Hello, all,
Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
never actually had any of these teas).
I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
advantage of this particular sale.
I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
vested interest).
Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
include in the free shipping list).
So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
If you do, please share your reviews.

http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...ng_tea s.html

Shen

On Jul 9, 3:13 am, Shen > wrote:
> Hello, all,
> Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> never actually had any of these teas).
> I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> advantage of this particular sale.
> I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> vested interest).
> Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> include in the free shipping list).
> So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> Shen

Shen,

Thanks for passing this on. I drink a lot of Darjeeling and have to
stock up on my yearly visits to the States, because I live in Taiwan!
I love oolong, but sometimes I need my cup of tea with milk and
sugar.

BTW, this sale refers to various batches from 2006 . . . How long
might we expect Darjeelings or other blacks to retain their character?
When I buy green tea, particularly Sencha from Japan, I usually have
only 4 or 5 months . . .

I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
long can a typical black tea last?

Thanks--

On Jul 10, 1:17 pm, mgford25 > wrote:
> On Jul 9, 3:13 am, Shen > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hello, all,
> > Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> > never actually had any of these teas).
> > I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> > to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> > advantage of this particular sale.
> > I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> > vested interest).
> > Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> > includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> > include in the free shipping list).
> > So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> > If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> >http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> > Shen
>
> Shen,
>
> Thanks for passing this on. I drink a lot of Darjeeling and have to
> stock up on my yearly visits to the States, because I live in Taiwan!
> I love oolong, but sometimes I need my cup of tea with milk and
> sugar.
>
> BTW, this sale refers to various batches from 2006 . . . How long
> might we expect Darjeelings or other blacks to retain their character?
> When I buy green tea, particularly Sencha from Japan, I usually have
> only 4 or 5 months . . .
>
> I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
> long can a typical black tea last?
>
> Thanks--- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I'm sorry; I really don't know that much about keeping Darjeelings.
The few I've had I bought from Lochan and they were delicious, so I
shared or drank them pretty quickly!
I imagine if they are sealed properly, kept from temp extremes and
light, they would keep as an oolong would.
Shen

On Jul 11, 1:17 am, mgford25 > wrote:
> On Jul 9, 3:13 am, Shen > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hello, all,
> > Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> > never actually had any of these teas).
> > I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> > to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> > advantage of this particular sale.
> > I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> > vested interest).
> > Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> > includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> > include in the free shipping list).
> > So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> > If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> >http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> > Shen
>
> Shen,
>
> Thanks for passing this on. I drink a lot of Darjeeling and have to
> stock up on my yearly visits to the States, because I live in Taiwan!
> I love oolong, but sometimes I need my cup of tea with milk and
> sugar.
>
> BTW, this sale refers to various batches from 2006 . . . How long
> might we expect Darjeelings or other blacks to retain their character?
> When I buy green tea, particularly Sencha from Japan, I usually have
> only 4 or 5 months . . .
>
> I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
> long can a typical black tea last?
>
> Thanks--- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

a darjeeling black tea if from the first flush retains its character
for 3 to 5 months at the maximum an dif from the second flush then - 8
to 10 months at the maximum.

regards
ankit

On Jul 11, 2:27 am, Shen > wrote:
> On Jul 10, 1:17 pm, mgford25 > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 9, 3:13 am, Shen > wrote:
>
> > > Hello, all,
> > > Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> > > never actually had any of these teas).
> > > I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> > > to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> > > advantage of this particular sale.
> > > I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> > > vested interest).
> > > Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> > > includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> > > include in the free shipping list).
> > > So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> > > If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> > >http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> > > Shen
>
> > Shen,
>
> > Thanks for passing this on. I drink a lot of Darjeeling and have to
> > stock up on my yearly visits to the States, because I live in Taiwan!
> > I love oolong, but sometimes I need my cup of tea with milk and
> > sugar.
>
> > BTW, this sale refers to various batches from 2006 . . . How long
> > might we expect Darjeelings or other blacks to retain their character?
> > When I buy green tea, particularly Sencha from Japan, I usually have
> > only 4 or 5 months . . .
>
> > I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
> > long can a typical black tea last?
>
> > Thanks--- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> I'm sorry; I really don't know that much about keeping Darjeelings.
> The few I've had I bought from Lochan and they were delicious, so I
> shared or drank them pretty quickly!
> I imagine if they are sealed properly, kept from temp extremes and
> light, they would keep as an oolong would.
> Shen- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

