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2008 Raw Loose Leaf Pu-erh Yunnan Broad-Leaf from ESGREEN

LiberTEAS drank 2008 Raw Loose Leaf Pu-erh Yunnan Broad-Leaf by ESGREEN

This is an interesting Sheng Puerh because it has a very strong earthiness to it – stronger than I’m used to with a sheng. This is much more like a shu to me. But it has a lot of interesting flavors to it – sweet, bitter (which also surprised me, this savory bitterness), even sour notes that morphed into a gently sweet aftertaste.

A rather unusual but enjoyable Puerh. I look forward to trying more from this company!

2012-09-01 22:09:04 -0400

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LiberTEAS 2012-09-01 22:11:31 -0400

PS: Look at this tea set… I want! http://esgreen.com/products-page/pottery/yixing-zhi-sha-yellow-buff-colored-clay-tea-set-tree-stump/

Tina S. 2012-09-01 22:14:46 -0400

OMG that set is absolutely amazing!

ashmanra 2012-09-01 22:18:48 -0400

Wow. That price is not bad for all those pieces.

Azzrian 2012-09-02 01:37:32 -0400

OMG I love trees!! I have stumps from tress others have sadly cut down all over my yard. I want this!

DaisyChubb 2012-09-02 12:35:17 -0400

oooooh SO beautiful! Also want!

HyBr1d 2012-09-02 21:32:09 -0400

I like the idea and look of the set, my only question/concern is about steep times… It seems to be missing a gaiwan/teapot, so would you not be able to brew something for say 20/30 seconds? Or would you just pour what is in the pitcher back over the strainer for the additional steep time?

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I am obsessed with tea!

I am a co-founder of the SororiTEA Sisters:
http://sororiteasisters.com

I also review teas for the Tea Review Blog:
http://www.teareviewblog.com

In addition to my passion for tea, I am also a mixed media/altered arts artist. You can see some of my art here: http://eccentricpastiche.blogspot.com

I am also a self-proclaimed foodie. I review local restaurants and the food I buy online here: http://hungryinportland.wordpress.com

My favorite teas are Yellow Teas with most Oolong teas at a close second. As far as “flavored” teas go, I love Earl Grey, Chocolate and Jasmine teas.

I also am intrigued by flavored teas with an unusual or unique flavor combination.

I don’t do a whole lot of swaps anymore, however, I do occasionally sell sampler boxes here: http://liberteas.teatra.de/ I don’t always have sampler boxes available as it depends upon how much time I have as well as packaging supplies. I usually post at least one or two sampler boxes per month, though, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out or PM me and I’ll let you know when I have some posted.

Most of the teas that I record in my notes here are going to have a fairly high rating from me. This is not because I am not discerning, but because I do not usually waste my time on drinking tea I do not care for, nor will I waste my time on writing about it.