Well, my journey has begun. And as usual, I have jumped with both feet. I have read many posts online and quite a few articles. I have leaned on Scotto for advice and was quickly pointed in the direction of the Puerh Shop with a couple of bits of common sense.
Product is arriving at my door and I have ventured to a few shops. This is what I have ordered / bought so far:
I started off online ordering a Small Artistic Double Wall Yixing Clay Teapot, a Yixing Clay Aroma Cup, a Black Teapot with Infuser and a Variety Tea Sampler from enjoyingtea.com. I found a coupon online by googling them prior to placing the order and saved a few bucks.
I then ordered a Tuocha Pick, a 2008 Yiwu Hongqing Arbor Pu-erh Tea Cake, a Premium Mengku Arbor Pu-erh Tea Brick, a 2006 Manzhuan Arbor Tree Pu-erh Tea Brick, and a Yixing Clay Teapot from the Puerh Shop
Because I lean towards immediate gratification and don't like waiting, I went to a local Middle Eastern Market and bought a 150 gram can of Pu-erh. I assume it is a blend but really have no clue. The only English on the can says Golden Dragon - Choicest Tea. I haven't opened it yet. I also bought a 300 gram can of Temple Du Ciel Special Gunpowder. I have tried this twice and it is not bad. I realize that I have much to learn.
After seeing I was not straining the tea correctly I went to a local mall that has a Teavana store. I poked around and bought a small bamboo strainer and allowed myself to be talked into buying a tin and a few ounces of Tung Ting Jade Oolong. This tea tastes very nice but I have no doubt I overpaid for it.
When I returned home, there on my step was the package from the Puerh Shop. All I can say is DAMN, that is one tiny teapot. I will post a few pics early in the week.
Question time -
- Is Teavana the Charbucks of Tea?
- Is there a typical amount of tea consumed in a day or it is truly a subjective volume based on preference?
- Is Teachat the B & B of the Tea World?
-Scott
Product is arriving at my door and I have ventured to a few shops. This is what I have ordered / bought so far:
I started off online ordering a Small Artistic Double Wall Yixing Clay Teapot, a Yixing Clay Aroma Cup, a Black Teapot with Infuser and a Variety Tea Sampler from enjoyingtea.com. I found a coupon online by googling them prior to placing the order and saved a few bucks.
I then ordered a Tuocha Pick, a 2008 Yiwu Hongqing Arbor Pu-erh Tea Cake, a Premium Mengku Arbor Pu-erh Tea Brick, a 2006 Manzhuan Arbor Tree Pu-erh Tea Brick, and a Yixing Clay Teapot from the Puerh Shop
Because I lean towards immediate gratification and don't like waiting, I went to a local Middle Eastern Market and bought a 150 gram can of Pu-erh. I assume it is a blend but really have no clue. The only English on the can says Golden Dragon - Choicest Tea. I haven't opened it yet. I also bought a 300 gram can of Temple Du Ciel Special Gunpowder. I have tried this twice and it is not bad. I realize that I have much to learn.
After seeing I was not straining the tea correctly I went to a local mall that has a Teavana store. I poked around and bought a small bamboo strainer and allowed myself to be talked into buying a tin and a few ounces of Tung Ting Jade Oolong. This tea tastes very nice but I have no doubt I overpaid for it.
When I returned home, there on my step was the package from the Puerh Shop. All I can say is DAMN, that is one tiny teapot. I will post a few pics early in the week.
Question time -
- Is Teavana the Charbucks of Tea?
- Is there a typical amount of tea consumed in a day or it is truly a subjective volume based on preference?
- Is Teachat the B & B of the Tea World?
-Scott