if the teas are kept properly then they retain for 8 to 10 months - if
the conditions and the storage is not adequate then the teas do not
have the freshness after 5 months.

regards
ankit

On Jul 11, 12:57 am, Ankit Lochan > wrote:
> On Jul 11, 2:27 am, Shen > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 10, 1:17 pm, mgford25 > wrote:
>
> > > On Jul 9, 3:13 am, Shen > wrote:
>
> > > > Hello, all,
> > > > Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> > > > never actually had any of these teas).
> > > > I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> > > > to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> > > > advantage of this particular sale.
> > > > I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> > > > vested interest).
> > > > Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> > > > includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> > > > include in the free shipping list).
> > > > So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> > > > If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> > > >http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> > > > Shen
>
> > > Shen,
>
> > > Thanks for passing this on. I drink a lot of Darjeeling and have to
> > > stock up on my yearly visits to the States, because I live in Taiwan!
> > > I love oolong, but sometimes I need my cup of tea with milk and
> > > sugar.
>
> > > BTW, this sale refers to various batches from 2006 . . . How long
> > > might we expect Darjeelings or other blacks to retain their character?
> > > When I buy green tea, particularly Sencha from Japan, I usually have
> > > only 4 or 5 months . . .
>
> > > I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
> > > long can a typical black tea last?
>
> > > Thanks--- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > I'm sorry; I really don't know that much about keeping Darjeelings.
> > The few I've had I bought from Lochan and they were delicious, so I
> > shared or drank them pretty quickly!
> > I imagine if they are sealed properly, kept from temp extremes and
> > light, they would keep as an oolong would.
> > Shen- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> if the teas are kept properly then they retain for 8 to 10 months - if
> the conditions and the storage is not adequate then the teas do not
> have the freshness after 5 months.
>
> regards
> ankit- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I would think teas "on sale" would be beginning to fade, else why
would they be on sale? But at any rate, they might be just the thing
for a daily midmorning cup. Toci

Sales at my local tea shoppe are basically overstock, replacement
stock, and slow demand. It's money in my pocket. I tell my vendors
let me know when you are having a sale. I'll usually bite at half
off.

Jim

toci wrote:
....other posts...
> I would think teas "on sale" would be beginning to fade, else why
> would they be on sale? But at any rate, they might be just the thing
> for a daily midmorning cup. Toci

On Jul 10, 10:17 pm, mgford25 > wrote:
> I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
> long can a typical black tea last?

