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After I said NO MORE TEA, what did I do? The bulk spices, herbs and tea are the first thing to greet me at the co-op. At least I can get trivial quantities and not feel too bad about buying more tea.

Mmmm….

Brewing loose tonight based on color (hello darkness my old friend). The puer is ok quality with plenty of large cut leaves but a thick layer of dust does settle in the bottom of the cup after pouring through a strainer. It’s thick like a cup of french press coffee, earthy, mushroomy, maybe a little bittersweet, very buttery after first steep and pretty clean-tasting with some astringency. The sticky rice herb isn’t as strong as I’d like it to be but its sweetness later becomes pronounced. Overall, it’s solid. The mini tuo cha form is great for ease of use and I’ll consider keeping some of these in my backpack once I buy another strainer.

One 6.5g mini tuo cha gave me 3-10oz brews western style with water off-boil.

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mrmopar

We all say that ……just sayinn….

derk

derk throws herself into the teabyss

mrmopar

You will be in good company!

Mastress Alita

Just by chance, what is the name of this co-op you like so much? No reason in particular…

derk

Rainbow Grocery. It’s worth a stop but it ain’t cheap!

Mastress Alita

Thanks, that is going on the list!

derk

Don’t be surprised if you ask for help and feel snubbed by the staff. Many are helpful and kind, many are haughty. There are a lot of people that work and shop there with some very entrenched beliefs. Vague, I know, but you might pick up on what I mean.

Mastress Alita

Yes, the same people that were parodied on the South Park “Smug Alert” episode, that all drove hybrid cars and thought the smell of their own farts were amazing. It’s nice to know they aren’t all working at Whole Foods.

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mrmopar

We all say that ……just sayinn….

derk

derk throws herself into the teabyss

mrmopar

You will be in good company!

Mastress Alita

Just by chance, what is the name of this co-op you like so much? No reason in particular…

derk

Rainbow Grocery. It’s worth a stop but it ain’t cheap!

Mastress Alita

Thanks, that is going on the list!

derk

Don’t be surprised if you ask for help and feel snubbed by the staff. Many are helpful and kind, many are haughty. There are a lot of people that work and shop there with some very entrenched beliefs. Vague, I know, but you might pick up on what I mean.

Mastress Alita

Yes, the same people that were parodied on the South Park “Smug Alert” episode, that all drove hybrid cars and thought the smell of their own farts were amazing. It’s nice to know they aren’t all working at Whole Foods.

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. And thus I step away.

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile. Terpene fiend.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, Nepal and Darjeeling. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possess off flavors/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s pu’er, I likely think it needs more age.

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