Tea Education

From experience as well as from conversations with other sellers I have found that one of the biggest challenges that the western tea market faces ...

Abstract: In this article, I will talk about how I see terroir. I will begin to show you the complexities of terroir and begin to reveal that terro...

The following article is based on my experiences and the experiences I have seen others go through when it comes to buying tea. As I continue to ga...

I opened the bag, looked in, and let out a sigh.  “You don’t think it's good?” asked the shop owner in chinese.  Since she asked I replied honestly...

Huang Shan Mao Feng often falls under the radar for most tea drinkers. Its soft flavor doesn't attract alot of attention. With not so much informat...

  In this episode of Mao Feng Mondays I look a little deeper in a topic that has been bothering me recently, teas on the market too early. Mao...

Since my last blog post a lot has happened. Mainly I went backl to Hou Keng for another three days. So much happened in those three days that it to...

Last October I visited Long Juan, Anxi, Fujian, China. I went there with the intent to learn about Tie Guan Yin my, my favorite tea. Long Juan...

JULY 17, 2017 Mao Feng VS. Mao Feng: A Lesson in Pick Dates I came to China to learn about tea, and I didn’t waste any time. I arrive on Monday, ...

Tea seasons are crazy, especially in highly prized areas such as Hou Keng, the most famous location for Hou Kui. This year I took a day trip to mee...

The second part of our three post serious is the shortest, but left me with the most unwanted tea.I don’t really care for Dan Congs. I know this is...