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  • kirkmitchell
    Junior Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 20

    #31
    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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    • cowsareforeating
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 1032

      #32
      Originally posted by mpcec View Post
      For people looking to order online, I highly reccommend Chan Tea Shop and Norbu Tea. Both great businesses, fantastic service, high quality/ well sourced etc.

      You know my buddy dylan??? @ chanteas?

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      • trentk
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2010
        • 709

        #33
        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.
        use a thermometer and timer for japanese greens until you get the hang of it. ugly, I know.... but japanese teas are finicky, and best brewed "scientifically". As for all other teas, leave the thermometer and timer far away.
        "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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        • tricky
          Junior Member
          • May 2010
          • 16

          #34
          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:



          and btw:
          I wouldn't say so... darjeelings are BOLD my friend
          = not true. personally I prefer the second over the first flush
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          • trentk
            Senior Member
            • Oct 2010
            • 709

            #35
            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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            • MoFiya
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2007
              • 1438

              #36
              ^^ 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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              • mpcec
                Junior Member
                • Jun 2008
                • 28

                #37
                Originally posted by cowsareforeating View Post
                You know my buddy dylan??? @ chanteas?
                I know the name, my good friend (who I enjoy most tea through), emails with him fairly regularly I think. Very generous guy when it comes to samples.

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                • Ahimsa
                  Vegan Police
                  • Sep 2011
                  • 1879

                  #38
                  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.
                  I'm a fan of T's. I get a lot of my teas via gift exchanges, and my friend demanded I try it. Needless to say, I found the bold smokiness exquisite.

                  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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                  • galia
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 1719

                    #39
                    I 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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                    • Faust
                      kitsch killer
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 37852

                      #40
                      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.
                      Went there yesterday and was a bit disappointed. Not by the tea, which was great, but by the food (and yes, the prices). Their deserts look mighty good though. Might come back just for the desert set and some tea.

                      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.
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                      • Faust
                        kitsch killer
                        • Sep 2006
                        • 37852

                        #41
                        Galia, and other Parisians, have you tried the little corner shop on Rue de Seine?
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                        • thehouseofdis
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2010
                          • 696

                          #42
                          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.
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                          • cowsareforeating
                            Senior Member
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 1032

                            #43
                            Originally posted by galia View Post
                            I 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?
                            no, but try kashmiri simmered with milk and honey... no substitute for that in the world

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                            • cowsareforeating
                              Senior Member
                              • Jan 2011
                              • 1032

                              #44
                              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.
                              no racism intended, more of an observation of cultural tendencies?

                              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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                              • Mail-Moth
                                Senior Member
                                • Mar 2009
                                • 1448

                                #45
                                Don't know about the teas, but that's a lot of packaging.

                                Originally posted by Faust View Post
                                Galia, and other Parisians, have you tried the little corner shop on Rue de Seine?
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