Chinese Tea 101

OHMatt · 12-20-2009, 07:00 PM

I am partial to high mountain Oolong and Pouchong from Taiwan. I like my oolong with a lighter roast. If you find yourself enjoying longer roasts by all means save money and buy the tea from China. Chinese Anxi Oolong doesn't do it for me.

Tea from China is less expensive however. I find Da Hong Pao, Pai Mu Tan, and Long Jing from China very good.

Also not to be ignored is Lipton Green Label Darjeeling. Yes, I said Lipton. The Green Label is worlds better than what you will find in the yellow box at a typical grocery. Look at an Indian grocery store to find it. It is a green tea with a wonderful "muscatel" flavor and a full pound box can be had for under $20.

I use Adagio's "IngenuiTEA" and brew up 3-4 pots most work days.

Nimbus · 12-20-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OHMatt

Also not to be ignored is Lipton Green Label Darjeeling. Yes, I said Lipton.

Lipton also have a yellow label that is better than their regular production. I found it at the Asian supermarket and no where else.

Neuromancer · 12-20-2009, 09:45 PM

Another online vendor I've used...

Adiago Teas

12-20-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Chinese Tea 101 I am partial to high mountain Oolong and Pouchong from Taiwan. I like my oolong with a lighter roast. If you find yourself enjoying longer roasts by all means save money and buy the tea from China. Chinese Anxi Oolong doesn't do it for me. Tea from China is less expensive however. I find Da Hong Pao, Pai Mu Tan, and Long Jing from China very good. Also not to be ignored is Lipton Green Label Darjeeling. Yes, I said Lipton. The Green Label is worlds better than what you will find in the yellow box at a typical grocery. Look at an Indian grocery store to find it. It is a green tea with a wonderful "muscatel" flavor and a full pound box can be had for under $20. I use Adagio's "IngenuiTEA" and brew up 3-4 pots most work days.

12-20-2009, 09:45 PM	#3
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Chinese Tea 101 Another online vendor I've used... Adiago Teas __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916