Monthly Archives: February 2020

Bai Hao Hong Cha

The purchase of this tea, part of my February black tea mini-haul, was inspired by the Panyong Golden Needle that came my way as part of the Lübeck Haul, which made me want to further explore the black (red tea/hong … Continue reading

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The Tea Library – Infused: Adventures In Tea

I ordered this book at the same time as “Tea: A Nerd’s Eye View“, but due to it not being in stock the day all the right buttons were pressed I’ve only just recently got my paws on it.

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Kocha Satsuma

This is the other set of Japanese leaves that I bought in my recent four black teas mini-haul.

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The Tea Library – Tea: a Nerd’s Eye View

I can’t for the love of me remember where I first heard about this book – all I know for sure is that suddenly everyone in the Teaosphere seemed to be talking about it.

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Kocha Benifuki

This is the first post about the four black teas (two from Japan, and two from Fuding in Fujian province of China) that I recently purchased over at House of Tea.

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Back In Black

The other day I jemmied the padlock off the coffer housing the tea purchasing pennies, and had a peep inside.

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2009 Pressed Oolong

In poker you have to play the hand you’re dealt with, and the same can also be said of tea sessions.

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2013 Jingmai Mountain Shou

This is the penultimate post about the teas that make up the Lübeck Haul. This 357 gram beeng was spotted by Mrs. Teaist in Lübecker Tee Kontor.

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