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Kuura Esprit De Corp 2023 Tea Club – Spring Raw Sheng Puer

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This is my most anticipated teas of the year – the Kuura Esprit De Corp 2023 Tea Club. When they announced it, I didn’t even hesitate to join. I’m a sucker for limited quantities, and there were only 50 spots. This club has 2 shipments, which include 3 teas, a teacup, tea cloth, and “surprises”. I was also able to add on other Kuura teas to ship with the club. The first shipment, which arrived in September, included a booklet, teacup, and 200g raw sheng puer cake. The cup has delicate walls and a griddy unglazed texture on the outside.… Continue reading, hoot!

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2023 March White2tea Club feat. Lapsun, Predawn Dark, and Harlequin

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The 2023 March White2tea club arrived with a selection of oolongs. But also included are a couple of new roasted White2tea teas that are teas that are not typically roasted – Predawn Dark Roasted Shou, Hareliqun Roasted Sheng, as well as Lapsun, a puer material black made into Lapsang Souchong. All these teas come in both 8g mini balls and 200g cakes. I figure most would be more interested in reviews of those teas, which you can get outside the White2tea Club, so let’s do those! 2023 Predawn Dark Roasted Shou Puer Predawn Dark is a White2tea shou blend roasted… Continue reading, hoot!

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2023 February White2tea Club feat. 2023 Red W

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The previous White2tea club started strong with Charlie shou. 2023 February White2tea club is another strong month – 2023 Red W and a sample of 2022 Tianjian Fuzhuan. This post is two parts as I got carried away trying the Tianjian and other heicha that it became less about the club. The photo below even shows Gold Fu is coming. That said, onto Red W. 2023 Red W is a cute 50 gram cake made of old tree autumn large Yunnan leaf puer material, made into a black tea. That is a lot of terms that could be tea buzzwords,… Continue reading, hoot!

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2023 January White2tea Club feat. 2022 Charlie Shou Puer

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One of my favorite tea club months of the year! The 2023 January White2tea club is a 2022 Charlie shou cake! This is the last Charlie for the White2ea club. I am sad, but same time this tea has been great every year, it should be a staple for everyone. The leaves smell a bit funky earth. This is a fresh press, so it is to be expected. I used 1 gram of leaf per 15ml of vessel size, double rinsed, and gongfu steeped with boiling water. 2023 Charlie’s slight funk commanded an extra rinse to help it along. After… Continue reading, hoot!

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2023 February Old Ways Tea Club feat. Bei Dou

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Hello to the 2023 February installment of the Old Ways Tea Club, a Wuyi tea box that arrives every 2 months. This month we have 2022 Cousin’s Bei Dou, 2021 Zuhuo Bei Dou, and 2022 Jin Xuan. 2022 Jin Xuan from the 2023 February Old Ways Tea Club I tried last year’s crop and enjoyed how different the oolong was from the usual green and milky Jin Xuan. The leaves smell warm, nutty, and sweet with a hint of plums. For all teas today, I used 1 gram of leaf per 15ml of vessel size, gongfu style in boiling water.… Continue reading, hoot!

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2022 December White2tea Club feat. 2022 XXXmas Sheng Puer

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Yes, this is April and I’m drinking a Christmas themed tea. Over the last few years, the White2tea club has a XXXmas Sheng made out of huangpian material for December. Though, probably for the best that I waited to drink this tea as it had ample rest. As always, the wrapper art is fun! Leaf and Steeping Method The leaves have a sappy grass scent. As usual, I used 1 gram of leaf per 15ml of vessel size, gongfu steeped in boiling water. After a rinse, this tea smells spruce leafy with some young shengy floralness. Tasting of 2022 XXXmas… Continue reading, hoot!

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2022 November White2tea Club feat. Canton Cannon and Autumn Badger Stamp

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For the 2022 November White2tea Club we got an Autumn 2022 Old Arbor sheng mini cake, Badger Stamp. In addition, Canton Cannon, a heavily roasted Tieguanyin. Canton Cannon This tea was absolutely difficult to photograph – the rolled balls are inky black and shiny, and my camera was just so angry at it. Canton Cannon has a deep roasted scent. In a hot gaiwan, the scent is powerfully charcoal. My gongfu ratio is 1 gram per 15ml, using boiling water. A rinse opened up the leaves to almost burnt pastries. A sip of the rinse and I know I’m in… Continue reading, hoot!

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2022 October White2tea Club feat. Fuding Baicha, Silver Bud Red, and Mengku Dragon Ball

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It is time for the 2022 October White2tea Club! For this month – 2019 Fuding Baicha, Silver Bud Red, and 2016 Mengku Naked Dragon Ball – an interesting mix of teas. 2019 Fuding Baicha from the 2022 October White2tea Club The leaves have a coconut and flowery scent. My white tea gongfu ratio is 1 gram of leaf per 20ml of vessel size. After a rinse, the leaves smell of golden raisins and more coconut First, Second, and Third Infusion: 2019 Fuding Baicha is super bright, and rock sugar sweet. It has some gentle sips of sweet golden straw, and… Continue reading, hoot!

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2022 December Old Ways Tea Club feat. Fo Shou

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I was very excited to see 2022 December Old Ways Tea Club has multiple Fo Shou teas! For this month – Cousin’s Fo Shou, Friend’s Fo Shou, and 2022 Tongmu Old Tree Charcoal Roast Black. Old Ways Tea read my mind as I’ve been craving the big honking leaves of Fo Shou (aka, Buddha Hand) and I’m always up for more hongcha. Cousin’s Fo Shou For both Fo Shous, I used a 90ml tea vessel, so a very strong 1g to 12ml ratio or so. Cousin’s Fo Shou leaves are fragrant, like a bag of juicy fat raisins. First, Second,… Continue reading, hoot!

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2022 September White2tea Club feat. Lapsang Souchong

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Five Lapsang Souchongs to drink for the 2022 September White2tea Club – I hope you like hongcha! All these teas can be purchased at White2tea, so this is a sample haul of the newest crop. White2tea has quite a selection of Lapsang Souchong giving a good representation of what is a good Lapsang Souchong. So much of the typically available Lapsang is a tire-fire bitter ashy nightmare. For all teas, I used close to the instructions, so around 1 gram of leaf per 17ml of boiling water, no rinse. Traditional Lapsang Souchong from the September White2tea Club The leaves smell… Continue reading, hoot!