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October 16, 2013

  • Teas of the World: Myanmar Teas

    Having recently received some tea samples from Myanmar, I decided to explore this lesser-known tea region a bit further. Here’s what I found. Myanmar (formerly Burma) borders China’s Yunnan Province—home to pu-erh and other notable teas such as Golden Heaven Yunnan. Tea grown in Myanmar includes Taiwan-style oolongs, similar to those produced in regions such… Continue reading

  • A Mild Rant About $1 Million Dollar Tea

    I can’t recall who first introduced me to the idea that some people have “more money than sense,” but it’s a phrase that came to mind when I previously explored the idea of extremely expensive tea. In this discussion questioning the value of a $1,000 cup of tea, I examined whether such prices can be… Continue reading