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volga_volga · Jun 6th, 2004, 17:15

thanks - what do you think are the chances i can find tea from Myanmar in London, SHIMLA? pls keep the suggestions coming! and more down to earth. I have never heard abt Lopchu tea, where is it from? most of the sales staff in speciality tea stores in London have never been east of Aldwych. (may be i should try the Indian market of Whitechapel)

SHIMLA · Jun 6th, 2004, 17:35

I really wouldn't know about the chances of your finding Myanmar Tea in London, volga!

Try to find "Pinsali green tea", from Myanmar, at any of the supermarkets in London. If you can't find any, then I'll send you some from here!

volga_volga · Jun 6th, 2004, 17:40

thanks SHIMLA!

hmm i wonder how slowbus is doing in Srinagar (i even checked for the latest news from there, seems there have been no kidnapping of foreign tourists), may be he can pick me up some tea? am really addicted to it.

volga_volga · Jun 8th, 2004, 15:53

i sniffed all teas in Whittard speciality store (London) and some other airports over last weekend, but coudn't get any closer to kahwa tea!!

the only teas they usually have in Europe are from China, mainstream India/SLanka and Japan... no Myanmar tea for sure (me thinks ban on import?)

any more suggestions? i am bumping the thread back on top

cyberhippie · Jun 8th, 2004, 16:08

VV you've probably already thought of this but instead of speciality tea stores. Why don't you just get yourself down to the nearest Asian area of london and sniff around some of the common garden corner shops.
look at it this way even if you don't find the tea you need it will be a little taste of India for the homesick!! And I bet you don't come home completely empty handed, perhaps a few more SRK DVDs a jar of pickle.............

volga_volga · Jun 8th, 2004, 16:21

cyber, am gonna do this on fri! whenever i think of going to whitechapel market the circle & district line is closed for repairs - normally weekends

that's poor excuse of course.

SHIMLA · Jun 8th, 2004, 18:28

Quote:

Originally posted by volga_volga
... no Myanmar tea for sure (me thinks ban on import?)

That seems to be the most likely reason. Would you like a sample of Pinsali Tea to be sent from here?

I hope they haven't banned import of Myanmar Tea samples too !

volga_volga · Jun 8th, 2004, 18:35

SHIMLA, that's a deal!! you send me Myanmar tea and i send you whatever you wish to get from London (within reason! sorry i don't think chocolate would stand a trip to the Asian heat this summer). i wouldn't accept any one-way donations.

ps we need a new thread, for goods exchange - ?

SHIMLA · Jun 8th, 2004, 20:22

Quote:

Originally posted by volga_volga
SHIMLA, that's a deal!! you send me Myanmar tea and i send you whatever you wish to get from London (within reason! sorry i don't think chocolate would stand a trip to the Asian heat this summer). i wouldn't accept any one-way donations.

ps we need a new thread, for goods exchange - ?

OK, volga, give me some time and I'll see how best to send you some Pinsali Tea.

In return I'll like the following:
1. Big Ben
2. Madam Tussaud's Museum
3. Sherlock Holmes' Museum
4. Regent's Park
5. The Tower Bridge

Is it fair enough?

A new thread for goods exchange is a fine idea, if Mike won't ban us all from posting any further; as this is essentially a travel forum !

volga_volga · Jun 8th, 2004, 20:32

SHIMLA, as i said, be reasonable! i strongly object to #3, i want to leave it all to myself!

vistet · Jun 8th, 2004, 23:59

Quote:

Originally posted by SHIMLA

In return I'll like the following:
--
3. Sherlock Holmes' Museum
---
Is it fair enough?

Since this plan has been foiled , why not do like the Sherlock cultists :
1. Position yourself (or proxy) between 219 & 223 Baker Street
2. Open your glass bottle filled with water and pour it out
3. Reseal bottle
4. Open and enjoy local atmosphere at special occasions.

steven_ber · Jun 9th, 2004, 00:31

Volga Volga

Indian markets in Whitechapel?

Has someone been pulling your leg?

Wembley, Ealing road, Southall, Ilford..... but not Whitechapel.

I suppose you could try Brick Lane, Whitechapel, there are some good shops there (All Bangladeshi).

