Second Chances in the Raw Puer Tournament: A Reevaluation
The verdict is in: some teas need time to reveal their true selves. After months of silence, I revisited four raw puer entries from Spring 2025—each one a...
Liu Bao from the 80s: A Taste of Time
The verdict is in: A 1980s Liu Bao tea didn’t just wake me up—it rewired my palate. After a brutal hangover, I abandoned Sheng’s sharp, tea-sick inducing...
The Art of Storing Raw Liu Bao: Keep It Fresh, Not Frustrated
Let’s talk about the delicate dance of preserving raw liu bao—because this isn’t just about keeping tea safe, it’s about protecting its soul. You’ve got...
A Battle of Terroirs: Round 1 of the 2026 Raw Puer Tournament
Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—this isn’t just another tasting note. It’s a showdown between four raw puers, each a fingerprint of its...
The Hidden Potential of Aged Sheng Tea
Real talk: Ever notice how aged Sheng tea tastes different once you break it off the cake. A 2012 Yiwu sample I recently cracked open revealed a...
A Quiet Revolution in Melbourne’s Tea Scene
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Melbourne’s tea scene is having a moment—quiet, deliberate, and steeped in culture. Today’s event at Abbotsford...
Mastering the Oolong Water Ratio: How Much Is Too Much?
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: You’ve just splurged on a premium loose-leaf oolong, only to wonder if you’re drowning it in water or...
A First Taste of Yellow Tea: Huang NS from the W2T Club
The verdict is in: Huang NS from the W2T March 2026 tea club delivered a yellow tea experience that’s hard to forget. Brewed gongfu-style in a gaiwan, this...
Brewing Bold: Tea for the Bold Palate
Pour yourself a cup for this one: If you’re sipping tea like it’s your job and craving a punch of flavor that rivals your morning coffee, you’re not alone....
The Art of Tea Evaluation: Decoding Anji White Tea’s Hidden Language
If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a tea is worth its price tag, you’re not alone. Many tea lovers guess quality by taste alone, but the truth is,...