Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Tea Group - Vertical Tasting of Ban Zhang (2005-2013)

 
Photo credit goes to Ty Pip. See Facebook group post for complete listing

Last Sunday a group of tea enthusiasts gathered to share and learn from one another under the theme of Ban Zhang. Ban Zhang stands as one of the most famous regions in Yunnan Province for producing puerh tea. The moniker “King of Tea” is bestowed to Ban Zhang tea for its strong and powerful character. An article titled “Liquid Gold, Exploring Ban Zhang Tea by Wang Hau, Lou Ying Tin, Wu De” referenced the astounding prices that the region’s raw materials command in the tea market.

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Frankincense & Myrrh Nerikoh Balls

Traditional handcrafted incense is the nurturing and cultivation of nature’s scent.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Educational Series – 20 Year Old Puerh / A History of Different Storage Conditions

4 Samples, 4 Experiences and a historical journey through the development of age puerh tea under different storage conditions.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

1980s CNNP Special Production (Big Tree)

"China National Native Produce & Animal By-Products Import & Export Corporation - Yunnan Tea Branch" (CNNP) - An old teacake made from gushu (big tree) is a rare treasure that has become increasingly hard to find in the age tea market.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Tea Auctions – The Value of Antique Tea

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 to see the value of antique tea. (Source of photos from L & H Auction Hong Kong)