tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post1067108055261496934..comments2023-06-09T03:51:24.003-07:00Comments on The Mandarin's Tea: Jin Jun Mei & The Rose Program Chocolatetokihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17022633186053977362noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-72422497879190980992010-12-30T22:40:18.484-08:002010-12-30T22:40:18.484-08:00Just as some of the best teas come from old-growth...Just as some of the best teas come from old-growth, naturally-tended plants, the leaves harvested by experienced hands and processed by traditional handmade methods, so it is with the most amazing chocolate I've ever tasted -- Claudio Corallo chocolate (http://www.claudiocorallochocolate.com/). This is not the candy-bar-like chocolate we've come to associate with the word. No, this is LTPRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754182842876404262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-67609012131116164232010-10-05T12:10:33.097-07:002010-10-05T12:10:33.097-07:00Well, I just placed an order, so hopefully I too w...Well, I just placed an order, so hopefully I too will soon have a better understanding of what this wonderful sounding tea is all about. :)Korthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893991713352205819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-32456807329195015872010-09-29T15:36:55.909-07:002010-09-29T15:36:55.909-07:00Thanks Brandon. Thank You : ) ~ TThanks Brandon. Thank You : ) ~ Ttokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022633186053977362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-7714201023042352092010-09-18T07:24:57.645-07:002010-09-18T07:24:57.645-07:00After a few more cups, I think I understand what t...After a few more cups, I think I understand what this tea is about. Very nice. <br /><br />Hope Mrs. H is feeling better.Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488837689684359400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-90979140145836610482010-08-03T06:49:13.028-07:002010-08-03T06:49:13.028-07:00Matcha and dark chocolate Matt, thats delightful! ...Matcha and dark chocolate Matt, thats delightful! Seems very summery to me, or perhaps a "ying" version my "yang" paring : ) More tasting notes to come, stay tuned my friend.<br /><br />Ozark-Yunnan Red from the early 90s were wonderful for Kung-fuing. For some reason, the Chinese Kung-fu red back then were more 'Honest'. These days, its just getting fancier and tokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022633186053977362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-30115443830519003922010-08-03T01:26:36.316-07:002010-08-03T01:26:36.316-07:00yuup teas are looking great but i didnt think choc...yuup teas are looking great but i didnt think chocolate with tea is good combination<br /><a href="http://www.elementtea.com/iced.html" rel="nofollow"> Iced Tea Brewers </a>christopher nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353152330467979738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-32597497935016953942010-07-29T23:14:31.734-07:002010-07-29T23:14:31.734-07:00Toki -
Your comments on the tea reminded me to ask...Toki -<br />Your comments on the tea reminded me to ask - do you remember when Dian Hong had a distinct 'fresh-cracked black pepper' aroma? Last I found that was pre-pu'er craze days - probably in the mid-90's.<br />Best - <br />GeoffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157249292916962645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-26745585457238123342010-07-21T20:20:17.742-07:002010-07-21T20:20:17.742-07:00Toki,
Just love to eat dark chocolate with tea. ...Toki,<br /><br />Just love to eat dark chocolate with tea. Gourmet is too lavish, and expensive... but once in a while. Usually local Demon Island Chocolate or a reasonable store bought terroir chocolate is a nice treat, and not as tough on the pocket book.<br /><br />It is interesting you paired the dark chocolate with Wuyi red tea. You chose the path of harmonizing the nutty-chocolate notes Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-85921885168051285792010-07-21T19:44:57.897-07:002010-07-21T19:44:57.897-07:00Thanks Brandon. Lets understand it together soon. ...Thanks Brandon. Lets understand it together soon. Perhaps you could help me with gourmet chocolate?<br />Cheers ~ Ttokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022633186053977362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27506679.post-26445657574142222982010-07-21T19:40:31.975-07:002010-07-21T19:40:31.975-07:00Nice cups...
I am still not refined enough to unde...Nice cups...<br />I am still not refined enough to understand the Wuyi red, though.Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488837689684359400noreply@blogger.com