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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. - Dominic Drinking: Congo Bongo Tea... some strange coconut/black tea. |
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![]() 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 |
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![]() "Mike Petro" > wrote in message oups.com... > here are a few suggestions, these are all available in sample sizes so they wont break the bank:... Mike, I'm getting ready to order some samples from Jing's. Any recommendations from their aged pu-erhs? I had a small aged sample from Teaspring when I first tried Pu, and got some tou chas in San Francisco's Chinatown that seemed older than what I was used to, but I've mostly had younger pu-erhs. Thought I should sample some with a few years on them. Unfortunately the budget won't allow anything real old. Thanks, Blues Currently drinking Guricha from Den's Tea. It's a sencha processed in a Chinese style. One of my new favorite greens. |
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![]() >I'm getting ready to order some samples from Jing's. Any recommendations >from their aged pu-erhs? I had a small aged sample from Teaspring when I >first tried Pu, and got some tou chas in San Francisco's Chinatown that >seemed older than what I was used to, but I've mostly had younger pu-erhs. >Thought I should sample some with a few years on them. Unfortunately the >budget won't allow anything real old. Hi Blues, Unfortunately Seb doesn't really offer samples of puerh older than 10 years or so except by special request. While these are quite good they do not yet reveal the true pleasure of a properly matured puerh yet. If you are placing an order with Seb anyway try these two http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_1999.cfm http://www.jingteashop.com/pd_jing.cfm They are both from 1999 and are quite good, but I really wouldn't call them "aged" puerh yet, they are more of an adolescent puerh. Consider Grandtea, Yat has recently started selling sample sizes of 20-30 year old tea. This is a good way to see what its all about without taking on a second mortgage. http://www.grandtea.com/scripts/prod...?idCategory=73 Guang at Hou De also offers sample size of 20-30 year old puerh. Guang has delivered some fine samples in the past. I recommend the 70s GYG, it is not the best of the genre but it is pretty good for the price range. http://www.houdeasianart.com/index.p...duc ts_id=296 Cheers, -- Mike Petro http://www.pu-erh.net |
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> Hi Blues,
> > Unfortunately Seb doesn't really offer samples of puerh older than 10 > years or so except by special request. ...(snip) > Guang at Hou De also offers sample size of 20-30 year old puerh. Guang > has delivered some fine samples in the past. I recommend the 70s GYG, > it is not the best of the genre but it is pretty good for the price > range. > http://www.houdeasianart.com/index.p...duc ts_id=296 > > Cheers, > -- > Mike Petro > http://www.pu-erh.net Mike, Thanks, Mike. Placed my order with Jing, some samples, a bing and a few tuos totaling about 750g. I'm looking forward to sampling a variety of young pu-erhs. I also ordered the 70's GYG from Hou De. It seemed a bit frivolous for someone of my means to pay that much for 10g of tea, but at least I will be able to say I've tasted 30 year old pu-erh. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Blues Drinking 2004 Xiaguan Gold Ribbon Tuo Cha Listening to Dylan and the Band - After the Flood Maybe an odd mix, but why not? |
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