Author Archives: James

2018 Menghai Tea Factory 7572 Ripe Pu’erh via YS [Inbetweenisode 210]

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

This episode I review one of the classic and frequently produced Dayi recipes, their 7572. The tea is the definition of reliable and solid. It is essentially what I want in a regular session of ripe tea, when I am … Continue reading →

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2009 Haoxin Hongcha Red (Black) Tea [Episode 331]

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

This episode, Denny and I drink a decade old black tea sent by shah. Thank you! We weren’t really sure how to approach this tea, but it was pretty impressive. Strong aromatics, complex taste, highly enjoyable! Tea was originally purchased … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Like & Dislike. China as a Monolith, Tea Instagram, Small Vendors Selling Semi-Aged Pu’erh

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

Five more things I like & dislike.

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2017 Yunnan Sourcing Yiwu Rooster Ripe Pu’erh [Episode 330]

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

This episode, Denny and I drink a really nice ripe pu’erh from Yunnan Sourcing. This tea is well-above average and is along the more refined, elegant end. Thanks Scott! https://yunnansourcing.com/products/2017-yunnan-sourcing-yi-wu-rooster-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake

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2018 Yunnan Sourcing Lucy Ripe Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 209]

Posted on August 30, 2019 by

This episode, I drink a tea named after the most famous dog in the western pu’erh scene, Lucy. The tea itself is a blend of Menghai and Lincang which gives it a pretty varied and interesting character. It’s clean, woody, … Continue reading →

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Mud & Leaves Golden Prize Technique Roasted Oolong [Episode 329]

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

This episode, Denny and I drink a Taiwanese oolong from a vendor, predominantly known for their pottery/teaware. This tea is grown in Nantou county in Taiwan and is made by the Hsieh Jiang Lin Tea Company. https://www.mudandleaves.com/store/p537/Golden_Prize_Technique_High_Mountain_Oolong%2C_Spring_2019.html

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Why Simple Storage Solution are Often A Better Fit for the Western Hobbyist

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

If you stick around the western pu’erh scene long enough, you’ll hear about people setting up a variety of different storage setups. Unfortunately there is only a light track record for us to draw on. A handful of 10-15 year … Continue reading →

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Distant Teas 1990’s Aged Shoumei, Aged White Tea [Episode 328]

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

This episode, Denny and I drink an aged Shoumei (an aged white tea) from new vendor Distant Teas. The tea is very clean, with clearly good base material. An interesting tea from an interesting new vendor. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DistantTeas

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Three 20ish Year old Dayi Teas [Inbetweenisode 208]

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

In this episode, I talk about three older Menghai Tea Factory teas that are all around 20 years old. While I don’t drink them on camera, I share my thoughts on each and my overarching impression and how I think … Continue reading →

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WuyiOrigin’s Jinjunmei Hongcha Black Tea [Episode 327]

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

Sorry for the incorrect title card. This episode, Denny and I drink a stellar Hongcha from Cindy at WuyiOrigin. Thank you Cindy. This tea is subtle, nuanced, with a lot of complexity and highly enjoyable. https://www.wuyiorigin.com/

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