Tea Noob...

[tigerfan22001]

I have been looking around here and have become somewhat intrigued by the idea of loose teas.

I already enjoy hot tea, and I think I would like this. My only thing is I don't know what to try. I think I want to get a gaiwan and do it that way, but as far as tea goes, I am lost.

I have liked earl grey tea and basically the whole twinnings starter, lol. I am just lost when it comes to green tea, oolong, pureh tea. I just don't know. Can someone give me some guidance?

Thanks.

 

[JPDyson]

I got some good tips here recently, but not really on specific variety. Try a few samplers from various categories and explore what interests you after that.

This does, however, suggest that perhaps a Tea "FAQ" or "Newbie Guide" would be nice

 

[tigerfan22001]

Well, I was hoping there was a guide like the de shaving one, but I couldn't find it, if there is one.

 

[ambrose]

Go for a gaiwan learn to master it, as for teas you need to sample until you find more or less what you like. Dont forget to watch your temperature when brewing

The tea path is a long and endless one

 

[tigerfan22001]

Well I ordered a gaiwan and just a few different teas. Can't wit for them to get here.

 

[SiBurning]

We do have a rather modest Tea FAQ that mostly points to some of the better tutorials and discussions on the forum.

 

[winston61]

Try portorico.com or Harney Teas. My own preferences are for plain old black Indian tea, but that's me.

 

[netsurfr]

Plain old black Indian tea can be extremely good with good leaf quality. However, to limit oneself to this varietal is a bit like limiting oneself to one kind of wine. It may be satisfying but you never will know what you are missing.

 

[tigerfan22001]

Well what ordered was actually from JAS-eTea and really hope it's here by tomorrow, I'm very excited lol.

I thought it would be good to support a fellow b&b guy.