Flowery select said

Spring tea suppliers?

So this is the first year I’ve been paying attention enough to be excited to try all the new 2014 spring greens and oolongs, with no particular geographic focus (at least nothing more specific than “China, Japan, and Taiwan”). Any particular suppliers I should be watching? I’ll definitely be paying attention to my favorite shops (Mandala, Verdant, Camellia Sinensis) but there are probably some others I shouldn’t miss, right? Thanks!

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teaenvy said

Look at Yunnan Sourcing. The Chinese site not the US site.

boychik said

I second Yunnan Sourcing. Also I love Teavivre tea a lot

yyz said

If you skim aliexpress you can sometimes buy directly from farmers.

One store that allow you to buy in smaller volume is http://www.aliexpress.com/store/225551

There are also short time offerings of single crops directly from the producers.

Flowery select said

These are great, thank you! I just got lost in the Teavivre web site for a while and can’t believe I’ve never ordered from there. So there’s my next project.

Stephanie select said

Den’s will have a really nice Shincha in a month or if you like Japanese greens. I really enjoy it. Super sweet! :)

http://www.denstea.com/b2013-shinchab-hashiri-shincha-2475-c-586_589.html

Flowery select said

Oh thank you! I haven’t really gotten started with Japanese greens yet but absolutely plan to – and that looks like something I really have to try.

Stephanie select said

Ooh, you should get their $3 sampler for novices then! http://www.denstea.com/bnew-to-dens-teab-c-377.html

It comes with a $3 coupon off your next purchase so it is basically free! Super good stuff :)

Flowery select said

I was just checking that out – and will definitely do that. Thanks!

OwenjMayer said

Already mentioned, but Teavivre and Den’s are great sources for Chinese and Japanese teas respectively. +1

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