tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post2294013755060573053..comments2023-07-05T09:38:23.624+01:00Comments on The Half-Dipper: It Tastes So Right, It Can't Be WrongHobbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-25639544069176649412014-07-24T06:02:31.151+01:002014-07-24T06:02:31.151+01:00While it seems that Puerhshop sells basic Xiangyi,...While it seems that Puerhshop sells basic Xiangyi, it is not the Golden Xiangyi, as far as I can tell, but a more basic brick. Am I missing the Jin Xiangyi on their product listing? <br /><br /><br />With thanks,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-70753736415607816802014-07-24T05:59:13.441+01:002014-07-24T05:59:13.441+01:00Puerhshop it is, then - thank you!
Toodlepip,
H...Puerhshop it is, then - thank you!<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-6646155421917715012014-07-23T20:05:07.374+01:002014-07-23T20:05:07.374+01:00I have had luck supplying this(yellow 'blooms&...I have had luck supplying this(yellow 'blooms' and all) from Jim at the Puerh Shop for a reasonable USA price.<br /><br />Thanks for this post. I enjoy your art here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-63899654194933003322014-07-22T06:14:08.487+01:002014-07-22T06:14:08.487+01:00Well, there is mould and then there is mould. :)
...Well, there is mould and then there is mould. :)<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-37130623396050155222014-07-21T18:56:42.172+01:002014-07-21T18:56:42.172+01:00Mold is apparently Eurotium cristatum.. I don'...Mold is apparently Eurotium cristatum.. I don't know a lot about it but haven't had any ill effects from drinking it as of yet. It seems to lend the tea a nice smooth sweet flavor. <br /><br />The way I look at it its not much different than eating moldy cheese. Which is pretty awesome in my book.Mighty Tea Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655155569359131117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-70322423247397190502014-07-21T14:18:39.701+01:002014-07-21T14:18:39.701+01:00Mongolian! I would not have guessed.
Toodlepip,...Mongolian! I would not have guessed.<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-27913333774909974752014-07-21T03:32:49.366+01:002014-07-21T03:32:49.366+01:00The fourth language there is Mongolian.
I dunno ...The fourth language there is Mongolian. <br /><br />I dunno about the idea of tossing "jin hua" spores in my gaiwan... I don't even like chrysanthemum tea. That said, I do enjoy mitey cheese and wild yeast beers, maybe I'm just being close-minded!Ian Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524043049575023153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-85585188653847273582014-07-20T21:14:21.084+01:002014-07-20T21:14:21.084+01:00You bet.. I will probably get more of the grandmot...You bet.. I will probably get more of the grandmother root cellar tea.. it was pretty awesome. The sample I got was a bit mashed up so the whole chunks I pulled out brewed best. Did a quick hot brew and it made a clean sweet yellow almost mushroomy and savory brew. Good stuff!Mighty Tea Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655155569359131117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-20873246122429128842014-07-20T20:04:06.055+01:002014-07-20T20:04:06.055+01:00The scent of root cellar is underrated! Thank you...The scent of root cellar is underrated! Thank you for the recommendation; I like to buy from Honza at Chawangshop, and will peruse their "mouldy tea" catalogue...<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />Hobbes<br />Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-30555684625555570312014-07-20T15:09:01.166+01:002014-07-20T15:09:01.166+01:00sorry forgot to leave the name of the vendor.. www...sorry forgot to leave the name of the vendor.. www.chawangshop.com has lots of moldy teas under their Hei Cha selection. I couldn't find Xiangyi though.Mighty Tea Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655155569359131117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-66873894387048936722014-07-20T14:58:32.003+01:002014-07-20T14:58:32.003+01:00Yikes violent vomiting is no bueno. I can say I ha...Yikes violent vomiting is no bueno. I can say I have been drinking some moldy 2004 "Three Cranes" Jin Hua Liubao Tea and its growing on me. It's quite moldy.. little golden spores (Jin Hua) all over it.<br /><br />Also tried 2008 Anhua Shi Liu Liang Cha from Hunan (also very moldy) which smelled exactly like my great grandmother's root cellar. It was actually pretty good to.Mighty Tea Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655155569359131117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-2566474765091416892014-07-19T20:16:44.938+01:002014-07-19T20:16:44.938+01:00I will point out that one day, after drinking some...I will point out that one day, after drinking some Xiangyi that had been left overnight, I had VIOLENT vomiting for 24 hours afterwards. However, that is a small price to pay for such a tea experience.<br /><br />Thank you for suggesting Rainbow Wang - I feel obliged to buy from anyone brave enough to use such a name. I will report back in due course...<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-31353835983428092412014-07-19T15:09:06.383+01:002014-07-19T15:09:06.383+01:00There's an Aliexpress vendor, "Rainbow wa...There's an Aliexpress vendor, "Rainbow wang's store," that sells the 2011 Jinxiangyi. (It's stored under "Women's clothing"!) $26.6 per brick, free overseas shipping. No idea whether the vendor is reputable or not, or whether the price is justifiable.. They have the 2012 version too.<br /><br />I'm a little bit tempted myself, but is this moldy stuff reallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com