Tea anyone?

Oct 04, 2005 1 Replies

Hi all. I discovered this newsgroup on a random search for tea, and decided to fire up my old newsgroup browser to ask a few questions for a few teamasters



I brew mostly chinese teas in a cheap tetsubin I picked up in Manhattans china town. It serves its purpose twice daily, but I wonder if there is a better way to brew chinese tea? what do you brew chinese teas in if you take them?



I'm also going to need some more tea soon, any recommendations on good sites for chinese teas? Specifically im looking for



pearl jasmine tea high grade (first, second) oolongs a good introductory Puerh cake to try.



Thanks!


I generally use a gaiwan, which is very flexible when you're getting multiple steeps, as you do with most Chinese teas.

There are lots of web sites you'll find people recommending in the archives of this group. But since you're within striking distance of Manhattan's Chinatown, you might want to go to Tea Gallery at 131 Allen St., where prices are higher but you can be sure of the quality of the merchandise and the advice. It's best to call ahead at

212-777-6148. Usual disclaimer: just a satisfied customer, etc.

/Lew

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