Guest guest Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hello Chad, Whenever i visit the U.S. I go to teavana (in most major malls) and I stock up on my green and pu-erh tea, also jasmine dragon, that's a nice one to make KT with. Here's the link http://www.teavana.com/Pu+Erh+Teas/cid=80/shop.axd/Products I don't know if $4.50 for 2 oz is expensive, to me its a good price since I cannot get it where I live. ine Chad <cichlidfanatic@...> wrote: Can anyone recommend a good Pu-erh tea that won't empty my wallet? Thanks, Chad --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hi there Chad...Pu-ehr is rather like chanpagne....you've got your Cook's and you've got your Dom Perignon! I'm on the Cook's side of the scale and so I also have Pu-ehr from Teavana. I once did have the opportunity to savor a bottle of Dom Perignon....couldn't taste the difference! Buy the type you can afford and go with itfrom there! Your brew will be heavenly anyway! Good luck! Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I understand the cost factor being an issue. But you all might want to consider Dave http://www.thehappyherbalist.com and the Pu-ehr teas that he carries. I got to talk to him last week and there is more to this tea than the leaves it is made out of. it is the way it is carefully prepared, packaged and aged. All of his products are reasonably priced for the products offered. I know, because I have researched it. There is a lot out there that is not prepared or packaged with any other thought that getting the most money for the least product. IMHO, Alice Re: Pu-erh Hi there Chad...Pu-ehr is rather like chanpagne... .you've got your Cook's and you've got your Dom Perignon! I'm on the Cook's side of the scale and so I also have Pu-ehr from Teavana. I once did have the opportunity to savor a bottle of Dom Perignon.... couldn't taste the difference! Buy the type you can afford and go with itfrom there! Your brew will be heavenly anyway! Good luck! Gayle ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I understand the cost factor being an issue. But you all might want to consider Dave http://www.thehappyherbalist.com and the Pu-ehr teas that he carries. I got to talk to him last week and there is more to this tea than the leaves it is made out of. it is the way it is carefully prepared, packaged and aged. All of his products are reasonably priced for the products offered. I know, because I have researched it. There is a lot out there that is not prepared or packaged with any other thought that getting the most money for the least product. IMHO, Alice Re: Pu-erh Hi there Chad...Pu-ehr is rather like chanpagne... .you've got your Cook's and you've got your Dom Perignon! I'm on the Cook's side of the scale and so I also have Pu-ehr from Teavana. I once did have the opportunity to savor a bottle of Dom Perignon.... couldn't taste the difference! Buy the type you can afford and go with itfrom there! Your brew will be heavenly anyway! Good luck! Gayle ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I purchased 150 grams ( 5.5 oz) of Pu Erh at thr 99 Ranch market. It is one of the Uncle Lee's Tea line, TenFu Tea. The outside box identifies it as Pu Erh tea. Do you have a large Asian store near you? I bet they have it. -- - May the Holy Spirit dance in our hearts! Sister Gloriamarie Amalfitano, S/FC http://knitternun.blogspot.com SanDiegoFiberFolk KnitternunMeditation/ MereBenedictines/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I purchased 150 grams ( 5.5 oz) of Pu Erh at thr 99 Ranch market. It is one of the Uncle Lee's Tea line, TenFu Tea. The outside box identifies it as Pu Erh tea. Do you have a large Asian store near you? I bet they have it. -- - May the Holy Spirit dance in our hearts! Sister Gloriamarie Amalfitano, S/FC http://knitternun.blogspot.com SanDiegoFiberFolk KnitternunMeditation/ MereBenedictines/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 > > I purchased 150 grams ( 5.5 oz) of Pu Erh at thr 99 Ranch market. It > is one of the Uncle Lee's Tea line, TenFu Tea. The outside box > identifies it as Pu Erh tea. > > Do you have a large Asian store near you? I bet they have it. > > > -- > - > May the Holy Spirit dance in our hearts! > > Sister Gloriamarie Amalfitano, S/FC > http://knitternun.blogspot.com > SanDiegoFiberFolk > KnitternunMeditation/ > MereBenedictines/ > Hi, about pu-ehr. I have not found it in the stores either. For years now I have been ordering it from the Happy Herbalist. (happyherbalist.com)I understand he gets it from his brother in China.. I get the loose tea and it is great. A healthy tea for just drinking also. It makes a good tasting kombucha. Happy brewing, Virginia D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 > > I purchased 150 grams ( 5.5 oz) of Pu Erh at thr 99 Ranch market. It > is one of the Uncle Lee's Tea line, TenFu Tea. The outside box > identifies it as Pu Erh tea. > > Do you have a large Asian store near you? I bet they have it. > > > -- > - > May the Holy Spirit dance in our hearts! > > Sister Gloriamarie Amalfitano, S/FC > http://knitternun.blogspot.com > SanDiegoFiberFolk > KnitternunMeditation/ > MereBenedictines/ > Hi, about pu-ehr. I have not found it in the stores either. For years now I have been ordering it from the Happy Herbalist. (happyherbalist.com)I understand he gets it from his brother in China.. I get the loose tea and it is great. A healthy tea for just drinking also. It makes a good tasting kombucha. Happy brewing, Virginia D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 About Pu-erh tea, I heard recently from a very reputable source (someone who makes his living from teas) that one man has bought up all the pu-erh on the market. I guess what that means is, if you can still find some buy it, because he will probably raise the prices of what he sells, or at least make less available for sale. Again, I may just be spreading nonsense, but this info came to me from someone in the know about the world tea market, a friend who has no reason to lie to me. Blessings, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Can anyone tell me the difference between raw and cooked Pr-erh? Thanks, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 In answer to my own post. Check out http://jingtea.com/tea-knowledge/puerh-tea Chad > > Can anyone tell me the difference between raw and cooked Pr-erh? > > Thanks, > > Chad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Evening Lois You might want to take a look at Cooks Corner's Tonic # 47, http://www.cookscorner.net/Tea/puerh.html . A very interesting Pu-erh hot tea blend that makes a very good Kombucha. As a hot tea have you tried a Lapsang Souchong? It is cured pine wood smoke and has a distinctive flavor I enjoy. I have a test kombucha fermentation in process using it. Will be interesting to taste the results. Bill > and Bill -- We drink pu-erh almost daily. For a hot cup or pot of >pu-erh, I add any of the following: dried chrysanthemum blossoms >(always); dried elder flowers, lavender, rosebuds, lemongrass, jasmine; >a bit of dried organic orange peel from the kitchen, cloves, a bit of >cinnamon bark, peppercorn. Some lighten the pu-ehr, others capitalize >on its heaviness, but all diminish what is called its earthiness. > >Since we use pu-ehr at our house as a medicinal brew, I choose the >add-ins depending on our health concerns or moods. > >I love the little 3 gram tou cha (nests) wrapped in paper. In addition >to the cuteness factor, they are convenient and tidy and carry well in >a pocket, if out and about. For the convenience and fun-to-watch >factors, a clear Chinese tea thermos is great, and also nice for >brewing the pu-erh repeatedly -- and also if you're on the run or busy >around the house. (I get both from Strand Tea Company -- and the dried >organic flowers, herbs and spices from Mountain Rose Herbs.) A glass >teapot would be equally fun. > >Pu-erh was our first KT and we still like it. For KT, I'm planning on >switching from the little nests to loose leaf. > >For pure hot tea bliss, I love a nice ish, Irish or Earl Grey blend >and really don't enjoy the single teas as much. Adding other things to >the pu-erh as a hot tea has made it much more interesting. > >Hope this is helpful. > >Have fun! >Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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