On Jun 28, 3:04 pm, HobbesOxon > wrote:
> Dear Shen,
>
> Do please let us all know if you find some more good "Sichuan
> gongfu" hongcha out there. The best I've had was a very cheap one
> from Chengdu itself, which has since all been consumed, and I'm
> looking to resupply with something tasty.
>
> Sichuan greens: have you found a good Internet-available Emeishan
> Zhuyeqing? Similarly, I'd love to know if so.
>
> Kind regards, and toodlepip,
>
> Hobbes

Hello Hobbes,
In terms of the black tea, I can honestly say that I am very pleased
with Teaspring's Sichuan Gong Fu Black (I wrote this in another couple
of posts which seems to have been lost en route to the group). It is
rich and dark, very malty with pronounced unsweetened chocolate
overtones. (My thoughts very close to Teaspring's description) One of
my favourites right now!
They even suggest serving it with milk which apparently enhances the
cocoa flavours. They imply it is similar to a blend of Keemun and
Yunnan Golden tips and refer to it as a "very fine Hao Ya".
I did find an Emi Shan green from Sichuan at Golden Teahouse and I
ordered some. I will let you know my (very subjective) opinion when it
arrives. Here's the link: http://www.goldenteahouse.com/Premiu...amboo-Leaf.htm.
You may be able to find similar in your neck of the woods searching
for "Green Bamboo Leaf".
Regards,
Shen