A blog about tea.
Category: Tea Tasting
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2002 CNNP Dai Language 7542 Tea Tasting (Puerhprivate)
The 2002 CNNP Dai Language 7542 sheng puerh from puerhprivate is a good example of (semi-) aged sheng. It had a camphor flavour profile with a creamy touch.
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Late 90s Wuzhou Three Cranes Big Leaves Liu Bao Tea Tasting (Lao Tea Shop)
The Late 90s Wuzhou Three Cranes Big Leaves Liu Bao is an impressive tea full of camphor. Very warming tea that is perfect for a rainy Autumn day.
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Fengqing Yesheng Hong Cha Tea Tasting (Tee Kontor Kiel)
The early infusions of the Fenqing Yesheng Hong Cha from Tee Kontor Kiel had an intense and exotic sweetness. Towards the end, the aftertaste became sweeter.
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2011 Zhong Cha Worker’s Special Grade Liu Bao Tea Tasting (Lao Tea Shop)
The 2011 Zhong Cha Worker’s Special Grade Liu Bao from Lao Tea Shop is an excellent everyday Liu Bao. It has a camphor flavour profile with notes of wood.
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Wild Dian Hong Menghai Tea Tasting (Tee Kontor Kiel)
The Wild Dian Hong Menghai from Tee Kontor Kiel is a forgiving tea with a well-balanced flavour profile. Slightly fruity with notes of chocolate and maltiness.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.