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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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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Read more: 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.
