A bit late for a resolutions post, but some of these are already in action, so I am rigging the game slightly. In 2012 I hope to continue on with the Green Tea Challenge, most notably trying to hit a lot of the Chinese greens when they are fresh. I also hope to explore Taiwanese teas in a lot more depth and detail, to fill one of the large gaps in my tea knowledge and tea experience.
These are all well and fine, but its going to be a bit tougher to balance this with my rejuvenated interest in roasted oolongs, and my love of Japanese and Korean teas. Though in terms of Yancha and Korean teas, it may be too early to completely know what is in store for them, as weather effects on the harvest quality and quantity can really mess things up. Most notably with Korean teas whose year last year caused a few of the vendors that regularly carry Korean teas and sell it to the west, to carrry less teas, or not carry them at all. If they did carry the teas the prices were substantially higher.
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Sounds like a good 'resolution'! Regarding Taiwanese tea - several weeks ago I had a fantastic oolong called Lao Cong Shan Cha. It was nice, citrus, lightly sweet. Slightly higher oxidation kinda made it a little more on the full side.
Look forward to reading about your 'voyage' through the greens!
-Jess
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