I have posted some observations related to storing Darjeelings a while
ago but have done some experiments in the meantime. To keep it short:a
lot of teas that are sold in Darjeeling town are packed "traditional
style" - in a paper bag that is loosely wrapped in some aluminized
paper, the whole affair held together with a string. While this might
take care of nostalgic feelings and be just OK for some quick airmail
shipping and immediate consumption it is not OK for long term storage
or extended shipping trips, and this is where the problem starts. Tea
rapidly picks up moisture and this way of packing downright asks for
it. Most of the larger stores in DJ keep their teas stored that way,
shelves crammed with 100g packs of tea, and believe me, most of those
packs are sitting there for a loong time [upgrading and even
relabelling old packs is pretty common practice]. Now let´s remember
what makes Darjeeling such a nice place for growing tea. Among
altitude and other things it´s the climate. Lots of fog and rain
together with steep temperature gradients, and ambient humidity is
what all those teas in chests and paper bags really need to
"mature" [o-tone local vendor]. I´ve seen chests without lining of
some kind, some of them, especially those in the shops might get
opened a couple 100 times a day, each time introducing a new load of
moisture and oxygen. Some of those teas I purchased during my first
stay up there [long ago] didn´t make it beyond the one month mark -
nothing left in the cup.
Last time I came back with a nice collection of seconds and autumns
and the stuff I got from the shops simply didn´t make it, despite
having been repacked in special heavy duty bags, the moisture had
already found its way into those leaves. When I sampled them, they
were crisp, the teas wonderful, but there simply was no way for me to
tell how long it could be stored.
The stuff I got fresh from friends in the business [freshly fired] and
immediately repacked myself is still great. I have some special 2005
seconds and autumns as well as some 2006 first flushes left, some of
them still produce wonderful cups.

PS: I mentioned this before but back in Darjeeling I had quite a few
arguments with local tea merchants about this old fashioned way they
pack and store their teas [probably not much different from colonial
times ?!] and after a few seconds it always came down like this: "What
do you want ??? We are the "experts" and we know how to do it." One of
them even argued that Darjeelings need to "breathe". No comment. Most
of those guys don´t even drink what they´re selling, they prefer their
chai. When it comes to packing teas you´d be better advised to look a
couple miles further eastward [China, Japan, Taiwan].
Thanks to some excellent discussions on rfdt I watch moisture even
more closely these days, especially when it comes to my beloved DJs.
PPS: Since my shipment of some very special 2007 First Flushes got
lost somewhere [sniff] and I´m not willing to pay those insane prices
over here I recently purchased some tins of good old "Twinings
Darjeeling" to comfort myself over the loss. While this broken blend
simply can´t hold up to any of the high grade DJs, and ??? knows what
it´s composed of, I enjoy it a lot and would prefer it to more than
about two thirds of all those teas that are sold as "Darjeeling".

Bottom line:
I´d ask Benoy if those teas on sale are still drinkable, thought about
trying some myself.

Karsten

On Jul 8, 12:13 pm, Shen > wrote:
> Hello, all,
> Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> never actually had any of these teas).
> I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> advantage of this particular sale.
> I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> vested interest).
> Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> include in the free shipping list).
> So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> Shen

Some people emailed me stating that they were unable to travel from
the link I posted this sale.
I have copied the following straight from my Google Reader
subscription so that you can get to it more easily, if you are
interested.
Please be aware that I am in no way promoting this vendor, I am just
sharing information that may be of service to some posters on this
list.
Shen

Jul 6, 2007 (5 days ago)BLOWOUT OFFER - HEAVY DISCOUNT!
from Darjeeling tea shop for single estate Darjeeling tea variety by
(Utsah Pradhan)
We are giving you crazy blowout offer on Second Flush 2006 and Autumn
Flush 2006 Darjeeling Teas. 25%-30% OFF with Free Shipping anywhere in
the world. Its Stock Clearance Offer! Remember we don't sell bad teas,
if its bad tea, we rather dump it in the ocean. Know More...

