tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post428366138362958222..comments2024-03-17T04:52:08.488-07:00Comments on MattCha's Blog: DAVIDsTEA Korean Sejak: The First Big Tea Chain To Sell Korean TeaMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-68387945413402987872012-02-08T08:41:54.358-08:002012-02-08T08:41:54.358-08:00Tammy Quackenbush,
Thanks for your report on STAS...Tammy Quackenbush,<br /><br />Thanks for your report on STASH Jeju Korean Green- pleasant enough.<br /><br />Mary Lou Heiss,<br /><br />Didn't think that your comment was specifically referring to big tea chains. Given that we are discussing it in this thread, one just wanted to point out that this is not an issue that we see exclusively with big companies, small companies are just as guilty. That's all.<br /><br />Thanks again for all the great discussion.<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-11408527288797325182012-02-08T04:44:26.005-08:002012-02-08T04:44:26.005-08:00Hi Matt,
Oops..the anonymous comment above was a...Hi Matt, <br /><br />Oops..the anonymous comment above was actually from me. Pushed the wrong button.Mary Lou Heisshttp://www.teatrekker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-84217542436526159822012-02-08T04:42:38.407-08:002012-02-08T04:42:38.407-08:00Hi Matt,
Sorry if I gave the impression that my ...Hi Matt, <br /><br />Sorry if I gave the impression that my barbs were especially pointed at large tea companies. I was referring generically to tea importers and retail tea vendors of any and all sizes who intentionally or un-intentionally mis-represent the quality or provenance of the tea they sell. <br /><br />Which is why we are all thankful for all you do to educate everyone about Korean tea and tea culture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-44609366234970518222012-02-07T21:12:02.492-08:002012-02-07T21:12:02.492-08:00I bought some of Stash's Jeju tea to try out a...I bought some of Stash's Jeju tea to try out after discovering it totally by accident. I don't think they promoted it enthusiastically, maybe because they don't have a large quantity of it to sell. <br /><br />I'm not a tea expert by any stretch but it is a pleasant enough drink.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205461709673440169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-48390700712750261362012-02-07T20:04:43.838-08:002012-02-07T20:04:43.838-08:00Sam,
You are right that there is a psychological ...Sam,<br /><br />You are right that there is a psychological aspect that surrounds tea. Most tea stores are not only selling tea but are also selling something greater than tea- a kind of exclusivity, experience, desire, or uniqueness. We have to ask ourselves this: Would we still really really love that 40 year old puerh cake if everyone had one in their cupboards?<br /><br />One is also curious how they can offer this tea so inexpensively. Remember that the traditional tea picking seasons don't apply as much to tropical island of Jeju. So saejak grade in Jeju maybe more close to jungjak grade on the peninsula. The tasting notes speak for themselves though this tea has the characteristic Jeju tea notes- the slight citrus acidic notes as well as the salty aftertaste.<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-35265825985833422012012-02-07T14:57:48.565-08:002012-02-07T14:57:48.565-08:00As you mentioned, there are pros and cons about bi...As you mentioned, there are pros and cons about big chain sell Korean green teas. But I am so happy that more people will be exposed to Korean teas. I also worry that a low quality of Korean tea might give bad impression of Korean tea.<br /><br />Taste is information you get from your brain. Sometimes the taste can be affected by not only quality of tea but also with whom you drink and where you drink. Drinking Korean Sejak of DavidsTea with my best friends can give better taste than drinking Ujeon with ex girl friend. :)<br /><br />But.... I am very curious to know how DavidsTea can offer only $7 for 50g of Sejak?<br />It may be just a name, not true Sejak level. :) <br /><br />SamGoodGreenTeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522567890761838153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-78499185389998953382012-02-07T06:32:02.571-08:002012-02-07T06:32:02.571-08:00Mary Lou Heiss,
Don't think its fair to singl...Mary Lou Heiss,<br /><br />Don't think its fair to single the big tea chains out on misinformation because there was actually some misinformation in this blog post- the founder of DAVIDsTEA is not Karl Moore but the Segal's (this has since been corrected)!<br /><br />Besides, tea vendors of any shape and size often do this too, its just the first time one has seen it done with Korean tea.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing this up.<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-56975714046961010692012-02-07T04:37:47.959-08:002012-02-07T04:37:47.959-08:00Matt,
I see this type of innocent or not so inno...Matt, <br /><br />I see this type of innocent or not so innocent manipulation of the truth/ origin, etc about certain teas all the time. This often begins with tea wholesalers or importers and continues with tea retailers who perhaps do not know enough about what they are selling to know the difference or to know what's what or to know that they should care. Tea selling has become a bit like the old wild West - no rules and truth that is stretched every which way. I think that in about 10 years time, once tea has become firmly rooted in Western culture, it will be more difficult for un-truths to be bandied about.Mary Lou Heisshttp://www.teatrekker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-78094875920054603352012-02-06T21:05:32.473-08:002012-02-06T21:05:32.473-08:00Tammy Quackenbush,
Thanks. Did not know that. N...Tammy Quackenbush,<br /><br />Thanks. Did not know that. Now guess we have to change the title of this post. Hahaha<br /><br />See here:<br /><br />http://www.stashtea.com/Stash-Tea-Jeju-Korean-Green/dp/B005DM5O7E<br /><br />CloundMountain,<br /><br />Yes, there is something about getting tea from a big chain that feels not right. It is a new concept.<br /><br />Think there are just some people who will always avoid the whole Cha Dao-ness of tea shops. Maybe they are intimidated by it or cannot relate to it.<br /><br />For the bustling always consuming consumer- how does the Cha Dao of tea fit with their world view?<br /><br />So places like DAVIDsTEA or STASH may act like a gateway tea experience that can lead to deeper experiences with tea.<br /><br />Or maybe not.<br /><br />Hahaha<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-60039305500998222692012-02-06T20:09:04.376-08:002012-02-06T20:09:04.376-08:00I just not big on chains, especially tea chains. N...I just not big on chains, especially tea chains. Not very Cha Dao if you know what I mean.<br /><br />In any case I just hope they never come to my town as I'm in the process of opening a Tea House very soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801234128348743930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-63690388708934019432012-02-06T19:48:38.360-08:002012-02-06T19:48:38.360-08:00There's a large Amercian tea seller called STA...There's a large Amercian tea seller called STASH that sells a Jeju green tea, too. I suspect they sell tea of a similar quality to what you're describing here w/ small leaves.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205461709673440169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-63937278089712936312012-02-06T19:31:21.633-08:002012-02-06T19:31:21.633-08:00CloudMountain,
They certainly are getting Canadia...CloudMountain,<br /><br />They certainly are getting Canadians excited about tea though. That couldn't be a bad thing.<br /><br />In the end it will probably create more interest for more specialized tea shops. Again, not a bad thing...<br /><br />Hahahaha... "The Starbucks of Tea"<br /><br />Hahaha<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-49407088178649102812012-02-06T17:00:32.741-08:002012-02-06T17:00:32.741-08:00All Hail The Starbucks of Tea.All Hail The Starbucks of Tea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801234128348743930noreply@blogger.com