Category Archives: Oolong

WuyiOrigin Qidan [Inbetweenisode 131]

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

This inbetweenisode, James drinks WuyiOrigin’s Qidan. On the lighter roasted side of Wuyi and very aromatic. Qidan is one of the common varietals used as a close cousin of Dahongpao. https://www.wuyiorigin.com/

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Floating Leaves Three Roast Dongding [Episode 208]

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

Three roast Dongding from Floating Leaves. A nicely processed and roasted oolong, that’s a bit different from your standard charcoal roasted Dongding oolong.

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Wuyi Origin Xingren Xiang Dancong Oolong [Episode 206]

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

An almond aroma (Xingren Xiang) Dancong from Cindy Chen over at Wuyi Origin.

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Wuyi Origin Milan Xiang [Inbetweenisode 126]

Posted on April 12, 2017 by

Another very pleasant Dancong from Cindy at WuyiOrigin. This episode features another guest appearance by Meet.

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Wuyi Origin Yashi Xiang aka Duck**** Aroma [Episode 203]

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

The infamous Duck**** aroma tea featured on TeaDB. This is an oddity for TeaDB, a Dancong. Enjoyable, aromatic tea. Thanks to Cindy for sending this our way. https://www.wuyiorigin.com/

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2014 Wuyi Origin Laocong Shuixian [Episode 199]

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

A 2014 Old Bush Shuixian Yancha from Cindy Chen at Wuyi Origin.  

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Tea Drinking Reflections 2016 & 15 Cake Challenge 2017

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

In what is becoming a yearly tradition, I spent too much and bought too much in 2016.  An extended trip to Asia didn’t help matters. Unlike 2015 I’m actually pretty happy with what I spent money on. Part of this … Continue reading →

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Czajownia Alishan [Episode 190]

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

A crisp, fresh, Alishan coming from an unlikely source in Poland.

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W2T Hot & Heavy + DHP [Inbetweenisode 114]

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Rejoined by Meet to visit a couple of White2Tea’s new Wuyi teas.  

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Floating Leaves Tea’s Muzha Tieguanyin [Episode 180]

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

A Taiwanese, high-fired roasted Tieguanyin from local tea shop, Floating Leaves.

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