The world of fine tea, wine and whisky holds many similarities from connoisseurship and appreciation, to the challenges in retaining the identity of a specialty product under the pressure of growth and expansion from within the business. I firmly believe that we should not limit ourselves to only our respective field, much can be learnt and new perspectives gained by broadening our horizons. For those who are interested in the pros and cons of a takeover (or simply the hard commercialization of a business) and the impact on product quality under the push towards mass market appeal, this insightful recollection of the Glendronach whisky company will bring a sense of deja vu to many veteran puerh tea drinkers. For those who are starting out on their tea journey it will shed light on why it is so very important to empower ourselves as educated consumers.
