The effects of heat on the ripening process.  

The Green Banana

Tuition tea  

Seasoned clay pitcher used for resting the brew.   "Good things come to those who wait" Violet Fane (Mary M. Singleton) 1892  

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    The spectrum that exists within puerh tea is amazingly vast, flowing with complexity, subtle layers and nuances. Fine-tuning your senses...

 

I found this to be an interesting video and wanted to share it with those interested in the ageing process. The ageing and maturity of fine ...

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  A collection of old teas

Comparative tea tasting is an excellent practice for learning about tea. It can greatly enhance your perception and appreciation of tea. ...

GET MORE TEAS WITH YOUR ORDER I am excited to introduce the Tea Samples Catalog to the blog. As a tea lover I have always enjoyed havi...

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  To “Double Steep” is to consecutively steep the tea twice, combine the results before subsequently serving the tea. It is a simple prac...

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L: 1910s Song Pin Hao, M: 1950s Red Label, R: 1950s Liu An Tea Basket – Understanding the Chinese market and the human element allows us t...