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LiberTEAS drank Shizuoka Black Tea by Den's Tea

I really love this tea. Here is my full-length review for it:

http://sororiteasisters.com/2010/12/30/shizuoka-black-tea-from-dens-tea/

2011-02-02 17:56:17 -0500

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Cofftea 2011-02-02 20:07:16 -0500

When did Den’s start carrying blacks?!

Geoffrey Norman 2011-02-02 22:52:31 -0500

@Cofftea – They don’t. This was a “kocha” that was sent as a gift for those that made purchases over $50 or more.

Shinobi_cha 2011-02-03 00:10:13 -0500

Yea, that was their December ‘gift’ celebrating 10 years of business in the US (for purchases $30 and over)

Cofftea 2011-02-03 11:28:54 -0500

Hm. Still odd they’d give a way a black. Thanks for clearing that up though.

Shinobi_cha 2011-02-03 11:53:13 -0500

I think it is because it is a rare tea, at least for us in the U.S. Their 10th anniversary gifts were all like that. Also, I think they gave it away because it is something they are actually selling in Japan. If you go to the parent company website, www.shirakata.jp (use Google translate), you can find that black tea (as well as a Japanese oolong) on sale. Something like 40g for 1000 JPY ($12 or so). Unfortunately, I’m sure you cannot buy from overseas.

Geoffrey Norman 2011-02-03 15:07:43 -0500

Guess there’s always Mellow Monk’s Crimson Grove kocha in the meantime.

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I am obsessed with tea!

I am a co-founder of the SororiTEA Sisters:
http://sororiteasisters.com

I also review teas for the Tea Review Blog:
http://www.teareviewblog.com

In addition to my passion for tea, I am also a mixed media/altered arts artist. You can see some of my art here: http://eccentricpastiche.blogspot.com

I am also a self-proclaimed foodie. I review local restaurants and the food I buy online here: http://hungryinportland.wordpress.com

My favorite teas are Yellow Teas with most Oolong teas at a close second. As far as “flavored” teas go, I love Earl Grey, Chocolate and Jasmine teas.

I also am intrigued by flavored teas with an unusual or unique flavor combination.

I don’t do a whole lot of swaps anymore, however, I do occasionally sell sampler boxes here: http://liberteas.teatra.de/ I don’t always have sampler boxes available as it depends upon how much time I have as well as packaging supplies. I usually post at least one or two sampler boxes per month, though, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out or PM me and I’ll let you know when I have some posted.

Most of the teas that I record in my notes here are going to have a fairly high rating from me. This is not because I am not discerning, but because I do not usually waste my time on drinking tea I do not care for, nor will I waste my time on writing about it.