The Speed Test, cr. Marshaln [Inbetweenisode 139]

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

In this episode, James goes over a very simple, but informative way to look at your tea consumption.

The Speed Test

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2012 BYH Guafengzhai (single tree?) [Episode 223]

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

In this episode, Denny and James drink a supposedly single tree raw pu’erh. The focus is not on this fact, but on the tea which is a punchy, strong treat. Biyun Hao is a boutique Taiwanese brand. Thanks to Pedro for introducing this brand to the west!

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Reading & Drinking Numbers, Numbered Recipes in Pu’erh

Posted on August 12, 2017 by

I’ve seen the hashtag #drinkingnumbers around instagram used by a few pu’erh heads. This usually means that you’re drinking a tea labeled by the recipe number.. The recipes are usually four digits, and you’ve probably seen them attached to certain teas, both raw or ripe pu’erh. 7542, 7572, 8653, etc.. Continue reading →

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1999 Big Green Tree Red Ticket Raw Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 138]

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

This episode, James brings on a famous Big Green Tree production, the 1999 Red Ticket. This tea was lightly humidly stored early, but is very clean now. Big thank you to 3B over at the HK Tea Forum for meeting up and providing the generous sample.

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Japanese Green Tea IN Issaku [Episode 222]

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

This episode Denny and James bring a true rarity, a Japanese green tea. This tea is the Issaku, a Fukamushi Sencha, and has a lot of fresh, grassy tones.

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Traditionally Stored HK-Pu’erh [Episode 221]

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

We don’t know much about this tea, other than that it was traditionally stored and is almost as old as us! The tea broth is smooth, creamy, rich, soft, and comfortable. Thank you to Su for generously sending me this thoroughly enjoyable tea!

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Five Things I Like and Dislike Vol. 2

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

Things that have been occurring in the tea world that I like and dislike.. Continue reading →

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2006 Hailang Hao Jin Hai Lang via YS [Episode 220]

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

In this episode, Denny and James bring on a decade old ripe pu’erh from Yunnan Sourcing. It is a well-balanced, creamy, clean ripe pu’erh. Big thank you to Ryan for sharing this tea with us.

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Pu’erh Storage with Garrett [Inbetweenisode 137]

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

This episode, James is rejoined by Garrett for a discussion of pu’erh storage. Specifically covers Garrett’s own experiences storing pu’erh in Seattle with crocks and a cheap, second-hand pumidor.

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Dew Point Calculator

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2004 Heshihua Jingmai via Bana Tea [Episode 219]

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

This episode Denny and James drink a Jingmai semi-aged pu’erh from Bana Tea. A well-balanced brew with a really nice huigan.

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