On Apr 5, 3:09*pm, "Alton B. Wilson" wrote:
Hello all,

I have been enjoying Pu Ti and Feng Huang Dan Cong from Teaspring. *I
only bought the small sample sizes, so it is time to reorder.

I plan to order more Feng Huang Dan Cong, and to try some Song Zhong Dan
Cong. *My main question is, does anyone know of an alternate source for
Pu Ti? *I really like the sample from Teaspring, and am prepared to buy
more, but it is expensive for me, and if I can find an alternative that
is less expensive, I am willing to try.

Final question, has anyone bought anything really noteworthy from
Teaspring lately? *Any recommendations to add to my list?

Thanks in advance,

Alton

I am fond of all the Dan Congs from Teaspring and, yes, indeed, you've
got a really special TiGuan Yin there in the Pu Ti Cha.
The Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun is exceptionally bright and refreshing and I
really like their Sichuan Gong Fu, rich, deep and dark.
Nai Xiang Oolong is a delicate milky flavoured oolong that seems to be
a very fine quality - I prefer it to Red Blossom's.
Huang Guan Yin is complex and toasty. Just bought some and I really
enjoy the sweet and fragrant Bai Ji Guan.
Dogma turned me on tot he tea and I'm very grateful. It's worth the
price.
Teaspring also carries a Bi Luo Chun Hong Cha (red/black). Yes, that's
right. This one is black, not green and it's really a nice tea for a
formal gong fu or a chilly evening.
It's always a good idea to sample and since Teaspring gets their mail
out pretty swiftly, I'm sure you won't have too much time to wait for
your next box of little treasures.
Shen

Shen refers to TeaSpring's Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun, and it should be
restocked with the 2008 version within three or four days. Daniel Ong
of TeaSpring tells me this year's is top-flight. I am also very
partial to Yang Yan Gou Qing. There are many excellent green teas,
but those two are my current favorites. When I don't have them, I get
twitchy. Regards to all.

On Apr 5, 6:17*pm, Grasshopper wrote:
Shen refers to TeaSpring's Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun, and it should be
restocked with the 2008 version within three or four days. *Daniel Ong
of TeaSpring tells me this year's is top-flight. * I am also very
partial to Yang Yan Gou Qing. *There are many excellent green teas,
but those two are my current favorites. *When I don't have them, I get
twitchy. *Regards to all.

Sorry, Alton and Grasshopper - I was just giving you a rundown of my
purchases and favourites and overlooked your request for "recent". The
Dong Ting was last year's not recent. I can't wait to taste this
year's.
In the last two or three months, I indulged my Dan Cong bender and
loved the Traditional Da Hong Pao.
I've tried Da Hong Pao from several vendors and this is a very rich
cup - earthy, woodsy, smokey - a fragrance like a good mocha-java.
Have fun tea shopping!
Shen

I am fond of all the Dan Congs from Teaspring and, yes, indeed, you've got
a really special TiGuan Yin there in the Pu Ti Cha. The Dong Ting Bi Luo
Chun is exceptionally bright and refreshing and I really like their
Sichuan Gong Fu, rich, deep and dark. Nai Xiang Oolong is a delicate
milky flavoured oolong that seems to be a very fine quality - I prefer it
to Red Blossom's. Huang Guan Yin is complex and toasty. Just bought some
and I really enjoy the sweet and fragrant Bai Ji Guan. Dogma turned me on
tot he tea and I'm very grateful. It's worth the price. Teaspring also
carries a Bi Luo Chun Hong Cha (red/black). Yes, that's right. This one
is black, not green and it's really a nice tea for a formal gong fu or a
chilly evening. It's always a good idea to sample and since Teaspring
gets their mail out pretty swiftly, I'm sure you won't have too much time
to wait for your next box of little treasures. Shen



Shen, I for the most part agree wholeheartedly with your general assessment. Would you kindly describe in some detail what you mean by "formal gong fu." Take all the space you need. Write on the back, if necessary.

Cordially,
Michael

On Apr 6, 11:13*am, Michael Plant wrote:
I am fond of all the Dan Congs from Teaspring and, yes, indeed, you've got
a really special TiGuan Yin there in the Pu Ti Cha. *The Dong Ting Bi Luo
Chun is exceptionally bright and refreshing and I really like their
Sichuan Gong Fu, rich, deep and dark. *Nai Xiang Oolong is a delicate
milky flavoured oolong that seems to be a very fine quality - I prefer it
to Red Blossom's. *Huang Guan Yin is complex and toasty. *Just bought some
and I really enjoy the sweet and fragrant Bai Ji Guan. *Dogma turned me on
tot he tea and I'm very grateful. *It's worth the price. *Teaspring also
carries a Bi Luo Chun Hong Cha (red/black). *Yes, that's right. *This one
is black, not green and it's really a nice tea for a formal gong fu or a
chilly evening. *It's always a good idea to sample and since Teaspring
gets their mail out pretty swiftly, I'm sure you won't have too much time
to wait for your next box of little treasures. *Shen

Shen, I for the most part agree wholeheartedly with your general assessment. Would you kindly describe in some detail what you mean by "formal gong fu.." Take all the space you need. Write on the back, if necessary.

