Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew

On Apr 2, 12:27 pm, "Studio271" wrote:
Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew

Jing's Tea Shop and Houde both have new Spring greens online. They are
both VERY reliable, high quality vendors. Most of the LongJings from
China will be at most vendors later inthe month.
Shen

On Apr 2, 12:27 pm, "Studio271" wrote:
Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew

China Daily - Fake LongJings: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2...ent_836879.htm

We're a knowledgeable family." ::smiles:: -Geoffrey, Lion in Winter
"Studio271" wrote in message
oups.com...
Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew


I get my spring long jings from Teaspring.com, they have a few different
kinds in already. They offer anti-fake seals for 100 grams and above I
believe...I don't know the reliability of the anit-fake labels but they have
them.

Melinda

On Apr 2, 6:46 pm, "Melinda" wrote:
We're a knowledgeable family." ::smiles:: -Geoffrey, Lion in Winter"Studio271" wrote in message

oups.com...

Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew

I get my spring long jings from Teaspring.com, they have a few different
kinds in already. They offer anti-fake seals for 100 grams and above I
believe...I don't know the reliability of the anit-fake labels but they have
them.

Melinda

I'm assuming you got some for the 2007 harvest?... If so, which did
you get, and how is it?

-Drew

"Studio271" wrote in message
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On Apr 2, 6:46 pm, "Melinda" wrote:
We're a knowledgeable family." ::smiles:: -Geoffrey, Lion in
Winter"Studio271" wrote in message

oups.com...

Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew

I get my spring long jings from Teaspring.com, they have a few different
kinds in already. They offer anti-fake seals for 100 grams and above I
believe...I don't know the reliability of the anit-fake labels but they
have
them.

Melinda

I'm assuming you got some for the 2007 harvest?... If so, which did
you get, and how is it?

-Drew


I got some of the Lion Xi Hu. It's good, maybe not as good as the Emporor's
I got last year (trying to compare memory of last year and this year). But I
got a lot of greens last year and I had quite a bit left over so I'm not
going to buy as much this year. This year has been an oolong year so far for
me.

I don't think the dry leaf of the xi hu I got this year was quite as
fragrant as the Emporor's last year, as I said, it seemed a little bit
weaker this year. But of course comparing a "weak" fresh long jing (or most
Chinese greens) with a usual green tea that's been sitting on the shelf of a
supermarket for who knows how long is no contest.

I'm going to get some of the lu an guapian this year, it's one of my
favorites, I like that sort of (to me) squash flavor... Last year all in
all I was very pleased with the Teaspring green offerings. I'm sure the
other main vendors that have been mentioned (Jing tea shop, Houde, etc.) are
probably very good too, I just haven't ordered greens from them. But if they
say it's fresh than it is, I think they're trustworthy in that regard for
sure.

Melinda

Imperial Tea Court will have wonderful spring greens at the end of the
month. I've also had great success with Seven Cups and Golden Tea
House. Both sell exceptionally high quality greens. Kam at
Funalliance also has wonderful mid-priced teas although I don't think
the new teas are in yet...

On Apr 2, 12:27 pm, "Studio271" wrote:
Heh, this is really going to sound like a request for spam, but..

I was curious as to when and where (online) I could get fresh Spring
2007 green teas? Specifically, I'm interested in Xi Hu Longjing and
Gyokuro (or Sencha), which may require two different sources. Where do
you get yours??

If anyone wants to divulge their secret sources in private (or at
all), I'm sure others would appreciate it. :-P

-Drew

Drew

Now is certainly the time to get some decent Xi Hu Longjing. According
to my friend in West Lake, the first picking of authentic West Lake
Dragon Well is occurs around 10 March. The harvest that takes place
around 12-15 is now available, read the link below.

http://www.amazing-green-tea.com/dragon-well-tea.html

With regard to getting authentic West Lake Dragon Well tea, there are
a few things to be aware of:

1. The earlier the tea from the SAME tea garden, usually the higher
the quality.

2. Timing of harvest depends on SPECIES as well as LOCATION. Some of
the so called faked Dragon Well is produced in north Zhejiang Province
and Fujian province, where the climate is warmer and harvest takes
place earlier (up to 10 days). As you pointed out, we generally prefer
a Xi Hu Longjing.

3. Many of the commercially available Xi Hu Longjing is produced from
a new species called Longjing 43, which is harvested as early as 5
March this year. This is the most commonly Xi Hu Longjing available in
the West. It is good quality but is considered less good than Lion
Peak Longjing, or Shi Feng Longjing. Lion Peak longjing is yellowish
green, whereas the others Longjing are green, with the better ones
being glossy green.

We generally prefer Longjing produced from Lion Peak mountain as it is
situated away from traffic and grown from the best part of West Lake.

A long answer to your question about getting early spring Dragon Well
- hope it help!

Julian
http://www.amazing-green-tea.com