RSS from Thunderbolt Tea
Add starShareEmail(Updated)Mark as readEdit tags: tea

On Jul 11, 6:50 pm, wrote:
> On Jul 10, 10:17 pm, mgford25 > wrote:
>
> > I've never had a problem with stale black tea, but I'm curious, how
> > long can a typical black tea last?
>
> I have posted some observations related to storing Darjeelings a while
> ago but have done some experiments in the meantime. To keep it short:a
> lot of teas that are sold in Darjeeling town are packed "traditional
> style" - in a paper bag that is loosely wrapped in some aluminized
> paper, the whole affair held together with a string. While this might
> take care of nostalgic feelings and be just OK for some quick airmail
> shipping and immediate consumption it is not OK for long term storage
> or extended shipping trips, and this is where the problem starts. Tea
> rapidly picks up moisture and this way of packing downright asks for
> it. Most of the larger stores in DJ keep their teas stored that way,
> shelves crammed with 100g packs of tea, and believe me, most of those
> packs are sitting there for a loong time [upgrading and even
> relabelling old packs is pretty common practice]. Now let´s remember
> what makes Darjeeling such a nice place for growing tea. Among
> altitude and other things it´s the climate. Lots of fog and rain
> together with steep temperature gradients, and ambient humidity is
> what all those teas in chests and paper bags really need to
> "mature" [o-tone local vendor]. I´ve seen chests without lining of
> some kind, some of them, especially those in the shops might get
> opened a couple 100 times a day, each time introducing a new load of
> moisture and oxygen. Some of those teas I purchased during my first
> stay up there [long ago] didn´t make it beyond the one month mark -
> nothing left in the cup.
> Last time I came back with a nice collection of seconds and autumns
> and the stuff I got from the shops simply didn´t make it, despite
> having been repacked in special heavy duty bags, the moisture had
> already found its way into those leaves. When I sampled them, they
> were crisp, the teas wonderful, but there simply was no way for me to
> tell how long it could be stored.
> The stuff I got fresh from friends in the business [freshly fired] and
> immediately repacked myself is still great. I have some special 2005
> seconds and autumns as well as some 2006 first flushes left, some of
> them still produce wonderful cups.
>
> PS: I mentioned this before but back in Darjeeling I had quite a few
> arguments with local tea merchants about this old fashioned way they
> pack and store their teas [probably not much different from colonial
> times ?!] and after a few seconds it always came down like this: "What
> do you want ??? We are the "experts" and we know how to do it." One of
> them even argued that Darjeelings need to "breathe". No comment. Most
> of those guys don´t even drink what they´re selling, they prefer their
> chai. When it comes to packing teas you´d be better advised to look a
> couple miles further eastward [China, Japan, Taiwan].
> Thanks to some excellent discussions on rfdt I watch moisture even
> more closely these days, especially when it comes to my beloved DJs.
> PPS: Since my shipment of some very special 2007 First Flushes got
> lost somewhere [sniff] and I´m not willing to pay those insane prices
> over here I recently purchased some tins of good old "Twinings
> Darjeeling" to comfort myself over the loss. While this broken blend
> simply can´t hold up to any of the high grade DJs, and ??? knows what
> it´s composed of, I enjoy it a lot and would prefer it to more than
> about two thirds of all those teas that are sold as "Darjeeling".
>
> Bottom line:
> I´d ask Benoy if those teas on sale are still drinkable, thought about
> trying some myself.
>
> Karsten

i agree with karsten - the reason why the auction centre and the sale
was never allowed in darjeeling to happen in the earlier days was
because of the high amount of rain - dense fog which alllowed the tea
to easily attract moisture. moisture is the biggest enemy of tea and
we should be very careful in buying teas because these are expensive
teas and we should have the value for money.

ankit

On Jul 11, 10:29 pm, Shen > wrote:
> On Jul 8, 12:13 pm, Shen > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hello, all,
> > Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> > never actually had any of these teas).
> > I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> > to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> > advantage of this particular sale.
> > I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> > vested interest).
> > Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> > includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> > include in the free shipping list).
> > So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> > If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> >http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...k_offer_discou...
>
> > Shen
>
> Some people emailed me stating that they were unable to travel from
> the link I posted this sale.
> I have copied the following straight from my Google Reader
> subscription so that you can get to it more easily, if you are
> interested.
> Please be aware that I am in no way promoting this vendor, I am just
> sharing information that may be of service to some posters on this
> list.
> Shen
>
> Jul 6, 2007 (5 days ago)BLOWOUT OFFER - HEAVY DISCOUNT!
> from Darjeeling tea shop for single estate Darjeeling tea variety by
> (Utsah Pradhan)
> We are giving you crazy blowout offer on Second Flush 2006 and Autumn
> Flush 2006 Darjeeling Teas. 25%-30% OFF with Free Shipping anywhere in
> the world. Its Stock Clearance Offer! Remember we don't sell bad teas,
> if its bad tea, we rather dump it in the ocean. Know More...
>
> RSS from Thunderbolt Tea
> Add starShareEmail(Updated)Mark as readEdit tags: tea- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

