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i miss the tea threads

>>8803908

There isn't really any consensus on where to buy the best teaware. I can recommend some of the places I've bought from. For more reasonable teaware, I'd try Yuuki-cha for Japanese teaware or Hankook Tea for their infuser mugs. Hibki-An has some more expensive stuff, but they also have less expensive stuff as well... there's a pot with Buddhist scriptures on it that's particularly nice.

>>8804545

I used to like Phoenix like you, but then I took some Dong Ding to the palette.

The problem with Phoenix oolong is that the Phoenix that is exported out of China is heavily over-roasted. It smells wonderful, especially the more upscale ones like Song Zhong, but they just don't taste as good as they smell. Hopefully one day the trend will change, probably when Phoenix oolong becomes more popular in the West and there's a demand for better quality product.

>>8804606

>Where can I buy quality teas online?

Depends what kind of tea you're looking to buy. Any specific country's tea in mind?

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