I saw over at Badger and Blade they have a sheng of the day thread. I thought it might be nice to start something like that here. I know we have a whats in your cup forum but personally I would just like to see puerh notes. The person could just mention what they are having.....say a few things......or give a full review. I also thought we could have a standard set of qualities like these:
Astringency - (strong, some, none)
Smoke - (strong, some, none)
Dryness-(mouth) - (strong, some, none)
Mouthfeel - (heavy, medium, thin)
Hui gan - (strong, some, none)
Flavor - (excellent, good, fair)
Overall value - (excellent, good, fair)
Purchase again - (absolutley, maybe, never)
These are just some initial ideas but it could be copied and pasted and thereby made easy. This would encourage more people to give info about the tea they drink. Other ideas are welcome. What do you all think?
This seems like a really nice idea. It would give everyone a look at a different tea and open up some chances to see what certains teas are all about.
/me thinks about what teachat will become in a couple years. I can just picture wonderful sections of information and reviews of many teas available for purchase. One can only hope
/me thinks about what teachat will become in a couple years. I can just picture wonderful sections of information and reviews of many teas available for purchase. One can only hope
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Hai Lang Hao, 2008 "Star of Bulang," sheng
Source: YSLLC
Listed at $24 a cake, Scott says it was made in 2008 with 3-year-old mao cha.
Yesterday I had the 2008 Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E cake, so my impression today is probably unduly influence by drinking that great sheng previously. I really like the taste profile of this tea. In fact it is not too far off from the Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E, though definitely sweeter and a bit acid at the same time. It does have aftertaste, mouthfeel, huigan. I don't notice any qi. I am a bit at a loss to describe the taste, so I will use words that I have seen others use, but I am not sure what they are referring to: new leather, smoke, camphor, wood, maybe even a bit of mint when I inhale after drinking some. A very masculine profile, it would go well on the shaving forum! These tastes are right up my alley, but I am disappointed that it isn't stronger. I brewed 5 gr to 120 ml, which I normally consider on the strong side, but I think I will increase it to 6 grams next time. The further through the infusions I go, the more I like it.
Source: YSLLC
- Astringency quite low for a new pu
Smoke some
Dryness just a bit
Mouthfeel medium +
Hui gan some +
Flavor excellent
Overall value good
Purchase again yes
Listed at $24 a cake, Scott says it was made in 2008 with 3-year-old mao cha.
Yesterday I had the 2008 Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E cake, so my impression today is probably unduly influence by drinking that great sheng previously. I really like the taste profile of this tea. In fact it is not too far off from the Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E, though definitely sweeter and a bit acid at the same time. It does have aftertaste, mouthfeel, huigan. I don't notice any qi. I am a bit at a loss to describe the taste, so I will use words that I have seen others use, but I am not sure what they are referring to: new leather, smoke, camphor, wood, maybe even a bit of mint when I inhale after drinking some. A very masculine profile, it would go well on the shaving forum! These tastes are right up my alley, but I am disappointed that it isn't stronger. I brewed 5 gr to 120 ml, which I normally consider on the strong side, but I think I will increase it to 6 grams next time. The further through the infusions I go, the more I like it.
Glad you enjoyed it! I think it's a fantastic value with a head start on aging.Salsero wrote:Hai Lang Hao, 2008 "Star of Bulang," sheng
Source: YSLLCWell, I haven't even finished one session with this tea yet, so it's really premature to say anything, but...
- Astringency quite low for a new pu
Smoke some
Dryness just a bit
Mouthfeel medium +
Hui gan some +
Flavor excellent
Overall value good
Purchase again yes
Listed at $24 a cake, Scott says it was made in 2008 with 3-year-old mao cha.
Yesterday I had the 2008 Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E cake, so my impression today is probably unduly influence by drinking that great sheng previously. I really like the taste profile of this tea. In fact it is not too far off from the Lao Ban Zhang & Man'E, though definitely sweeter and a bit acid at the same time. It does have aftertaste, mouthfeel, huigan. I don't notice any qi. I am a bit at a loss to describe the taste, so I will use words that I have seen others use, but I am not sure what they are referring to: new leather, smoke, camphor, wood, maybe even a bit of mint when I inhale after drinking some. A very masculine profile, it would go well on the shaving forum! These tastes are right up my alley, but I am disappointed that it isn't stronger. I brewed 5 gr to 120 ml, which I normally consider on the strong side, but I think I will increase it to 6 grams next time. The further through the infusions I go, the more I like it.
