2014 production of a Mengla county from Tea Urchin.
Author: James
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Awfully Proper Special Episode [Episode 151.5]
Thank god we’re not in comedy..
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2006 Xizihao Black Wrapper Lao Banzhang — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #75
A Lao Banzhang production from Taiwanese boutique operation, Xizihao. This tea retails for more than $1000 in Taiwan and has gained a reputation for its qi.
Thanks to Dignitea for the sample!
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Single Origin Tea’s Jun Chiyabari Nepal [Episode 151]
Episode 151, Denny and James continue into unknown territory with a tea from Nepal and Single Origin Tea.
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Pu’erh Blogs & Resources
It’s a lonely world out there for those discussing pu’erh. We don’t have the same accessibility to in-person tea or pu’erh communities like urban centers in the east. This is a straightforward post detailing a few different resources and blogs that you might find valuable or useful. (more…)
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2005 Dayi Mengsong Peacock — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #74
A well-regarded, famous (and expensive) Dayi from 2005, the Dayi Mengsong Peacock. Stored in Guangdong, this is an example of why Dayi is so well-regarded in the pu’erh community.
Thanks to Grill for letting me try!
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Smacha’s Maofeng [Episode 150]
Another oddity. This one is provided by local company Smacha, their Maofeng. Similar to the Darjeeling this uses largely improvised brewing parameters.
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2001 Yiwu Spring Buds [Teas I Own] — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #73
Another loot from Hong Kong and one I wish I picked up more of. This tea is traditionally stored Yiwu Spring Buds.
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TeaHome’s Mid-Fired Dongding [Episode 149]
Getting back to our roots, with a mid-fired Dongding from Teahome. Sweet, aromatic, and easy to drink.
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The Much Delayed Taiwan Oolongs Teas to Age Report
Better late than never, right? I announced this tea of the month about a year ago and have had samples sitting around forever. The original goal of this report was to find some decent oolongs to age for the future. The samples from Mountain Tea and Teahome, two vendors that each had a few inexpensive options for roasted oolongs. Because these were acquired a while ago, they’re mainly teas from Winter 2014. (more…)