thank you shen - i could see what teas were on sale now . i had spoken
to some more people on the subject and i was told that the thunderbolt
site has been blocked in India - i dont know why - but i think it is
true.

anyways thanks for the other link - i am grateful.

ankit

The accepted practice is use TinyUrl to keep it from breaking in some
newsreaders.

Jim

Shen wrote:
....
> Some people emailed me stating that they were unable to travel from
> the link I posted this sale.

wrote:
> ... Now let´s remember
> what makes Darjeeling such a nice place for growing tea. Among
> altitude and other things it´s the climate. Lots of fog and rain
> together with steep temperature gradients, and ambient humidity is
> what all those teas in chests and paper bags really need to
> "mature" ...

Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?

-DM

On Jul 12, 5:59 am, Space Cowboy > wrote:
> The accepted practice is use TinyUrl to keep it from breaking in some
> newsreaders.
>
> Jim
>
> Shen wrote:
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > Some people emailed me stating that they were unable to travel from
> > the link I posted this sale.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I may be one of the very few people on this list who is NOT an I.T.
person. I have not a single idea what "TinyUrl" is.............?
If it would help move things along if I used it, kindly fill me in.
Shen

On Jul 12, 6:06 pm, DogMa > wrote:
> Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
> the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?
> -DM

Last year I collected some sheng mushrooms from tibetan stores, a few
of them showed spots of white mold while most of the older buildings
are partly covered with back mildew. It takes about 3 days up there
and my pipe stems start to loosen until after about one week they fall
of by themselves. I´ve never seen that to that extent anywhere else in
the world and after 150 years they still use those silly paper bags,
while dirt cheap, easily sealable aluminized PE or Mylar bags are
available all over the place.
I better stop it here and have another pot of that Twinings broken DJ,
nice batch indeed.
Anybody else ?

Karsten

On Jul 12, 6:06 pm, DogMa > wrote:
> Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
> the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?
> -DM

Last year I collected some sheng mushrooms from tibetan stores, a few
of them showed spots of white mold while most of the older buildings
are partly covered with back mildew. It takes about 3 days up there
and my pipe stems start to loosen until after about one week they fall
of by themselves. I´ve never seen that to that extent anywhere else in
the world and after 150 years they still use those silly paper bags,
while dirt cheap, easily sealable aluminized PE or Mylar bags are
available all over the place.
I better stop it here and have another pot of that Twinings broken DJ,
nice batch indeed.
Anybody else ?

Karsten

On Jul 12, 3:47 pm, wrote:
> On Jul 12, 6:06 pm, DogMa > wrote:
>
> > Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
> > the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?
> > -DM
>
> Last year I collected some sheng mushrooms from tibetan stores, a few
> of them showed spots of white mold while most of the older buildings
> are partly covered with back mildew. It takes about 3 days up there
> and my pipe stems start to loosen until after about one week they fall
> of by themselves. I´ve never seen that to that extent anywhere else in
> the world and after 150 years they still use those silly paper bags,
> while dirt cheap, easily sealable aluminized PE or Mylar bags are
> available all over the place.
> I better stop it here and have another pot of that Twinings broken DJ,
> nice batch indeed.
> Anybody else ?
>
> Karsten

Humm......I think it's probably much better for your pu-erh to be in a
"silly paper bag", as pu really needs to breathe and actually, the
world can use a little less mylar and aluminum foil so that it
breathes, as well.
Shen

