I want
to see if I can get a sample of that Silver Needle Pu-Erh they have.
I've heard good things about it.

Yes, indeed, it's a big favorite 'round here with my NYC drinkin' buddies.
However I doubt you could get a sample from them as it's a whole cake that they
then couldn't sell -- unless they keep one cut up for samples. However, no
harm in calling them up and asking.

If you like, let me know and I can send you a bit of what's left of mine. Not
as fresh-tasting as at first (I don't think my storage is the best) but you
could get an idea.

Yes, very different from any tuo cha I've had.

Joe Kubera