Today Jing Tea (in the UK, not the China based Jing teashop) and the
Imperial Tea Court put up the first flush Chinese greens. I placed an
order for a few things from Imperial - will let you know how they
are. Prices seem to be a bit crazy this year though, although
Imperial is always expensive. Has anyone else tried any of the '08
Chinese greens yet? If so, what and from where? and how was it? I'm
not sure what the impact of the harsh winter is supposed to have been
on these teas but I guess I shall find out soon.

*Has anyone else tried any of the '08
Chinese greens yet? If so, what and from where? and how was it? I'm
not sure what the impact of the harsh winter is supposed to have been
on these teas but I guess I shall find out soon.

Yeah, last week I went to the supermarket here (in Fuzhou) and they
had some Spring Biluochun prominently on display for 90 yuan per
pound. But it looked really weird. It was green!! And no fine, white
fluffy hairs. And it wasn't even rolled like normal Biluochun. So I
asked where it came from. The girl said it came from Fuding! That's in
Fujian, close to where I live. Fuding makes white teas. So seeing
something like this was kind of new. Then I tried it, and it tasted
like Biluochun, but the quality wasn't quite there, it was just a
little lacking - lacking in the kick, and in the feel in the mouth.
Still pretty good though - especially for just 90 yuan. I didn't buy
any that day though. When I go back again, I can pick some up.