On Jul 13, 1:48 am, Shen > wrote:
> On Jul 12, 3:47 pm, wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Jul 12, 6:06 pm, DogMa > wrote:
>
> > > Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
> > > the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?
> > > -DM
>
> > Last year I collected some sheng mushrooms from tibetan stores, a few
> > of them showed spots of white mold while most of the older buildings
> > are partly covered with back mildew. It takes about 3 days up there
> > and my pipe stems start to loosen until after about one week they fall
> > of by themselves. I´ve never seen that to that extent anywhere else in
> > the world and after 150 years they still use those silly paper bags,
> > while dirt cheap, easily sealable aluminized PE or Mylar bags are
> > available all over the place.
> > I better stop it here and have another pot of that Twinings broken DJ,
> > nice batch indeed.
> > Anybody else ?
>
> > Karsten
>
> Humm......I think it's probably much better for your pu-erh to be in a
> "silly paper bag", as pu really needs to breathe and actually, the
> world can use a little less mylar and aluminum foil so that it
> breathes, as well.
> Shen

Shen, I didn´t refer to Pu-Erhs or my private Pu-Erh stash which I
keep in a nice airy place, but somewhere above I mentioned the local
widespread practice of packing Darjeelings in those "silly paper bags"
- sorry for the confusion.
All Darjeelings I know of definetely prefer aluminized Mylar bags to
those made of paper, especially when they stay up there for an
extended period.
PS:I totally agree that this world slowly suffocates under a growing
layer of plastic waste but let me express my doubt that the production
of a paper bag "indian style" is environmentally less problematic.
BTW, Ankit, I like the way you pack your WuYi Mtn. teas. Great bags
indeed.

Karsten

On Jul 13, 1:48 am, Shen > wrote:
> On Jul 12, 3:47 pm, wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Jul 12, 6:06 pm, DogMa > wrote:
>
> > > Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
> > > the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?
> > > -DM
>
> > Last year I collected some sheng mushrooms from tibetan stores, a few
> > of them showed spots of white mold while most of the older buildings
> > are partly covered with back mildew. It takes about 3 days up there
> > and my pipe stems start to loosen until after about one week they fall
> > of by themselves. I´ve never seen that to that extent anywhere else in
> > the world and after 150 years they still use those silly paper bags,
> > while dirt cheap, easily sealable aluminized PE or Mylar bags are
> > available all over the place.
> > I better stop it here and have another pot of that Twinings broken DJ,
> > nice batch indeed.
> > Anybody else ?
>
> > Karsten
>
> Humm......I think it's probably much better for your pu-erh to be in a
> "silly paper bag", as pu really needs to breathe and actually, the
> world can use a little less mylar and aluminum foil so that it
> breathes, as well.
> Shen

Shen, I didn´t refer to Pu-Erhs or my private Pu-Erh stash which I
keep in a nice airy place, but somewhere above I mentioned the local
widespread practice of packing Darjeelings in those "silly paper bags"
- sorry for the confusion.
All Darjeelings I know of definetely prefer aluminized Mylar bags to
those made of paper, especially when they stay up there for an
extended period.
PS:I totally agree that this world slowly suffocates under a growing
layer of plastic waste but let me express my doubt that the production
of a paper bag "indian style" is environmentally less problematic.
BTW, Ankit, I like the way you pack your WuYi Mtn. teas. Great bags
indeed.

Karsten

Here is an example:

http://tinyurl.com/2y4uqr

Jim

PS I learned it from this group. I also use the companion site
TinyPic when I show screen dumps of Chinese characters.

