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2014 Zhong Cha 8130 Lao Cang First Grade Liu Bao Tea Tasting (Lao Tea Shop)
The 2014 Zhong Cha 8130 Lao Cang First Grade Liu Bao from Lao Tea Shop is a tea with an interesting flavour combination: camphor and notes of wet forest floor.
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When is Young Sheng Puerh Too Young?
Young sheng puerh can be delicious, but sometimes it is too young for me. I tend to stay away from sheng puerh that is less than two years old.
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1999 4 Gold Coins Liu Bao Tea Tasting (Lao Tea Shop)
The 1999 4 Gold Coins Liu Bao is full of creamy camphor and really goes the distance. This is definitely my favourite Liu Bao right now.
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2016 Yiwu Wang Bing Gushu Tea Tasting (Tee Kontor Kiel)
The 2016 Yiwu Wang Bing Gushu is a sweet and tannic tea with impressive energy. In a few years time, it will be less tannic and have the perfect Yiwu sweetness.
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2010 Zhong Cha Duoteli 034006 Tea Tasting (Lao Tea Shop)
The 2010 Zhong Cha Duoteli 034006 from Lao Tea Shop was a tea full of energy. Flavours were subtle but the energy made sure every atom in my body was vibrating.
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The Importance of Experimenting
Experimenting in Gong Fu Cha is a way to get better tea. I bought a teapot for a particular tea but saw it’s much better to brew a different tea.
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Yiwu Gushu Sheng 2008 Tea Tasting (Tee Kontor Kiel)
Tee Kontor Kiel’s Yiwu Gushu Sheng 2008 is a true gem. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and fruit with a long-lasting aftertaste.
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My Quest for Liu Bao
Over the course of the last few months, I have been reading and learning more about Liu Bao tea. It’s far less popular than Puerh tea so I really had to look for a good tea shop in Europe.
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2018 Mahei Owl Tea Tasting (ANMO)
The 2018 Mahei Owl is my favourite sheng puerh. It offers a combination of sweet honey, golden raisins and some citrus and tannic notes. It’s just right!
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How I Buy Puerh Tea
Since I started drinking loose leaf tea, I have changed my habits regarding puerh tea. I briefly discuss how I decide which Puerh tea to buy.
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TdC Hekai 2015 Tea Tasting (Terre de Ciel)
The TdC 2015 Hekai is one of my favourite puerh teas right now. It has some tonic notes, but is mainly dominated by sweet and exotic fruits.
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2019 Formosa Dong Ding Qingxin Traditional Tea Tasting (Tee Kontor Kiel)
The 2019 Formosa Dong Ding Qingxin Traditional from Tee Kontor Kiel is a solid oolong tea that offers floral flavours with roasted notes and a sour edge.
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How to Get Started With Gong Fu Cha
As a follow-up to one of my previous articles, I give some specific advice where you can buy cheap teaware to start Gong Fu Cha for under 20 USD.
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Tai Ping Hou Kui Tea Tasting (Tea Joint)
Tea Joint’s 2019 Tai Ping Hou Kui is a fantastic tea. It has everything I look for in a green tea: a light grassiness and a sweet and roasted nuttiness.
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Hong Fu Jin Zhuan Tea Tasting (Moychay)
Moychay’s Hong Fu Jin Zhuan is a hei cha from Anhua in Hunan Province. It’s a warming and sweet tea with some fruity notes and a hint of medicinal flavours.