Comments on: The 10 Famous Chinese Teas… http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2009/06/15/the-10-famous-chinese-teas/ News from the Teahouse, about tea and more Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:53:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Jo http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2009/06/15/the-10-famous-chinese-teas/#comment-51933 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:42:13 +0000 http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2009/06/15/the-10-famous-chinese-teas/#comment-51933 Hi Jason, your comments are pretty accurate, but good grades of the green teas definitely deserve their spot on the list. As I tried to explain in my article, the origin of the placement is closely tied to their status as 'gifts' (or probably - more accurately - taxes) to the imperial court. The fact that China consumes green tea much more than any other type of tea is represented here. I agree that for Westerners, the top ten list is of limited value, but for Chinese, it is often an important guideline for the less knowledgeable. As to quality levels within green teas, the only way to find out what a specific tea should taste like is to try as many teas of this kind from different sources as you can afford. Over time, you'll find a vendor who's judgment or taste you trust. Pu-erh and Dancong are both on many of the variations of the '10 most famous Chinese teas' list, but not on every single version. BTW, thanks for including our blog into you resource list. It's a great list of tea-related material. Hi Jason,
your comments are pretty accurate, but good grades of the green teas definitely deserve their spot on the list. As I tried to explain in my article, the origin of the placement is closely tied to their status as ‘gifts’ (or probably - more accurately - taxes) to the imperial court. The fact that China consumes green tea much more than any other type of tea is represented here. I agree that for Westerners, the top ten list is of limited value, but for Chinese, it is often an important guideline for the less knowledgeable.
As to quality levels within green teas, the only way to find out what a specific tea should taste like is to try as many teas of this kind from different sources as you can afford. Over time, you’ll find a vendor who’s judgment or taste you trust.
Pu-erh and Dancong are both on many of the variations of the ‘10 most famous Chinese teas’ list, but not on every single version.

BTW, thanks for including our blog into you resource list. It’s a great list of tea-related material.

]]> by: Jason Witt http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2009/06/15/the-10-famous-chinese-teas/#comment-51523 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:46:24 +0000 http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2009/06/15/the-10-famous-chinese-teas/#comment-51523 I think the Puerh and Dan Cong Oolongs should definitely be on the Top Ten list. They're the kinds of teas connoisseurs enjoy whereas the Green Tea on the list is often used more for everyday drinking. However, there are many different grades of these teas due to their popularity. Dragonwell, for instance, ranges from among the cheapest of teas to the most expensive quality for elites like the top in Chinese government. I think the Puerh and Dan Cong Oolongs should definitely be on the Top Ten list. They’re the kinds of teas connoisseurs enjoy whereas the Green Tea on the list is often used more for everyday drinking. However, there are many different grades of these teas due to their popularity. Dragonwell, for instance, ranges from among the cheapest of teas to the most expensive quality for elites like the top in Chinese government.

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