is 2005 tgy in country?

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Tom,

I suspect there are many good sources, but I have never gotten a stale TGY from David Hoffman, Silk Road Teas, and I have gotten many from him. He usually has quite a nice selection. 415-458-8624. No web site.

Michael

Is this David Hoffman's site?

Ah! No. I just answered my own question (and thought I would share it nonetheless).

"The Silk Road tea company was created in 1992 by two women who were taught the Chinese tea tradition & blending techniques by Chinese Tea Masters & Herbalists. Teas are thus prepared in the time honoured tea tradition. The silk road art of tea blending ensures that the character of the plant retains its essential harmony and is enhanced by the ingredients with which it is paired."

The autumn 2004 is still being sold and also refired in great proportions. I've had the chance to sample some mid grade 2005 and some higher grade 2005, and I wasn't satisfied with what I found. Although the tea had an excellent fresh/new scent, the taste was lacking residual flavor and tasted quite "airy" and "light". Comparing a low grade autumn and a higher grade 2005, the autumn was much just much better.

I am waiting for the 2005 autumn pick before I decide to invest in some of the expensive stuff.

I have some for sale. How many do you want ?

Hello Tom. You might also buy vacuum-packed TGY. I have been amazed at how well that works.

Best,

Rick.