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Spring productions and shipping delays
It's that time of the year - Spring has hit peak production! We'll be doing our part by heading back to Yiwu for a few weeks and will be...
Philip Lee
Apr 4, 20181 min read
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An Introduction to Gaoshan Village in Yiwu (易武高山寨)
Being one of few foreigners to spend time in Gaoshan, Yiwu, I get a lot of questions about the village, culture and life there. Having...
Philip Lee
Mar 14, 20186 min read
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Why do Puer prices change over time?
It's that time of the year - many major online retailers have recently increased prices on their current products. Whether you are a...
Philip Lee
Mar 12, 20185 min read
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You know you are a Chinese tea fanatic when...
How many of these descriptors are accurate for you? Would you consider yourself a fellow tea fanatic? (Just a bit of fun - not to be...
Philip Lee
Nov 30, 20171 min read
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Learning with a 2007 Yiwu Gaoshan - a 10-year and ongoing journey with Puer
2007 Yiwu Gaoshan (易武正山乔木七子饼茶) 400g cake - November Tasting You could say that Yiwu Mountain Tea began with this 2007 cake made from pure...
Philip Lee
Nov 10, 20173 min read
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Danggui (当归) - Yiwu Gushu 2009, sample cake tasting session
The Danggui series - 2009 Yiwu Gushu 2017 October, sample cake tasting update (morning session) This tea has been ageing in Guangzhou...
Philip Lee
Oct 24, 20174 min read
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Brewing Yiwu Gushu Puer Tea - Gongfu style brewing
Firstly, a quick recap of the definition of gongfu brewing. There is no clear 'standard' for Gongfu brewing. Rather, gongfu brewing...
Philip Lee
Oct 18, 20173 min read
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What is a quality Puer tea?
Many of our customers and friends that are new to Puer ask how to distinguish the difference between a good and bad quality tea. To...
Philip Lee
Sep 28, 20172 min read
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