Dominic T. wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I know there are some very seasoned Pu-Erh veterans around here, and
> after continued reading about it I've decided to give it a second go.
> (My first Pu-Erh experiences some years back were not so great) I
> decided to order one of each of the Pu-Erh's that Uptons offered seen
> here (except for the last one, the celestial tribute):
> http://www.uptontea.com/shopcart/sea...=items&begin=0
>
> Are these a good re-introduction? What should I be looking for out of
> them? Are they even decent? Which out of these would be your choice? As
> always, my thanks for any and all help and knowledge you can offer.


Hi Dominic,

The Upton Puerhs are mediocre IMHO. here are a few suggestions, these
are all available in sample sizes so they wont break the bank:

http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_zhuan_cha_man.cfm
This is a nice mild green puerh that is wont shock your senses like
some greens do.

http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_zhuan_cha_ban.cfm
This brick is a favorite of mine, slightly smokey in a good way.

http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_nan.cfm
An interesting green puerh that clearly evolves through multiple steeps

http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_7572_blue.cfm
http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_1996_mh.cfm
Either one of these would represent a good cooked puerh to try.

http://www.houdeasianart.com/index.p...duc ts_id=137
http://www.houdeasianart.com/index.p...duc ts_id=209
These are both nice "Silver Needle" puerhs which are more gentle to the
uninitiated.

http://www.houdeasianart.com/index.p...duc ts_id=296
This hints at what a nice well aged puerh can become, probably not the
best choice for a beginner due to the price.


Enjoy the reintroduction,

Mike
http://www.pu-erh.net