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Bitterleaf Teas Plum Beauty 2016 Mengsong Ripe Puer
Sip ► May 29, 2019

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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Making Matcha with the Sharp Tea-Ceré
Sip ► May 1, 2017

Making Matcha with the Sharp Tea-Ceré

Last year I did a podcast episode on the Sharp Tea-Ceré, a nifty machine that lets consumers grind matcha in the comfort of their own home. It serves two purposes in a relatively small footprint. The...

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Four Seasons Tea Co. Mu Ben Da Hong Pao
Sip ► February 24, 2016

Four Seasons Tea Co. Mu Ben Da Hong Pao

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: large, dark and somewhat curled Ingredients: oolong tea Steep time: ranging from 6-60 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: dark amber This tea came to...

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Mandala Tea Heart of the Old Tree 2012
Sip ► February 17, 2016

Mandala Tea Heart of the Old Tree 2012

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: varied greens, compressed Ingredients: puerh tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: light gold +Mandala Tea is one of my go to’s for puerh...

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Dachi Tea Co. Oriental Beauty Oolong
Sip ► February 10, 2016

Dachi Tea Co. Oriental Beauty Oolong

Country of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: varied green and brown with silver tips Ingredients: oolong tea Steep time: 40 seconds Water Temperature: 185 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: amber Oriental Beauty, aka Bai Hao...

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Ippodo Tea Co. Hosen Sencha
Sip ► January 5, 2015

Ippodo Tea Co. Hosen Sencha

Country of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: small, deep green Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 1 minute Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: kyusu Liquor: bright green Back in October I reviewed Ippodo Tea Co.’s Unro...

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