Category Archives: review

The Teaware Cupboard Shuffle

Posted on October 26, 2016 by northernteaist

I love glass teaware.

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Yu Chi Shan Cha

Posted on October 23, 2016 by northernteaist

Spoiler alert – this tea is incredibly good.

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Ikea Vattentät Kettle

Posted on October 15, 2016 by northernteaist

My jury-rigged meat thermometer powered kettle works well enough for boiling smaller amounts of water, or when I want to accurately heat water to 80-85 °C for green, white, or yellow tea.

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Yamamotoyama Hoji Cha

Posted on October 11, 2016 by northernteaist

Sometimes, when it comes to tea, I like to turn off that automatic inside-of-the-head warning mechanism – you know, the robotic sounding one similar to the ones large service vehicles sport, the one that says “Caution, the packet of tea … Continue reading →

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Da Yu Ling

Posted on September 29, 2016 by northernteaist

Before I go any further, let it be noted that I recorded my tasting notes for this tea on the back of an old shopping list.

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Anji Bai Cha

Posted on September 22, 2016 by northernteaist

There’s no doubt about it, if you’re truly serious about your love of the leaf, then Anji Bai Cha, or Anji (a county in Zhejiang province) White Tea is simply one of the teas you’re going to have to taste … Continue reading →

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The Tea Library – “Tea Wisdom”

Posted on September 19, 2016 by northernteaist

A short and sweet review for a brilliant little book today.

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2012 Ba Da Sheng Pu-erh

Posted on September 13, 2016 by northernteaist

I can’t help it, but I’m a sucker for loose leaf sheng Pu-erh.

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Huo Shan Huang Ya

Posted on September 7, 2016 by northernteaist

Just after our summer holiday I felt I was in a bit of a rut tea-wise.

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A Clear Winner

Posted on September 4, 2016 by northernteaist

Regular readers of this blog will no doubt be aware of my somewhat lacklustre attempts to curtail my teaware habit.

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