4 Responses to 2011 Tea Urchin Guafengzhai [Episode 255]

1. The Guide to Puerh Tea says:

   March 30, 2018 at 4:20 am

   Thanks for the review guys. This brings back memories as I picked up a sample way back in 2011. The Yiwu regional style was there, making this tea very soft and approachable. Interestingly I dont recall this tea being bitter at all back in those early years, just a straightforward light, mildly sweet, green vibe profile. Furthermore I have a tendency to be heavy handed with my brewing. Being a pleasant and simple tea it was easy to drink but drinking too much and I remembered feeling discomfort in my stomach such is my reaction to most young puerh nowadays.

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   • James says:

     April 3, 2018 at 10:51 pm

     Thanks Varat. I first tried this tea when it had a couple years under it in 2014 or 2015. This tea has developed interestingly. I’m not sure if it is how I brewed it, but it was quite potent in this episode.

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2. Dr. Jim says:

   June 1, 2018 at 1:39 pm

   I have tried raw puerh with friends who like Scotch Whiskey. I think the styles are similar but haven’t had much success convincing my friends.

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   • James says:

     June 1, 2018 at 3:58 pm

     Thanks for sharing Dr. Jim. I’ve also had mixed results on the alcohol comparison. Some friends do love it though.

     Cheers!
     -James

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