At a very good, local Chinese restaurant I was served Eastrise Orchid
Oolong with my meal.
I discovered the name of the vendor with some gentle prodding; but,
have been unable to find this tea retail.
This was a very subtle orchid oolong, no visible flowers and very
delicate. The scent overtone took a background place in what seemed to
be a tasty Dan Chong.
Does anyone know where to buy this tea retail? I am assuming this tea
is inexpensive, since it is an option in a Bay Area restaurant -
although, it was $4.00 a pot.
Any info is much appreciated.
Xie! Xie!
Shen

"Shen" > wrote in message
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> At a very good, local Chinese restaurant I was served Eastrise Orchid
> Oolong with my meal.
> I discovered the name of the vendor with some gentle prodding; but,
> have been unable to find this tea retail.
> This was a very subtle orchid oolong, no visible flowers and very
> delicate. The scent overtone took a background place in what seemed to
> be a tasty Dan Chong.
> Does anyone know where to buy this tea retail? I am assuming this tea

They used to have a web site he http://www.eastriseteas.com/, but it
seems to be gone. It wasn't much of a site anyway. They did seem to have a
pretty good selection, though I never got anything from them. Not much
help - sorry.

D.

On Jan 27, 4:17 pm, Shen > wrote:
> At a very good, local Chinese restaurant I was served Eastrise Orchid
> Oolong with my meal.
> I discovered the name of the vendor with some gentle prodding; but,
> have been unable to find this tea retail.
> This was a very subtle orchid oolong, no visible flowers and very
> delicate. The scent overtone took a background place in what seemed to
> be a tasty Dan Chong.
> Does anyone know where to buy this tea retail? I am assuming this tea
> is inexpensive, since it is an option in a Bay Area restaurant -
> although, it was $4.00 a pot.
> Any info is much appreciated.
> Xie! Xie!
> Shen

Hey Shen,

Sorry that I can't help with that particular tea, I know how it feels
to have an amazing tea and then find there is either no more of it
available or worse yet not be able to track it down. The closest tea
to what you describe that I could point you to would be Teaspring's
Song Zhong Dan Chong. It has a very subtle orchid note, but very
present, and stands right with the actual Dan Chong just as you state.
Maybe it will offer a reasonable analog? Best of luck in your quest!

- Dominic

On Jan 28, 7:37*am, "Dominic T." > wrote:
> On Jan 27, 4:17 pm, Shen > wrote:
>
> > At a very good, local Chinese restaurant I was served Eastrise Orchid
> > Oolong with my meal.
> > I discovered the name of the vendor with some gentle prodding; but,
> > have been unable to find this tea retail.
> > This was a very subtle orchid oolong, no visible flowers and very
> > delicate. The scent overtone took a background place in what seemed to
> > be a tasty Dan Chong.
> > Does anyone know where to buy this tea retail? I am assuming this tea
> > is inexpensive, since it is an option in a Bay Area restaurant -
> > although, it was $4.00 a pot.
> > Any info is much appreciated.
> > Xie! Xie!
> > Shen
>
> Hey Shen,
>
> Sorry that I can't help with that particular tea, I know how it feels
> to have an amazing tea and then find there is either no more of it
> available or worse yet not be able to track it down. The closest tea
> to what you describe that I could point you to would be Teaspring's
> Song Zhong Dan Chong. It has a very subtle orchid note, but very
> present, and stands right with the actual Dan Chong just as you state.
> Maybe it will offer a reasonable analog? Best of luck in your quest!
>
> - Dominic

Dominic,
Thanks so much! I did forget (think I need more tea) that I actually
have that Dan Chong in my pantry, along with their Classic Dan Chong
which I enjoyed, as well.
This orchid did have a distinctly different taste (almost a faint hint
of punch or compote - odd).
Imperial Tea Court has an Orchid Oolong that I enjoy greatly. Roy
"flowers" it himself. But, that is definitely floral.
I'm sure Eastrise tea will cross my path somewhere............
Shen

maybe it is Feng Huang Dancong Oolong. Maybe single bush?
Jenn