Category Archives: Podcasts

2018 Crimson Lotus Tea Guoyoulin (Yiwu) Raw Pu’erh [Episode 276]

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

This episode we drink a premium Yiwu from Crimson Lotus Tea. Very fresh, premium young tea with huge leaves. Thanks to Glen & Lamu for the sample. https://crimsonlotustea.com/

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Q&A. Vendor + Tea Recommendations, Tea Books, Judging Pu’erh, etc. [Inbetweenisode 173]

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

This episode I answer a series of questions on tea, covering a pretty wide range of topics. Topics include vendors for aged oolongs, water, tea books, caffeine content, judging pu’erh, and some pu’erh recommendations. Thanks for all the great questions … Continue reading →

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Farmer Chen’s Primitive Charcoal Light Roast Lishan [Episode 275]

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

We drink Farmer Chen’s Lightly Roasted Lishan Tea. This one is very similar but also a little bit different from a few generes of Taiwanese oolongs. Thanks to Nug at Dead Leaves Club for the sample. You can find more … Continue reading →

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2006 Yangqing Hao Qixiang Raw Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 172]

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

This episode, I drink another Yangqing Hao raw pu’erh. This one is purportedly a spring only blend of the six famous mountains. It is softer and quite different than the 2007s with deceptive strength. 6.5 Rating. http://yangqinghao.com/

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LazyCatTeas Daoshuikeng Rougui [Episode 272]

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

This episode James and Denny drink some more Yancha. Tea featured is a Rougui from Lazy Cat Teas. Very tasty, well-balanced tea for everyone to enjoy! http://www.lazycattea.com/shop/lazy cat teas

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Garrett Pre-Taiwan Travel Diaries [Inbetweenisode 171]

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

In this episode, we discuss Garrett’s upcoming trip to Taiwan in September. We talk about shopping for tea abroad, what he hopes to buy, and some aspects of traveling there. After he returns from his trip in late September, we … Continue reading →

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2006 Hongtaichang Mingdee Thai Raw “Pu’erh” via Tea-Side [Episode 271]

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

This episode we drink a 2006 tea from northern Thailand produced like a pu’erh. It was made under the Hongtaichang label and produced by Mingdee factory. Thanks to Valerii at Tea-Side for providing the sample. https://tea-side.com/

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1970s Sunyishun Liuan via Varat [Episode 270]

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

This episode is the second part of a series on Liu’an Heicha. Complex, woody, barky, and quite powerful this is a very interesting aged tea from Varat. http://theguidetopuerhtea.blogspot.com/

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2007 Yangqing Hao Lingya Raw Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 170]

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

This episode, I bring on the well-balanced, semi-aged, dark Yiwu, the Yangqing Hao Lingya. This is a cake that I own quite a few cakes of and enjoy drinking regularly. 7.5 Rating. http://yangqinghao.com/

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2000s Sunyishun Liuan via Varat [Episode 269]

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

This episode starts a two episode series featuring Liuan (Heicha) tea from Varat. The tea is still pretty young and has a complex profile that resembles both pu’erh and some oolong. http://theguidetopuerhtea.blogspot.com/

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