Chinese New Year 1/26/2009 Chinese tea today?

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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic is ... well of course, the Chinese New Year, and tea. Will you be enjoying Chinese tea today in celebration of the new year?

Definitely, yes!
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30%
I always do anyway, so, yes
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34%
I like the idea, so probably yes
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17%
Maybe
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Eh, probably not
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4%
Because of it, likely NOT
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No votes
No, definitely not
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2%
Other
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2%
 
Total votes: 53
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Chinese New Year 1/26/2009 Chinese tea today?

by Chip » Jan 26th, '09, 00:16

Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! Celebrating the New Year, be sure to visit
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Yesterday, a lot of responders enjoyed a special Sunday brunch, but most did not. You can still vote and discuss yesterday's topic.

Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic is ... well of course, the Chinese New Year, and tea. Will you be enjoying Chinese tea today in celebration of the new year? Please share if you adjusted your regular tea drinking habits to celebrate ... or not.

Chinese TeaPartay at noon, EST? I am looking forward to celebrating the TeaDay with everyone. Bottoms up!
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by Salsero » Jan 26th, '09, 00:37

Why not celebrate as much as the occidental environment permits! Tea for everyone!

Happy lunar new year all.

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by Drax » Jan 26th, '09, 05:58

I'm still need deep in pu-erh samples, so I will be enjoying Chinese tea for quite some time (with a goodly amount of Japanese greens thrown in for variety, though).

In fact, I'm trying this 2008 Hai Lang Hao/Zhang/Mang'e thing or whatever it is. I think I have learned if I am going to rest the leaves inbetween the rinse and the first infusion, then I don't need a long first infusion. Whew boy! :shock:
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by Victoria » Jan 26th, '09, 06:19

Happy New Year!


Definitely, yes! I just got my Jing Tea Shop order and I'm
loving it so far!
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by gingkoseto » Jan 26th, '09, 07:16

Not really sure if I will get any free time during the day :P Frozen dumpling this morning might be my only celebration :shock: But have got some medium roast oolong in office, and will surely try to have some tea if I get a little bit of time :D
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by brlarson » Jan 26th, '09, 07:49

I drink Chinese tea every day. 2007 Lin-Tou dancong Mi-Lan from Hou de this morning to celebrate the new year.
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by chad » Jan 26th, '09, 07:58

Maybe! :D

Starting the day with a nice darjeeling.
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by geeber1 » Jan 26th, '09, 08:39

Now that I know it's the Chinese New Year, I will definitely have some Chinese tea this morning.
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by Shelob » Jan 26th, '09, 09:31

chad wrote:Maybe! :D

Starting the day with a nice darjeeling.
Ditto! and then next will be, if I have any left...
Keemun Concerto from Adagio 8)

Ohhh, and what will I drink for the TeaDay TeaPartay at Noon today???
Cool idea Chip :)

Have a FAB TeaDay everyone!
Have a FAB TeaDay Everyone!
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by Saifuddin » Jan 26th, '09, 09:50

Just finished a cup of Yunnan
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by Katmandu » Jan 26th, '09, 10:10

You bet! I start every day with a nice black from China- today I picked Keemun Rhapsody- delicious!! Happy Chinese New Year everyone! :D
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by omegapd » Jan 26th, '09, 10:17

China black Iced! But, it was just a coincidence since I didn't know about the New Year. :oops:
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by kymidwife » Jan 26th, '09, 10:40

I'm wandering through the Oolong Pass Box today, so I'm sure I'll keep China and Taiwan well attended-to. Happy Chinese New Year!

My first tea was a 4th steep of the Phoenix DanCong I started last night. The 1st and 2nd were not to my taste... 3rd was fairly nice... 4th this morning tasted strangely like a cigarette. Which for me is not a good thing.

Moving on... now having some Da Ye Wuyi from TeaCuppa. I probably went a bit short on leaf amount, but it's a nice roasty smooth taste, now on my 3rd or 4th infusion. I will post pics later of the unpacked box in the Oolong forum.

Happy Tea Day!

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by Smari » Jan 26th, '09, 10:49

Happy Chinese New Year - peace & prosperity to all! :) I already drink Chinese teas as is, so it just adds more fun to drink to it.

For today, I'm having Alishan with my moon cake for breakfast. Such a fun day for me since I get to eat lots of Chinese treats hehe. I probably should have taken off from work to celebrate it with my family :(
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by scruffmcgruff » Jan 26th, '09, 11:13

It's the Korean new year too, anyone drinking Korean tea today?
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