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Tea (rec.drink.tea) Discussion relating to tea, the world's second most consumed beverage (after water), made by infusing or boiling the leaves of the tea plant (C. sinensis or close relatives) in water. |
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A woman at my workplace (of the Vietnamese persuasion) noted my
fascination with tea and brought me a bag of some that her friend supplies. It first came in a foil bag, looking to be about 3-4 ounces in quantity. The leaves were dark green, thin twists (somewhat resembling the leaves of Adagio's "green pekoe" but smaller) and brewed up quite tasty, though more astringent than Adagio's offering. She said she could bring more, for a dollar a bag. My reply: "I'll buy that for a dollar!" :-) So last week she brought me five bags, which turn out to be 100g each. They are also in small cardboard box/envelopes proclaiming the contents "Jasmine Tea" from "TRAMCOR" Trade of American Corp. and furthermore, "Product of Vietnam". If there's any jasmine in this, it's too subtle for my nose. I quite like it though, and can get three infusions from a spoonful of leaf so it's certainly economical (hey Space Cowboy, it's at your "penny-a-gram" price point :-)). I'm still waiting to find out what other offerings her friend has. There is contact info for "Tramcor" on the box, 247 SW 41st Street Renton, WA 98055, USA Tel: 1-866-571-5719 fax: (425) 656-9103 but I find nothing googling the company, and the website www.hooktea.com is a dead link. I haven't tried dialing the phone yet but I'm not hopeful. Good tea, though. I'll buy more of it for as long as her friend has a supply. stePH -- I'll brew another pot of ambiguity -- King Crimson, 2002 |
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