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Yin Ming Hao’s 1980s Raw Pu’erh [Episode 89]
Denny and James review an aged raw pu’erh, Yin Ming Hao’s 1980s raw pu’erh. Sold by Tea Classico and sent our way by Cwyn of http://deathbytea.blogspot.com/ .
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Essential Gong-Fu Teaware — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #12
Inbetweenisode Episode #12 from James. A short episode that covers the basics of what you need to get started brewing gong-fu style!
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White2Tea’s Big Tree Red [Episode 88]
Denny and James review a very above average Yunnan Red (black) tea, White2Tea’s Big Tree Red.
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Yunnan Sourcing’s More Humidly Stored Pu’erhs. 2007 Bo Nan, 2004 Nanjian Phoenix, 2002 Yiwu Ancient Spirit — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #11
Inbetweenisode Episode #11 from James. Discussion is on wetter-stored pu’erh and some recommendations of the recent additions to Yunnan Sourcing’s tea lineup. Teas talked about include the daily drinker 2007 Bo Nan Mountain Yun Wu and the better 2004 Nanjian Phoenix Aroma + 2002 Yiwu Ancient Spirit.
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Teavivre’s Nonpareil Anxi Tieguanyin [Episode 87]
Denny and James review another roasted oolong. This one is from Teavivre and is a mainland (Anxi) roasted Tieguanyin.
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Yixing Teapots — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #10
Inbetweenisode Episode #10 from James. This is part two of a two part series on Yixing teapots. The second part covers some basic attributes, advantages and characteristics of Yixing. Please check out these additional resources: http://www.marshaln.com/tag/yixing/ http://terebess.hu/english/yixing1.html http://terebess.hu/english/yixing1a.html
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Yixing Teapots — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #9
Inbetweenisode Episode #9 from James. This is part one of a two part series on Yixing teapots. The first part covers some very basic concepts, including other resources, modern vs. not, and some basic characteristics of clay teapots. Please check out these resources: http://www.marshaln.com/tag/yixing/ http://terebess.hu/english/yixing1.html http://terebess.hu/english/yixing1a.html
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Xi Zi Hao’s 2008 Xi Shang Jia Xi via Hou de Asian [Episode 85]
Denny and James review a ripe pu’erh from the Taiwanese boutique label Xi Zi Hao (Sanhe Tang). Acquired from Hou de Asian. The tea has been lightly ripened and uses better base material than most ripe pu’erh. A very good and interesting tea.
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2006 Old Bear Raw Pu’erh — White2Tea — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #8
Inbetweenisode Episode #8 from James. The tea is a 2006 Fang Cha Raw Pu’erh appropriately titled the Old Bear. Smoky and strong, the Old Bear also develops a really nice softer form in later steeps.
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Yunnan Sourcing’s 2005 Purple Dehong [Episode 84]
In episode 84, Denny and James review a wetter-stored pu’erh, the 2005 Purple Dehong. Purchased from Yunnan Sourcing, this also uses the purple leaf varietal. Big thanks to redpandaflying for send this tea!