Draconus wrote:
> Looking for high grade Da Hong Pao. My trip to HK recently introduced us
> to this wonderful (boldly understated) Oolong.
> Obviously first generation is nigh on impossible to acquire and alas, my
> budget would not extend to such an investment :-( ...I noted in an
> archived post that a 20g lot sold for $25000 in an auction in HK some time
> back! :-o)
>
> A google search has revealed numerous places to buy subsequent generations
> at more affordable prices. However whilst I am prepared to shell out a few
> shekels, I'd like to make an informed purchase.
>
> Could the Oolong aficionados amongst the group make any recommendations to
> an online vendor that offers a very good, high grade Da Hong Pao.
>
> Regards
> Mal
> Oz
>
> P.S report on our first tea 'expedition' to Hong Kong coming soon to a
> group near you.
> Cheers

Best Tea House sells a first generation DHP (as distinct from the
ORIGINAL DHP plants, from which tea is no longer sold) for $120 USD per
100g. By first generation it is meant that they are the first
transplantation from branches taken from the original DHP plants.

Where did you taste your DHP, and what was it? Most online vendors
sell low grade DHP that isn't worth their $$ and you are likely to be
disappointed if you tasted something pretty good.

MarshalN
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