Category Archives: Podcasts

1990s Liuan Heicha [Episode 340]

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

This episode, we drink an aged Heicha kindly provided by tea friend Atlas. Liuan is a type of Heicha grown in Anhui and is often consumed with part of the bamboo basket it is stored in. The tea has a … Continue reading →

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2019 Biyun Hao Yiwu Huangshan Raw Pu’erh [Episode 339]

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

We drink a very high-quality, small-production Yiwu tea. The tea is made by Biyun Hao a Taizhong based pu’erh vendor. Unfortunately this tea is not available but a few are. Thank you to the folks over at Teas We Like … Continue reading →

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Tributary Teas Lishan Huagang High-Mountain Tea [Episode 338]

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

We go back to an old favorite, High-Mountain oolong. This tea is crisp, fresh, and very enjoyable. Thank you to the folks over at Tributary Teas for providing it! https://tributaryteas.com/

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2012 Yangqing Hao Yegu Wild Raw Pu’erh [Episode 337]

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

This is about as strong a tea as you will encounter. I think this episode is enjoyable, when it becomes obvious that Denny and I are completely taken aback from the power of the tea. This was the 3rd episode … Continue reading →

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Pu’erh Storage Explainer [Inbetweenisode 212]

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

The history of storing pu’erh. Pu’erh storage terminology. Storing pu’erh in the US or Europe. Pu’erh is a tea grown in Yunnan for export to Hong Kong and other parts of southern China and southeast Asia. Here it was stored … Continue reading →

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2019 Yunnan Sourcing Spring Morning Huangpian Raw Pu’erh [Episode 336]

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

This episode features an inexpensive, but flavorful huangpian production. If you like the flavor, this is an excellent value coming in around barely over $0.05/g. Friendly but not weak, this is a solid young sheng to enjoy. https://yunnansourcing.com

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6-Year Aged Gongmei White Tea Yunnan Sourcing [Episode 335]

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

In this episode, we drink an aged Gongmei white tea from Yunnan Sourcing. The tea is semi-aged and while it retains younger white tea characteristics it’s starting to develop other flavors. I particularly enjoy the later, stronger steeps. https://yunnansourcing.com

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2009 Chensheng Hao Yiwu via Yunnan Sourcing [Episode 334]

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

In episode 334, Denny and I drink a 2009 raw pu’erh stored in Guangdong. This is from a well-known brand Chensheng Hao and is one of their earlier productions. They’re well known for their Xishuangbanna tea but this tea is … Continue reading →

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2017 Yunnan Sourcing Huirun Ripe Pu’erh [Episode 333]

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

In episode 333, Denny and I drink a high-quality ripe from Scott’s 2017 line. The Huirun has been a blend Scott’s made since 2011. The tea is nuanced, flavorful, and complex with a fuller range of notes than you’d expect … Continue reading →

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Aging White Teas & Aged Whites w/Char (Oolong Owl) [Inbetweenisode 211]

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

In this episode, I have a conversation with Char, best known for her popular blog Oolong Owl. This is a longer video and we cover quite a range of material. We begin by talking about the the different types of … Continue reading →

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