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Demystifying Rock Tea: Is the Rooteas Wuyi Oolong Sampler Worth It?

Person performing tea ceremony outdoors with three cups and misty mountains

Imagine you are exploring the vast world of loose-leaf tea, and you keep hearing whispers about a legendary, highly sought-after category called “Rock Tea” (Yan Cha). You might find yourself asking: Wait, a tea made from rocks? Does it taste like gravel? Is it just smoky? And why on earth is it often so expensive?Continue reading “Demystifying Rock Tea: Is the Rooteas Wuyi Oolong Sampler Worth It?”

Tea Test: Black Oolong

I recently posted a review of a Dian Ya An Xiang Pu’er tea that I got as part of a larger mixed bag of teas. Today I want to talk about a different kind of tea that I got as part of the same mixed tea bundle. It’s not that clear where it comes from or whatContinue reading “Tea Test: Black Oolong”

Tea Test: Dian Ya An Xiang (Pu’er)

I just got a mixed set of various tea types. Those sets are interesting to try out large quantities of teas, but sometimes theres no information about which are included in the set or how good they are. This is why I wanted to share my experience today with you about the Dian Ya AnContinue reading “Tea Test: Dian Ya An Xiang (Pu’er)”