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Shen
Spring Teas Early
Feb 28, 2007
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Spring bud is often referred to as pre Qing Ming (April) and normally is picked in March. I'm trying to remember if any recognized bud is traditionally picked in February.
Jim
I always believed it was more of a tradition thing, where everyone knows the tea is not the greatest but it is a tradition of being "first" to market from back in the days of the ships carrying the tea and the "race" to be first.
- Dominic
I have last year's Long-Jing and Tai Mu Long Zu to finish up. Then I'll look to see what is in new. Toci
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