Cordially,
Michael

Michael,
I merely meant (and admittedly, I was vague) that it's one of those
special teas for which I take time and share on auspicious occasions
with dear friends. Sichuan Gong Fu is another that deserves this
consideration. There are a few.
It is a tea in which I invest thought and savor; serve either for
myself or communally gong-fu style, letting my friends appreciate the
care and respect I show this tea. When I do gong-fu with those few
special teas, there are few words and quiet, nearly meditative
gratitude for the beauty of the pot and cups, the tray, my tea cloth;
for the tea and its history moment by moment of infusion, as it
unfurls, blossoms, dies; for the vendor who chose exquisitely and the
farmer who tended and gathered tenderly and for the tree that gifted
me.
"Formal" is probably an inappropriate word. "Slow" may be a better
word. For me it is an act of giving homage to the ceremony itself.
I feel this way about many teas and many experiences. I am very lucky.
Shen

On Apr 7, 9:59*am, Shen wrote:
On Apr 6, 11:13*am, Michael Plant wrote:





I am fond of all the Dan Congs from Teaspring and, yes, indeed, you've got
a really special TiGuan Yin there in the Pu Ti Cha. *The Dong Ting Bi Luo
Chun is exceptionally bright and refreshing and I really like their
Sichuan Gong Fu, rich, deep and dark. *Nai Xiang Oolong is a delicate
milky flavoured oolong that seems to be a very fine quality - I prefer it
to Red Blossom's. *Huang Guan Yin is complex and toasty. *Just bought some
and I really enjoy the sweet and fragrant Bai Ji Guan. *Dogma turned me on
tot he tea and I'm very grateful. *It's worth the price. *Teaspring also
carries a Bi Luo Chun Hong Cha (red/black). *Yes, that's right. *This one
is black, not green and it's really a nice tea for a formal gong fu or a
chilly evening. *It's always a good idea to sample and since Teaspring
gets their mail out pretty swiftly, I'm sure you won't have too much time
to wait for your next box of little treasures. *Shen

Shen, I for the most part agree wholeheartedly with your general assessment. Would you kindly describe in some detail what you mean by "formal gong fu." Take all the space you need. Write on the back, if necessary.

Cordially,
Michael

Michael,
I merely meant (and admittedly, I was vague) that it's one of those
special teas for which I take time and share on auspicious occasions
with dear friends. Sichuan Gong Fu is another that deserves this
consideration. There are a few.
It is a tea in which I invest thought and savor; serve either for
myself or communally gong-fu style, letting my friends appreciate the
care and respect I show this tea. When I do gong-fu with those few
special teas, there are few words and quiet, nearly meditative
gratitude for the beauty of the pot and cups, the tray, my tea cloth;
for the tea and its history moment by moment of infusion, as it
unfurls, blossoms, dies; for the vendor who chose exquisitely and the
farmer who tended and gathered tenderly and for the tree that gifted
me.
"Formal" is probably an inappropriate word. "Slow" may be a better
word. For me it is an act of giving homage to the ceremony itself.
I feel this way about many teas and many experiences. I am very lucky.
Shen


Hi Shen,

Just feeling mischievious...Prithee tell us what is the history behind
a Black BiLuoChun when Bi means Emerald Meaning Green? Please
enlighten us on this misnomer, or is the vendor pulling a fast one on
us just because BiLuoChun is supposedly a famous Chinese Green?

;"

Kevo

Kevo writes:


Just feeling mischievious...Prithee tell us what is the history behind
a Black BiLuoChun when Bi means Emerald Meaning Green? Please
enlighten us on this misnomer, or is the vendor pulling a fast one on
us just because BiLuoChun is supposedly a famous Chinese Green?

Vendors have been doing this for years. Yunnan Sourcing has sold a
Yunnan red tea with that name shaped like BLC but way too big to be
from the same cultivar.

/Lew
---
Lew Perin /
http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html

On Apr 7, 7:18*am, Lewis Perin wrote:
Kevo writes:

Just feeling mischievious...Prithee tell us what is the history behind
a Black BiLuoChun when Bi means Emerald Meaning Green? Please
enlighten us on this misnomer, or is the vendor pulling a fast one on
us just because BiLuoChun is supposedly a famous Chinese Green?

Vendors have been doing this for years. *Yunnan Sourcing has sold a
Yunnan red tea with that name shaped like BLC but way too big to be
from the same cultivar.

/Lew
---
Lew Perin /

I agree with lew.
When I asked Roy Fong about this, he just said it was a "poetic
license" of the vendor since the tea looks like a Bi luo Chun.
This stuff no longer bothers me. After getting to know the reliability
of the vendor and the and general quality of the product I overlook
these things and there are real clues when a vendor is a hustler.
If the tea is good, I drink it. I do like this Hong Cha, whatever they
call it.
Shen