Tag Archives: Bana Tea

2004 Heshihua Jingmai via Bana Tea [Episode 219]

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

This episode Denny and James drink a Jingmai semi-aged pu’erh from Bana Tea. A well-balanced brew with a really nice huigan.

Posted in Raw Pu'erh | Tagged | 2 Comments

Extended Episode LA vs. HK Dry 2011 Treasures from Five Mountains Storage Comparison [Inbetweenisode 121]

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

A storage comparison of LA vs. HK dry stored Treasures from Five Mountains. Thank you to Linda Louie of Bana Tea for sending in these samples!

Posted in Long-form Podcast, Podcasts | Tagged | 4 Comments

2007 Kunlu via Bana Tea [Episode 184]

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

A premium, smooth, and generally very nice tea from Bana Tea. The 2007 Kunlu is very solid base material.

Posted in Podcasts, Raw Pu'erh | Tagged | Leave a comment

1998 Evening Fragrant Jade via Bana Tea [Episode 179]

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

A very relaxing, subtle older pu’erh from Bana Tea.

Posted in Aged Pu'erh, Podcasts, Raw Pu'erh | Tagged | Leave a comment

2015 Red Yiwu Seasonal Comparison (Bana Tea) [Episode 157]

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

Spring vs. Summer vs. Autumn comparison of Bana Tea‘s Red Yiwu. Material is all from 2015.

Posted in Long-form Podcast, Podcasts, Tea Learning | Tagged | 3 Comments

2012 Denong Lao Banzhang (Bana Tea) [Episode 156]

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Tea from the uber-hyped Lao Banzhang region. Thanks to Linda Louie over at Bana Tea for the sample.

Posted in Podcasts, Raw Pu'erh | Tagged | Leave a comment

2009 Sanhehao Yiwu via Bana Tea Compression/Storage Comparison [Episode 148]

Posted on March 8, 2016 by

In episode 148, Denny and James compare the same base material stored in loose maocha form (California) vs. the caked China-Stored version. Very interesting comparison and big thanks to Bana Tea for providing the materia (the 2009 Sanhehao)l

Posted in Podcasts, Raw Pu'erh, Tea Learning | Tagged | 5 Comments

The Cult of Yang. Easter Edition. YQH Part 2

Posted on February 27, 2016 by

Santa Claus didn’t come this year? No problem.. Easter’s early this year.. And while it’s not traditionally much of a gift giving holiday, who’s not above spiking the kid’s easter egg hunt with a few adult treats. I’m not remotely … Continue reading →

Posted in Raw Pu'erh, Tea Learning | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

Bana Tea’s Tribute White [Episode 144]

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

Another nice change of pace. This white tea is from Linda Louie at Bana Tea.

Posted in White Tea | Tagged | 2 Comments

Awkwardness in Pu’erh & A Brief Survey

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

Thanks to Linda, Scott, and Paul for answering my questions! Raw pu’erh is very tricky. From the time it is processed to consumption the tea is constantly changing. There are ebbs and flows in how the tea develops and what tastes … Continue reading →

Posted in Article, Raw Pu'erh, Tea Learning | Tagged , , | 9 Comments