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1999 Yichanghao Yiwu Raw Pu’erh [Episode 217]
This episode, Denny and James review the 1999 Yichanghao Yiwu. This is a famous tea from the turn of the century and a sample was generously given to James during his 2017 trip to Asia.
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Travel Write-Up (JP + TW + HK)
I recently had the privilege of traveling to Asia for the third time. Within 3.5 weeks I traveled to Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. I wasn’t going to write anything originally, but a slow chatter of emails and messages have convinced me to type up a report. The trip was primarily not tea-related, I did…
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2016 Yunnan Sourcing Bawai Raw Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 134]
In this episode James reviews one of Scott’s premium Lincang teas, the 2016 Bawai. This tea is a fresh, aromatic, and powerful brew. If Lincang teas are your jam, it’s worth a try! 2016 Yunnan Sourcing "Ba Wai Village" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake
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2013 Xiaguan FT Love Forever [Episode 215]
In episode 215, Denny and James review a wedding gift to James! This is a special tea, that was secretly coordinated by a bunch of fellow tea-loving freaks. Thank you all! The tea is a Xiaguan production but a bit of an oddity. It is made by Feitai (FT) out of leftover aged maocha (supposedly…
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The Secondary Pu’erh Market & A Few Pricing Factors
The secondary market is defined in this ebay guide on collectibles terminology as: “the buying and selling of collectibles previously sold on the primary market by retailers to collectors.” . Even though it is a consumable, the pu’erh market is also a collectible market and has a very active secondary markets in the east. In the west…
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2009 Menghai 7542 901 Raw Pu’erh w/Emilio of The Jade Leaf [Inbetweenisode 133]
In this episode, Emilio and James drink a tea from one of Toby’s Curated Boxes, the 2009 Menghai 7542. Toby’s curated boxes are a project done by Emilio and Toby to expose people to samples of different pu’erh teas. https://thejadeleaf.com/ https://www.instagram.com/toby8653/
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2005 Biyunhao Yiwu Raw Pu’erh [Episode 213]
In this episode, Denny and James review a private label Yiwu made in 2005. Really tasty, lively, with some strong energy.
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1990s Paperless Raw Pu’erh [Episode 212]
This episode, Denny and James drink a HK traditionally stored pu’erh, acquired by James during his stay in Taiwan. No frills, solid drinker.
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Tree Age in Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 130]
This episode, James talks about the tricky topic of tree age, a common marketing point for dealers of modern pu’erh.
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2009 Dayi Menghai Tea Factory 7542 901 [Episode 211]
Not a rerun! This is a tasting of the first raw pu’erh we ever brought onto the show, the classic Dayi recipe 7542. https://www.instagram.com/toby8653/ https://www.instagram.com/thejadeleaf/