Sadly in this part of the country the Metropolitan Tea Company is the only game in town, so while there are a number of excellent tea shops they all get their teas through Metro. However, a few of the teas available are singularly excellent. The Monkey Picked Golden Hunan is my favourite; a black tea with some of the earthy characteristics of a pu-ehr. While I drink most of my teas unadulterated, this is one of the few that really opens up with a splash of milk. A mate of mine used to buy tea for the Rutherford House, so we did a lot of sampling of the wholesale catalogue.
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Originally posted by cowsareforeating View Post^ gyokuro is the most finicky little **OUr9813274o18374 to brew.
I'm assuming the silver needle you're drinking is chinese -- darjeeling region has a pretty good one too if you're looking for some oomph."He described this initial impetus as like discovering that they both were looking at the same intriguing specific tropical fish, with attempts to understand it leading to a huge ferocious formalism he characterizes as a shark that leapt out of the tank."
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I've tried some good tea while my visit in Malaysia:
^Cameron Highland tea has a very special, unusual flavour.
A good shop here in Vienna is this:
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I forgot to add, check out artistic nippon
and magokorodo
for japanese teaware. (texture porn for CCP nerds and japanese ceramic enthusiasts alike)
As for chinese teaware.... its hard to find online. I've found some amazing qing dynasty cups and plates at chaikhana in santa cruz. Aaron at life of tea
used to track down chinese antiques, not sure if he still does. (I can picture someone in damir doma sitting down before this cha xi).Last edited by trentk; 12-28-2011, 03:37 AM."He described this initial impetus as like discovering that they both were looking at the same intriguing specific tropical fish, with attempts to understand it leading to a huge ferocious formalism he characterizes as a shark that leapt out of the tank."
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^^ wow, thanks for the link. Some amazing stuff to be found there. I am always excited to get to know such cultures. Sometimes, I feel kind of bad for drinking and enjoying the tea yet not knowing much about the tradition behind it. Feels a little bit like exploiting :-\
On a side note, I love this bowl.
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Originally posted by thehouseofdis View Post
I'm still looking for a good Lapsang Souchong, for those times when I want a strong black tea. I am in love with the scent of it.
Occulter also offers an organic version but I cannot as of yet comment on it as I still need to order it XD.
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Originally posted by thehouseofdis View Post
In the summer I drink gallons of cold brewed green tea.
As far as tea rooms go, I've only been to Cha-an on 9th and have enjoyed it, but it seems a little overpriced.
Any other good tea shops in Manhattan? I'm also looking for a place with a good selection of Japanese tea pots and cups.
We have a couple of good place that went out of business - the tearoom at Takashimaya (I still lament its closing) was outstanding, but also overpriced. There was also Ito En, but that went out of business too. Come to think of it, I don't know any good tea stores here.Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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Galia, and other Parisians, have you tried the little corner shop on Rue de Seine?Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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I never had tea there, but I'm still sad that Takashimaya closed before I moved here.
I've only had tea and desserts at Cha-an and the desserts are great (I'm not even a huge dessert fan).
In Pursuit of Tea finally got a Lapsang Souchong in that they liked so I bought a bag (their last) yesterday and it is very good. Not super smokey but it is very well rounded.
I'm surprised NYC doesn't have more tea rooms. Maybe they are hidden within the Japanese/Chinese communities.THE HOUSE OF DIS
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Originally posted by galia View PostI got the habit of drinking massala chai when I lived in India, not as refined as the green tea I normally prefer, but perfect as a meal substitute. anyone else make this?
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Originally posted by thehouseofdis View Post
I'm surprised NYC doesn't have more tea rooms. Maybe they are hidden within the Japanese/Chinese communities.
chinese people hate paying for tea or spending on nice tea, they're fine with average run of the mill teabag stuff... most of them at least are like that (the 1st generation ones)
you may have more luck with the Japanese
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Don't know about the teas, but that's a lot of packaging.
Originally posted by Faust View PostGalia, and other Parisians, have you tried the little corner shop on Rue de Seine?I can see a hat, I can see a cat,
I can see a man with a baseball bat.
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