OK, so forgive my newby-ness in this regard, please bear with me.

Pu-Erh?

Sounds like http://www.taooftea.com/teashop.php3...Teas&id=&pmid=

Is this the sort of thing you're talking about?

Are Tao Of Tea Pu-Er teas good/awful/better than nothing?

Anyone care to reply with links to where I can purchase (real/good) Pu-Erh teas online?
(FWIW: I'm in Oz-Tray-Lee-Uh)

Thanks Muchly.
Phil P

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says...
> hi all
>
> since i'm in a pu-erh mood like others on this list, i decided to share some
> of my experiences as i learn about pu-erh also.
>
> my favorite so far - black mushroom shaped pu-erh from holy mountain (can be
> found elsewhere as well)
> earthy, little woody but not musty
>
> second favorite - the $1 tuo-cha from ten ren. similar to mushroom but a
> little less smooth, still excellent
>
> mini tuo-cha from special teas are ok but they really seem to need a 10
> second rinse else they are very musty. looks to be made from broken or
> chopped leaves if i remember correctly.
>
> i also have a green pu-erh brick from holy mountain though i made it only
> once, and it was very bitter. vintage 1992 - how should this be brewed?
> 1 tsp, boiling water, 3 minute steep
>
> my least favorite pu-erh is the plastic wrapped tuos from ten ren - i don't
> see them online though they are available at ten ren's shop in san
> francisco. quite earthy but has a very strong, overwhelming mushroomy scent
> and taste. i love mushrooms though this is too strong for my taste.
>
> -ben
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