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Thunderbolt Tea

Has anybody ordered tea from Thunderbolt Tea lately? I placed an order on Jan 26 and have received nothing thus far and...

14 comments posted 18yrs

posted by markhbase-registrations

14 comments posted 18yrs posted by markhbase-registrations

My first Pu Er

So I tried my first Pu Er (or what is sold as Pu Er) today. Very different. :-) The term earthy really does it justice....

20 comments posted 18yrs

posted by arcfide

20 comments posted 18yrs posted by arcfide

Assam from Upton's

Hi all, I've had two or three EXCITING Assams from Uptons before. The one I remember most was "Assam FTGFOP1 SPL CL" fr...

7 comments posted 18yrs

posted by holland

7 comments posted 18yrs posted by holland

Source for GABA Oolong

I'm looking for a good source for GABA Oolong. A relative of mine has been using some with considerable success in deal...

2 comments posted 18yrs

posted by iluvt2

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by iluvt2

GABA Oolong

I'm looking for a good source for GABA Oolong. A relative of mine has been using some with considerable success in deal...

2 comments posted 18yrs

posted by iluvt2

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by iluvt2

Electric tea brewer

I have an automatic coffee maker I use to only make tea. I take two family size tea bags and a 12 cup coffee maker. It...

2 comments posted 18yrs

posted by metspitzer

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by metspitzer

Assam Tea Company?

Anybody purchased tea from this place? www.assamteacompany.com

11 comments posted 18yrs

posted by winefart

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by winefart

Makeshift mate gourd/bombilla

I'll have to have a few more cups before I cover it but I've been enjoying some Green Mate I came across. It is an unfe...

1 comments posted 18yrs

posted by dominictiberio

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dominictiberio

Japanese Tea Site of Interest - English Available

I know as the weather warms up a bit here in the states, many posters (Dominick?) are interested in greens. This site w...

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posted by iluvt2

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by iluvt2

Japanese Tea Site of Interest (English available)

I know as the wqeather warms up a bit here in the states, many posters (Dominick?) are interested in greens. This site...

1 comments posted 18yrs

posted by iluvt2

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by iluvt2

Tea Farms in Japan

Hello again, Since I am at it, does anyone know of tea farms in Japan that are available for visits or work? I am expec...

0 comments posted 18yrs

posted by jdietz

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jdietz

looking for one of a kind

I?ve had a 75 gram pack of oolong, produced in 2005. I?ve used it all by the end of 2007. I?ve sought it around here in...

16 comments posted 18yrs

posted by cinci_kr

16 comments posted 18yrs posted by cinci_kr

Water Quality and Tea

I have a general question about water quality and what impact it has on the taste of tea. I'm thinking of pH, mineral c...

13 comments posted 18yrs

posted by awilson4

13 comments posted 18yrs posted by awilson4

Best Online Store for Chinese Teas (ship to US)?

What's your opinion of the many online stores selling Chinese teas? I have used several with varying outcomes. BTW, I'm...

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posted by Mr5tein

22 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mr5tein

darjeeling tea 1st Flush 2008- crop delay

I've been in a regular contact with the managers of various plantations in Darjeeling and all the gardens will come up...

3 comments posted 18yrs

posted by rajivmitra

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by rajivmitra