Nothing like being in the throws of the worst stretch of days days I remember in west Michigan since I have been here, to really wish that it is Spring. Those bright sunny days, the slow and steady rains, and air temperatures that allow for shorts and short sleeves with comfort. Oh wait, did I forget something? Yes, Shincha, and other fresh spring harvest teas.
Oddly while I have come to believe that Shincha is no better ( though no worse), than its counterpart the rest of the year. I am not so sure I can say the same about the Chinese or Japanese counterparts. Every year I say I am going to try more and more, but this year, I have decided I do not want to run into the situation where I am finishing off my last Shincha order in January.
In fact 2012 was a rather odd year compared to the previous year. I had rebounded a little from going hog wild over Japanese teas, as such while I have had a decent bit of Japanese tea to try through swaps and tastings set up on Teachat, I haven't placed a Japanese tea order since last Shincha season. This actually messed things up quite a bit, it means I've gone quite a long time without both Matcha, and have been rationing Gyokuro like I am stranded on an island.
What are my readers plans when it comes to fresh green teas this spring?
I say this every year but this year I honestly hope to place an order for several small packets of Chinese Green Teas.
While I also hope to place a single order for Shincha (the hard part is picking the vendor).
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