Michael Plant wrote:
> 11/6/06
>
>
> > On Nov 6, 10:02 am, "MarshalN" > wrote:
> >> 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.
> >>> CheersBest 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.
> >>
> >> MarshalNhttp://www.xanga.com/MarshalN- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
> >
> > The price of the Best Tea House stuff makes me think that I have
> > probably never had real DHP. You are referring to www.besttea.com.hk,
> > right? This is the first time I've ever heard of this vendor.
> >
>
> Hi Alex,
>
> The owner of the Best Tea House is the tea teacher
> of Michael and Winnie at The Tea Gallery in NYC.
> They will be our best source of information and
> samples of BTH offerings. I'm glad MarshalN
> brought it up.
>
> Michael

Thanks Michael. I will have to get over there one of these days. Also
it's probably more convenient than ordering from Best by fax.

I'm drinking some very nice heavily roasted Anxi TGY right now, but I
can barely taste it because of my cold. The heavy roasting gives it
some fruit and smoothness that is reminescent of Wuyi teas.