That is good tea yes

Latest purchase... Hope it will improve my tea drinking fung shui

Has a small coin

You know I always see people collecting water along the highway (Sg Long towards Kajang/Putrajaya). Have always wondered what they do with it and its not like one or two people doing it, sometimes its like 4-5 cars parked and people just collecting drums of the water from the rocks beside the highway.

I guess that qualifies as spring water and you gave me the idea that maybe its good water for drinking tea. Anyone tried that??

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Added on November 1, 2011, 2:54 amFor mineral water, I did once check table of contents in the supermarket of various mineral water brands and I notice that one brand has the highest amount of dissolved solids in it, its a brand called Eau Claire. Seems to be from Kedah.

This post has been edited by slimfox: Nov 1 2011, 02:54 AM

You know, these guys are really collecting large quantities on the water (huge containers). I see them at it throughout the day except during heavy rain. Must be ok to consume I guess. Have not heard of anyone dieing YET!

I plan to try but have not yet.

Actually I have been asking around in cheras and some people told me they are collecting it for tofu manufacturing. Reflecting back, it seems plausible cause of the number of drums, vans and sometimes lorries they use.

Also found a new spot they are collecting water from, which is behind Giant Tmm Connaught. Really going to try it this weekend cause this new spot is so much closer to home.

Do you guys this I should leave it overnight or brew straight away?

Yep you are correct about the location. I think its safe cause on top of the hill is reservoir for drinking water. You will see it on the right at the traffic lights on top of the hill (the road leading to the top of the hill).

Cuebiz noted on how best to consume the water.

If you see me posting next week then you know I survived drinking the water. Bought a 5litre bottle of mineral water just now, intend to use the container for collecting the water.

My weekend experiment of spring water is over. Collected the water on Saturday morning. Tested it on Sunday.

Verdict: Aroma was the same for Ali san Oo Long tea. Taste was different, cannot say if better or worst. It tasted more organic.

The water when drink was smoother (not sure if this is the correct description) when swallowing.

Picture of what is left after the experiment.


Conclusion: Not really worth the effort.



This post has been edited by slimfox: Nov 9 2011, 09:45 PM

I got this last week from my boss. He just bought it from Japan. It is Japanese Green tea. I am not sure what type of green tea, maybe you guys can tell me. I was told that it is best consume when cold (still waiting for it to cool down in the fridge ).

It has really plain packaging


From the label I can see a website (http://maruni-nori.com/) sadly its all in Japanese and even with Google translate I can't understand this website.

What's inside the pack. I was surprise to find tea bags and not lose tea inside.


Tea bag macro shot. Can see really fine tea leaves inside.


I wasn't sure how many bags to use but since I wanted to fill a bottle full I used 2 bags. Here they are during 1st brew.


My bottle full and waiting for it to cool down a bit before going into the fridge.


The spent tea bags close up.


In total I made 6 brews to fill up the bottle. I will update tomorrow on the taste.

Thank you, yes you are correct, not worth the effort. The green tea is tasty. Drank it this morning. has a little bit of seaweed taste too. I still prefer the one with roasted rice in it.

As for the tea pot, it was a gift. Daiso also have that type of tea pot?

Thanks, also trying out my new DSLR. Remember my Japanese tea with baked rice? I tried chilling it the other day and I was really really pleasant. Quite addictive actually (sudden daily ritual, make in the morning, drink evening).

I might go today.

Sorry guys I thought it was friday today hehe

My trip to the expo in the mines was fun and informative. Did not find anything really interesting to buy. Here sharing some pictures that I took while I was there.









Some type of memento gift type of Yunnan tea, I find the idea nice but for RM20.00 each, a little expansive.





Holy blessed tea (from the videos showing there I figured it's blessed by Tibetan monks) with certs and serial no!





Hope you guys enjoy the pictures and I have to add that the organiser's custom tea pot price is very stiff. Ended I did not buy.

Malaysians are poor consumers who do not know how to exercise their rights as consumers.

+1

Wah sounds like a good deal. So what was the price you paid for the puer?

Gong Xi Fa Chai to all my tea drinking buddies

Penang is a tea wholesale and storage powerhouse!

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file...27&sec=metrobiz

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Added on April 7, 2012, 11:56 amLets plan a trip there to stock up. Knowing Penang maybe stock will be cheaper than KL.

This post has been edited by slimfox: Apr 7 2012, 11:56 AM

Guys I just came back from Hong Kong and had a nice time shopping, tea pots and tea included apart from my new year shopping. I only have to tell you that the prices of tea and designer tea pots are really over inflated in Malaysia.

So an advise to you guys who are planing to spend serious $ in to your tea and tea pot collection to actually make a trip to either Hong Kong or Taiwan for your purchases. You could actually save lots of $ or get better quality items there.

BTW went with one small bag came back with 2 extra large suitcases and was over weight by 20kgs. Now my wallet is in ICU