Shen wrote:
> On Jul 12, 5:59 am, Space Cowboy > wrote:
> > The accepted practice is use TinyUrl to keep it from breaking in some
> > newsreaders.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Shen wrote:
> >
> > > Some people emailed me stating that they were unable to travel from
> > > the link I posted this sale.
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> I may be one of the very few people on this list who is NOT an I.T.
> person. I have not a single idea what "TinyUrl" is.............?
> If it would help move things along if I used it, kindly fill me in.
> Shen

On Jul 13, 1:01 am, wrote:
> On Jul 13, 1:48 am, Shen > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 12, 3:47 pm, wrote:
>
> > > On Jul 12, 6:06 pm, DogMa > wrote:
>
> > > > Might be a cross-culturing opportunity he aging young sheng cakes at
> > > > the edge of the Himalayas. "Six famous tea-curing mountains"?
> > > > -DM
>
> > > Last year I collected some sheng mushrooms from tibetan stores, a few
> > > of them showed spots of white mold while most of the older buildings
> > > are partly covered with back mildew. It takes about 3 days up there
> > > and my pipe stems start to loosen until after about one week they fall
> > > of by themselves. I´ve never seen that to that extent anywhere else in
> > > the world and after 150 years they still use those silly paper bags,
> > > while dirt cheap, easily sealable aluminized PE or Mylar bags are
> > > available all over the place.
> > > I better stop it here and have another pot of that Twinings broken DJ,
> > > nice batch indeed.
> > > Anybody else ?
>
> > > Karsten
>
> > Humm......I think it's probably much better for your pu-erh to be in a
> > "silly paper bag", as pu really needs to breathe and actually, the
> > world can use a little less mylar and aluminum foil so that it
> > breathes, as well.
> > Shen
>
> Shen, I didn´t refer to Pu-Erhs or my private Pu-Erh stash which I
> keep in a nice airy place, but somewhere above I mentioned the local
> widespread practice of packing Darjeelings in those "silly paper bags"
> - sorry for the confusion.
> All Darjeelings I know of definetely prefer aluminized Mylar bags to
> those made of paper, especially when they stay up there for an
> extended period.
> PS:I totally agree that this world slowly suffocates under a growing
> layer of plastic waste but let me express my doubt that the production
> of a paper bag "indian style" is environmentally less problematic.
> BTW, Ankit, I like the way you pack your WuYi Mtn. teas. Great bags
> indeed.
>
> Karsten- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

So sorry, Karsten. I was not reading clearly............I need a good
strong, caffeine-laden pot of tea!
S

> I need a good strong, caffeine-laden pot of tea!
> S

Hehe, same here, I´m down to a mere 4 hours of sleep per night, wasted
some thoughts on gong-fu cha via I.V. drip.
Karsten [on Jasmin Dragon Pearls]

> I need a good strong, caffeine-laden pot of tea!
> S

Hehe, same here, I´m down to a mere 4 hours of sleep per night, wasted
some thoughts on gong-fu cha via I.V. drip.
Karsten [on Jasmin Dragon Pearls]

I have just sampled two teas from Thunderbolt Tea, a Thurbo 2nd Flush and a
Castleton Autumn Flush. The Thurbo is a very nice tea with a strong taste of
muscatel with hints of chocolate. It has a lingering, slightly bitter
aftertaste, reminiscent of fresh walnut. The Castleton is somewhat of a
disappointment, has some undefinable pale taste and definitely no
aftertaste.

Gyorgy

"Shen" > skrev i en meddelelse
oups.com...
> Hello, all,
> Please don't consider this SPAM or even a recommendation (since I've
> never actually had any of these teas).
> I know some posters really do enjoy Darjeeling. The following was sent
> to me through a reader list and I thought some of you may want to take
> advantage of this particular sale.
> I've heard some good things about this vendor (and no, I have no
> vested interest).
> Anyway, the sale items are being shipped FREE worldwide and this
> includes the USA (which, apparently, this vendor does not always
> include in the free shipping list).
> So, if you want to take advantage of this, it's up to you.
> If you do, please share your reviews.
>
> http://www.thunderbolttea.com/pages/...ng_tea s.html
>
> Shen
>