tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post8187267485752004733..comments2023-07-05T09:38:23.624+01:00Comments on The Half-Dipper: 2004 Changtai YiwuHobbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-4902786757548060232007-07-02T18:03:00.000+01:002007-07-02T18:03:00.000+01:00Hello! My notes on this tea don't comment on its s...Hello! My notes on this tea don't comment on its storage potential, nor on its endurance (I was drinking it at work, so only the initial infusions really had my full attention). David notes "fern" in the wenxiangbei and "fern and pine" flavors, which was likely what I refered to as "wood sap" in my notes:<BR/><BR/>'04 YiWu ChangTai Sheng from HouDe: The<BR/>chunk you (Michael) sent shows a nicespeakfreelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13757071341180546490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-56274614898257511672007-07-01T16:43:00.000+01:002007-07-01T16:43:00.000+01:00I'll brew this one for Lei without giving her my o...I'll brew this one for Lei without giving her my opinion (assuming she hasn't read this post yet!) and see what she thinks, as an added independent witness for your consideration!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Toodlepip,<BR/><BR/>HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-3516598959579444502007-07-01T15:55:00.000+01:002007-07-01T15:55:00.000+01:00i revisited this tea yesterday, and once again had...i revisited this tea yesterday, and once again had a very pleasant experience of it. for me, later infusions where characterized by grass, wood, a bit of citrus.<BR/><BR/>also, there's quite a notable qi. cb commented on this as well. i found my upper back and shoulders warm and tingling after the first few infusions...<BR/><BR/>i'll look forward to more opinions!<BR/><BR/>best,<BR/><BR/>mikeshichangpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043661750037862240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-80854900312714389652007-06-30T09:01:00.000+01:002007-06-30T09:01:00.000+01:00Hmm, yes - it's appealing to me (especially while ...Hmm, yes - it's appealing to me (especially while the first stage is in effect), but I'm concerned about the fruity oxidation part. It was enough to convert me from "I'm definitely buying this" to "I'm probably not going to buy this".<BR/><BR/>I've got enough for a second attempt, thanks Mike! Xiaomao just came back to the city, too, so I can get a third opinion for you. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>ThanksHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-66056673327607579002007-06-30T07:22:00.000+01:002007-06-30T07:22:00.000+01:00oh, i forgot: i sent a sample to carla, who liked ...oh, i forgot: i sent a sample to carla, who liked it very much. carla, if you're following this, care to chime in?shichangpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043661750037862240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-40932933776843296082007-06-30T05:24:00.000+01:002007-06-30T05:24:00.000+01:00I was, indeed, unsure of it at first--initially I ...I was, indeed, unsure of it at first--initially I had some problems with the longevity of the tea. I've played with it a bit, though, and have found it quite likeable. However, I've not kept notes, and haven't tasted it in a bit--perhaps I'll return to it tomorrow and see what's what.<BR/><BR/>I hope I gave you a sufficient sample for a second review? Perhaps you'll come back to it again...<BRshichangpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043661750037862240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-76814076722204768102007-06-29T16:56:00.000+01:002007-06-29T16:56:00.000+01:00Mike, Just looking back at your e-mail, I notice ...Mike,<BR/><BR/> Just looking back at your e-mail, I notice you said "Curious to hear what you think of the Changtai Yiwu..." - it sounds as if you had a mixed impression of it, too. Any thoughts?<BR/><BR/><BR/> Toodlepip,<BR/><BR/> HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.com