Category Archives: Ripe Pu’erh

The Secondary Pu’erh Market & a Few Pricing Factors

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Tree Age in Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 130]

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

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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Big Region. Small Region. Tree Age.

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

Pu’erh marketing is filled with noise that ranges from the mildly inaccurate to absurdist comedy. One of the most important lessons you learn early is to filter out out information that isn’t important. In the end most of us can … Continue reading →

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2015 Yunnan Sourcing Huirun Ripe Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 129]

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

This episode, James reviews the 2015 Yunnan Sourcing Huirun. Made from a blend of Bulang material and is one of Scott’s nicer ripe pu’erh productions.

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Simple Home Storage Solutions

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

Pu’erh storage is as complicated as you want to make it. But it’s also an issue that needs to be addressed for anyone with a stash. Keeping your pu’erh in open air or close to aromas is a good way to … Continue reading →

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Baseball Closers, 99 Bottles of Wine (Drink Your Damn Tea & Buy the Good Shit)

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

In major league baseball a team’s best relief pitcher is nearly always their closer. For years, the closer has been only used under very specific criteria. (a) Their team is ahead by three runs or less (b) there is one … Continue reading →

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2007 Xiaguan Xiaofa Tuo Ripe Pu’erh via YS [Episode 196]

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

Revisiting one of Denny’s old favorite ripe teas.

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Pu’erh for Beginners

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

The pu’erh compendium and vendor guide were written nearly three years ago and the content on this site has become increasingly pu’erh focused. This is fine for those of us already living in a house made out of bamboo tongs, … Continue reading →

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2010 Denong Wild Ripe Pu’erh [Episode 194]

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

A premium ripe pu’erh from the folks over at Denong Tea.

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2015 Yunnan Sourcing Year of the Goat Ripe Pu’erh, Teas I Own [Inbetweenisode 118]

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

An inexpensive, ripe tea from James. OMGWTFBBQ?! A nice daily drinking Menghai County ripe from Yunnan Sourcing.

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