yeah, how could I forget? The Yunnan Gold from Adagio is very good.
:o)
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by Chip » Mar 21st, '08, 18:29
auggy wrote:Anyway, I look forward to joining y'all here and
I apologize in advance for anything stupid I say as a newbie!
Auggy
What a "stupid" thing to say.
Just teasing. Welcome to TeaChat, and don't worry about saying something stupid. I have said around 1,967 stupid things to date and counting...
I saw you on TeaDay!!! I hope you visit us there often. It is a great place to casually post and get to know everyone. We can get to know you as well!
A really nice black and right up your alley...Golden
Monkey.
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by auggy » Mar 21st, '08, 18:41
Chip - thanks! Will try the Golden Monkey, too. I think I'm going to have to try any teas with "monkey" in the name just 'cause.
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by Chip » Mar 21st, '08, 19:00
auggy wrote:Chip - thanks! Will try the Golden Monkey, too. I think I'm going to have to try any teas with "monkey" in the name just 'cause.
That is just "stupid"...
but I figured as much.
Nothing called Pink Monkey that I know of.
You are very welcome.
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Mar 21st, '08, 19:30
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by auggy » Mar 21st, '08, 19:30
Chip wrote:Nothing called Pink Monkey that I know of.
You have no idea how close I was to actually asking about that!
But see, just trying to (somewhat) refrain from making "stupid" posts. Don't think it's working though!
Mar 24th, '08, 09:13
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by MoGa » Mar 24th, '08, 09:13
Chip wrote:Nothing called Pink Monkey that I know of.
selection of Pinky (Monkey) green tea products here:
http://frente-int.co.jp/pinky/detail.html#60
(there's a cute, non-tea related, pinky video here:
http://pinky.jp/index.html
'Pinky choudai' means 'give me pinky')
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by hop_goblin » Mar 24th, '08, 13:13
Welcome to chat! Another Texan.. Although in MN at the moment
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by auggy » Mar 24th, '08, 13:16
Hey, I've had that! But my package didn't come with little pink monkeys. Now I feel cheated!
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by faithofgod » Apr 3rd, '08, 04:39
Very interesting, Pinky Green Tea?
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by MoGa » Apr 4th, '08, 09:02
It's probably better described as 'Pinky Matcha Milk'
It's a promotional (probably limited edition) range of their candy specific to Kyoto. I haven't tried it, but the flavour is supposed to mimic powdered green tea mixed with milk (yum!)
