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Tea India

I went back to the Indian grocery store today, hoping that they'd have Taj Mahal in the round bags back in stock, as my...

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posted by patevans99

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A question about Darjeelings and an introduction.

First off, I started a thread the other day without introducing myself. My name is Dustin and I'm from San Diego, CA. I...

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posted by xcasper54x

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Ku Ding Cha

Wow. Not what I was expecting. I have been wanting to pick up some Ku Ding Cha for a month or so now, and this weekend...

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posted by dominictiberio

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Jiaogulan

Hello there I wanted to ask you guys if you have ever heard of Jiaogulan Tea? I read that some people said it can help w...

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posted by neyma

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Here's a new one

Hi all, I have been reading here for several days and would now like to introduce myself. My name is Oliver, I am 30 ye...

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posted by ronin3125

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Blofeld book spotted in London UK Oxfam

John Blofeld - The Chinese Art of Tea (or some such title) Had a feeling this might be either out of print or in a new...

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posted by teaismud

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Ten Ren Tea

I recommend Ten Ren Tea in chinatown in San Francisco. I've been using them for years and never been disappointed. They...

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posted by jimposts

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chinese tea basic

Did you know Chinese were the first to discover the tea leaf, and have drunk tea dated back 2700BC. it has since been s...

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posted by lizhangalexander

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Best places to buy tea online?

Just wondering where everyone likes to purchase their tea online? I would go to regular retail stores but we don't seem...

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posted by xcasper54x

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Breaking into a Tuo Cha?

I have seen and read about using various implements to break apart Pu-Erh for brewing but would like to hear what the p...

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posted by dominictiberio

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How has the Darjeeling season progressed?

Has the rainfall returned to normal levels? I tried some 2006 Makaibari FF. It was a little on the weaker side. I prefe...

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posted by aprasad123

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Back From NYC

Well, I managed to make it out alive, and with some crazy experiences, and hopefully great tea. First off, I wanted to...

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posted by dominictiberio

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by dominictiberio

My first enjoyable Darjeeling

Hi all, Thanks to some lurking and searching here, I experienced my first enjoyable Darjeeling today. This brief writeu...

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posted by gsinclair

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New place for pu-erh in the Twin Cities?

Hi All, I visited the newly opened Midtown International Market earlier today. Already enchanted by the massive pieces...

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posted by nico.dornemann

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Pottery Barn: Huge tea ball

Hi-- The other day I was in a Pottery Barn (chain), and they had on sale (at half price) a huge tea ball-- about the si...

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posted by holland

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