Monthly Archives: April 2016

Quote of the Day

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Wu Yi Shan Qi Lan

After a virtual trip to Taiwan to sample a lighter, “green” Oolong, I’m now back to what for me is more familiar territory, that is to say the mainland of China and a darker Oolong – Wu Yi Shan Qi … Continue reading

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Flow

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Alishan

I received this tea as a 3g sample with my recent purchase from “House of Tea“. Although that might not sound like much, it’s the perfect amount to steep gong-fu / Asian style in a 100ml capacity gaiwan.

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Incoming!

My delivery from “House of Tea” arrived today!

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Tea Times

I’ve been reading a fair bit lately as to what type or class of tea should be drunk at certain times of the day.

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Golden Peacock 2007 Shou Pu-erh

This purchase came about due to a combination of boredom and curiosity.

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Sunday Morning, Going Slow

The sky is overcast, and the sea is just lying there, sulking, doing its best to ignore the beach.

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Clicking Mouse, Mailing Dragon

I’ve finally decided to get my feet wet and jump into the world of on-line tea buying.

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My Lucky Day…?

I received some exciting news today!

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