Tea Side 2014 Fox Raw Pu-erh Tea
2014 Fox Raw Pu-erh Tea from Tea Side was a surprisingly complex adventure into puerh grown in Thailand. It was sweet yet punchy with a thick, heavy mouthfeel.
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Crimson Lotus Tea 2017 Stargazer Sheng
Stargazer was earthy with notes of alfalfa and a crisp, floral finish. There is some bitterness, but it is the kind of bite that I enjoy in sheng puerh.
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My Home Puerh Storage Setup
Recently I've gotten a lot of questions about home puerh storage. Here's a look at my pumidor setup and whether or not I think it was worth it.
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Crimson Lotus Tea 2019 Spring Wildwood
Wildwood from Crimson Lotus Tea was surprisingly sweet with a crazy long finish. I loved the sample so much that my husband bought me a cake for Christmas!
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Bitterleaf Teas The Bitter End 2018 Spring Lao Man E Raw Puer
This week I'm tackling The Bitter End from Bitterleaf Teas. It wasn't nearly as scary (or as bitter) as I thought it would be be!
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Bitterleaf Teas Secret Garden 2017 Manzhuan Old Tree Raw Puer
Secret Garden 2017 from Bitterleaf Teas was soft and sweet with a juicy, thick mouthfeel. Take your time with this it and you'll be rewarded.
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Bitterleaf Teas Naka 2018 Spring Raw Puer
Naka 2018 Spring Raw Puer from Bitterleaf Teas started out mellow but offers a lot of complexity. This is one that you'll want to take your time with.
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Crimson Lotus Tea 2018 Spring Daydream
Crimson Lotus Tea Daydream is an incredibly sweet and floral sheng puerh. I might have purchased it because of the awesome wrapper though!
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Understanding the Numbers on Factory Puerh Wrappers
7542...7581...What do the numbers on factory puerh wrappers mean? This post is a simple guide to get you started.
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Bitterleaf Teas Plum Beauty 2016 Mengsong Ripe Puer
Plum Beauty from Bitterleaf Teas had a thick mouthfeel with a clean, woodsy finish. It would be a great choice for those that are new to ripe puerh.
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Jalam Teas Lao Ma E’ Sheng
Lao Ma E' Sheng from Jalam Teas was vegetal with all of the bitterness that this region is known for along with a nice returning sweetness.
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Mandala Tea Rama Lama Bulang
Rama Lama Bulang shou puerh might just have the catchiest tea name ever. It was a smooth yet full-bodied and offered plenty of complexity.
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Mei Mei Fine Teas Bing Dao Ancient Raw Pu’erh Tea Dragon Balls
This small but mighty Bing Dao dragon ball packed plenty of astringency along with a sugar cane-like sweetness.
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Crimson Lotus Tea Jade Rabbit Sheng Puerh
Jade Rabbit from Crimson Lotus Tea is a multiyear, multi mountain sheng puerh blend that packs just as much punch as it does sweetness.
Read MoreJalam Teas Purple Leaf Sheng Puerh
The cake was beautiful to look at with quite a bit of variation in color. It was fairly loosely compressed and broke apart easily. with a puerh needle. This tea was made with "purple leaf" material from Nan Nuo mountain.
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Mandala Tea 2013 Autumn Song Mao Cha
Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: large and wiry, abundance of buds Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: deep gold Mandala Tea just recently reopened their website and...
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