Jun 9th, 2004, 00:38

I think she buys her tea (or at least her kawa ) at whitechapel.

volga_volga · Jun 9th, 2004, 00:39

steven, i got Whitechapel from here

having always lived in North West London i haven't got a clue what East End is like. Wembley/Southall sounds like a car trip and i don't have a car.

steven_ber · Jun 9th, 2004, 00:45

Ha Ha

I remember them days, oh such sweet memories.

How times change.

I suppose you could try Brick Lane, Whitechapel, there are some good shops there (All Bangladeshi).

If you do, get off the tube at Aldgate East, and use the exit at the front of the train, turn left as you pass through the ticket hall, then turn left as you exit the station, the next turning on the left is Brick Lane, though the first part of it is not called Brick Lane, the sign says 'leading to Brick Lane'.

Don't be tempted to try a curry in Brick Lane, most places are for the '10 pint's and a Vindaloo' crowd.

Tayyab's is just around the corner and the place is just amazing, the Punjabi food is so good that you will have to queue on a friday.

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volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	thanks - what do you think are the chances i can find tea from Myanmar in London, SHIMLA? pls keep the suggestions coming! and more down to earth. I have never heard abt Lopchu tea, where is it from? most of the sales staff in speciality tea stores in London have never been east of Aldwych. (may be i should try the Indian market of Whitechapel) __________________ Tibetan Orphanage School in China My other favourite place is Pakistan Travel Forum

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SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	I really wouldn't know about the chances of your finding Myanmar Tea in London, volga! Try to find "Pinsali green tea", from Myanmar, at any of the supermarkets in London. If you can't find any, then I'll send you some from here! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	pls try harder i sniffed all teas in Whittard speciality store (London) and some other airports over last weekend, but coudn't get any closer to kahwa tea!! the only teas they usually have in Europe are from China, mainstream India/SLanka and Japan... no Myanmar tea for sure (me thinks ban on import?) any more suggestions? i am bumping the thread back on top

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,207	Volga Volga Indian markets in Whitechapel? Has someone been pulling your leg? Wembley, Ealing road, Southall, Ilford..... but not Whitechapel. I suppose you could try Brick Lane, Whitechapel, there are some good shops there (All Bangladeshi). __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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Jun 6th, 2004, 17:40	#33
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	thanks SHIMLA! hmm i wonder how slowbus is doing in Srinagar (i even checked for the latest news from there, seems there have been no kidnapping of foreign tourists), may be he can pick me up some tea? am really addicted to it.

Jun 8th, 2004, 16:08	#35
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	VV you've probably already thought of this but instead of speciality tea stores. Why don't you just get yourself down to the nearest Asian area of london and sniff around some of the common garden corner shops. look at it this way even if you don't find the tea you need it will be a little taste of India for the homesick!! And I bet you don't come home completely empty handed, perhaps a few more SRK DVDs a jar of pickle.............

Jun 8th, 2004, 16:21	#36
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	cyber, am gonna do this on fri! whenever i think of going to whitechapel market the circle & district line is closed for repairs - normally weekends that's poor excuse of course.

Jun 8th, 2004, 18:35	#38
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	SHIMLA, that's a deal!! you send me Myanmar tea and i send you whatever you wish to get from London (within reason! sorry i don't think chocolate would stand a trip to the Asian heat this summer). i wouldn't accept any one-way donations. ps we need a new thread, for goods exchange - ?

Jun 8th, 2004, 20:32	#40
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	SHIMLA, as i said, be reasonable! i strongly object to #3, i want to leave it all to myself!

Jun 9th, 2004, 00:38	#43
albaruni Posts: n/a	I think she buys her tea (or at least her kawa ) at whitechapel.

Jun 9th, 2004, 00:39	#44
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	steven, i got Whitechapel from here having always lived in North West London i haven't got a clue what East End is like. Wembley/Southall sounds like a car trip and i don't have a car.

Jun 9th, 2004, 00:45	#45
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,207	Ha Ha I remember them days, oh such sweet memories. How times change. I suppose you could try Brick Lane, Whitechapel, there are some good shops there (All Bangladeshi). If you do, get off the tube at Aldgate East, and use the exit at the front of the train, turn left as you pass through the ticket hall, then turn left as you exit the station, the next turning on the left is Brick Lane, though the first part of it is not called Brick Lane, the sign says 'leading to Brick Lane'. Don't be tempted to try a curry in Brick Lane, most places are for the '10 pint's and a Vindaloo' crowd. Tayyab's is just around the corner and the place is just amazing, the Punjabi food is so good that you will have to queue on a friday.

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