Wuyuan Ming Mei
Does anyone know anything about this tea? I'm new to greens and am curious about this one in particular.
Aug 9th, '08, 22:55
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More of a hint would be nice. There's a product description on Amazon for a Generation Tea offering that reads in part:
All of which translates to me as "run, don't walk" away from this tea. Otherwise, I don't have any experience with it. Where did you see it?
- Get some of the 2006 crop while it is still outrageous
and fresh as spring green. Can be steeped three
time and the tiny leaves are truly a work of art in
themselves. Grown at 900M.
All of which translates to me as "run, don't walk" away from this tea. Otherwise, I don't have any experience with it. Where did you see it?
Ming Mei means fine eyebrow.
According to Stash it means - 'Famous Plum'
You can read more here:
http://www.stashtea.com/w-111141.htm
According to Stash it means - 'Famous Plum'
You can read more here:
http://www.stashtea.com/w-111141.htm
Aug 9th, '08, 23:54
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2006 is hardly fresh. For a green tea this amounts to advertising that it is at least one year past its expiration date. Three infusions is nothing to brag about for a loose green tea that claims some pedigree. 900 m is not very high and altitude is usually more of an issue in oolongs rather than greens anyway.taitea wrote: What is it about that amazon description that sounds so terrible to you?
Whew!
See Lew Perrin's great resource Babelcarp for more information from a NON-vendor source.
That being said, taste some and if you like it and the price is right, it's good tea. You don't need an expert to tell you if you like it.
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Additonal Babelcarp entry: "Wuyuan = (婺源) a mountainous county in Jiangxi where lucha is being grown with organic certification"
If the shop seller is saying it's a hot seller, then it's probably worth a try.taitea wrote:A local tea shop is offering it as their current "hot seller". Being a total noob, I'm basically a slave to whatever I'm told by the owner of the tea shop.
What is it about that amazon description that sounds so terrible to you?
I'm sure it's a current crop and not some Amazon product.
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Aug 10th, '08, 00:43
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Well, I tried it out since it was actually from 2008 (not 2006). I like it. It has a pretty strong and sweet flavour, at least that's what my inexperienced tastebuds are telling me.
Here's what it looks like.
before:
after:
Are those little brown discolorations on the second pic normal? Maybe the water I'm using is too hot?
Here's what it looks like.
before:
after:
Are those little brown discolorations on the second pic normal? Maybe the water I'm using is too hot?
Aug 11th, '08, 21:27
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Looks delicious Taitea! Thanx for sharing.
The discolorations could be from a slight delay before firing. It may have just started to oxidize at bruised points. This is not uncommon. But the finest grades usually will not.
The discolorations could be from a slight delay before firing. It may have just started to oxidize at bruised points. This is not uncommon. But the finest grades usually will not.
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婺源茗眉 Wu Yuan Ming Mei
Thin and soft pan-fried green tea and produced from Zhang Gong mt in Wu Yuan, Jiangsu province. Roasting - Hand-caring - Heating - Frying - Re-heating. Made leaves look like an eye brow (Mei is eye-brow) with white tips, aroma strong and lasts longer with a taste soft. Was approved as 'famous teas' many time by Jiangsu Admistration of Commerce and Chinese goverment in 80's.
Thin and soft pan-fried green tea and produced from Zhang Gong mt in Wu Yuan, Jiangsu province. Roasting - Hand-caring - Heating - Frying - Re-heating. Made leaves look like an eye brow (Mei is eye-brow) with white tips, aroma strong and lasts longer with a taste soft. Was approved as 'famous teas' many time by Jiangsu Admistration of Commerce and Chinese goverment in 80's.
Aug 12th, '08, 00:31
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Brewed it in a small gaiwan for about 3 minutes (well that's what my internal clock thinks). About 0.5g of tea with 100ml of water. I'm not sure about the temperature of the water, I usually just let the water sit for about a minute after boiling, then I pour.How did you brew it? Time, temp, and quantity of leaf?
Aug 12th, '08, 12:30
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I always worry about inexperienced people brewing greens too hot or too long. These parameters sound within range, so if the results are good, you've nailed it.taitea wrote: Brewed it in a small gaiwan for about 3 minutes (well that's what my internal clock thinks). About 0.5g of tea with 100ml of water. I'm not sure about the temperature of the water, I usually just let the water sit for about a minute after boiling, then I pour.
I admire your relaxed brewing style. I get very OCD in my own approach.