tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.comments2019-10-11T11:18:59.855-07:00Cup OfRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comBlogger262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-1870000357624030682019-10-11T10:02:20.302-07:002019-10-11T10:02:20.302-07:00Hi Rich. I love the term “frank”. It means the tea...Hi Rich. I love the term “frank”. It means the tea is forthright in its expression of its flavor. It is not overly delicate or shy, but expresses its flavors, aromas, etc without ambiguity. Thanks for the post. Danclintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503028641504473727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-65389678936830809982013-01-28T17:46:42.415-08:002013-01-28T17:46:42.415-08:00Hey Steph! I know, it's weird. I remember op...Hey Steph! I know, it's weird. I remember opening a new bag of Alishan in CA for some tea experts years ago and after the first two infusions, they all declared that the tea was flat and had no notes...it was so embarrassing. That bag opened up a few weeks later and was phenomenal, just a little shy that day.<br /><br />Nick, I have several different old pu'ers in various forms. I donRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-80759469483612180212013-01-28T16:31:01.726-08:002013-01-28T16:31:01.726-08:00Rich,
What are those 50+year old teas in your poss...Rich,<br />What are those 50+year old teas in your possession and where did you obtain them?Nick Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543497413262895759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-81231051104939902962013-01-28T09:19:57.530-08:002013-01-28T09:19:57.530-08:00Thanks for the tips! I've wondered why I need...Thanks for the tips! I've wondered why I needed to let the tea 'rest' after it's been shipped. Now I get it.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-75759389899161732542012-10-16T11:57:37.071-07:002012-10-16T11:57:37.071-07:00Agreed, a good one is so smooth and rich. Can'...Agreed, a good one is so smooth and rich. Can't wait to get over to Taiwan next month and see what I can find. Nothing against young, fresh teas, but age and maturity has its benefits!Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-9753292034706722712012-10-16T08:45:19.947-07:002012-10-16T08:45:19.947-07:00Good advice, and I confess I'm fishing for an ...Good advice, and I confess I'm fishing for an aged oolong now. ;-) But I understand and take to heart his comments.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-6698239227660122612012-10-15T19:49:22.552-07:002012-10-15T19:49:22.552-07:00Nice. A tea for every mood and season.Nice. A tea for every mood and season.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-78389036030660060042012-10-14T09:19:02.837-07:002012-10-14T09:19:02.837-07:00I think there's a time and place for old and n...I think there's a time and place for old and new teas. I always want to drink the freshest first flush greens as soon as they're picked in the spring, and cheery green and greeny oolongs in the summer, but this time of year I'm shifting more and more black teas and pu'ers. By winter I'll be into the old ripe pu'ers, and then next spring, jump right back into the new greensGreen Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623603354799521347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-84756383414677718342012-09-14T12:37:28.960-07:002012-09-14T12:37:28.960-07:00Dear Rich,
I often infuse my own vodkas,
preferr...Dear Rich,<br /><br />I often infuse my own vodkas, <br />preferring tasteful mixers to flavored sugar;<br /><br />I've done this with a couple of teas,<br />and have found that the amount of tea you use is much more important than the length of steeping. <br />After ~1 month, everything alcohol soluble has already been extracted, save for the breakdown of chlorophyll and fiber which simply Jason M. Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924189855341054107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-6778316435501892052012-08-05T15:25:46.172-07:002012-08-05T15:25:46.172-07:00Hey Brett, good to hear from you. I don't thi...Hey Brett, good to hear from you. I don't think there's a rule or that it's common knowledge not to roast green teas or green oolongs. I believe that most consumers seek out these teas for their characteristic light, floral/fruit, "green" properties, which roasting can detract from. I think that the base of most contemporary Baozhong is too light to do a good roast with, Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-72632517913296132572012-08-05T12:37:24.277-07:002012-08-05T12:37:24.277-07:00Your statement "Contemporary Baozhong, like g...Your statement "Contemporary Baozhong, like green teas, aren't suitable for re-roasting..." is a revelation for me! There's so much I don't know, and I've never been taught one way or the other, but I've personally tried re-roasting Contemporary Baozhong several times and it has never turns out very good. Is your statement considered "common knowledge" Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391009406909467410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-4632400792075318552012-07-03T01:09:39.536-07:002012-07-03T01:09:39.536-07:00This is interesting, and something I've though...This is interesting, and something I've thought about much in the past. I think there's many small things I've come to appreciate