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Recent photos I’ve posted to Instagram.

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Drinking "Big Old Ass Tree 2021" from #bitterleaft

Drinking "Big Old Ass Tree 2021" from #bitterleafteas (Hekai #rawpuer).
Very engaging bitterness combined with a creamy floral taste and long aftertaste made this a great session. The last of my sample from the "top shelf" tasting set 😭

Getting some lovely date notes from this #kuuracor

Getting some lovely date notes from this #kuuracorp "Floating Point" dianhong from 2017.
Just like this tea, I have also put myself out for a wither in the sun while we wait out another lockdown in Sydney.

"Snow mist" white tea from @mountain_stream_teas i

"Snow mist" white tea from @mountain_stream_teas is a beautiful tea. Meadow flowers and sweet hay, a bolder flavour than I expected with a persistent aftertaste

La Sombra. #white2tea

La Sombra.

#white2tea

Leaves in the sun after their rinse. This is some

Leaves in the sun after their rinse. This is some "Concrete Jungle" #rawpuer from @teaangle (2016 Bulang material pressed in 2019).
Aged flavours are definitely present but soft. Bitterness is there but can be kept under control with quick steeps. I also find that it leaves a bit of a numbing sensation in the mouth.

This Ganlu (again from Sichuan) is my third (of fo

This Ganlu (again from Sichuan) is my third (of four) #white2tea 2021 greens, and this one is a banger.
It's all buds and they're completely covered in fluffy trichomes, many of which puffed out of the packet when I opened it 💥
The flavour is both delicate and violently thrust upon you at the same time. After many steeps, it graciously fades out to a light sweet broth.
One of the best green teas I've had.

Enjoying some @404tea "Infiniti" #rawpuer. 2018 ma

Enjoying some @404tea "Infiniti" #rawpuer. 2018 material from Bangdong in 50g cake form.
Thick and brothy, tastes a bit like savoury melon.
Good to see more Australia-based pu'er vendors popping up!

More #white2tea 2021 #greentea: This one is "Book

More #white2tea 2021 #greentea: This one is "Book Cover Green", an inexpensive but solid one from Sichuan.
This is the one I imagine people throw in their flask and sip to power them through the day.

Pre-qingming greens from #white2tea finally arrive

Pre-qingming greens from #white2tea finally arrived! This one is "Cloud Mist Green" from Sichuan, bursting with fresh flavour and crispness.

Enjoying a blast from the past: an autumn 2017 #ra

Enjoying a blast from the past: an autumn 2017 #rawpuer "róu" ball from @bitterleafteas from their "Palate" tasting set. This one is made from Yiwu material.
Excited to see their 2021 spring line-up released! I've already placed my order for a few things.

Congratulating myself for remembering that I'd ord

Congratulating myself for remembering that I'd ordered a sample of 2020 "I Am" from #white2tea and had my first try of it today.
A very engaging session with a complex pleasant taste, prolonged aftertaste and good energy. I can see why this one is a favourite of many!

The last of my Ao Ne Me 2020 #rawpuer sample from

The last of my Ao Ne Me 2020 #rawpuer sample from @farmer.leaf. Not sad though because I have a cake waiting 😏
Starts off with beautifully balanced bitterness and then hits with big energy 🤩

🐉 🏃 Chasing the dragon with this 2019 "Dethf

🐉 🏃
Chasing the dragon with this 2019 "Dethflow" #rawpuer from #kuuracorp

Trying some 2004 Fuzhuan heicha from Anhua, enjoyi

Trying some 2004 Fuzhuan heicha from Anhua, enjoying the soft, smooth and subtle medicinal malty taste.
It doesn't brew up inky-black in long steeps like ripe pu'er, and is extremely consistent and forgiving.
This one is from @bitterleafteas ("Nightcap") and has a decent amount of the famous "golden flowers" mould.
#fuzhuan #heicha #jinhua #goldenflowers

Took me too long to realise that brewing a nice #g

Took me too long to realise that brewing a nice #greentea in a large pot is a really good way to brew it.
#longjing #dragonwell #glassteapot

Excited to try some #puer from a new Australian-ba

Excited to try some #puer from a new Australian-based pu'er specialist vendor @404tea.

Some #kuuracorp "Floating Point" dianhong to accom

Some #kuuracorp "Floating Point" dianhong to accompany some Easter food 😋

Enjoyed this "Black Meizhan" sample thrown in with

Enjoyed this "Black Meizhan" sample thrown in with a past #white2tea order.
Lightly smokey and very fruity with a caramel finish 😋

First tea from 2021 with this special pre-qingming

First tea from 2021 with this special pre-qingming longjing from @aleafstory_melbourne.
Almost colourless liquor, classic dragon well nutty flavour with a light but persistent aftertaste.
A lovely way to start the 2021 tea season 😋
#longjing #dragonwell #greentea

Lamenting the racist mass-murders that occurred re

Lamenting the racist mass-murders that occurred recently in the US against Asian Americans.
Thanks to those out there who have been educating us on the dangers of seemingly innocuous (but racist) stereotypes, comments, jokes, etc. and how they can lead to this.
I will be stepping up my own efforts to call these out and do what I can to #stopasianhate.
Drinking the last of my #white2tea Nightlife 2017 sample. It has wonderful complexity and high caffeine.
Grateful to the farmers, pickers and producers who make these kind of experiences possible 🙏

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