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Lapsang Search
Greetings all. Long time "lurker," first time poster. If you would please--I could use some assistance. I have a distinct fondness for lapsang souchong teas--BUT--a long time ago in a land far-far...
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Re: that first sip of pu-erh tea...
Green Pu-Erh teas typically taste more like a smoky vegetal concoction instead of the loamy liquor typical of most of the other types. As you explore Pu-Erh teas, you *will* come across many that...
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Cats and Tea
I saw the funniest thing this morning. I left my cup of SpecialTeas Salonah Assam unattended on my tea cart while I went into another room to retrieve a book. When I came back, one of my cats was...
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Tea recipes
Sorry if this is covered in a FAQ or something; just point me there if so. I'm interested in any good tea related food recipes out there. In particular: 1) Tea Eggs, the Chinese recipe where you crack...
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Electric Dispensing Pot
I'm thinking of getting Zojirushi CD-JSC22 Electric Dispensing Pot. Is it any good? I'm just tired to use my thermometer when preparing water and this baby has three temperature settings: 208°F,...
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Looking for a good source of oolong teas online
Hi folks! I received a sample of an oolong tea (my first) a High Mountain Oolong (not sure if this is a type or a brand name). I like it very much, and would like to branch out and try other oolongs....
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Bill in a China Shop
Dear Tea lovers: Most people who love tea, also love teacups. So i just wanted to tell any teacup lovers out there about my very first picture book: "Bill in a China Shop" Bill is not like other...
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A new "Mystery tea"
While looking at the Yahoo group Teamail, I came across this message (whose writer has given me permission to copy it here) concerning a tea that she had: "It looks like green gunpowder tea, but more...
 
TeaBags Are GREAT :) I LOVE THEM
Tea Bags are great! Everyone uses them! But it's alot easier to make tea with a tea bag then having to put your tea in a metal tea bag ;) Some nuts still boil tea with loose leaves in the pot !!...
 
Way to Make Tea
Here is an idea. A way of making tea without heat. Instantly! Take green tea, place in blender, add water, blend and strain. Very nice! Marc from Oregon
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Please help out with this survey
I know this is a tea group, but a friend of mine is conducting a survey of coffee drinkers, and I take it there may more than one in this group, yes? It takes three or four minutes to complete. Thanks...
 
Anybody tried Upton's Okayti Gold?
This tea lists at just under $38 for 120g. (This must be a record for an Upton Darjeeling!) Has anyone here tried this tea? Any reactions? Is it really as good as its press suggests?
 
Camellia Sinensis from Camellia Forest Nursery
Camellia Forest Nursery has quite a few different Camellia Sinensis plants for sale idea which one is most sutable for making good green/oolong tea? http://www.camforest.com/camellia.htm#cam-sin
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Re: Mystery tea
I've been wondering about this for a long time - I bought some of those in China, because they looked cool. They're *intensely* bitter. I was afraid that there was something wrong with them! Well,...
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Re: Ten Ren discount package--drinkable?
I think their lightly oxidized teas are fantastic - better than anything I've had from some of the other well known tea vendors - for that style. I'd recommend their Ten Wu - over the years it's my...