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A Tea Buying Guide- your guide to top scoring teas for 2010
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Top Green teas (top 6)
- China Cha Dao’s Supreme Xin Yang Mao Jian. 94 points.
- Teance’s Lu Shan Cloud and Mist. 93 points.
- Grand Tea’s Shi Feng Supreme Dragon Well. 93 points.
- China Cha Dao’s Supreme Liu An Gua Pian. 92 points.
- China Cha Dao’s Ming Qian Xi Hu Long Jing. 92 points.
- Grand Tea’s Bi Luo Chun. 92 points.
Top dragon well, long jing, or lung ching:
- Grand Tea’s Shi Feng Supreme Dragon Well. 93 points.
- China Cha Dao’s Ming Qian Xi Hu Long Jing. 92 points.
- Grand Tea’s Yun Qi Supreme Dragonwell. 92 points.
Best value: The Ming Qian Xi Hu Long Jing may be your best bet- currently 125 g (over 3 oz) for $20.
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Top Wulong or Oolong teas (top 5):
- Teance’s Wuyi Da Hong Pao. 95 points.
- The Tea Gallery’s Big Red Robe 2009. 94 points.
- R.J. Teahouse’s Premium Wuyi Lao Cong Shui Xian. 93 points.
- Norbu’s Diamond Grade TGY Fall 09. 93 points.
- Teance’s Cold Summit Tung Ting. 93 points.
- Naivetea’s Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin. 93 points.
- The Mandarin’s Tea Room’s 09 Anxi TiKwanYin Selected Grade. 93 points.
Best value: Although the original Shui Xian listing no longer exists, alternate shui xian oolongs from R.J. Teahouse can be had for 125 grams at $13.90. Click here to see the product.
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Top Black Teas (top 3):
- Teas Etc.’s Bohea Organic. 91 points.
- Safa Himalaya’s Himalayan Spring 1st Flush. 91 points.
- Red Lantern’s Premium Gold Dian Hong. 90 points.
Best value: Red Lantern’s Premium Gold Dian Hong is currently available, 125 grams for $17.20.
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Teaware I use at home and in reviews:
- Aroma Water Kettle. A very basic, no-frills kettle. My daily use kettle. Usually priced between $25 – $30.
- Breville One Touch Tea Maker. Top of the line. Computerized and automated. Usually priced around $250.
- Gaiwan. 130ml size. Affordable price- get a couple so you have a spare or two when needed. Usually around $4.
- Serving pitcher: Pouring into a pitcher before serving gives more consistent, balanced servings. Around $7.
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