and acquire over time, and seen tastes change...though I think the basic tastes/interests have stayed consistent--many of the things I am most passionate about and still doing--types of activities, mindflow, kinds of people I connect with, hit me hard and Nick Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543497413262895759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-75647265046813258002012-07-02T14:10:51.402-07:002012-07-02T14:10:51.402-07:00It's a good discussion. I've recently exp...It's a good discussion. I've recently experimented (with mixed results) on some re-roasting of oolongs. The mixed results is my skill level, I'm sure! ;-)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-87838115011037762822012-06-26T15:16:16.274-07:002012-06-26T15:16:16.274-07:00Thanks so much! I forget, are you in the Oregon a...Thanks so much! I forget, are you in the Oregon area? If so, the special tasting that Floating Leaves is doing this or next month will include that old Baozhong. I'm not a Baozhong fan, but that aged tea is pretty special, definitely worth tasting.<br /><br />RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-59325998342115885342012-06-26T10:57:28.320-07:002012-06-26T10:57:28.320-07:00Excellent and timely essay -- a pleasure to read :...Excellent and timely essay -- a pleasure to read :)LTPRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754182842876404262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-33789441140283628982012-06-26T10:38:53.825-07:002012-06-26T10:38:53.825-07:00I'll be sure to send any Tequila presents that...I'll be sure to send any Tequila presents that I receive your way!<br /><br />That aged Baozhong is very surprising and yes, very nice! I think it's at least from the 1970s, but possibly older. The aged TGY sample is probably at least 20 years old, but it needs some mindful roasting. The body is pretty solid, though, and it'll definitely be a treat once it's polished and has Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-59399798473537609602012-06-26T04:18:37.589-07:002012-06-26T04:18:37.589-07:00Ah, Tequila! To me the holiest of all the alcohol....Ah, Tequila! To me the holiest of all the alcohol.<br />Great post Rich.<br /><br />Hey, how bout that Aged Baohzong?Pretty nice!!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11917267513828985012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-6586835601105677562012-06-18T18:45:41.371-07:002012-06-18T18:45:41.371-07:00Ha! Partly a tongue in cheek statement. I love D...Ha! Partly a tongue in cheek statement. I love DD, I wouldn't experiment on a good one by using vodka on it. As delicious, beautiful and pricey as HM tea can be, I don't generally like it or drink much of it, although I crave something light from time to time (hence the recent purchase).<br /><br />I am also quite particular about the DD and TGY that I drink and it's not Easy to Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-83832539386405449212012-06-18T17:49:12.189-07:002012-06-18T17:49:12.189-07:00I find it interesting that you have no problem usi...I find it interesting that you have no problem using 高山茶 for vodka infusions yet think 凍頂 is "not for playing with"..care to explain? :pNick Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543497413262895759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-15411342502691064342012-06-17T12:59:23.809-07:002012-06-17T12:59:23.809-07:00Thanks Steph! I should save some for you guys, fo...Thanks Steph! I should save some for you guys, for when you come up for the tea fest? It could be an after-the-festivities kind of thing!Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-34159991230333257522012-06-17T08:49:50.181-07:002012-06-17T08:49:50.181-07:00Learning lots here! Very clever idea - keep us up...Learning lots here! Very clever idea - keep us updated!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-34419832064514281062012-04-17T09:49:13.778-07:002012-04-17T09:49:13.778-07:00Thanks Zolu.
I hope there will be more shops, but...Thanks Zolu.<br /><br />I hope there will be more shops, but it seems to be a difficult business. <br /><br />Lucky you, get to enjoy tea with Jason and friends. What are your favorite teas?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-13398500881323997252012-04-17T01:26:36.928-07:002012-04-17T01:26:36.928-07:00Good post! I am sure there will be nice tea shops ...Good post! I am sure there will be nice tea shops for tea lovers like us soon ^_^ I live in Bellevue, drink tea mostly at home or with tea master Jason Chen and other friends.ZOLUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099396865466941059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-25970519219412820022012-04-16T20:32:31.173-07:002012-04-16T20:32:31.173-07:00Thanks guys. Essence of Tea closing their shop la...Thanks guys. Essence of Tea closing their shop late last year was sad...they have good stuff and I hope they can continue to keep an online presence. Many other shops are teetering on the edge...a world with so many fewer teahouses would be sadder.<br /><br />RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758040731026166149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967775190974226615.post-73782329729050364142012-04-16T09:57:03.148-07:002012-04-16T09:57:03.148-07:00Raising my cup to this!Raising my cup to this!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.com