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EPSILON, GAMMA. 2017 YS QMS, 2017 YS YB Yunnan Sourcing Raw Pu’erh Blind Tasting [Episode 247]
This episode, Denny and James complete the raw pu’erh portion of the Yunnan Sourcing blind tasting. Tasting has been coordinated by Matt of http://mattchasblog.blogspot.com/ and Yunnan Sourcing https://yunnansourcing.com/ . Big thank you to Matt and Scott! The tea covered in this episode are Epsilon & Gamma, which are Yunnan Sourcing’s 2017 Qingmeishan & 2017 Yibang…
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DELTA, 2017 YS Jingmai Yunnan Sourcing Raw Pu’erh Blind Tasting [Episode 246]
This episode Denny and James do part 2 in their Yunnan Sourcing blind tasting.Tasting has been coordinated by Matt of http://mattchasblog.blogspot.com/ and Yunnan Sourcing https://yunnansourcing.com/ . Big thank you to Matt and Scott! The tea covered in this episode is Delta, which is Yunnan Sourcing’s 2017 Jingmai cake.
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Zhang Jinghong’s Ancient Caravans & Urban Chic, a Conversation w/Garrett [Inbetweenisode 155]
This is not a review.. In this episode, James and Garrett have a very long discussion on (IMO) the best English-language book on pu’erh around. They discuss what they like about the book and dive deeper into some of the topics brought up by Zhang (the author). https://www.amazon.com/Puer-Tea-Ancient-Caravans-Culture/dp/0295993235/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516079452&sr=8-1&keywords=pu%27er+chic
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ALPHA, BETA, Yunnan Sourcing Raw Pu’erh Blind Tasting [Episode 245]
This episode Denny and James start a three episode series on some Yunnan Sourcing teas, tasted blind. Tasting has been coordinated by Matt of http://mattchasblog.blogspot.com/ and Yunnan Sourcing https://yunnansourcing.com/ . Big thank you to Matt and Scott! The teas covered in this episode are Alpha and Beta. Alpha is the 2017 YS Mushucha. Beta is…
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YS High-Mountain Pomelo Flower Dancong [Inbetweenisode 154]
This episode, James and Meet drink another of Meet’s favorite’s Dancong Oolong. The tea is Pomelo Flower Dancong provided by Yunnan Sourcing. https://yunnansourcing.com/products/high-mountain-pomelo-flower-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2017
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1997 Loose Dry-Stored Raw Pu’erh via Varat [Episode 244]
This week’s tea is a ~20 year old dry-stored raw pu’erh. Aged in loose form, this is a rarity and a treat that makes an interesting foil to the more humidly stored tea from the prior episode. http://theguidetopuerhtea.blogspot.com/2017/10/educational-series-20-year-old-puerh.html
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2004 Yangqing Hao Teji [Inbetweenisode 153]
This episode, Garrett and James, drink one of their more regular nice brews, the 2004 Yangqing Hao Teji.
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1990s Menghai Green Label Raw Pu’erh via Varat [Episode 243]
This episode, Denny and James drink a sample generously provided by Varat. This one was stored moderately wet and is now smooth, woody, creamy, and very tasty. http://theguidetopuerhtea.blogspot.com/2017/10/educational-series-20-year-old-puerh.html
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2007 Xizi Hao Jipin [Episode 242]
This episode Denny and James review a tea from premium Taiwanese pu’erh vendor Xizihao. The tea is the 2007 Zhenpin and has been generously sent to us by Darius (shah). Unlike the Puzhen reviewed a couple episodes back this has been aged in Taiwan.
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Cha Ceremony’s Aged Dahongpao [Episode 241]
This episode, Denny and James drink some aged, roasted Dahongpao from Cha Ceremony, a Yancha specialist. http://chaceremony.com/product/aged-dahongpao/