On Oct 2, 1:49*am, george tasman > wrote:
> On Oct 1, 5:02*am, Ankit Lochan > wrote:
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> > On Oct 1, 4:22*am, george tasman > wrote:
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> > > On Sep 30, 9:11*am, Lewis Perin > wrote:
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> > > > Ankit Lochan > writes:
> > > > > On Sep 29, 12:47*am, Prof Wonmug > wrote:
> > > > > > I bought a 125g sample of Tippy Orthodox Assam GFOP (TA40) from Upton
> > > > > > tea.
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> > > > > >http://www.uptontea.com/shopcart/ite...rom=search.asp
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> > > > > > I can't seem to find any good brewing parameters.
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> > > > > GFOP is normally a oversize tea so it tends to give some
> > > > > problems...
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> > > > Oversize? *Do you mean leaves not so close to the tip? *And what
> > > > problems do you expect from a tea like this?
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> > > > /Lew
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> > > > Lew Perin /
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> > > Mr Lochlan.....
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> > > Great to see you back on this group. It will be valuable to have your
> > > expertise on black teas, which don't get much play.
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> > > I've been reasonably pleased with the Assam I buy but it's only so-so..
> > > Nilgiri and most recent Darjeelings seem a little flat. Do small leaf
> > > blacks provide less harshness and more tippy flavors? If so, any
> > > recommendations? Are there any interesting developments in
> > > Darjeelings, including your own? I really would love to find a full,
> > > smooth and lively Indian black but the second flush estate teas I used
> > > to find so good seem a little tired this year.
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> > > I've also enjoyed Guaransee but have only limited knowledge of
> > > Nepalese "Darjeelings." Are there hidden treasures to be found?
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> > > Again, welcome back.
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> > there have been some really nice assams this year from hattialli,
> > harmutty and ligripookrie... outstanding teas - grades like golden
> > paw, golden triangle, tippy goldy... and so on... these are expensive
> > high end teas but they are the real assams.. you will love them once
> > you taste them.. these teas are generally not available to the common
> > public as the vendors abroad do not wish to buy these teas from us as
> > the margins they make on these teas are low as they cannot sell at
> > very high prices - instead they prefer common teas as they can strike
> > a good amount in those teas...
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> > for darjeeling if you want the best value for money go for a pure
> > thurbo clonal tippy - its the best they have produced.. thurbo
> > undoubtedly has produced the best 2nd flush teas this year.. 2nd
> > option is Margarets Hope...
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> > for nilgiri - nothing really outstanding from my side - all i have
> > tried has been only so so ... sorry but thats what it is ..
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> > teas should be well sized and graded and smaller particles only tend
> > to give harshness to the teas.. so try and avoid the smaller
> > particles... if you have some in your tea.. blow them away and brew
> > your tea it will turn out much better...
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> > nepals are good teas for short term - if consumed within 3 months from
> > the date of production - after that by each passing day they turn more
> > and more flat... so be careful to check the date of production while
> > buying a nepal...
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> > thanks you for the warmth.. feels good to share our knowledge with you
> > folks.. have fun!!!
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> > ankit
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> Thanks for the info. Any online vendors you'd recommend? How is the
> Indian export and mail situation for getting good deliveries. (I plan
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