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Group: rec.food.drink.tea · Group Profile
Author: ShenShen Date: Jan 28, 2008 12:03
On Jan 28, 7:37Â am, "Dominic T." gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jan 27, 4:17 pm, Shen gmail.com> wrote:
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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
>> 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
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> Hey Shen,
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> 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!
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> - 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
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