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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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Importance of Drinking Moderation
After I had scheduled this post for publication, Marshaln published a post on Caffeine Detox. This is worth reading over. The comments section also includes some personal experiences about overconsumption / overdosing on caffeine. I suspect the vast majority of the people crazy enough to read this blog and buy tea from the internet started…
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WuyiOrigin Qidan [Inbetweenisode 131]
This inbetweenisode, James drinks WuyiOrigin’s Qidan. On the lighter roasted side of Wuyi and very aromatic. Qidan is one of the common varietals used as a close cousin of Dahongpao. https://www.wuyiorigin.com/
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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/
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Big Region. Small Region. Tree Age.
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 come to an agreement that the most important thing is the tea quality, taste and…
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Teas Unique Mt. Jiri Sejak [Episode 210]
A green tea from 2016, grown in Mt. Jiri mountain. This tea is a Sejak, or the second picking of the season. Hadong Mt. Jiri Teas
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2015 Yunnan Sourcing Huirun Ripe Pu’erh [Inbetweenisode 129]
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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2007 Xizihao Kuzhushan [Episode 209]
A 2007 production from Simao Prefecture in the Kuzhu area. This is a semi-aged raw pu’erh, that is fairly dynamic and constantly shifting between a couple different profiles.