One "self-indulgent" gift for the holidays

Hello, all,
Every year at this time, my husband and I choose a "non-profit" to whom
we give a donation in lieu of gifts. And every year, we buy ourselves
one small self-indulgent gift. Of course, for me, it's tea.
If you were to buy yourselves a self-indulgent tea, what would it be? I
am curious and welcome suggestions.
Have peaceful holidays.
Shen

"Shen" wrote:
> Hello, all,
> Every year at this time, my husband and I choose a "non-profit" to
> whom we give a donation in lieu of gifts. And every year, we buy
> ourselves one small self-indulgent gift. Of course, for me, it's
> tea. If you were to buy yourselves a self-indulgent tea, what
> would it be? I am curious and welcome suggestions.
> Have peaceful holidays.
> Shen

'Heirloom Lishan' from Red Blossom Tea Company, or
'Imperial Wen Shan Bao Zhong' from Imperial Tea Court.

Yo, Shen:
I would recommend the Xi-Zhi Hao "Tai Chi Series" banzang mountain
pu-erh cakes from Houdeasianart.com, or the 70's Guang Yun Gong cake
from the same supplier. I like this supplier alot for his unusual
selection and prompt delivery. If you ship from China you will not get
your goodies before xmas, but Guang will get your goodies to you in
just a few days. The Guang Yun Gong would be something to impress the
heck out of any of your friends who know from pu-erh, and all the
Xi-Zhi Hao products are well made and gorgeously presented. Hope this
helps!
Sincerely, Teajunkie

Oh, I agree. I have recently bought some delicious teas from
Houdeasianart. But, holey-moley, that's $399.00! Too rich for my
blood.
Thanks for the thought, though.
Shen
tea junkie wrote:
> Yo, Shen:
> I would recommend the Xi-Zhi Hao "Tai Chi Series" banzang mountain
> pu-erh cakes from Houdeasianart.com, or the 70's Guang Yun Gong cake
> from the same supplier. I like this supplier alot for his unusual
> selection and prompt delivery. If you ship from China you will not get
> your goodies before xmas, but Guang will get your goodies to you in
> just a few days. The Guang Yun Gong would be something to impress the
> heck out of any of your friends who know from pu-erh, and all the
> Xi-Zhi Hao products are well made and gorgeously presented. Hope this
> helps!
> Sincerely, Teajunkie

For me...high fire Song Zhong Dan Cong oolong or a very good Da Hong
Pao.

Shen wrote:
> Oh, I agree. I have recently bought some delicious teas from
> Houdeasianart. But, holey-moley, that's $399.00! Too rich for my
> blood.
> Thanks for the thought, though.
> Shen
> tea junkie wrote:
> > Yo, Shen:
> > I would recommend the Xi-Zhi Hao "Tai Chi Series" banzang mountain
> > pu-erh cakes from Houdeasianart.com, or the 70's Guang Yun Gong cake
> > from the same supplier. I like this supplier alot for his unusual
> > selection and prompt delivery. If you ship from China you will not get
> > your goodies before xmas, but Guang will get your goodies to you in
> > just a few days. The Guang Yun Gong would be something to impress the
> > heck out of any of your friends who know from pu-erh, and all the
> > Xi-Zhi Hao products are well made and gorgeously presented. Hope this
> > helps!
> > Sincerely, Teajunkie

Shen wrote:
> Hello, all,
> Every year at this time, my husband and I choose a "non-profit" to whom
> we give a donation in lieu of gifts. And every year, we buy ourselves
> one small self-indulgent gift. Of course, for me, it's tea.
> If you were to buy yourselves a self-indulgent tea, what would it be? I
> am curious and welcome suggestions.
> Have peaceful holidays.
> Shen

For me tea is a simple pleasure, the simpler the better. A few years
ago I purchased an Olson Stoneware tea kettle for around $35, that is
about as indulgent as I get with tea.

However I would take a flight to Paris to spend lots of dollars on
Marriage Freres tea.

Andy

Shen wrote:
> If you were to buy yourselves a self-indulgent tea, what would it be? I
> am curious and welcome suggestions.
> Have peaceful holidays.
> Shen

I bought my fiance a nice Yixing with a handle that looks like a
twig/branch that wraps and loops up over the top of the pot. (she
really likes it and it is a beautiful teapot)

I bought myself some Red Robe (Da Hong Pao) Oolong, and some Snow Bud
Leopard white/green.

I think that's about it for this year.

- Dominic

On Dec 2, 11:14 am, "Shen" <she...@> wrote:
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> If you were to buy yourselves a self-indulgent tea, what would it be? I
> am curious and welcome suggestions.
> Have peaceful holidays.
> Shen
Hello Shen,
I would like to self indulge with an oolong fron anxi, a beautiful
buddas palm from a very dear man who shared some of his with me. I
would have so much that I would share with everyone who asked me . And
we could all have a sip of heaven together!
Jenn