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TW Aged Oolong [Taiwan Tapes] — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #84
A type of tea that is becoming increasingly expensive in the east, but is several degrees harder to find in the west, aged oolong. This episode concludes the episodes filmed in Taiwan.
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2015 Cliff Three Tea Rougui [Episode 160]
Fragrant Rougui from Wuyi Oolong specialist, Cliff Three Tea. This one is pleasant and kicks off a couple episodes from this vendor.
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The Jade Leaf’s Hong Shui Oolong [Taiwan Tapes] — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #83
This episode guest stars Emilio of The Jade Leaf and features one of his popular oolongs and the increasingly unpopular, scarce Hong Shui Oolong.
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2005 Mengku Zhengshan Daye (YS) [Episode 159]
A good value, mature pu’erh for those that like the cooling/camphor sensations associated.
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Pu’erh as RTS Resource Management
According to Youtube’s analytics, TeaDB’s video audience is 87% male, nearly half falling into the 25-34 demographic. Denny and I also fall squarely into the middle of both of these categories. From this data we could theoretically cross market things that “normal people” like.. Movies, cars, fantasy football, etc. However, given our status as nerds,…
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Interview w/Emilio of The Jade Leaf [Taiwan Tapes] — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #82
This episode features Emilio, a potter based in Taipei who specializes in handmade and wood-fired teaware. Check out his wares at The Jade Leaf. No tea this episode.. Just teaware. Big thanks to Emilio for appearing!
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Essence of Tea’s 2013 Bairuixiang [Episode 158]
A high-end Yancha from Essence of Tea. Thanks to Richard for the sample!
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1990s Paperless Cake [Taiwan Tapes] — TeaDB James InBetweenIsode Episode #81
Episode 81 features tea friend, Garrett, and an aged paperless HK-style cake purchased in Taiwan.
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2015 Red Yiwu Seasonal Comparison (Bana Tea) [Episode 157]
Spring vs. Summer vs. Autumn comparison of Bana Tea‘s Red Yiwu. Material is all from 2015.
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Loose vs. Compressed Tea & A Riff on Aged Loose Pu’erh
There’s lots of tea that doesn’t strictly fit the definition of pu’erh. Border tea grown from the neighboring Laos or Burma does not technically fit the definition for pu’erh, likely excluding things like 1990s Tongqing Hao. Some definitions of pu’erh also restrict the plant to being the large leaf varietal which would make some of the…