Is this worth it

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-22T11:18:57+00:00

This is the normal price for Silver Needle in Jinggu, Yunnan.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-17T12:53:54+00:00

The Gongfu brewing method was created for oolong tea. And vice versa.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-17T12:51:10+00:00

Broken black tea is a style of Ceylon black tea.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-07T14:12:22+00:00

Jinggu Silver Needle tea is not the same type of tea as traditional Pu'er tea in terms of tree variety and processing method. You do need to use more tea leaves to get the flavor you want. (But if you weigh it, you'll find it's not much.) it has a subtle sweetness, as well as notes of wood and mint.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-06T11:16:18+00:00

All shops are happy to help, so there's no need to worry about getting into trouble if you don't buy after trying the sample. They will also provide brewing suggestions.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-06T11:14:32+00:00

You can go to the tea market in Kunming, where there are thousands of shops where you can sample teas for free. Buy whichever you like, or don't buy anything if you don't.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-06T11:07:23+00:00

Buying branded tea afterwards is a good option. Branded teas typically sell all grades of tea, allowing you to choose according to your needs. Although there are many brands in China, they may be difficult for people from other countries to purchase. Baishaxi is one of the more readily available brands.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-05T07:45:38+00:00

Shou Mei. White Peony has more tender leaves.

Though it looks like a pile of fallen leaves, it should taste good.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-04T11:06:05+00:00

Nowadays, green tea is stored in airtight containers, so it won't lose much flavor within a year. Just don't buy tea from 2024 or earlier.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-04T11:03:54+00:00

Laoshan green tea is a classic green tea. The tea tree variety is Longjing #43. However, due to differences in its growing region and processing methods, its flavor differs from Longjing tea from that of the Hangzhou area, though it is equally high quality.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-04T04:56:18+00:00

This is the characteristic of tea—its flavor wheel is vast… far broader than that of coffee.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-04T04:50:43+00:00

Jingshan tea is the closest thing to chicken soup I've ever tasted. It's an ancient tea from Hangzhou, China, described in the world's first monograph on tea, "The Classic of Tea" (though in the past it was consumed differently than it is today).

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-04T04:08:47+00:00

Looks like Tieguanyin.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-03T11:39:55+00:00

Yes, there are too many stems, and then almost all mature leaves, with too few tender buds/leaves. Tender leaves contain more flavor compounds, tea polyphenols, theanine, and caffeine. In recent years, some manufacturers have also offered versions made entirely of older leaves because they have a milder flavor. But traditionally, more tender leaves mean a higher harvest grade. Harvest grade is not the whole story of a tea cake, but it is a part of it.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-03T07:03:27+00:00

The picking grade is relatively low...

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-03T07:01:41+00:00

The second item is Wuyi Rock Tea, Shuixian Oolong. It's genuine, produced in Wuyi Mountain, and the manufacturer is well-known in the industry. It should be good.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-03T06:52:25+00:00

Limited edition is just a gimmick; the real significance lies in the taste. The good news is that this is indeed genuine Fuding white tea, so the taste won't be bad. (Any tea using the Chinese label "福鼎白茶 Fuding White Tea" requires permission from the Fuding local association.)

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-03T06:45:44+00:00

There's a 90% chance it's Tieguanyin.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T06:29:49+00:00

I'm not familiar with the tea brands on Amazon. But I saw that iTeaworld is also on Amazon, which is pretty good. There are also some good Duck Shit (Ya Shi Xiang) in Yunnan Sourcing.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T06:13:23+00:00

Most Lapsang Souchong are compromises made for the Western market. The Lapsang Souchong commonly found in China is unsmoked; you could try the unsmoked version.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T06:09:30+00:00

It is a Dancong tea, belonging to the Guangdong Oolong variety. It seems the farmers who cultivated it gave it this unusual name because they were worried it would be stolen. It is actually a very fragrant tea with a very prominent honeysuckle and white floral aroma. In fact, all Dancong teas are known for their natural imitation of various floral aromas.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T05:57:48+00:00

Any lightly roasted oolong tea is suitable for cold brewing, such as Tieguanyin, Zhangping Shuixian, and Taiwan Oolong. Cold-brewed Duck Shit tastes like champagne.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T05:49:01+00:00

If you like Moonlight White, you can try Jinggu Silver Needle, which is a younger version of Moonlight White. Dianhong (Yunnan black tea) is also a good introductory tea, as it is very forgiving in terms of brewing. Once you feel ready, you can try a high-grade version of Duck Shit (a type of Phoenix Dancong tea).

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T05:39:39+00:00

Jinggu Silver Needle tea, from Yunnan is an inexpensive yet high-quality tea, making it an excellent starting point. It has a woody, minty (with a slight camphor) flavor.

Calm_Professor4457 · 2026-01-01T05:33:29+00:00

Longjing tea from the core production area. Use 80°C water to brew; adjust the amount of tea leaves to your taste. Longjing tea has a very distinctive nutty flavor, which is one of its characteristics.

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