Author Archives: Mildred

Purple Tea- Purple Chaa

*Get 25% using the code HUMMING25 until November 17th* Seller: Purple Chaa Description: Our purple tea is hand picked from the picturesque tea estates from Nandi Hills highlands, of the majestic Rift Valley in the beautiful East African country of Kenya. The hand rolled tea you receive goes through a different process than that ofContinue reading “Purple Tea- Purple Chaa”

Dong Ding Tea Taste- Bowl and Spoon

Yesterday, I watched a super fun Instagram live with Rie and Steven from TeaCurious. Every week, they do these Instagram lives talking and experimenting with tea. The title of this week was, “How to Test Tea Samples.” I won’t give you too many spoilers, but you should definitely go check it out. I was soContinue reading “Dong Ding Tea Taste- Bowl and Spoon”

2012 Shang Chun- Yunnan Sourcing

Seller: Yunnan Sourcing Description: Shang Chun “赏春” means “Springtime Reward”. We tirelessly blended a variety of different wild arbor and ancient arbor mao cha to create this recipe tea cake.  This is the 2nd year we have produced Shang Chun, and our blending method is basically the same. This year’s version is a bit strongerContinue reading “2012 Shang Chun- Yunnan Sourcing”

Water Sprite Oolong- Tea Runners

Seller: Tea Runners Description: This special Shui Xian oolong comes from a family farm high up in the Wuyi Mountains of Southeast China. The 10-100 year old plants are fed from mountain spring water and grown in a deep gorge that provides protection from the elements. Water Sprite oolong is spicy but slightly tinged withContinue reading “Water Sprite Oolong- Tea Runners”

White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)- MeiLeaf

Seller: MeiLeaf Description: Mid-aged Fuding White Peony to drink now or continue to age. Marzipan, melon candy, icing sugar, cement and winter air. Includes instructions for ageing tea. Origin: Fuding, Fujian, China Price: $0.46/g Overall Rating: Brewing method: Gongfu style: 25 secs and 15+ seconds after each infusion My Thoughts I bought this tea fromContinue reading “White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)- MeiLeaf”

Menghai Puerh- New Mexico Tea Co.

Seller: New Mexico Tea Company Description: This organic tea is direct-sourced from one family and one farm. The family prepares tea in traditional manner by hand-picking, hand-processing, hand-firing and hand-rolling their tea; they are true masters of each step. This hand-crafted artisanal Pu’er has never seen machines or chemicals, allowing for a great product todayContinue reading “Menghai Puerh- New Mexico Tea Co.”