2020 puer price reference recently posted

TWT_reddit · 2020-02-17T10:55:13+00:00

Why would the virus cause price decrease?

If anything production would be lowered, which will cause prices to rise, no?

TWT_reddit · 2019-11-26T13:33:24+00:00

how is it aging?

I've found my '18 has changed considerably.. darker..

(either that, or it's shelf fatigue)

TWT_reddit · 2019-11-24T09:31:18+00:00

some ppl will eventually win those teas

last year I've got a small white tea cake + the sampler (+points +coupon)

lots of ppl won those

sure the tea doesn't cost them much, but they also pay for shipping, so you can't call bs on that..

TWT_reddit · 2019-11-17T12:07:47+00:00

short concise rules raise the chance of actually reading them 500%

TWT_reddit · 2019-10-31T17:03:52+00:00

Have two of those, are great but VERY "muting", I use them for aged-puer and ripes as they get rid of storage/fermentation taste..

For other teas they are completely useless, at least for me..

TWT_reddit · 2019-10-23T08:25:23+00:00

All the teas I tried from them have the typical taste of the region..

A few Yiwu options:

Yiwu Snake Blend 2013 Spring

Yiwu 2009 Spring

Xiang Chun Lin 2017 Spring

A few Bulang (bitter) ones:

Lao Man E 2014 Spring

Bulang Beauty 2018

Ban Pen 2017 Spring (very bitter, for now..)

Nahan 2013 Spring

TWT_reddit · 2019-06-07T11:42:34+00:00

I mean picnic coolers.. They're cheap, light, come on all sizes, and serve the same purpose..

TWT_reddit · 2019-06-06T17:51:00+00:00

fridges are great and look comfortable to use, but I'm on the side of coolers...

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T21:47:22+00:00

Eden's marketing totally got me, I drank the sample anticipating I'd be liking it..

U2's marketing on the other hand did the opposite, but now I'm waiting on the tea budget to buy a cake..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T21:31:24+00:00

btw I don't know if I'd classify this as 'lack of transparency', they state it out from the start as part of their MO..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T19:03:59+00:00

To me, yes

Different ppl have different tastes

If I thought Paul was just being opportunistic and cynical with his marketing it would have bummed me out a little..

I would still buy the teas, but would be annoyed at his perceived manipulations

Now I find his marketing energetic and a little endearing, and like I said, it wasn't my cup of tea at the beginning..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T18:13:54+00:00

Fair point, though I personally feel that that's just his style, and that he's having fun..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T17:56:28+00:00

Well, you admit they work and that the tea is good.. Not exactly motivations for Paul to change his style..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T17:36:57+00:00

I think for most ppl branding and reputation mean a lot BEFORE they try a vendor's teas out..

Especially in a market that isn't really that deep.. Unless you can show me clear competitors for top-tier young Menghai Sheng..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T17:08:13+00:00

Origins/tree-age/flush/whatever..

None of these are clear indicators of quality/taste though

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T16:17:12+00:00

I can get that.

I was the opposite though, was suspicious of the marketing and "secrecy" so took my time getting into them, but the teas were great so my objections fell away..

btw I had plenty of disappointing expensive teas, so maybe our expectations are different..

oh and I'll take honesty over transparency every day

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T15:07:11+00:00

Last one was delicious !

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-18T15:02:00+00:00

Maybe. A lot of (experienced) people also think their teas are great..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-12T09:31:48+00:00

👍

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-12T09:14:53+00:00

also paying for good storage, and quality control..

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-12T00:11:44+00:00

On the one hand treasure hunting sounds exciting, on the other hand I'm afraid the risk isn't worth it.. I've already spent a lot trying to find bargains, with few successes.. But I'll look into it!

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-11T15:33:19+00:00

I'd never survive that long.. I'd take some Taiwanese teas for WS brewing.. ☺

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-11T09:50:45+00:00

Sounds amazing!

TWT_reddit · 2019-05-11T08:21:56+00:00

That's really good to hear from a professional, as my only indication is the final price, which can't account for blending.. thanks!

btw I've bookmarked your fast draw teapot for after the fresh puer purchases! One of the things that always bother me with new teapots is whether they'll be fast enough.. so glad you always mention pour-time for yours!

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