Let’s tear the wrapper off and dive into the subject of mold on puer tea. I’ve always called puer “The Blue Cheese of Tea”. This is because there is an otherness there. That otherness being 1. Mold,…
Taiwan is well known for its rich tea culture and a plethora of tea cultivars. Creating new tea cultivars in Taiwan is a blend of traditional knowledge, passed down over generations, and cutting-edge…
Dark tea is a lesser-known variety that is growing in popularity in the Western world. It is already extremely popular in western and southwestern China due to its ability to provide essential mineral…
Today I am drinking a very special tea that came to me as I was doing some writing on tea. On this particular day, as I was perusing the tea shop shelves, this tea jumped out at me. I love Li Shan in…
“Hey Josh, I saw your video on Puer tea cakes. That stuff looks interesting! Does it taste good?”“No”“Sold!”So what is it about this category of tea, that has me sipping it almost every single day? I…