@ellestad@tea I had my first sip of Longjing (without knowing what it was at the time) near the entrance of a buddhist temple in Hangzhou; the shop was about to close but the owners insisted that I try something special, and didn't even rush me to buy anything. I remember being very confused receiving this tall glass full of boiling water and leaves floating inside, without cup or a strainer :P
But I've never been able to find that same tasting experience with stuff I purchased from overseas.