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Comparing 2013 v 2009 v 2005 Ripes — InBetweenIsode #28 w/ Denny
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2012 Yiwu Purple (YS) & 2012 Cangyan Gufeng (W2T) — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #31
Comparison of two cheaper teas supposedly from Yiwu. The Cangyan Gufeng is mistakenly referred to as being from 2013. 2012 YS Yiwu Purple 2012 Cangyan Gufeng (W2T)
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2004 Nanjian Phoenix Aroma via Yunnan Sourcing [Episode 107]
A nice, semi-aged raw pu’erh from Yunnan Sourcing. There is a clean humidity in the tea.
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2014 Planet Jingmai by Crimson Lotus Tea – InBetweenIsode #27 w/ Denny
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Sample Tea’s 2013 Pudi “Yiwu” — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #30
A nice, well-above average quality tea from Sample Tea.
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Tan Long Tea’s Wild Mountain Black [Episode 106]
Another blind tasting. This one is a “wild” Yunnan Black provided by Vicky of Tan Long Tea.
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What is Pu’erh?
This article heavily references Zhang Jinghong’s book, Ancient Caravans & Urban Chic. Do yourself a favor and read her book! At the height of the pu’erh craze in 2007, the Simao prefecture changed its name back to Puer. At the same time, a ceremony was arranged to welcome back the Golden Melon Tribute Tea back…
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7 Years Aged Ripe – InBetweenIsode #26 w/ Denny
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Floating Leaves Tea Oriental Beauty — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #29
An Oriental Beauty from Floating Leaves Tea in Seattle. A nice casual tea.
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Tea Urchin’s Lao Jizi Baozhong [Episode 105]
A blind tasting of a sample kindly provided by Richard. An interesting contrast vs. the Floating Leaves Tea reviewed in episode 103.