2008 Menghai Peacock of Bada sheng
Source: YSLLC
- Astringency not too bad
Smoke none
Dryness some
Mouthfeel medium
Hui gan some +
Flavor good, but straightforward
Overall value okay
Purchase again no
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Nov 17th 08 1:47 pm
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'07 Xiauguan Bao Yan (Tibetan Flame) brick
$4.99 per 250g brick, PuerhShop
Astringency - enough to provide backbone, but not excessive
Smoke - none to barely perceptible
Dryness-(mouth) - none
Mouthfeel - medium to heavy
Hui gan - solid
Flavor - simple and solid
Overall value - beyond excellent
Purchase again - absolutley, perfect cellaring material
Simple folks need wine with their meals every bit as much as the high rollers dining at Taillevent, and they are fortunate that there are areas in Italy, Spain, and the Languedoc-Roussillon in France producing a sea of quaffable, inexpensive wine for daily consumption. Similarly, the poor need a cup of tea as much as anyone, and they shouldn't be denied their pleasure for lack of funds. The Xiaguan brick has been around for a long time serving the needs of tea drinkers in remote areas. There's a reason that this is a staple of the poor. It's not bad.
$4.99 per 250g brick, PuerhShop
Astringency - enough to provide backbone, but not excessive
Smoke - none to barely perceptible
Dryness-(mouth) - none
Mouthfeel - medium to heavy
Hui gan - solid
Flavor - simple and solid
Overall value - beyond excellent
Purchase again - absolutley, perfect cellaring material
Simple folks need wine with their meals every bit as much as the high rollers dining at Taillevent, and they are fortunate that there are areas in Italy, Spain, and the Languedoc-Roussillon in France producing a sea of quaffable, inexpensive wine for daily consumption. Similarly, the poor need a cup of tea as much as anyone, and they shouldn't be denied their pleasure for lack of funds. The Xiaguan brick has been around for a long time serving the needs of tea drinkers in remote areas. There's a reason that this is a staple of the poor. It's not bad.
Nov 17th 08 2:28 pm
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Love this thread... very good idea.
I just wanted to say thanks for adding your purchase source and price... very helpful for newbies like me in planning purchases. Maybe we could add that to the posting template?
A pu-head's idea of good value is quite relative to their budget, palate and experience... I think it's a great idea to give some specifics, even though availability and price are suject to change without notice in the future.
Thanks!
Sarah
I just wanted to say thanks for adding your purchase source and price... very helpful for newbies like me in planning purchases. Maybe we could add that to the posting template?
A pu-head's idea of good value is quite relative to their budget, palate and experience... I think it's a great idea to give some specifics, even though availability and price are suject to change without notice in the future.
Thanks!
Sarah
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Nov 17th 08 5:06 pm
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+1kymidwife wrote:pu-head's idea of good value is quite relative to their budget, palate and experience... I think it's a great idea to give some specifics, even though availability and price are suject to change without notice in the future.
Thanks!
Sarah
It's a good idea to include the price and size.
(in a southern drawl) I do declare....Sarah.......do we detect a movement away from your beloved oolongs?kymidwife wrote:Love this thread... very good idea.
I just wanted to say thanks for adding your purchase source and price... very helpful for newbies like me in planning purchases. Maybe we could add that to the posting template?
A pu-head's idea of good value is quite relative to their budget, palate and experience... I think it's a great idea to give some specifics, even though availability and price are suject to change without notice in the future.
Thanks!
Sarah
my pu for the day. obtained via mr. wilson of yns. not advertised on the ebay site. this cake is a favourite of mine. it has a very special taste, the cake is very loose already, the leaves look kinda white, not brown at all. i think it's from 2003 but it still taste young and has a bite to it. not for newbs, could be astringent if you don't know how to brew it.
Astringency - it's there but still pleasant.
Smoke - none.
Dryness-(mouth) - nope.
Mouthfeel - heavydoom.
Hui gan - don't have a clue what the hell this is.
Flavor - great.
Overall value - brilliant.
Purchase again - one is enough.
Astringency - it's there but still pleasant.
Smoke - none.
Dryness-(mouth) - nope.
Mouthfeel - heavydoom.
Hui gan - don't have a clue what the hell this is.
Flavor - great.
Overall value - brilliant.
Purchase again - one is enough.