The Lingering Question: Why Does Mandarin Shou Taste Like Black Pepper?
The verdict is in: Mandarin Shou Puerh isn’t supposed to taste like black pepper. At least, not in the way this tea lover is experiencing it.
The Aged Puer That Brews Like Espresso
Here’s a revelation that’ll make you rethink your coffee routine: a 2020 batch of Yunnan Sourcing Menghai “Gong Ting” Tippy Grade puer has aged into...
Crimson Lotus Tea’s Banpen Big Tree Raw Puer: A Bright, Youthful Masterclass
Time to spill: This 3-year-old raw puer is brighter than most of its peers, and it’s not holding back. The tea unfolds with a crisp, almost playful...
The Raw Puer Tournament: A Clash of Mountains in Round 1
In the first round of the Raw Puer Tournament, the clash of mountain-grown teas reveals a world where subtlety reigns supreme. These raw puerh...
The Jingmai Hummingbird: A Black Tea-Puer Hybrid in the Making
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when black tea meets raw puerh, the Bitterleaf Reserve 2013 Jingmai Hummingbird offers a compelling answer. This raw...
The Raw Puer Tournament: Round 1 Showdown Among the Cheapest Picks
Listen up: This isn’t your average tea review—it’s a battle of the raw puers, where price tags and flavor profiles collide. In the first round of March...
The BoYou Man Lv Da Shan: A Forgotten Masterpiece in Pu’er Tea
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: a tea so quietly powerful it’s been overlooked by collectors who chase the flashier names. The 2007 BoYou Man Lv Da...
Raw Puer Blends Battle for March Madness 2026 Crown
Here’s what you need to know: the first round of the 2026 Raw Puer Tournament is a masterclass in tension between bitterness and sweetness. These blends...
Simao Green Teas: A Yunnan Experiment Worth Trying
This is worth savoring: Bitterleaf’s Simao green teas are rewriting the script for what Yunnan can deliver. The four varieties—Early Bird, Full of Beans,...
The Matcha Cup Conundrum: Size Matters
The verdict is in: when it comes to matcha lattes, size isn’t just a detail—it’s a decision that shapes the drink’s character, cost, and customer loyalty....